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Gamma Nu Chapter officially began on April 9, 1925, when 15 eager young women were initiated by Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, Eta—Wisconsin, then Director of Provinces. Installation in Fayetteville, in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, was unique in that apple blossoms were used instead of more formal flowers. | Gamma Nu Chapter officially began on April 9, 1925, when 15 eager young women were initiated by Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, Eta—Wisconsin, then Director of Provinces. Installation in Fayetteville, in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, was unique in that apple blossoms were used instead of more formal flowers. | ||
− | Gamma Nu was the outgrowth of a local sorority founded April 14, 1916 | + | Gamma Nu was the outgrowth of a local sorority founded April 14, 1916, for the purpose of developing friendships among girls of similar aims and ideals. |
An installation processional honoring the chapter was composed by its good friend Dr. Henry Tovey, head of the fine arts department on campus. This gave an ever-to-be-remembered distinction to the occasion. The music was played by Dr. Tovey from an advantageous but secluded spot at both the Installation and Initiation ceremonies. | An installation processional honoring the chapter was composed by its good friend Dr. Henry Tovey, head of the fine arts department on campus. This gave an ever-to-be-remembered distinction to the occasion. The music was played by Dr. Tovey from an advantageous but secluded spot at both the Installation and Initiation ceremonies. | ||
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==Highlights of the 1980s== | ==Highlights of the 1980s== | ||