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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.
==Highlights of 2021==
We were not really able to do any philanthropy due to covid and the changing of philanthropy chairs in the middle of the semester.
We worked with Blue Mountain Action council during recruitment in September and wrote notes to our loved ones, and to put around campus in the spirit of supporting mental health awareness.
In October we had a Sisterhood event with the new pledge class in which we decorated cookies and got to bond with new members.
Our chapter got very involved with recruitment and we threw fun COB events that a lot of people come to.
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.
