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|Name= Epsilon UpsilonDelta Pi|GreekSymbol= EYΔΠ |Image= [[File:EpsilonDelta_Pi.jpg|200px]]|Founded= {{start date and years ago|18731946|11|2502}}|College= [http://www.baylorutulsa.edu/ Baylor Universityof Tulsa]|Location= WacoTulsa,TX|Province= ThetaOK|Homepage= [http://www.kappaorgs.orgutulsa.edu/kappakappagamma/ Delta Pi website]|Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Epsilon_Upsilon Delta_Pi Media related to Epsilon Upsilon Delta Pi Chapter]}}----Delta Pi chapter website:http://orgs.utulsa.edu/kappakappagamma/default.htm

'''Baylor Universityof Tulsa, established in 1845Tulsa, WacoOkla., Texasfounded 1894'''

'''3Chapter Founded November 2,116 initiates (as of June 2018)1946'''

'''Charter MembersSome of Delta Pi’s Outstanding Alumnae:'''Kathryn Ann Bledsoe, Tamara Jane Cox, Debra Ann Edens, Suzanne Maniss Craig, Sharron Williams Cutbirth, Debra Ann Edens, Patricia Ann Jansky, Elizabeth Dorrett Keitt, Susan Grace King, Molly Grace Meredith(If you have chapter alumna who have received recognition in any of these three categories, Sara Lynn Miller, Judith Annette Rose, Mary Douglas Seabury, Gena Lynn Smith, Karla Gay Smith, Sabrina Lynn Walker, Helen Liana Wiggins, Sharron Kay Williams and Mplease list them with the date(s) of recognition. Donise Wilson, chapter President. '''Fraternity Council Members:''')

At a garden party in the home of Jane Randolph Dunkin, Iowa, the members of Alpha Pi Theta met the Tulsa alumnae in the spring of 1946. Dorothy Lemaster Carter, Illinois, president of the Tulsa Alumnae Association, sent a jubilant wire from the Fraternity Convention announcing the affirmation of Delta Pi Chapter. The charter was granted July 6, 1946. Much planning and organization went on in Tulsa that summer. Fall rush parties were held in the university’s music building, Tyrell Hall, and 13 girls were pledged. Delta Pi Chapter was installed November 1 – 3, 1946, by Fraternity President Ruth Kadel Seacrest, Nebraska, as installing officer; assisted by Executive Secretary Clara O. Pierce, Ohio State; Director of Chapters Martha Galleher Cox, Ohio Wesleyan; Field Secretary Mary Agnes Graham (Roberts), Northwestern; and province officers Sarah Brown Army, Purdue, and Mary Wamsley. Arkansas was the sponsoring group, and the colonizers from Oklahoma A. & M. College attended, as well as members from Beta Theta, Oklahoma. Fireside service was at the home of former Fraternity President Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, Wisconsin. Installation and pledge services were held at the University Bookstore on campus. Georgia Lloyd-Jones presided at the banquet in the Junior League Tearoom. Representatives from more than 25 chapters were present.  The first year was strenuous and exciting, with Kappas entering all activities. The dynamic first president, Edna Insch (Sesow), gave the chapter a fine start. Usually formal meetings were held on the second floor of the College Book Store and pledge-active dinners and initiations took place in the home of alumnae. Pledge meetings were in the homes of pledges or the adviser. In the fall of 1947, Delta Pi pledged 25 girls, the only group to pledge its quota. Open houses were held at the Student Union, practice for “Singphony” was at the home of Marisue Meyer (Van Zant) initiation banquet was at the Twin Oaks Tearoom, and the dance after finals at the home of Ruth Edkin (Pitcher). Housing: Ground breaking for the Kappa lodge provided the biggest thrill of 1947. In the presence of Dr. C. I. Pontius, university president, Mary Clay Williams, dean of girls; Florence Jones Barnett, Wisconsin, daughter of Georgia Lloyd-Jones; Lorna Troup Stenger, Kansas State, house corporation president; and the whole chapter Edna Sesow turned the first spade of earth on the Kappa lot with the golden spade of the university. In the fall of 1948, 20 pledges were welcomed to the new lodge. None of them lived there, but they gloried in having a place for their parties, and their more frequent contacts strengthened their sisterhood. There were post-war restrictions, but having a home was wonderful. In 1968, the university provided dormitories at the rear of the seven lodges, and Delta Pi became a housed chapter with accommodations for 34 women. The pledges live in the Lottie Mabee Dormitories. In 1950, Mortar Board established a chapter at Tulsa; and during the next 20 years, five members of Delta Pi were tapped. There has never been a year without a Mortar Board member. By 1970, Lantern, the little sister of Mortar Board, had 101 Delta Pi members. The chapter has had 35 members in Phi Gamma Kappa, a scholastic honorary. By 1970, in the six years of Angel Flight at Tulsa, 26 girls of Delta Pi have been honorary officers.  In 1950, Panhellenic at Tulsa began its awards banquets. By 1975, Delta Pi had has won the chapter scholarship eight times, the pledge scholarship seven times, and the Kappa Sigma Sorority of the Year Award three times. In 1953, Delta Pi presented to Panhellenic a Standards Cup in memory of Martha Hood, who had been an ardent Panhellenic worker. Delta Pi won this cup six times. Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities has chosen 61 Delta Pi Kappas, especially active in journalism, holding positions year after year on the Collegian, the newspaper and the Kendallabrum, the year book. Chapter members were chosen for honoraries annually. Consistently, on a more hilarious level, they won volleyball tournaments, risked their lives on Talahi Day in races and touch football, and presented skits at Varsity Nite, occasionally winning first.  '''Philanthropy:'''Through the years, Delta Pi members devoted themselves to various philanthropies in Tulsa. The March of Dimes, the Crippled Children’s Home, Community Chest, Child Guidance Clinic, Handicapped Children, Tuberculosis Center, Sand Springs Children’s Home, Public Health Center, Disabled Veterans’ Home, Christmas baskets for the poor, and Multiple Sclerosis have all received help from the Kappas.  '''Traditions:'''Many of the traditions adopted by Delta Pi during its lifetime have continued. Kitty Kappa, a large doll mascot, and receives a new wardrobe now and then. The Bonner Cup brought shrieks when awarded at dinners, and taking Halloween pumpkins to the fraternity houses was fun. Early traditions were the Fleur-de-lis formal dance given by pledges for actives in the spring. After initiations, the whole chapter passes a loving cup around the circle and gives toasts. Christmas caroling, the Kappa-Theta ball, the Owl-O-Ween party with the Chi Omegas, and the exciting candlelight announcements promote fun and friendship. A Pickers group was formed when delegates returned from a Fraternity Convention. The group was immensely successful performing at fraternity houses, on campus, and for social and civic groups. When the Pickers played professionally the money was placed in the chapter Emergency Scholarship Fund.A generous mothers’ club and an interested alumnae association, supplying excellent advisers, helped keep the chapter strong. ---------------------------------The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.-------------------------------- ==Highlights of the 1970s:=History =Tumultuous times on college and university campuses were no different at the University of Tulsa. However, even in the times of protests and promotion of individualism, the Greek system was going strong. Sororities and fraternities were very active and had a dominant presence on the campus. The University of Tulsa student body began to diversify with more students coming to Tulsa from different states or even foreign countries. Although the focus had mainly been on engineering and geosciences, the university made a conscious decision to strengthen its Colleges of Law, Business Administration and Arts and Sciences. Kappas of Delta Pi were leading the way with strong leadership and campus involvement. Many were members of several campus organizations including intramurals, honor societies, Student Senate, Mortar Board and clubs within the respective colleges such as Student Education Association. Scholarship was important and members were required to attend study hall for an assigned number of hours per week. Delta Pi’s prided itself on being leaders on sorority row. There was also lots of fun too. Members of each pledge class grew closer to each other as they planned pledge activities including an annual “pledge sneak.” Big and Little Sis events promoted sisterhood and an appreciation for the chapter. There were other social gatherings that involved the entire chapter including the annual Kite and Key Dance with the Thetas, the Key Man formal and the various fraternity events such as Sigma Chi Derby Days and Kappa Sigma Olympics.  '''Housing:'''Most freshmen pledges lived in campus dorms or at home. Occasionally there would be room in the house for a few freshmen to move in second semester. Very few upper class members lived “out of house” as apartments near the campus were limited and not everyone had her own car for transportation. There were no planned meals prepared at the house other than Monday night dinner which was catered by the university and served prior to chapter meeting. One was able to purchase a meal plan available at the Student Union or have the privilege of using the house kitchen to prepare individual meals. This amount of cooking by so many created its own set of problems including food storage and keeping things clean and organized.The “back of the house” which was owned and managed by the university held two lounges for gathering or studying and five suites for sleeping/living. The president and vice president had single rooms with a shared bathroom, while the suites had three double rooms with a shared bathroom. This allowed 32 women to live in. Suite mates generally became very close during their semester together. New roommates were assigned each semester. Freshmen and sophomores had specified “hours” of curfew, a university rule. When one turned 21 she was allowed a key to the house with no restricted hours.  '''Philanthropy:'''Participation in philanthropic activities was not readily available. There were few events off campus and most of the involvement was raising money rather than actual participation. Support was given to Children’s Medical Center, Community Chest and March of Dimes.  '''Traditions:'''The Kappa Pickers singing group continued to entertain on campus and in the community.The traditional annual parties included the Fleur-de-lis formal and Key Man formal. The Sadie Hawkins dance had members invite dates to a western themed party. Members also participated in annual events sponsored by the fraternities such as Sigma Chi Derby Day and Kappa Sigma Olympics, as well as desserts with the fraternity men. For some Kappas, asking for a date to the dances and functions made them nervous. In 1979, the chapter came up with a solution to the problem. They decided on a function called “Set Up Your Roommate” where each woman chose a date for her roommate and kept it a secret until the night of the dance.For three years in a row beginning in 1974, the chapter was proud to be named Most Outstanding Sorority of the Year by Panhellenic. The chapter maintained involvement with the local alumnae association with the joint celebration of Founders Day and hosting open houses on home football game days. Candlelight ceremonies celebrated a member’s “romantic” involvement of being dropped, pinned or engaged.  ==Highlights of the 1980s:==Enrollment at the university declined in the early part of the decade, but Delta Pi was able to have a full chapter. Scholarship was very strong and a source of pride with the chapter having the highest grade- point-average on sorority row for several semesters. The attitude of the TU faculty and administration was generally supportive of the Greek system chapter challenge increased participation. The members worked together and improved due to better planning and communication. Organizing its priorities with a chapter calendar was beneficial in meeting the challenges and commitments. In the early 1980’s, the University of Tulsa moved their engineering campus, previously located a few miles away in another area of town. The new location was across the street from the Kappa house. Keplinger Hall, named after Henry Keplinger, was built to house the engineering school. His daughter Karen Keplinger (Mildren,) was a Kappa. Along with the physical change of scenery for the Kappa house, the new location allowed for Kappa engineering majors to spend more time on the main campus and participate in more Kappa events. Unfortunately as a result of the construction of the new buildings, the hundreds of field mice that occupied that empty field were run out of the ground and the Kappa house faced an infestation of mice. An exterminator was called and a complaint filed with the university. The Kappas were reimbursed by the University for its trouble. In the mid-80’s there was noticeable apathy toward Greek life on the TU campus. The chapter successfully initiated a positive change toward that apathy through enthusiasm, hard work and dedication in enhancing Greek life. It succeeded in better participation with the other fraternities and sororities, student association events and in-house activities. By the end of 1989, Tulsa University increased its enrollment. TU continued to recruit throughout the country, making the University more geographically diverse. Rush was still strong and the size of the chapter grew. Unfortunately Phi Mu left the campus leaving six Greek chapters for women. Panhellenic encouraged the sororities to promote extension for another national sorority to come on campus, but this was rejected.Some chapter challenges were to have a better understanding of the ritual and to improve in and out of house communication. The goals were met by having all members sign up for particular activities/events and then a committee was established to remind members of their commitments. Special meetings for actives conducted by the Marshall were held in order to gain a better understanding of the ritual. The Personnel Committee helped establish “Kappa Kongrats” to increase member morale and enthusiasm. They also presented “ABCOD,” a stuffed owl, monthly to a sister who had gone Above-and-Beyond-the-Call-Of-Duty. It was their way of recognizing each member who had shown an extra effort to help maintain the standards of the Fraternity and to improve spirit. At the 1989 Xi Province meeting in Stillwater the chapter was recognized with the Scholastic Award and the Outstanding Chapter Award.  '''Housing:'''The Delta Pi House Board started some remodeling and improvements to the chapter house living area and kitchen. These were met with much excitement.  During the early 1980’s the Delta Pi Kappas received a microwave for the first time, but unfortunately, they weren’t always quick to clean the microwave after using it. After so much food build up, the microwave became unusable. After having it repaired, the House Board took action and closed the kitchen to anyone other than the cooks for one month.  At that time there were no houseboys and some of the girls who lived in-house took care of serving the food and cleaning up after the meals. They received a discount on their room and board. After the kitchen was reopened to the women, a new job was made specifically to cleaning out the microwave, which really extended the life of the Kappa microwave. A new house mother was hired and she happened to be a Kappa and have a Kappa daughter, which added a special touch to the house. Her encouragement was greatly appreciated.  '''Philanthropy:'''The chapter continued to be involved both on and off campus. New projects were started as well as maintaining past service projects. Participation in tutoring at a local home for girls in one particularly rewarding service. Each week, volunteers donate two hours to help middle school and high school girls with their studies.Another project was making Christmas bows for a local department store. The store provided the bow machine and a check for their labor. A “Men of TU” calendar was created and sold. A Halloween party for the children of the Children’s Medical Center was held in conjuction with the men of Lambda Chi Alpha.The children of the Domestic Violence Intervention Service were treated to an Easter party.In addition, a philanthropy bulletin board was decorated to educate the chapter about what happens to the money that is raised.  '''Traditions:'''The traditions continued with involvement in many campus activities. More of the chapter women were participating in varsity sports such as cross country, tennis and soccer. Others are members of the pom and cheerleading squads. Intramurals were an important part of chapter participation. In 1984 they even won the intramural football championship! Homecoming activities were a big part of campus life.Campus organizations such as Student Senate, Accounting Club, Ambassador Club were a few of the various groups in which members of Delta Pi participated.  The Greek group events were well attended and included Sigma Chi Derby Day, Lambda Chi Luau and Kappa Sigma Olympics. The chapter sets goals each year to help build sisterhood and bring the chapter closer together. These included the following; Kommitment ~ Attitude ~ Participation ~ Priorities ~ Academics ~ Success ~Another goal was “To strive for positive participation through better planning and communication”  ==Highlights of 1990’s:==The 1990’s began with the chapter receiving a scholarship award at the 1990 Kappa Convention in Dallas. The chapter continued to lead sorority row with the highest G.P.A. which showed that academics were a priority.Excellence continued with the selection of a Kappa as the 1990 TU Woman of the Year and three Kappas chosen as 1990 Top 10 Seniors. Many others were members of the cheerleading squad, varsity tennis and soccer teams and various campus organizations. Phi Mu was going to re-colonize, but they decided not to due to lack of interest from women signing up for rush. Six sororities remain active on the campus. Delta Pi’s programming committee conducted a chapter evaluation toward the end of the 1990 fall semester in order to identify strengths and weaknesses within the chapter. Strengths include diversity, leadership, scholarship, goal achievement and relations with other groups. Improvements addressed the girls becoming more unified and working better together. Chapter goals included increasing awareness of Kappa policies and issues within the house. Stop. Look and Listen became the new motto. TU’s first formal spring rush took place in the spring of 1991 and was a great success. Six members were sent to the Alpha Tau Omega Leadership Convention and returned with outstanding ideas to be introduced to the chapter. The campus atmosphere was filled with apathy and disputes. In April, 1993, the annual event of Air Band was held. Different acts performed and lip synced to songs of their choice. However, the event was turned into a hot bed of controversy when Caucasian males imitated an African-American vocal group. Tensions were high and after a confrontation, the event ended with everyone feeling both anger and sadness. In April, the students led by Delta Pi President Sharla Barklind, held a walkout to prove to the president and administration how unhappy they were. After discussion and many newspaper articles, the administration agreed to listen to the students and consider all suggestions. On a positive note, TU celebrated the Centennial Year. Various speakers came to the campus as well as TU alumnae to enjoy the planned activities. '''Housing:''' A challenge came with the need for a new house cook. The Advisory Board and House Board helped in making various adjustments which included the provision of a new Yums and Yucks/Suggestion Box. They all worked hard to maintain a positive attitude during a big transitional period in the house. When the members returned from summer break for fall rush in 1993 they found a totally new look for the house. Some walls were gone and everything was repainted, even the front door. In the living room cabinets were built to hide the television. It felt like they might be in the wrong house! Many thanks to the great House Board and alumnae! By the mid-1990’s, new apartments were being constructed on campus to provide more housing for the increasing number of Baylor students who were not from the Tulsa area or who wanted to reside on campus. Commuter students were a very small minority and the Universitywanted to make sure that all students could have a place to live. With these new apartments readily available, chapter women began to request to live out-of-house. The apartments offered a less constrictive social life with no real house rules or regulations. Keeping the Delta Pi house full became challenging and live-in requirements were revised. Perhaps the most exciting thing to happen to the Delta Pi’s was the visit by the National President, J.J. Wales. She brought them up to date on all of the exciting things Kappa was experiencing and even took time to answer questions. They felt so fortunate to have her at their house!  '''Philanthropy:'''Adopt-a-Highway involved members picking up trash along one specific part of the highway. This was done once a semester. Other environmental issues included collecting cans and newspapers. A 5K run was started and raised money that was sent to Tulsa breast cancer victims through the American Cancer Society. One big fund raiser was a Balloon Derby. More than 400 balloons were sold at a TU football game. The money raised was donated to two local charities: Little Lighthouse and the Domestic Violence Intervention Service as well as Kappa national philanthropies. In the Fall of 1993 noisemakers were sold at a TU game. The money raised went to the Hurricane Andrew relief fund and a local project, Camcorders for Cops. This is a Tulsa fund to help put camcorders in police cars so that they will have evidence of any criminal activity when patrolling. The sale of spirit ribbons were a successful fundraiser for our philanthropies. Additional involvement included participation at the Tulsa Community Food Bank, Saint Simeon’s Home, Daffodil Days sponsored by the American Cancer Society and other philanthropies sponsored by Greek organizations on campus.  '''Traditions:'''Kappa Krush, an annual function, allowed the women to anonymously invite two men to the house for an afternoon of fun and great barbeque. It was always a great success. Traditionally Kappas were academic leaders on sorority row. As the G.P.A. dropped, the chapter made an effort to again earn academic honors. Study hours were established for the whole chapter which agreed improvement was necessary. For the Fall 1997 Recruitment, Delta Pi was chosen as a pilot for the New Member Program which Kappa was starting on a Fraternity level. Kore families were implemented and encouraged to interact regularly to promote sisterhood and unity with the new members. The Advisory and House Boards worked very well with the chapter and were always working to improve the chapter experience. Founders Day was celebrated with the Tulsa Alumnae Association. It was a great opportunity to have the actives meet some women who were members of Kappa for 50+ years. On Founders Day, 1998, the Delta Pi chapter was presented with a beautiful iris statue given in memory of Margaret “Maggie” Campbell Harris by her Kappa sisters and her family. During the 1999 calendar year there were many new and exciting changes for the chapter. Two Province Meetings were attended by chapter representatives, one to say goodbye to Xi Province and the other, the chapter’s new Theta Province Meeting to begin its new tradition with the newly assigned province. Chapter challenges always seemed to involve improving sisterhood through the use of Kore Families. The tradition of new member and chapter retreats proved very successful.  ==Highlights of 2000-2010:==The decade began a new millennium. The University of Tulsa remained small in enrollment but offers so much to its students. There were many different organizations to get involved in and the unity on campus was undeniable. Education was a top priority and having small classes helped professors reach out and get to know their students. The low professor to student ratio lent itself to easy discussion and quality learning. The environment at TU made the best of the college experience. In 2007, the University of Tulsa was ranked by the Princeton Review as having the sixth happiest students in the nation. As the university was diverse, the chapter was also one of great diversity. The members were close and very involved on campus and in the community. Many had leadership positions in groups such as honors societies, University Ambassadors, PEP, Habitat for Humanity and the Student Association to name a few. In 2005, Kappa Rachel Porter became the TU Panhellenic president. Philanthropy events hosted by other Greek groups were well attended by Kappas. The chapter’s social events included Kappa Krush as well as singing karaoke with the Kappa Alpha Fraternity, attending Delta Gamma Anchor Splash and the traditional formal dances. One of the challenges for the chapter was increasing the G.P.A. which had fallen in recent semesters. The members implemented a pyramid system with study hours based on each girl’s G.P.A. An officer had to sign off each time they studied. This insured that everyone made academics a priority. The system paid off as the chapter’s G.P.A. rose to second on the row. Another challenge was the morale and more participation of the chapter. They brought back owl, key and fleur-de-lis groups to encourage the members to participate in more events and to get everyone excited about being a Kappa. This helped with the unity of the chapter as well as the morale. They continued to work on this challenge by adding new incentives and programs. One of the goals during this time was to strengthen the new member program and new member understanding of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The education chairman made a book of biographies of the members to distribute to each new member. This helped the new members feel more at home.

The Texas Baptist Education Society then petitioned the Congress of the Republic of Texas to charter a Baptist university in In the fall of 1844. Republic President Anson Jones signed 2007 the Act of Congress on Feb. 1, 1845, officially establishing Baylor University. Reverend James Huckins, new member class was the first Baptist missionary to Texas, use the alumna buddy program and it was Baylor's first full-time fundraiser and a great success. In addition the third founding father of the universitySapphire Sis program was reintroduced in spring 2008. Although these three men are credited as being This matches a new member with an older active and it allowed the founders of Baylor University, there are many others who worked new members to get to see our university established in Texasknow the upper class sisters and alumnae better than ever before.

After In 2009, the University was chartered chapter worked on February 1, 1845, four communities made bids to be making better use of their committees and gaining more knowledge about the location: Travis, Huntsville, Shannon's Prairie Kappa Foundation and IndependenceKappa songs. Independence was selected, Some members felt they were not using their committees and they could be more effective and classes for preparatory students began in May 1846 with college courses offered the following Junehelpful. In 1886, Baylor The solution was to have each committee leader delegate a task to each committee members each month and Waco University consolidated to form Baylor University then report at Wacocommittee night.

From humble beginnings in Independence, TexasAnother challenge was a lack of education about the Kappa Foundation. To resolve this issue, they planned a philanthropy event to raise money for the campus has grown to approximately Kappa Foundation. This helped promote Philanthropy 1,000 acres in Waco, Texas, annually educating more than 15,000 men and women to pursue their individual life callings-2-3 as well as educate members about the Foundation.

They also added a song practice to every formal meeting so that they would all know the ritual songs better. These are exciting times increased chapter unity as well as help ritual practices go more smoothly. Theta Province Meeting was held in Tulsa in February 2009 as the life of local alumnae association and Delta Pi chapter hosted the University - weekend. It was a period in which our institution is striving to remain both a relevant institution of higher learning tremendous time for the coming years sisterhood and to continue to fulfill our original mission laid down by our founders: to be a Christian University "fully susceptible of enlargement and development to meet the needs experience of all ages to come." In a world where faith is often meeting chapter women from the casualty of a serious pursuit of academic achievement, Baylor is a special placeother 9 chapters in our province.

Baylor University is a private Christian '''Housing:'''The unique housing situation with the university owning and a nationally ranked liberal arts institutionmaintaining the residential part of the house creates different situations. Our rank of alumni include missionaries and pastors, heads of Fortune 500 companies, governors of Texas The university did complete some updating and professional athletesneeded repairs. Chartered in 1845 by The House Board continues to maintain the Republic front part of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in the statehouse with updates and redecorating projects.

==The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)=='''Largest Initiation!Philanthropy:'''During September 22–24, 1977, Kappa Kappa Gamma Installed Epsilon Upsilon Chapter at Baylor UniversityPhilanthropy projects supported many community facilities and agencies. Everyone knows Texas is a big state Valentines and Texans “think big,” so it was only fitting that this was Easter eggs were delivered to the biggest Initiation yet for Kappa Kappa Gamma!children at St. Francis Hospital.

Beginning on Thursday Throughout the school year, chapter members read to children at surrounding elementary schools and culminating donated books to the schools in a formal banquet on Saturday evening, a total support of eight Initiation services were held and close to 400 Atheneans became KappasRIF.

'''The Athenean Club'''The Athenean Club During philanthropy week, Kappasta, an Italian dinner was founded in 1935 when four freshman girls felt a need served to the campus and the Kappa Klassic Dodgeball tournament raised funds to be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for more social contact between “dorm girls” and “town girlsbreast cancer research.” Each of Kappachino, a breakfast served to the four chose campus, helped send a friend, and donation to the eight of them formed a sorority based on high ideals, which grew strong Kappa Foundation and loyal with approximately 1,500 initiates between 1935 and 1977. The name Athenean was suggested by their first sponsor, Sarah Lowryhosted in 2010. It was chosen because of Participation in the intellectual qualities and cultural attainment associated with the people of ancient AthensTU Relay for Life helped represent Colleges Against Cancer.

Kappa alumnae in Waco worked tirelessly '''Traditions:'''The chapter had 55 members which allowed each member to assure the success know every one of her sisters personally. The women of this venture—bringing flowersDelta Pi were fun-loving, hammers friendly, accepting and smiles every daysupportive. Kappas from Fort WorthThey have many diverse personalities, Houston, Dallas, Richardson backgrounds and interests but take pride in their differences and accept each other areas came openly. Traditionally Kappa was a well respected leader on campus and continued to help during the Initiation ceremoniesstrive for excellence. Beta Xi—TexasWhether it was intramurals or honor societies, musical theatre or chemical engineering, served as the sister chapter for Epsilon UpsilonDelta Pi members were leading the way.

The 17 young women who chose to become charter members ==Highlights of Epsilon Upsilon Chapter were initiated in the first service. A large group of former Athenean presidents as well as many other Athenean alumnae were initiated in subsequent services. 2011-2019:==

The new 2011 was a magnificent year for the amazing girls of the Delta Pi chapter received many gifts and showed their appreciation . Over the course of the year, we were extremely involved in campus-wide activities, philanthropy events hosted by singing an original songother Greek houses, and organizations all over TU. In the Spring semester we openly recruited three wonderful women into our chapter and they were initiated on March 28th. We also held our RIF event and raised over 200 books for a 2nd grade class at a nearby elementary. We ended another excellent semester with our formal which seemed likely to become a Kappa favoritewas held at the Tulsa Zoo. The following fall semester started with work week. Field Secretary Karen HungerfordBy that weekend, Mu—Butlerwe had welcomed 14 new girls, which was three over quota. We also had seven active members who served as recruitment counselors and Graduate Counselor Nancy Trimble, Delta Sigma—Oklahoma State, appeared every bit as excited of those two of our members represented Kappa as the newly initiated Kappas when the final banquet song ended vice president of recruitment and all realized that this big dream was a reality—the Atheneans were Kappas in the finest sense!vice president of judicial.

At the time of Epsilon Upsilon’s foundingDuring September, Baylor University was owned we held our first Big and Little events. Our Big and operated Little pairs were revealed by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and had Littles following a student enrollment streamer with their name on it throughout the Kappa house to their Big. We also held our annual Kappasta philanthropy to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. One of 8,000 our members represented the Delta Pi chapter at the Kappa Kappa Gamma Leadership Academy during September in its 240-acre Waco campusOhio. The university While she was founded in 1845 there, she got to meet Kappas from all over the country and was chartered by see the last Congress bigger picture of the Republic of TexasKappa as a whole. One of Baylor’s first benefactors was Sam HoustonDuring our philanthropy week, we raised $2,700 dollars.

==Highlights of the 1980’s==In October, we partnered with the 1980’s Baylor’s freshman classes were continuously getting much larger meaning that “rush” was men of Phi Mu Alpha and participated in Homecoming events such as well. In 1985 Baylor had an especially large freshman class with 200-300 over street painting, chariot races, and soccer games in which we won the typical enrollmentwomen’s division. ConsequentlyAlso during Homecoming, almost 1200 girls registered we hosted a lunch for recruitment all of the parents. We also celebrated our Founder’s Day and 487 pledged (we took 50 ended the month by initiating thirteen girls totaling on October 22nd. At the chapter to 173). In 1987 Baylor began exploring adding another Panhellenic group to campus (beginning of November, we held our semi-formal at the time they Dresser mansion. We also had 9 organizations) because over twenty girls attend the midnight premiere of the amount Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, which was put on by the ladies of women that were interested in Greek LifeDelta Gamma and was open to all of sorority row. Throughout the 80’s In December, we had held our new members do their own philanthropy Kappa Krush event and our class this years theme was Kappa Kissmas in which we wore tacky Christmas sweaters, listened to Christmas music, decorated cookies, and enjoyed each other’s company. We had an amazing turnout of 1985 chose to visit a nursing home two different days with the KOT pledge classboth Greeks and non-Greeks.

Recruitment did look '''Campus:''' The University of Tulsa is a bit different back smaller campus, but does not lack in educational opportunities, ways to get involved, and resources to the 80’s thoughprofessional world. In 1985 part of our recruitment consisted of taking potential new members The class sizes are small which allows them to different Kappa Apartments – “Apartment Hops” – and themes were Halloween and Christmasbe taught by actual professors rather than TA’s. This year we The size also began using our computer allows students to tabulate votes which really helped have one-on-one interaction with their teachers. It upholds high educational standards and expects students to speed up the processwork hard for their chosen degree.

Some regular events we held were Kappa Dads DaySocially, a scholarship banquet, Founder’s Day, Kite and Key with Kappa Alpha Theta, Homecoming events, Mystery Masquerade (annual Halloween/costume dance), Swingaton with Sigma Alpha Epsilon benefiting Waco Firefighters, All the size of the school also allows any student to get involved in multiple areas around campus. There are over one-hundred organizations for students to get involved. The University Sing, of Tulsa also expects students to give back to the community and more! One annual event holds a service day every year that they started in 1984 was a Powder Puff football game is open to anyone along with the new members against Pi Beta Phi’s new many other service opportunities each year. Chapter: Our Chapter currently has 60 members. The Kappa Pickers were This intimate number allows for each of course around our members to get to sing at know each other while still having many different types of these eventsgirls. The women of Delta Pi chapter are extremely smart, kind, spirited, and hard-working. At the moment, we maintain second on the row for our outstanding GPA and our PC ’10 holds number one on the row for their PC GPA.

We also created a clear goal each year that Although we really wanted to focus on. In 1985 this goal was “Unity” which stood for Understandingare small, No Hazingwe have over thirty different majors within our house and are involved in organizations such as University Ambassadors, InvolvementColleges Against Cancer, Time with God and Your Sisters. Each officer incorporated this theme into their goals Relay for her office Life, TU’s theater and committee. In 1987 we decided to have the goal Kappa Kommittment each month. Every month Kappa had a new commitment to strive towards (Scholarshipmusical theater department, Pledgesand honor societies such as Phi Eta Sigma, FriendshipLantern, etc)Scroll, but in the fall of this year we received a letter from headquarters with concerns regarding our scholarship standing and we then switched all of our focus to overcoming this dilemmaMortarboard.

==Highlights of Our chapter has felt that it would be better to re-organize our committee system this year and make it more efficient. By doing this, each committee could delegate to the 1990’s==chapter more in order to give everyone a chance to participate and also allows for every girl in the chapter to be involved. Another challenge we met was participation within the chapter. To help increase participation, our Member-at Large made a participation chart in which girls could fill in what events they attended. This helped for the girls to see what events were happening on campus and also to reward those who were participating in multiple things.

