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==The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==
The beginnings of Gamma Gamma chapter go back to about 1910 when the groups group was a local sorority known as Beta Sigma. The group was urged by four local Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae to petition that fraternity for membership. At that time, between 1910 and 1918, Whitman was a small college and most of its students came from the inland Northwest, east of the Cascade Mountains. Perhaps Whitman students were considered by some people on the more heavily populated western part of the state as unsophisticated, or perhaps they were thought of as country cousins, totally unsuitable for membership in a national sorority. For whatever reason, the Theta charter was opposed by the nearest chapter on the western side of the state, and the petition for membership in Kappa Alpha Theta was denied. Beta Sigma then decided to petition Kappa Kappa Gamma, and with better results. The charter was granted in the spring of 1918.
Whitman College began as a monument to Marcus Whitman, who had served as a missionary to the Indians of the Columbia Valley for 12 years. In 1847, he was massacred by Cayuse Indians at his mission Waiilatpu, only five miles from Walla Walla. Cushing Eels, one of Whitman’s associates, secured a charter from the Oregon Territory for Whitman Seminary.
The figure that most comes to mind is our chapter adviser, Jen Mallo. Jen’s stories about her Kappa days provide endless joy at our Chapter Council meetings. With her young family Jen could be a great extension of what life looks like after college while still actively participating in Kappa.
==Highlights of 2020s:2017==
'''Chapter Philanthropy:'''
This year in our Mx. Whitman fundraiser, we chose to support the Blue Mountain Action Councils (BMAC) Backpack Program. This program sends food insecure children home with food each weekend so that they know where they are getting their next meal. Through fundraising efforts from July-November Kappa's and contestants raised $48,256.36 for the Blue Mountain Action Council backpack program. In addition to fundraising, Kappa's donated hours to the Backpack Program helping make the food packs that the children receive. Food insecurity is a very large problem in the Walla Walla Valley and is especially detrimental to children. If a child is hungry at school, or undernourished going into the school week, it is proven that their education suffers. The Blue Mountain Action Council works to combat this undernourishment in an attempt to alleviate this weekend food-insecurity and make sure that every child can achieve success in their education.
In addition to this fundraiser, we held our annual Dr. Seuss Day at the Walla Walla public library, which sent every child home with a book. This year we had about 300 kids come to the event. We also held four other “Kappa Saturdays” at the local library where we volunteered with kids and helped clean and organize the library. '''HousingChapter Facility:''' We meet weekly in our chapter room, located in Prentiss Hall on campus. It is the hall where all the greek women live during their sophomore years on-campus. ==Highlights of 2018s: The largest change on the Whitman campus this year was two new buildings. A new resident hall, Staton Hall, and a new dining hall, Cleveland Commons. This represents a shift in the school's goal to develop a closer community throughout campus. This year in our Mx.Whitman fundraiser, we chose to support '''The Star Project, a local non-profit organization that helps people with felony convictions reenter society who are living in Walla Walla County. This organization has a housing coordinator, an employment specialist, and a case manager who strive to successfully reintegrate into the community as productive and contributing members. Through fundraising efforts from July-November Kappas and contestants raised $35,000 for The Star Project. We chose this event as Walla Walla County has the Washington State Penitentiary and the Walla Walla County Jail, "The Star Project" has a consistent amount of clients coming in for assistance. As non-profit organization, they are always needing donations and grants, in order to continue paying their employees and supporting their clients. In addition to this fundraiser, we held our annual Dr. Seuss Day at the Walla Walla public library, which sent every child home with a book. This year we had about 300 kids come to the event. We also held four other "Kappa Saturdays" at the local library where we volunteered with kids and helped clean and organize the library.== We meet weekly in our chapter room, located in Prentiss Hall on campus. It is the hall where all Greek women live during their sophomore year on campus.
==Highlights of 2021==
Blue Mountain Action Council: It is a local non-profit organization that strives to support lower-class families in the surrounding areas. They provide support to families struggling with groceries, education, older/child care, etc. They are a great representation of Kappa's values and fully demonstrate their commitment to the community.
Our chapter consistently steps up when it comes time to support events revolving around our philanthropy. Our chapter is also very passionate about supporting the Walla Walla community and is excited to work with the Blue Mountain Action Council more in the future.
Our chapter has included DEI work through social media events as well as in person events. Through social media we have shared local and national issues and promoted on campus DEI events. We have also done a lot work on campus working with our administration and panhellenic to make Kappa and Greek life as whole are as diver, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist.