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|Name= Delta Psi
|GreekSymbol= ΔΨ
|Image= [[File:Delta_PsiDelta Psi.jpg|200px]]
|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1953|02|27}}
|College= [httphttps://www.ttu.edu/ Texas Tech University]
|Location= Lubbock, TX
|Homepage= [httphttps://techkappattu.webskappa.comorg/ Delta Psi Homepage]|Media= [httphttps://wiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Delta_Psi Media related to Delta Psi Chapter]}}
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'''Texas Tech (Formerly Texas Technological College), Lubbock, Texas, 1923'''
'''Founded March 28, 1953'''
'''23,960 019 initiates (as of June 20172018)'''
'''Charter Members:'''
Delta Psi is proud of 21 years of chapter history as it looks to the future.
==Highlights of the 1970’s==
The chapter worked with Lubbocks Habitat for Humanity, an orgnaization dedicated to creating quality housing for the poor. A group from Delta Psi as well as other sororities on campus helped build the shell of a house. That building took place on Greek Circle and was then later moved to the actual construction location to be completed.
==Highlights of the 1980’s==
The Fall of 1985 started with officer’s workshops and then the chapter pledged 45 new members. The chapter hosted J.J Wales as the speaker for the Founders Day Dinner. They had a chapter goal to improve their scholarship. They did when they were 1st on campus in scholarship. They were very active in philanthropy on campus. They raised $2,000 for the Ronald McDonald House.
1986 was an outstanding year not only with the BEST pledge class at Texas Tech but having very successful philanthropy projects. They also joined the DTD fraternity and painted four houses for families that couldn’t afford to do it themselves. The House Board of the Delta Psi spent over $170,000 on remodeling the living room, dining room, chapter room, bathrooms and kitchen of the Lodge.
At the 1987 PM we were awarded the Lois Lake Shappard award given by the Dallas AA in her memory. We raised over $3,000 for Ronald McDonald House and the Rose McGill Fund.
We pledged 48 new members in 1989 and were awarded the Jane Tourner Curry Award at PM held in Waco. We felt blessed to meet Kay Larson, our Fraternity President, who came to our PM. We worked hard on scholarship and were 2nd in scholarship on campus
==Highlights of the 1990s==
We won the Gracious Living Award at PM in Houston in 1991. We were involved on campus with many philanthropy projects like Lubbock Children’s Home, Meals on Wheels and Ronald McDonald House
Our chapter goal was to improve our philanthropy program. We accomplished our goal and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves too. We also continued our support to a 14-year-old Indian boy name, Shekar Mali by sending him money for food and clothes.
In 1994 we took 32 outstanding new members into our chapter. We continued our scholastic achievement with an overall GPA of 3.1432-2nd on Greek Circle. Our chapter challenge is Kappa’s Are Participating Philanthropically Always. We believe that we met that challenge with the many events in which we participated all over campus.
We presented our 58 new members in 1996 with a family and friend dinner at the Lubbock County Club. We held many Philanthropic events and participated with others on campus. We received the Scholarship Award at Convention as well as Honorable Mention Gracious Living Award.
We are proud of our 53 new members in our 1997 pledge class. We focused much of our energy on winning awards and proud to say we did. We also ranked second among all Greek sororities in scholarship with a 3.1098. Sisterhood is always a top priority and we set a goal of at least 80% attendance at all events and this goal was accomplished.
Our 1998 pledge class of 47 new members won first place at Derby Days. We continued our participation in many projects Children’s Miracle Network, R. McDonald House, Take a Child to the Game and others. Our focus on scholarship helped us to rank second among all Greek sororities with a 3.258. We had wonderful sisterhood dinners, Bible studies, study groups, intramural sports and sisterhood dinners.
In 1999 we are thrilled to have 59 new members who won the Sigma Chi Derby Days. Our philanthropies were successful and benefited the Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Miracle Network. We ranked second again on campus this year with an overall average of 3.122.
==Highlights of 2000’s==
Celebrated recruiting 46 exceptional women in 2005 who were charged to uphold and continue the proud name of Kappa on our campus. We participated in many of the campus functions.
2006 was an eventful year with outstanding community and campus philanthropic events such as Sigma Nu Skate Night for juvenile diabetes, Ronald McDonald House, Relay for Life and Race for the Cure. This year we have 187 active members. Our Golf Tournament for money for the Children’s Miracle Network was especially important this year because of all the children being treated due to Hurricane Katrina. We raised over $22,000.00. Our members do not stop with involvements on campus, but volunteer for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Volunteer as Sitting Room of Children’s Miracle Network. And although we not the highest grade point on campus we are 3.217 and are striving to always improve.