With In the spring of 2012, Delta Pi chapter held or participated in a variety of philanthropic events. We started with our scholarship improvements throughout Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) event where we read books to elementary school children as well as having different activities related to those books. We also donated books to the school which the children were able to take home with them. Later in the early 90’sspring, we hosted the late 90’s we realized we needed second annual Kappaccino breakfast to start focusing more on ways benefit the Kappa Foundation. We opened the Kappa house to increase fraternity education and ritualthe campus with a wide selection of breakfast foods. We did As our second Kappaccino event, this through short facts during chapter meeting was a great success and weekly information sessionslots of fun for all involved. To round off the school year, the Kappas joined Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity in helping to sort donations at the food bank. A new school year brought with it an old tradition with Kappa's philanthropy week. We even gave our entire chapter pre-tests Starting with Kappasta (an Italian dinner held at the house) and post-tests ending with the Kappa Klassic dodgeball tournament, this philanthropy week was a great success bringing in order a seizable amount to measure benefit the increase Susan G. Komen Foundation. This money was donated to the Komen Foundation in knowledgethe name of Katrina Larson, a University of Tulsa Chi-O who passed away earlier this year from breast cancer. In the Fall we also began collecting soda pop tabs to help Keaton, a family member of a sister, and were able to collect enough to win him a free round of chemotherapy.

Epsilon Upsilon continued Our 2012 work week lead up to stay involved on the Baylor campus in a very successful recruitment. Bid night brought seventeen new girls who were welcomed with open arms and lots of Kappa spirit! In the 90’s – participating in All-University Singweeks before initation, Pigskin, Greek Week, intramurals our new members attended weekly information sessions. They were able to learn more about Kappa and moreour chapter along with growing closer together as a pledge class. In 1993 we also started an annual Easter Egg Hunt for faculty and alumni children which proved Big/Little reveal was lots of fun this year with Bigs wrapping themselves up as giant presents! The Littles had to search around the house until they found the box with wrapping paper to be a big successmatch the scrap they were given. The fifteen new Littles were later initiated on the 3rd of November, 2012.

We also consistently focus on bonding with our sisters and one way we did so was through an annual fall chapter retreatThere were countless fun events for the ladies of Delta Pi to choose from this year. In 1994 the spring we escaped to Camp Balcones Springs in Marble Falls on beautiful Lake Travisheld our annual formal dance at The Broadway. It was a wonderful weekend for the entire chapter to relax, bondLater, share and get to spend quality time together. One thing we did during this retreat was a “pair share” time. This is a time when every held Kamp Kappa in with the chapter is paried gentlemen of Kappa Sigma. Spring finished off with an enjoyable Senior Week. The fall began with another Kappa they do not know very well intramural flag football and get a chance to talk and then share volleyball (in which we came in second place!) along with many delicious philanthropy dinners put on by the chapter what their learned about their sisterother houses. Prayer has consistently been important to us at Epsilon Upsilon and A small group performed in anticipation Chi O Sings. In addition, some of rush our new members performed in the Greek Talent Show. Later in 1996 the semester we implemented put on a 24semi-hour day formal dance held at The Blue Rose Cafe and a masquerade themed Kappa Krush dance. New to the calendar this year was "Thanksgiving Dinner - College Style." Partnering with the men of prayerLambda Chi Alpha, the Kappa ladies dressed up as Native Americans while the men dressed as Pilgrims. Each chapter member signed up for We feasted on a time slot meal of pizza, chips, and continually prayed for our chapter throughout cookies in the 24 hours. true spirit of College!

==Highlights of This wonderful year at the 2000’s==Kappa Kappa Gamma house was finished off with two prestigious awards. As a house, we were named second on Sorority Row for academic achievement. In addition, our new 2012 Pledge Class was named first in academic achievement on Sorority Row!

Epsilon Upsilon celebrated The biggest challenge we faced this year was convincing girls to participate in campus events. It was difficult to gather girls to attend other houses' philanthropy events, campus Student Association events, and the millennium with a special “It’s a New Year like. In Kappa” theme an attempt to improve our representation around campus, we are working on better communication and organization of groups attending events. Many girls have voiced the first day opinion that if they were more aware of recruitmentothers going to events, which began January 3they would be more willing to attend as well. '''Campus:''' Around the University of Tulsa, 2000the biggest changes have been structural. New buildings were added such as Stephenson Hall for mechanical/petroleum engineering and Razor Hall for electrical engineering and computer science. The slide show presentation ended In addition, we had some major staffing changes with grand fireworks giving all present a new president taking office at the feeling start of ringing in the new millennium togetherfall 2012 semester. A monetary gift This president was given to the Panhellenic Building Fund to celebrate the ground breaking of soon after replaced by the Stacy Riddle Panhellenic Forumpreviously retried president after undisclosed events.

In the 2000’s Epsilon Upsilon continued our on-going support of their community – local charities, university-wide events, and other campus organizations alike. We regularly participated in and looked forward to the Kappa Omega Tau Fishery which '''Chapter:''' Delta Pi chapter is a unique service project that allowed us to serve the mentally very strong chapter centered around sisterhood and physically handicapped individuals in Waco. We also continued our annual Easter Egg Hunt tradition for the community. Back in 1999 we started a new philanthropy – Kappa Klassic Golf Tournament. This tournament continued throughout the 2000’s and we raised significant amounts of money for charitybond. We also began a partnership have girls with a local elementary school (Parkdale Elementary) where we not only tutor the childrenwide range of personalities and backgrounds, but members also have the opportunity even so sisterhood is one of our strongest components. Everyone is loved, welcomed, and accepted at all times. Our spunk and goofiness creates and atmosphere in which every sister is allowed to sign up for Parkdale Pen Palbe herself.

We continued While we as a house tend to have many event such as Kappa Countrydifficulty presenting a large showing at events, we are proud of a great number of sisters who represent Kappa Krush, and Kappa Krawfish Boilin leadership positions in organizations around campus. While many events we We have are with other members girls in all levels of Greek Life at Epsilon Upsilon “Kappa Backs the Bears” so we had many fun take-Student Association as well as a-dates and mixers number of University Ambassadors, with the footballUA President even being a Kappa sister. There are also many girls in organizations such as Phi Eta Sigma, basketballStudent Nursing Association, Choir, Act TU, and baseball teamsAlpha Epsilon Delta, the vice-president of which is a Kappa sister.

Homecoming Delta Pi is consistently important at Baylor and a group of loving girls who know how to us have fun in Epsilon Upsilonany situation. Throughout the 2000’s there were multiple times that Whether it be a Kappa function, a classroom, or a University leadership position, these Kappa ladies are an enjoyable group to be a member was elected Homecoming Queen part of and we are around. As said by one of our members, "I always very involved find myself having a good time when I'm with all the activities. In 2008 the Homecoming theme was “Hanzel and Gretel” and we built a fantastic homecoming float titled “Brew Mizzou”[my sisters]."

==Highlights 2013 was a great year for everyone at Delta Pi Chapter, it was filled with exciting events that made the year one to remember. The year began with a ‘70’s themed function with Lambda Chi Alpha. In March, there was the Formal dance which was held at the Oklahoma Aquarium, where all of 2012==the guests were able to walk around and see the animals. 2013 also saw new events such Delta Pi’s first ever Mom’s Day. The final event in the spring was a patriotic “Stars and Stripes” themed event with Kappa Sigma, in which everyone met on Harwell Field and played lawn games and enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers!

Two Thousand Twelve was an outstanding We jumped right back into everything with the excitement of a new academic year , and a new freshman class. The fall of 2013 brought one of the largest freshman classes in TU history, and a large pledge class for Kappa! Delta Pi welcomed 14 new members on bid day August 25th, with 5 new members accepting bids shortly thereafter through continuous open bidding. With a full pledge class, big/little dates began, with all of the Epsilon Upsilon chapterpotential bigs and littles getting to know one another. Last JanuaryAfter several weeks of learning about each another, bigs and littles were paired together through a mutual selection process, we had another successful recruitment and on September 29th, the new members were blessed led out to Harwell Field and ran to open a giant gift box with an incredible their big inside! The new member classperiod continued with weekly educational sessions to teach the new members about Kappa, its history, and its values. Our Sing chairs created a breath-taking first place masquerade actAfter learning about Kappa and connecting with everyone, which will now appear in Pigskin Reviewit was wonderful to initiate 19 women on October 26th.

Following Initiation, the chapter jumped into Parents’ Weekend, and then the events for Homecoming week, in which we were partnered with Kappa Sigma! The event chairs planned date dashesevents of that week included Bingo, the annual Sapphire Ballstreet painting, pledge dancea ‘90’s cover band concert, and a takeboard painting competition (for which we came in second place). In October we also had our Semi-Formal Dance, which was held at the beautiful Dresser Mansion and was “Fire and Ice” themed. November held anumber of functions-datethe first being a Disney function with Pi Kappa Alpha, in which everyone came dressed as their favorite Disney characters! Delta Pi also participated in Chi Omega’s philanthropic “Chi-O Sing”, in which we came in second! Our final event in November was a function with Kappa Alpha where we played the Newlywed Game. There Each Kappa was our spring Swing-partnered with a-thon KA and afternoons spent at Parkdale Elementary School serving as mentors were given a few minutes to learn about them, after which they were asked a series of questions to second graderssee how well they knew each other. The chapter participated in established traditionsfinal event of the year was the “Kappa Krush” event, which this year’s theme was “Glow Kappa”. Kappas sent out anonymous invitations to their dates, such as organizing the 62nd Annual All-University Baylor Beauty Style Show and arranging an Easter egg hunt for children of facultyeveryone wore neon clothing, danced, but we created new traditions as welland played Wii in the house.

To celebrate our founding sisterhoodThis was also a successful year for Kappa’s philanthropic events. In the spring, we hosted the first Late Night at Monmouth Pancake Breakfast held our annual RIF event with the ladies students of Pi Beta PhiLindbergh Elementary. TogetherWe also hosted our Kappacino event to raise money for the Kappa Foundation, with Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee from Mod’s Café. Kappacino was incredibly successful with 250 people in attendance! That fall we raised $2hosted our philanthropy week,960 for charity waterkicking it off with “Kappasta”, a non-profit organization that seeks to bring clean and safe drinking water to those in developing countries. Spring finals arrived too quickly, but summer did not bring concluding with the end to Epsilon Upsilon’s involvementKappa Klassic Dodgeball Tournament. A few members of new special addition to our Chapter Council participated Philanthropy Week was participating in the Fraternity’s 69th Biennial Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. We attended seminars, workshops, and educational events, as well as enjoyed spending time Tulsa Race for the Cure with alumnae, advisers, and Kappas from around the worldlocal Kappa alumnus. Together, members studied abroad, interned across the country, and took summer classes. Regardless if Throughout our philanthropy week we are meeting each weekwere able to donate more than $2, it is never hard to find a Kappa500!

Before we knew it, August arrived, and summer came to Kappa was also a recipient of two prestigious awards in 2013! The first being an end. We started award for Outstanding New Member Program at the year with Greek Week events, intramurals, and an All-American themed crush. Even amidst the chaos that fall semester brings, it is truly wonderful to see our chapter come together to celebrate both Kappa and Baylor traditionsTheta Province Meeting. The seniors have enjoyed “seniors only” social events, while our new members have continued to learn pledge songs second award was a Point of Excellence Award for recruitmentLeadership and Character which was given at the Panhellenic Banquet.

We honored Founders Day with A challenge faced by our Waco Alumnae Associationchapter this past year has been participation. Partaking This has been a problem in our ritual together was a great reminder that Kappa truly is for a lifetime. We got to know each other’s families at our lovely Parents’ Weekend luncheon. Epsilon Upsilon has continued to volunteer weekly at Parkdale, held the fall Swing-a-thon, hosted a Kendra Scott Jewelry Trunk Show benefiting Reading is Fundamental, organized a Halloween carnival at Compassion Ministriespast, and kicked off our annual book drivethis year we were unable to participate in Delta Gamma’s “Lip Sync” event due to lack of volunteers. Nights have been spent with the men of Alpha Tau Omega at our float site We are continuing to improve this through increased incentives and dancing with the Kappa Sigmas at Pigskin practice. Both higher expectations of these ventures were very successful by winning Judge’s Choice Award for float and performing our First Place act in Pigskinparticipation.

We are gearing up for another exciting recruitment'''Campus:''' The biggest changes this year at The University of Tulsa have been the great growth of the population. As earlier described, TU saw one of its largest incoming classes in history, with 869 new students. Growth on campus was also shown when in the fall of 2013, getting construction began on a new dorm across from Sorority Row to know many potential new members and legaciesbetter provide housing for all students. We ended TU also saw an addition to its staff- Goldie! Goldie is a golden retriever that is the semester University’s newest ambassador. Along with leading the Kappa Pickers performing at multiple functions. Our final Kappa event for football team into the semester was Kappa Kountry in which we two-stepped stadium, Goldie makes visits throughout campus and the night away! community.

There have been many recent changes on the Baylor campus during this year. Baylor University is building '''Chapter:''' Our chapter has 55 active members which shows that we are a new stadium that will be on campusthriving and close-knit chapter. The stadium will not be completed until women of the 2014 seasonDelta Pi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma are smart, supportive, friendly, and wonderful. Baylor is also building Our members maintain an average GPA higher than the campus and panhellenic average, as well as holding leadership positions throughout campus in a new dormitory that should be ready for for the incoming freshmanvariety of organizations, including Student Association and University Ambassadors, just to name a few. Multiple projects are going on around Baylor University at While each sisters differs in backgrounds and interests, we all timecome together through our Kappa Bond.

Two Thousand Thirteen was another great year for the Epsilon Upsilon chapter. In January, we had a wonderful recruitment and were able to take an incredible new member class. The new member class was initiated and has been a blessing to the whole chapter. Our Sing chairs created an imaginative act called Topsy Turvy which was performed for Baylor University. The social chairs planned date dashes, our Sapphire Ball, pledge dance, and a take-a-date. Our spring Swing-a-thon and afternoons spent at Parkdale Elementary School allowed our chapter to give back to our community. The chapter participated in many established traditions, such as the 63rd Annual All-University Baylor Beauty Style Show and an Easter egg hunt for children ==Highlights of faculty. Late Night at Monmouth Pancake Breakfast was a success for the second year where we raised money for charity water, a non-profit organization that seeks to bring clean and safe drinking water to those in developing countries.2014==

The spring semester came to an end, but summer did not bring January 2014 started with a pause to Epsilon Upsilon’s involvement. Our chapter was able to organize bang as we co-hosted a mission trip to Antigua, Guatemala, which a handful of members participated in. Those members served “Where the people of Guatemala Wild Things Are” date function with loving hearts Delta Delta Delta. Each Kappa and were able to contribute much more than time and money during Tri-Delt dressed as their stay therefavorite animal. We attended seminarsContinuing our strong Panhellenic relationships, workshopswe also participated in a date function with Kappa Alpha Theta themed “Fairy Tale Murder Mystery.” For this event, each girl and educational events, as well as enjoyed spending time with alumnae, advisors, her date dressed in costume and Kappas from around helped to solve the worldmurder of Snow White. TogetherLater, members studied abroadKappa and Sigma Chi came together for a Casino Night, interned across the country, went on mission trips and took summer classes at Baylorcomplete with entertaining card games.

Before we knew itMarch was an exciting month for Kappa as well. Formal was hosted at Vive le Ranch, August arriveda vintage barn venue in Tulsa. Later that month, and summer Phi Mu Alpha came to the house for an endunique and memorable Harry Potter function. We started the year with Greek Week events, Welcome Week events, a takePotion-a-date, making and intramurals. Our chapter found quidditch were the time to celebrate Baylor and Kappa traditions in main entertainment for the fall semester despite our busy schedulesevening. The seniors enjoyed “seniors only” social eventsAt Kappaccino, while our new members continued girls served coffee and pastries to learn pledge songs for recruitmentstudents and alumni. We honored Founders Day with our Waco Alumnae Association. Partaking in our ritual together was a great reminder that Later, girls strengthened friendships within Kappa truly is for at a lifetime. We paired with several fraternities at football games to have tailgates before the games. We got to know each other’s families at our lovely Parents’ Weekend brunchfun cupcake decorating contest.

Epsilon Upsilon has continued to volunteer weekly at Parkdale Elementary SchoolIn the 2014 Fall Semester, hosted a Kendra Scott Jewelry Trunk Show benefiting Reading is Fundamentalwe had the privilege of welcoming sixteen new members into Delta Pi. During recruitment week, and organized kappas had a Halloween carnival blast at Compassion Ministries. Our chapter created a new Sky Zone sisterhood event on campus. Before initiation, Kappa Karnival, which was a great success. Nights were spent working with the men of Alpha Tau Omega at our float site for the homecoming parade. The Kappa Pickers performed at many events including Christmas on 5th. We just had another successful recruitment and are preparing to initiate our 89 new members!     Baylor University’s attended weekly informative meetings detailing their new football stadium is close to being finished. There is construction on it constantly commitments and it should be open for the fall 2014 football season. The new dormitories all that opened this past fall on campus have been a great blessing to the freshmen this year. Baylor is also currently preparing to build a new business school on campusKappa could offer them in their coming years at University of Tulsa.

Two Thousand Fourteen Kappa’s philanthropy week was an outstanding year for the Epsilon Upsilon chapter last event of September. The week included Kappa Kappa Gamma. Last January, we had another successful recruitment Klassic Dodgeball and were blessed with an incredible new member classKappasta. Our Sing chairs worked really hard to create a great Sing Act called “Running Wild”, which was shown in Pigskin Review in The line for Kappasta stretched down sorority row for almost the Fall entirety of 2014. The social chairs planned date dashes, the annual Sapphire Ball, pledge dance, and a take-a-dateevent. There was our Spring Swing-a-thon where we raised Teams representing every fraternity and donated money to a local halfway house sorority competed in Waco, Compassion Ministriesdodgeball and were coached by members of Kappa. Last Spring was also full of many afternoons spent at Parkdale Elementary School serving as mentors Participation and teamwork during the week enabled Kappa to second graders. The chapter participated in established traditionsraise $2, such as organizing the Annual All-University Baylor Beauty Style Show and arranging an Easter egg hunt 867 for children of facultyour charities, but we created new traditions as wellboth national and local.

Spring finals arrived too quicklyIn October, but summer did not bring the end to Epsilon Upsilon’s involvementDelta Pi chapter paired with Pi Kappa Alpha for homecoming week. A few members of our Chapter Council participated in the Fraternity’s Convention in HoustonThis week included a pie eating contest, Texas. We attended seminars, workshopsstreet painting, and educational events, as well as enjoyed spending time the campus bonfire on the Old U. Kappa joined with alumnae, advisors, and Kappas from around Kappa Alpha Order later in the worldmonth for a “NewlyWed” function. Together, members studied abroad, interned across the country, Each KA was paired with a member and took summer classesthey were given a short amount of time to get to know each other. Regardless if we are meeting Then each couple was asked a series of questions about each weekother, it is never hard to find a Kappa! eventually leaving the last couple standing declared the winners.

Before Later in October, we knew it, August arrived, and summer came were invited to an endTri-Delt for a surprise Halloween-themed date function. We started Everyone dressed in costume, enjoyed the year with Greek Week events, intramuralsmusic, and a dodgeball crush eventparticipated in fun games and activities. Even amidst the chaos that Fall semester bringsThe last events of year, it is truly wonderful to see our chapter come together to celebrate both Kappa Kissmas and Baylor traditions. The seniors have enjoyed “seniors only” social eventsSemi-Formal, while our new members have continued gave Kappas memories to learn pledge songs for recruitment. We honored Founders Day at last a local country club with our Waco Alumnae Associationlifetime. Partaking in our ritual together was a great reminder that For Kappa truly is for a lifetime. We got to know Kissmas, two guests were invited by each other’s families at our lovely Family Weekend luncheongirl. Epsilon Upsilon has continued to volunteer weekly at Parkdale, held the Fall Swing-a-thon benefitting a local animal shelter Everyone was donned in Waco, Texas; Fuzzy Friends, organized a Halloween carnival at Compassion Ministriesfun Christmas apparel, volunteered at the Parkdale Halloween carnival and kicked off our annual book drive. Nights have been spent with the men of Phi guests were given Christmas-themed gifts by their mystery Kappa Chi at our float site, where we ending up winning 1st place out of all the Homecoming Floatsdate. We also performed “Running Wild” in Pigskin ReviewDesserts and punch were served and Christmas spirit was high. We also hosted our second Kappa Karnival this yearSemi-Formal, dubbed “Boots and Bowties, it ” was very successfulheld in a beautiful barn in Tulsa. Throughout the Fall we spent time gearing up for another exciting recruitment, getting to know many potential new members Glowing lights and music provided atmosphere as couples two-stepped and legacies. We ended the semester with the Kappa Pickers performing at multiple functionsenjoyed a delightful evening.

Our Campus has a new football stadiumKappa Kappa Gamma, as always, McLane stadium. It is beautifully designed. Baylor is currently building a new Business Schoolrose above the rest as intramural basketball champions for 2014 as well as Sigma Chi Derby Days champions! Finally, which will be opening in Fall 2015. There are also many other changes going on in Kappa brought home the gold as the growing Baylor communitywinners of Tri-Delta’s “Hoops for Hope. The nature of our chapter is very positive” In addition, growing, graceful, friendly, loyal, and loving. There is a strong focus we were proud to have four girls representing Kappa on RIFfraternity row: Catherine Page as Sigma Chi Sweetheart, supporting other chaptersRachel Winn as Kappa Alpha Order Rose, including all Pavlina Williams as Pi Kappa chapter membersAlpha Dream Girl, and University related events (SING, Homecoming Float, Steppin Out, Pigskin etc.)Laura Stebbins as Lambda Chi Crescent Girl.

We hold chapter meetings Campus: The University of Tulsa continues to flourish and maintain its status as one of the most prestigious universities in our Kappa suite the Midwest. Student population remains steadily increasing. Construction continues on the new dorms adjacent to the Student Union and should be open in the Stacy Riddle Panhellenic Forum. This suite is rentedfall of 2015.

Two Thousand Fifteen was an outstanding year for Over the Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Last January, we had another successful recruitment and were blessed with an incredible new member class. Our Sing chairs worked really hard to create a great Sing Act called “Weird Science”summer, which was shown in Pigskin Review in the Fall of 2015. The social chairs planned date dashes, the annual Sapphire Ball, pledge dance, and a take-a-date. There was our Spring Swing-a-thon where we raised and donated money to the Waco Humane Society Last Spring House Board was also full of many afternoons spent hard at Parkdale Elementary School serving as mentors to second graderswork renovating our home. In the Spring of 2015, our chapter won an award We are incredibly thankful for partner of the year (2014-2015) for Waco ISD. The chapter participated new furniture in established traditions, such as organizing the Annual All-University Baylor Beauty Style Show and arranging an Easter egg hunt for children front of faculty. Spring finals arrived too quickly, but summer did not bring the end to Epsilon Upsilon’s involvement. Together, members studied abroad, interned across the country, house and took summer classes. Regardless if we are meeting each week, it is never hard looking forward to find a Kappa! Before we knew it, August arrived, and summer came to an end. We started more changes in the next year with Greek Week events, intramurals, and a dodgeball crush event on campus. Even amidst the chaos that Fall semester brings, it is truly wonderful to see our chapter come together to celebrate both Kappa and Baylor traditions. The Fourteen seniors have enjoyed “seniors only” social events, while our new members have continued to learn pledge songs for recruitment. We honored Founders Day at McLane Stadium with our Waco Alumnae Association. Our chapter was so excited to celebrate the 145th year. Partaking graduated in our ritual together was a great reminder that Kappa truly is for a lifetime. Epsilon Upsilon has continued to volunteer weekly at Parkdale, held the Fall Swing-a-thon benefiting the Waco Humane Society, volunteered at the Parkdale Halloween carnival May and kicked off our annual book drive. Nights approaching Homecoming weekend were spent with the men of Phi Kappa Chi at our float site. We also performed “Weird Science” in Pigskin Review Homecoming weekend. We hosted our third Kappa Karnival this year, it was very successful. Throughout the Fall we spent time gearing up for another exciting recruitment, getting to know many potential welcomed 18 new members during Formal Recruitment and legaciesextended two more bids in the following weeks. We ended the semester with the Kappa Pickers performing initiated all 20 women at multiple functions.Baylor built a new Business School, which opened Fall 2015, it is very nice. There are also many other changes going on in the growing Baylor community. The nature beginning of October to complete our chapter is very positive, growing, graceful, friendly, loyal, and loving. There is a strong focus on RIF, supporting other chapters, including all Kappa chapter members, and University related events (SING, Homecoming Float, Steppin Out, Pigskin etc.).biggest pledge class yet!

Chapter Fall 2015 was a busy semester. We hosted a Kappa Trainer and a Leadership Consultant who visited with the chapter and provided valuable feedback for chapter council and Delta Pi members. Our annual Philanthropy:Week included our Kappasta Dinner, Kappa Klassic Dodgeball Tournament, and participation in Tulsa’s Race for the Cure 5k. Overall, we raised over $3,600 to support breast cancer research. In September, Big/Little reveal was a night of excitement and fun as families grew a little bigger and sisterhood grew stronger. A week later, Mom’s Day was hosted in the house. Members and their mothers painted flower pots and ate snacks.

Our In October, our Alumni Relations Chair hosted a workshop with our chapter supports RIFcouncil and advisors that focused on strengthening our advisor-officer relationships. Later in October, Kappa FoundationDelta Pi participated in an Educational Program related to Bystander Intervention and Healthy Relationships. We closed October with an eventful Homecoming week as we partnered with the Fraternity, Parkdale Elementary, Compassion Ministries, Waco Humane SocietyLambda Chi Alpha and the Pan-Hellenic sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Hannah’s Housereceived 3rd place overall.

We have supported and worked with Parkdale Elementary and Compassion ministries in years past and want to continue that relationship with both Our last event of them. We started supporting Waco Humane Society and Hannah’s House more recently. There is a huge stray animal problem in Waco and the year was our local humane society helps curb that issueOld Hollywood Semi-Formal. Our chapter thinks it’s really important Girls invited their dates to help a glamorous night of dancing at the community of Waco in that aspectBroadway Event Venue. Hannah’s House is a nonprofit organization created The event was the perfect way to raise funds end the year and to build a children’s village with 8 homes in Zambia through Family Legacy in honor of Hannah Butler, a member of our chapter who recently passed. She celebrate all that was such a joy and so loving, and the village will be built accomplished in her honor once the funds are received2015.

January: 9- Bid Day: 96 girls pledged Kappa29- Social Event: Sapphire Ball Formal30- New Member Luncheon 2016 has been a very busy and exciting year for Delta Pi! Our new Chapter Council came in strong with Waco Alumni February 6-Participated goals for each officer to promote transparency, understanding of rules and ritual, dedication to participation in chapter events as well as in other sorority and fraternity events, and making improvements in KOT Fishery: A philanthropy our house. In the beginning of the semester, our house chair hosted a Spring Cleaning event; 9, which was a much- Academic Excellence Dinner in needed time for us to do some deep cleaning and start preparing decorations for the house for fall recruitment. Some of our more artsy sisters painted canvases while others organized archives, ritual equipment, recruitment props and decorations, and the many closets throughout the Kappa Room13- Initiated 96 members into Kappa; Initiation luncheon at The Baylor Club27- Competed in All-University Sing: Our act "Come Dance with Me" house. Long lost belongings were found, many items were donated, label makers were used, music was performed with Kappa Sigma playing, and advanced to Pigskin.Delta Pi got work done!

March 23- The rest of the semester included many events for Delta Pi to support and compete in. Kappa women competed in several philanthropy events in the spring semester, including Chi Omega Sing, winning second place, and Kappa Alpha Karaoke, winning third place. We also competed in Kappa put on Sigma Olympics. Kappaccino, our Annual Easter Egg Hunt spring philanthropy event, was a huge success! Delta Pi transformed into a fancy coffee shop, with baked goods and hot beverages, and even live music, courtesy of some friends in the singing fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha. Delta Pi raised money for Faculty the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation and Staff's kidsfor Reading is Fundamental. In the end of March, Delta Pi had a RIF event at Hawthorne Elementary, where we were able to sit down with some of the students and read some of our favorite childhood books with them, like Magic Tree House books. Later in the semester, there was a Relay For Life event hosted by the university, and Delta Pi women (led by Curri Chandler) rallied to win the event, selling cake balls, donating, and walking to raise over $1700 in a close competition with another organization. Finally, in April, Delta Pi partnered with Kendra Scott for a "Kappa + Kendra" event to raise money for Girls Academy, which the chapter would host in the fall semester. Delta Pi had a beautiful Sapphire Ball formal to finish off a great semester.

April 3Towards the end of the semester, there is an annual All- Legacy Tea; 9Greek Banquet where the women and men of each sorority and fraternity on campus come together to celebrate the year and the accomplishments of Greek life. Delta Pi won several well- Baylor's Steppin Out: University Philanthropy Eventdeserved awards! Our 2015 president, Clair Pottebaum, won the Outstanding Chapter President award; 10- Mom's Day with Practically Picasso the chapter won the Chapter Standards and Principles award, the Point of Excellence in Leadership and Character award, as well as the Kappa Room; 16highly desired Circle of Excellence award! This award is given to a chapter who is succeeding and inspiring all-Crawfish Boil Fundraiser around, in service, scholarship, and standards. The women of Delta Pi were so excited to be honored with Kappa Sigma; 19- Kappa hosted these awards after all of our hard work! Finally, at the end of the semester, Delta Pi was elated to find out that our annual Event- Baylor Beauty; 21- Social Event: Take-A-Date Game night GPA had risen, and that we had moved up to the second highest GPA on the row! Delta Pi plans to continue that hard work and dedication, and continue to improve in the semesters to come. In addition, this summer at the 71st Convention, Delta Pi was proud to bring home honorable mentions in Waco; 27- Kappa standards, new member program, recruitment, and Chi Omega hosted a faculty appreciation event: Cupcakes with Chi Oexcellence in chapter management!

May 2After a nice summer break, Delta Pi women came home to Kappa for a week of preparation for formal recruitment. The chapter received all kinds of new furniture for the back lounge and study lounge from our Alumni Association, and we couldn’t wait to show it off to potential new members. Work week was a great time for the members, and included a sisterhood event to Sky Zone, where members de- Luncheon at Parkdale Elementary: Our Philanthropic Partner; 15-24: Mission trip stressed by jumping, flipping, and playing dodgeball. Delta Pi had a bit of a scare before formal recruitment began, because the house was replacing the old carpet in the front with hard wood. Of course, the process was delayed, and Delta Pi wasn’t able to Antiguause the front of the house for a couple days, Guatemalaand had to prepare for recruitment elsewhere.

August 26- Recruitment Event: Late Night at Nevertheless, the SLChard wood was finished the day before recruitment, and it went off without a hitch. Delta Pi gained 17 wonderful new sisters! Like usual, the semester was off to a busy start with our philanthropy week coming up. Delta Pi had a fantastic Kappasta dinner, full of all kinds of pastas, salads, bread, and those famous Reasor's cookies. Kendra Scott came back, and donated part of their sales to our philanthropy as well. Later in the week, Kappa Klassic, our dodgeball tournament, had a great turnout, and Delta Pi ended up raising over $2300 for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research, and over $700 for Reading is Fundamental. That weekend the city of Tulsa had a Raise for the Cure event, and several Kappa sisters participated to finish off our philanthropy week.

October 1- Social Event: Take-A-Date Kappa continued to show support for other Greek events, by competing in many philanthropy events. Some events to note include Sigma Chi's philanthropy week, where every single member of Delta Pi participated in their philanthropy dinner, and won the weekend event, Derby Days! That win included a gift of $500 for Delta Pi to donate to our philanthropy. Another Kappa Alpha Karaoke event took place, and Delta Pi did an amazing job, winning second place. Later in the Texas State Fair; 13-15: semester came Homecoming Weekend: week. Kappa was partnered with Kappa Alpha for the competitions of the week, which included a board painting contest, street painting, and general participation in the events of the week. Kappa sisters worked hard alongside the men of KA to create some artistic masterpieces and the work was worth it, because we won third place in the board decorating contest, and we had 5 members nominated fun working together and showing our love for Homecoming CourtKappa, KA, Created and Showcased of course, Tulsa. Later in the semester was Lambda's Choptoberfest, which Kappa won by donating the most cans (which would be given to a float built with Phi Kappa Chifood bank), having the most participation, and performed "Come Dance with Me" at Pigskinfor competing well in field games.

November 4-Philanthropy Event: Reading is Key at Parkdale; 5- Social Event: Tailgate with Sigma Chi;16- Philanthropy Event: Monmouth with Delta Pi Phi; 17- Kappa was honored to host a Girls Academy this year. The whole chapter pitched in to dedicate time to teach and ADPi Worship Night; 18- Social Event: Dad's Day; 30- Kappa Social Event: Kappa Christmasencourage middle school girls in the Tulsa community. It was a wonderful weekend, thanks to the chapter and the alumni association for coming together to inspire young women.

This semester we have also implemented "Key Girl of Throughout the Week" which is year, our wonderful Social chair planned many different events with houses up and down both sorority and fraternity row. The chapter always has a way great time getting to recognize know members of other Greek organizations and strengthening our chapter who have gone out relationships with the rest of their way campus. Some favorite events from the year include KA Newlywed, where KAs come over to Kappa, and members are paired with someone to support be "newlyweds" and get to know each other enough to answer questions about each other. Other events include Owloween, hosted with Chi Omega, and Kappa Kissmas, where membersget to bring two dates via a surprise invitation. A member is nominated each Semi-formal in the fall was a lively event held just off campus, with the theme of Starry Night. One of the best memories from this semester was during work week , when sister Kaitlyn McKee (now Kaitlyn Tindle) got married! Members were able to attend the reception and then our VPS picks sing On the Heart of Each Sister and, of course, the Spirit Circle; though we may have scared some of the winner wedding-attendees who gets didn’t understand what was going on. Overall, it was quite the eventful year with many new memories to wear a KKG necklace for the weeklook back on.

Taylor AdamsInspiration week was exciting for the chapter as well. It happened to fall on the week of Founder's Day, and we also celebrated 70 years of Delta Pi at TU! The chapter was excited to welcome a Leadership Consultant that week as well. It was a wonderful experience to have another Kappa woman share in our president during 2015traditions throughout the week, and to hear about her experience in Kappa as well. Initiation went beautifully, won and the Greek Leader of the Year awardchapter was thrilled to finally call our 17 new members our sisters.

We received the silver award for our HHR Binder. At conventionThough members stay busy with classes and jobs, Delta Pi women still dedicate their free time to volunteering, we received awards for PR participating in Kappa and Risk Management.Our chapter hosted a Trunk Show this year that featured work from our members. There were jewelry itemsother events, intramurals, committees, artstudent government (congrats to Kaitlyn Tindle on being secretary of SA!) sisterhood, flower arrangements and so many more that all benefited RIFthings. We also partnered with Delta Pi Phi again this semester to celebrate Monmouth with had a pancake dinner. Last springvery successful 2016, we hosted a crawfish boil with Kappa Sigma and the proceeds went plans to RIFcontinue that hard work next year.

Baylor has undertaken some beneficial changes during The university grew with the addition of the building downtown which houses the last yearcollege of health sciences. The biggest one Other than that, the campus is Title IX awareness across campus just as beautiful as ever, with the same finely cut grass and especially for Panhellenic womenperfectly manicured lawns. TU is still a highly regarded school, considered a top university by many reports. Baylor has provided multiple speakers and an online course We did learn this year, thanks to bring awareness to this issue. Although Title IX coordinators have changeda viral video about mascots, Baylor is still promoting awareness and safety for that TU has the issue"heaviest mascot" - literally. Another big issue in Panhellenic is Someone did the math and determined that are need a hurricane made out of a new chapter on campus to accommodate all gold would be the girls who go through recruitment. This year we started a Panhellenic philanthropy heaviest mascot in order to show our support for other chapters and Baylor Panhellenic. Circle of Sisterhood, the philanthropyUS, has had several events throughout and probably the semester that our chapter has attendedworld.

Our chapter raises money for Reading is FundamentalDelta Pi has 60 active members currently, and continues to flourish and have a strong presence on campus. However each week we work directly with Parkdale ElementaryChapter women are involved in a myriad of activites on campus and in the community, a local elementary schooland past university life as well. Each week members go Many women have studied abroad this year, have been inducted into second grade classrooms honors societies, have been elected leaders of organizations, and read with have been honored by other Greek houses as well (congrats to Camilla Ball on Lambda Chi Alpha Crescent Girl!). Kappa Kappa Gamma is inspiring others, and being inspired by the studentspeople around us. Together, we are smart, athletic, dedicated, artistic, organized, competitive, supportive, goofy, loyal Kappa women.

Delta Pi supports several organizations, including Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness, Reading is Fundamental, and the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation. This year fall we continued our partnership with Parkdale Elementary because our existing relationship has proved very effectivealso participated in a Girls Academy event. Our Many chapter members love going each week also participate in Reading Partners, tutoring, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, food banks, and it's really fun to continue working with many other programs. The university hosts a Service Day event in the same teachers spring of every year, and occasionally seeing some of this year Kappa volunteered with the kids you've worked with before. We wanted to make sure we continue to establish Special Kids Learning Center, a relationship therapy/day care center for children with the Waco communityspecial needs.

Delta Pi has supported these organizations for several years now. Our support for the Susan G. Komen foundation began because of a member's connection to breast cancer, and throughout the years that organization has always held a special place in our hearts. There are always members who known someone or who have a family member who has suffered from breast cancer, and the chapter holds has always been eager to lend it's support. RIF and the KKG foundation Chapter meetings are held in the Stacy Riddle Panhellenic Forum in our own dining room of the Kappa room house.