Our challenge this year was to improve chapter moral, respect and grades. We increased study hall hours at the lodge. To improve the members’ knowledge of alumnae involvement we learned about the Foundation and also ate at homes of the alumnae.
In 2008 we participated in many of the events on campus with other Greeks. We had our own event, Klassic Kappa golf tournament and were able to send $25,00.00 to Children’s Miracle Network.
Our recruitment was outstanding and we got 51 new Kappas. We are one of 24 Greek organizations on our campus being the first to be chartered in 1953. Our current grade point average is 3.29 and continually strive to be the best in academics.
2009 was a very successful year with outstanding participation, leadership and sisterhood within the chapter. We set high standards and this year were very proud of our academics. out of the 24 groups we were second highest with 23 of our girls making 4.0’s. We participated in many activities on campus and also in a number of philanthropy events. On Monmouth we each brought 2 books to benefit RIF. Kappa Klassic, our large event for Children’s Miracle Network raise $14,035.11. We also had a TOMS event ordering white TOMS shoes and had a sisterhood event where we painted them. With each pair we purchased, TOMS gave a pair of new shoes to a child in need.
Our chapter does not have a house but a lodge since no more than 3 people can live in one house unless they are related. Therefore, our Greek system is a small circular neighborhood made up of only sorority and fraternity lodges called the “Greek Circle”.
Participation has been a big problem. To overcome this challenge, we split the chapter into Kappa Keys and Fleur-de -lis. We switch off groups who have to come to an event to receive philanthropy points. We found it to be very successful.
==Highlights of 2011==
We started donating hours to expand our community involvement while also supporting and dedicating ourselves to our national philanthropy , Reading is FUNdamental.
We recommend Carolyn Simpson to be on the Oral History Committee.
==Highlights of 2018==
The year of Two Thousand and Eighteen has brought great joy and growth for the Delta Psi Chapter. Our
chapter grew together because of a strong chapter council that was instrumental in the chapter’s overall
enthusiasm. We were very successful with all of our events including philanthropy, social and sisterhood.
Such events had the incredible attendance by Delta Psi women and members of the community.
Philanthropy events are always something our chapter looks forward to most with each new year. Our first
event was Kappa Klassic which is the golf tournament that takes place during Dad’s Weekend. The members
form teams of friends and family and we all raise money for our local philanthropy Children’s Miracle
Network (C.M.N.). This tournament takes place at Texas Tech’s golf course called The Rawls.
Next, the philanthropy event we host at the lodge in the fall is Kappa Kookout. This
began in 2017 and since it was such a success we decided to host it again. We were overwhelmed at the amount of
people that came to support C.M.N.
We all enjoyed burgers and music while supporting the local philanthropy. The two events combined
raised around $30,000 in total. Throughout the fall semester, the girls of Delta Psi read to the elementary
school kids at Joan Y. Ervin Elementary School multiple times a week. We also hosted a Reading is Key event
at Joan Y. Ervin Elementary School in the fall. Reading to the students at Ervin is a terrific opportunity for our
members but also brings so much gladness to the students. The chapter shows great respect for all philanthropies and
recognizes it as the most important pillar of our fraternity.
The women of the Delta Psi chapter worked endlessly all year to secure our place as #3 in grades during the
spring semester. Our average GPA was a 3.4 with 52 members earning a 4.0. We were all very proud of the
academic success we had collectively. The fall grades have not yet been determined, but the women
of Delta Psi all strive for the best grades and are confident we will achieve these standards again.
Texas Tech University has experienced many changes on campus, mainly because the university is growing
dramatically. The university reported 38,209 students enrolled in 2018. The campus offers 150 undergraduate degrees,
100 graduate degrees and 50 doctoral degrees. There have been new additions to campus including a new Honors dorm and
renovations to the performing arts center and much more on campus. Along with educational buildings, the
Greek community is also changing. The Texas Tech University chapter of Alpha Chi Omega is in the process of building a new lodge to accommodate the growth. The Sorority and Fraternity council recently voted on adding a chapter of Phi Mu to Greek circle. The vote was not in their favor due to a more recent sororities needing time to thrive.
It has been a year and a half since our lodge opened and we have used it to its full potential. Our chapter has
enjoyed our sisterhood events, successful recruitment and study time in the lodge. One of the most
memorable things we did in the lodge this year was pledge class mixers. The mixers were full of sisterly love
and shared happiness. We had a roller skating mixer, Taco Tuesday dinner and picnic on the front lawn.
These mixers allowed our members to better their relationships with different pledge classes.
The laughs and memories we have made in the lodge will last forever. This is in thanks to the continued support and
devotion of our loyally alumni.
Historically, Delta Psi has raised money for our local philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network at the
University Medical Center. We have donated hours and books to Joan Y. Ervin Elementary school for the past four
years. We started donating hours to expand our community involvement while also supporting and
dedicating ourselves to our national philanthropy , Reading is FUNdamental.
==Highlights of 2019==
The Previous Calendar Year was packed with events and items for the chapter to attend. From Mom's and Dad's weekend in the Spring to Recruitment and Initiation in the Fall and everything in between. We are incredibly proud of our members for being involved and striving to make the chapter better. This Fall during Recruitment we welcomed in a wonderful class of new members who go above and beyond to serve the Delta Psi chapter already. They are eager to help and spend more time together than we have seen in the past. They look to include everyone and truly were excited for whatever the chapter council held for them from new member meetings to initiation, everything was something to look forward to. This year in Philanthropy the chapter went above and beyond the goal at Kappa Klassic which is an annual golf tournament we host of Dad's Weekend. This allowed us to give back in larger ways. With every academic year and season there comes challenges; but this year we as a chapter council focused on how to involve middle members. We used committees very well and assigned each person an actual role that they signed off on so they knew they were being held accountable. We also allowed members to help with announcements, setting up for events, and other tasks so that it was a chapter as a whole contributing. This year seemed to make the chapter closer and feel more like a family than before. This year, there were not many major events that happened on campus for us to contribute to. We as a chapter try to help in any way possible. This year two other Panhellenic women were diagnosed with cancer and fundraisers were held for them around campus. As a chapter we took up a donation as well as encouraged chapter members to attend the givebacks held by their respective chapters.
Campus at Texas Tech seems to always be changing and growing. The main changes with Campus are the arrival of new buildings and expansion of the university. The overall nature of the chapter is not changed by the Campus construction but rather people enjoy being at the lodge more often! The Delta Psi chapter may be different than others in that we do not live in the house, but we make up for it and strengthen the chapter in many other ways. We encourage women to spend time together outside of chapter meetings and I feel as this Year the chapter council did a wonderful job of spacing out events so that there was always something to do. From sisterhood, philanthropic, to formals and chapter dinners it seems there was always a way to get involved.
The Delta Psi Chapter supports Children's Miracle Network here in Lubbock and has for years. We are absolutely passionate about making a difference in the community and love giving back in as many ways as possible. Through Reading is Fundamental we have chosen a local elementary school called Ervin to give back to and support. Every week women from the chapter get to sit and read with kids and help make their day just that much brighter.Our Philanthropy chair even created her own website to help run the Kappa Klassic fundraising and this truly helped make the process easier, more time efficient, and excelled the amount of attention and support it brought in for the event. Children's Miracle network has allowed us the opportunity to give back locally and see the impact first hand in the hospital through tours of the NICU. Ervin elementary was chosen as it is a lower income school but through serving these kids we have gotten to see first hand the potential that each and every one of these kids have. They may not be provided all the resources but truly do use what they have to excel and be great. They come in so overjoyed to see us and are extremely grateful for the gift of time and books.
The chapter celebrated Founders day with an Annual dinner that was held at the McKenzie Merket Alumni Center on campus here at Texas Tech. It was a formal sit down dinner with a notable Guest Speaker. The Mayor of Amarillo came to speak to our chapter and truly encouraged them to chase their dreams, believe it themselves, and not let the fact that you are a woman stop you from what you want in life. Academic awards were presented at this banquet as well as recognizing the President for all she has done to selflessly serve the chapter. We closed the banquet by holding a Memorial lead by all Alumna for the Kappas lost over the year.
We have begun to show pictures from the beginning of the Delta Psi chapter here in Lubbock, Texas but also the beginning of Kappa. The 150th anniversary is an incredible year to celebrate. We are celebrating 150 years of women who have helped shape the world and Kappa to be a foundational organization that impacts the lives of college women to be the best they absolutely can be. We shared a small tad bit during Founders Day about the 150th anniversary and will continue to recognize the incredible monuments that have happen in the past, this upcoming year.
==Highlights of 2020==
Our calendar year was very much affected by COVID-19, we did not have any philanthropy events or social events since the mid spring when COVID first hit. We have been doing meeting virtually, and encouraging women especially our New Members to reach out to each other to get to know one another. Our recruitment was also held virtually, and any other chapter business was virtual. Our chapter advisor was awarded advisor of the year among Greek life.
Chapter Philanthropy
We support Reading is Fundamental, and Children's Miracle Network.
We chose this because it allows us to connect locally to the underprivileged schools that surround Texas Tech University. This gives us a great opportunity to give back to the city and impact those that possibly could end up at Texas Tech.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We implemented a DEI officer this year, and also provided many resources that girls could use to educate themselves, and train.
Sesquicentennial Celebration
We were able to celebrate Kappa’s 150th anniversary with a virtual Founders Day. We are able to set up meals for each girl in a drive through at the lodge to still give them the free meal they would've received if we were in person.
==Highlights of 2021==
Chapter Summary
The Delta Psi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had a year of fantastic memories that will last forever. Beginning in January of 2021, we were still adjusting to accommodate the crazy that was COVID-19. As guidelines were slowly being lifted, we took every chance to get the members of our chapter together. On February 12th, Kappa held a Valentine’s day themed date party called Kappa Krush. The event was covered in hearts, pink, red, and was a hit. Throughout the semester, we were able to hold socially-distanced chapter meetings, committee meetings at the homes of chapter council members, and were able to see each other’s faces more often. The spring consisted of some of our favorite events like mom’s weekend, dad’s weekend, Monmouth, and Kappa Klassic. This year, at Kappa Klassic our members raised over $29,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. The members of our chapter dispersed around the world for the summer. We had members studying from Seville, Spain all the way to California here in the USA. As we gathered back in Lubbock for recruitment we were nothing but excited for the what the semester could hold. We had a work week of festivities including a plethora of food trucks, song practices, a dodge ball tournament, and even two inflatable water slides. We had an exciting recruitment week as we closed it off by bringing 73 eager new members home on bid day. The members of Kappa Kappa Gamma were on “Kloud Nine” welcoming the new members into our chapter. We got the semester kicked off the right way with the first chapter meeting. The beginning of the semester was full of educational meetings for the new members as they learned about the new member experience and what it would take to be an official member of KKG. In October, we held our annual Kappa Kookout to raise money for our local philanthropy, The Jed Foundation. We ate burgers, had a fun bouncy house, and enjoyed the event with friends and family from all around. Additionally, we held a semi-formal event at the local Spirit Ranch venue where members of our chapter dressed up in country attire and enjoyed dinner and dancing. During the inspiration week period, our active members celebrated the welcoming of our new members as they got closer to being initiated. We had a week of reflecting on why we are all Kappa’s and the importance of our traditions. Our new members were officially initiated on October 16th, in the presence of actives and alumni. As the semester ended, the new chapter council was slated and elected. The members of delta psi had an eventful 2021 of juggling a pandemic and constantly changing the way things had to be done, nonetheless we made the most of it. As we enter a new stage of life, we know that no matter what the circumstances Kappa is a place that will remain constant.
Chapter Philanthropy
Kappa Kappa Gamma had a transitioning of philanthropies in the year of 2021. In the fall semester, Delta Psi voted to support The Jed Foundation as our philanthropy in support of mental health. 2020 and 2021 were difficult years for everyone around the world, and we as members of Kappa Kappa Gamma found that supporting mental health was a necessity.
The Delta Psi chapter supported the philanthropies of Kappa Kappa Gamma through two main events, Kappa Klassic and Kappa Kookout. Our Kappa Klassic golf tournament was immensely successful as we raised over $29,000. Additionally, we were able to raise money at our Kappa Kookout event where a local catering service supplies us with burgers and treats and we enjoy an afternoon while raising money.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The Delta Psi chapter implemented a DEI officer in the year of 2021. This officer was in charge of regulating all diversity and inclusion education as necessary. The chapter was educated through PowerPoints and trainings during chapter meetings. As well, we implemented an awareness campaign on our social media.
Operating in a Pandemic
At the beginning of 2021, the city of Lubbock was still strictly regulating social gatherings. We were able to hold socially-distanced chapter meetings. As well, our events such as Kappa Krush were held in shifts and masks were required. During recruitment we were able to return back to normal life as we remained for the rest of the fall semester. Our members were grateful for any opportunity we were given to gather as a chapter.