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January 6- Bid DayJanuary 27- Sapphire Ball2017 has been an exciting and eventful year for Delta Pi! We have been busy working hard to achieve new heights in the areas of scholarship, leadership, sisterhood, philanthropy and chapter involvement. In February 11- InitiationFebruary 16-18; 23-35- Competed in All-University sing: of 2017, Delta Pi was placed on a Focus Letter by Kappa nationals, with the intent to improve upon our sisterhood and relationships with each other. This helped to shape a lot of what happened this year, as our act "Fountain Vice President of Youth" Standards, Mary, and her committee worked throughout the year to plan fun and exciting sisterhood events for our chapter to bring us all closer together. They started off the semester by creating a “Get to Know Your Sisters” poster which was performedFebruary 21- Academic Excellence DinnerMarch 1- New Member DanceApril 6- Baylor posted in the lounge and encouraged everyone to make conversation and get to know every other person in the chapter, and Mary included Kappa Appreciation and Kappa holds Congrats in her chapter reports every week! She and her committee also planned a trivia night made up of fun and unique facts about our sisters, as well as a trip to Purple Glaze in Brookside to wrap up the spring semester. In the fall, the standards committee organized an event during work week which included yoga and relaxation techniques to get the annual easter egg hunt year started on Baylor Universitythe right foot. They also planned a pumpkin painting competition, an ornament painting event, and a family “Chopped” style competition. Everyone in the chapter got to know each other and take a break from classes for a while! Mary and her committee's campus efforts have led to great improvements in honor our sisterhood this year!In terms of philanthropy, Delta Pi worked hard to create events that would most benefit our local and national philanthropies. In the spring, we held our annual event called Kappaccino on March 30th, which raised money for Reading is Fundamental. 226 people attended and we raised $1572.95 from selling coffee, treats, and raffle tickets. Our outreach event called Reading is Key was held on April 7th. Our sisters visited the faculty and staff 2nd grade at Hawthorne Elementary School where they read with the kids and donated a new book to each child thanks to the wonderful donation from the Alumni Association. The children also colored bookmarks with our sisters to accompany their childrennew books. We have an egg huntApart from our Kappa philanthropies, snackson April 6th we volunteered for two hours at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma with the gentlemen of Lambda Chi Alpha. There, and pictures with an Easter Bunnywe organized food that would be donated to local shelters.On April 2- Moms 26th, we had a percentage day at Raising Cane's, where a portion of the proceeds made on this day: Popwere donated to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. In the Fall, our annual philanthropy week benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation was a huge success! At Kappasta, we served all-up shopApril 7you- Takecan-Aeat pasta, salad, bread sticks, and cookies. We had an amazing turn-Date: Oasis out with 451 people in attendance! At our annual dodgeball tournament, Kappa Klassic, we had 19 teams play against each other from various organizations throughout the campus. In total, we raised $3,064.04 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! We also participated in Race for the Cure in AustinTulsa, TXas well as an on-campus volleyball tournament to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation!We were also extremely proud of our achievements as a chapter, which were recognized in theannual All Greek Banquet for the 2016 year, which took place on April 99th. At the Greek Banquet, Kappa was awarded the Point of Excellence in Service. Beyond that, sisters were awarded several individual awards, including Alex Isaak who was awarded the Outstanding Individual Participation award, Emma Cantrell, 2016 president, who was awarded Outstanding Chapter President, and Michaela Perez, who was awarded Outstanding Initiate.During the Spring 2017 semester, the Vice President of Academic Excellence, Alex, created programming for Delta Pi's first Academic Excellence Month! She introduced a month- Legacy Tea long study hours competition, tracked through GIN system. The pledge class with the most study hours at the end of February won a grilled cheese and french toast party after chapter, and PC ‘15 slayed the entire competition. It was a unifying experience for all of the PC’s in the Kappa house. The VPAE also introduced biweekly study hours in the dining room , with one day being open to all Greek Women. Alex also implemented a Geek of the Week guessing game, making her chapter reports even more exciting! She also collaborated with the Education Chair to put on an EP about good life skills in school and the workplace. Academic Excellence month was a huge success, and it showed in the chapter's GPA for PNM Baylor Legaciesthe semester, which went up almost a full 0.1!April 11- Our chapter was also extremely active in terms of Panhellenic support over the past year. Delta Pi Chapter started the year off with a phenomenal spring semester as far as participation goes. We had at least one team enter in each Philanthropy Week to support the other houses down each row, which included Chariot Races for the return of Greek Week, Bubble Soccer Tournament for Tulsa Fire Department which was organized by Pi Kappa Alpha, and Kicking for Kendall, a kickball tournament benefiting a local elementary school hosted by Sigma Chi. There were philanthropy weeks hosted by the 66th Baylor Beauty Charity Style Showvarious Greek houses nearly every week and Delta Pi competed and made amazing memories. At the beginning of the spring semester, where ladies nominated there was a campus - wide competed against each other basketball tournament hosted by Delta Delta Delta for St. Jude. Kappa made it to be named baylor beautythe thirteenth game, only one game short from quarterfinals. All ticket proceeds went Kappa Delta hosted a Quidditch tournament and the Kappa team brought home the gold! Also, on the more intellectual side of things, Kappa Alpha Order hosted a trivia night for Muscular Dystrophy Association and one of the Kappa teams placed second! Delta Pi closed the semester with the annual Kappa Sigma dance competition to raise money for Little Lighthouse, a local non-profit organization for children with varying special needs. The Chapter put in three months of planning and practicing, and while we didn’t make top three, we put in great effort and had so much fun! Delta Pi started off the Fall semester right in terms of Panhellenic support, bringing home our fourth consecutive trophy from Lambda Chi Alpha’s philanthropyevent called Watermelonfest.April 28- Parkdale Partner LunchMay 14-21: Baylor We also participated in events including Kicking for CASA, Kappa Alpha Theta’s annual soccer tournament, Kappa goes on mission trip to AntiguaAlpha Order’s KA Karaoke, and Chi Omega’s Hootiefest, GuatemalaAugust 25where we placed first of all participating sororities. Delta Pi Chapter also participated Greek or Treat where we hosted two booth activities for 140 students from a local school by the name of Kendall- Recruitment Event: Late Night Whittier Elementary. Delta Pi Chapter also volunteered at an outdoor ranch for children with another fraternity, BYX. We closed out the SLC: all university year by participating in a campus-wide event for PNMs holiday lights decorating, with support from organizations all across campus.At the end of February, Delta Pi chapter received a visit from a Leadership Consultant, Kristina Wenner. During that are interested week, every officer and some of the advisors met with Kristina to talk about what their office entails and how to accomplish what they want to do or need to do in recruitmentSeptember 29- Semi-FormalOctober 10- Founders Day including scholarship recognition the Spring semester. It was a wonderful experience because for most of the chapters officers this was their first leadership position. While she was in Tulsa, membersshowed Kristina around the city, took her out for coffee, and welcomed her to TU.October 16- Spaghetti Not So Formal Some of the most memorable parts of her trip include Kristina going to the weekly Panhellenic meeting with ATO; our Panhellenic delegate and helping scoop dog food into bags for an all university animal shelter. She also attended the Kappa Delta Quidditch Philanthropy event and proceeds go cheered the Kappa team to our philanthropyvictory. Kristina was helpful, understanding,October 19-21- Homecoming Weekend: and knowledgeable in all things Kappa had members nominated . Delta Pi truly adored Kristina and we were sad to see her leave.During work week in the Fall, we welcomed another Leadership Consultant named Natalie Kindler. She was so helpful and gave us so much wonderful advice for Homecoming Courthow to handle a stressful time like recruitment. Created She was such a joy to have join us in our house, and showcased her meetings with officers were productive and helped our 1st place float, chapter achieve great things throughout the fall semester. We loved showing her around Tulsa and welcoming her into our home as we prepared for recruitment! She was so helpful with the process and performed she served as a reminder that even through stressful times we always have our sing act sisters there to help us. We were so grateful to have Natalie visit us here in Pigskin.Tulsa!Our wonderful Membership Chairman worked so hard to plan a productive and efficient work week this fall, and we successfully came out with a beautiful and accomplished new PC! In the fall, we initiated 16 new members and we are so happy to have each and every one of them! Camilla’s efforts as Membership really paid off, and everyone had a fun and exciting work week where we learned so much more about our sisters and Kappa! Hope, our Marshal, worked hard to plan a smooth and educational Inspiration week, and our new members were successfully initiated on October 287th, 2017!As for the social portion of Delta Pi, we have had a year packed with fun and exciting events! In January we started off the year by hosting a date function that was just a small get- Dads together for everyone to get back into the groove of school, which included snacks and games. In February we paired up with Delta Delta Delta house and had a Valentine's Dayparty called "Bring Your Own Bae," which was held at the Tri-Delta house. In March we hosted a board game night with the gentlemen of Lambda Chi Alpha. Both Kappa and Lambda provided everyone with board games and we gathered together to just have a fun, chill evening! Last, but certainly NOT least, we had the Sapphire Ball! The event committee spent countless hours planning this event and it was a complete hit! Everyone seemed to have a blast, and the owners of the venue loved seeing everyone have an amazing time!November 8- We started off the fall semester with a pajama party open date function where each Kappa Karnival is was allowed to bring one date. We had a popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, and plenty of snacks and games to entertain our guests! On October 27th we hosted an all university Alumnae Trick or Treating event benefiting Reading is Fundamentalwhere volunteers from Kappa dressed up in their best costumes to welcome Tulsa area alumnae and their children to trick or treat in the Kappa house. We have raffle prizeshad so much fun seeing the kids' costumes and getting to see our wonderful alumnae! That same day, we hosted Owloween, our annual Halloween-themed date function, in conjunction with Chi Omega. This year, free dessertwe put a new twist on the tradition with a get-to-know-you competition between couples. We held a costume contest, bounce housesplayed Halloween music, and carnival themed booths run by fraternitiesprovided plenty of candy and snacks.In November , we held our annual function with Kappa Alpha Order called KA Newlywed. Each Kappa was randomly paired with a KA, given 10- Reading minutes to get to know them, and then everyone played the Newlywed game! It was a huge hit this year, with higher than average participation from both houses! On November 30th, We held our annual Christmas party called Kappa Kissmas, where each Kappa is Key welcome to bring two dates. For this event , we receive special permission from housing to open up the suites and rooms for our guests in the back of our house! We had so much fun decorating and showing off the back of the house to our friends! We ended the semester with our semi-formal, taking place on December 4th. Our semi-formal this year was held at Parkdale ElementaryStokely Event Center, with party buses and an in house DJ included. We hired two security guards from a local Tulsa company and had so much fun wrapping up the semester in such a cool, historic venue.December Kappa also had an eventful year in sports. In the first semester, we played two sports as a Kappa organization for intramurals: basketball and softball. Our basketball all-girls team had a very successful regular season, going 3-1! While we lost our first game of the playoffs, we had so muchfun playing on a team together! During softball season, we teamed up with the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha for a co- Social Event: Takerec Softball team. After going 2-2 in the regular season, we breezed through round 1 of the playoffs with a 9-A0 victory but lost our second-Date round game. It was so much fun to play with our friends in Lambda Chi! In the exhibit "ICEfall we participated in volleyball and flag football which were both super fun and competitive!Apart from social events, we also hosted events throughout the year for both parents and alumnae. In the Spring, Mom’s day took place and was very successful! The PR chair organized a morning of brunch and painting. First, our sister’s and their moms enjoyed a waffle bar brunch, with bananas foster, fruit compote, potatoes, eggs, and bacon. After they ate, they collected paint supplies and followed a tutorial of how to paint a sunflower on a canvas. Each person took home a sunflower painting, and it was really incredible to see how each one turned out a little different. Mothers and daughters then took pictures by the banner, and many were wearing matching Mom’s Day t-shirts that we designed! Overall, it was a very successful and fun day. In the fall, we had several events, including Dad’s day, Parent’s weekend, and Founder’s Day celebrations. We celebrated Dad’s day by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on campus, after which we returned to the house for yard games and snacks. Everyone then headed over to the football game and enjoyed a day at Skelly Field. During Parents weekend families were encouraged to come visit the chapter house and see all of the amazing improvements that we have made, including our brand new kitchen and rush closet! We set up a table to celebrate Founder’s day and we paid special attention to the group of wonderful women celebrating their 50th pinning anniversary this year!" Our Founder’s Day dinner was hosted at Ti Amo in Tulsa, and it was incredible to be able to share our Kappa experiences with women who were in our shoes before. Celebrating our ritual together was so special and it was inspiring to be surrounded by so many accomplished women and sisters.We recognized a large group of women who were being honored for their 50 year pinning anniversary, and it was so special to witness the bond that they all still have with each other, and it was wonderful to see their relationships with their friends, and even their bigs and littles!To summarize, 2017 was a year full of fun and exciting times, as well as a lot of improvements for the Gaylord Texan HotelDelta Pi Chapter. We were so lucky to have grown together over the past year and we can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Our campus has been making numerous changes, especially with the addition of our new president at the University of Tulsa, Dr. Gerard Clancy. The nature campus has made huge strides and has welcomed one of the most accomplished freshman classes that TU has ever seen. As for our chapter is very friendlyhouse, very diverse yet we are all so alike had a change-over with our House Board, now having a full member count, and in the spring and we saw some wonderful new changes to the personality chapter house! In the spring we received a new mini kitchen and rush closet, and a brand new kitchen over the summer! As of the fall semester, we welcomed a new house mom to Delta Pi chapter is fun ! Mimi came to us having had two daughters who were Kappas and unique but responsibleshe and her dog were immediately welcomed into the Kappa family. Along with this change, we also began working with a food service to provide more options for the girls both in and out of the house.Apart from the physical changes to our chapter and TU in general, Delta Pi was placed on a focus letter in February, as an effort to improve our chapter's sisterhood and morale. Through Mary's efforts in planning numerous sisterhood events throughout the past months, we have seen an increase in house morale and an overall increased awareness of our sisterhood.

Our chapter raises money and does a local outreach event in the spring for the national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental, and in the fall we raise money for our local philanthropy which we recently updated to be the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. However each week we work directly with Parkdale ElementaryWe also participate in several local events for breast cancer research, including the Race for the Cure and a local elementary school. Each week members go into kindergarten grade classrooms student-organized volleyball tournament on campus which raised money and read with awareness for the studentscause.

This year we continued our partnership with Parkdale Elementary We chose to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation because our existing relationship almost everyone in the house has known someone who has proved very effectivebeen affected by breast cancer. Our members love going each week Many of our sisters and it's really fun to continue working with the same teachers and occasionally seeing some of the kids you've worked with beforealumnae have themselves had breast cancer or have had relatives or loved ones who have. We wanted to make sure we continue to establish a relationship believe that the personal connection with the Waco communityphilanthropy inspires us to give back even more.

Our chapter holds meets in the dining room of the Delta Pi house for our chapter meetings .[[File:DeltaPi (1).jpg|thumb|Chapter House]]   == Highlights of 2018 ==   2018 has been an exciting and eventful year for Delta Pi! We have been busy working hard to achieve new heights in the Stacy Riddle areas of scholarship, leadership, sisterhood, philanthropy and chapter involvement. Delta Pi is still working towards the goals of the Focus Letter that was renewed by Kappa nationals, with the intent to improve upon our sisterhood and relationships with each other, which will be reviewed in April 2019. This helped to shape a lot of what happened this year. Our Vice President of Standards, Brenna Gibson, and her committee worked throughout the year to plan fun and exciting sisterhood events for our chapter to bring us all closer together. Some events included a “Kappa Pageant,” which was a fun event where the pledge classes got to compete in fun activities like dressing up in evening wear and putting on a talent show. In the fall, we had several more fun sisterhood events like a lip sync competition and a board game night. We also had a Christmas photo-shoot at one of our sister’s houses, where we took pictures for our chapter Christmas card that we sent to other Greek chapters on campus as well as Delta Pi alumni. At the 2018 University of Tulsa Greek Banquet, member Mary Bergwell was awarded “Outstanding Initiate,” member Michaela Perez was awarded “Outstanding Panhellenic Forum Delegate,” and the chapter as a whole won “Point of Excellence in Leadership,” and “Outstanding Educational Program.” Our chapter made a new tradition of gardening during Spirit Week to help clean up the front lawn and distress. We all helped out, had a dance party, and had so much fun! This past year we had several special events that included our formal and semi-formal where we went off campus and danced the night away. We also went to our own annual Founder’s Day dinner on October 15th at Ti Amo’s Italian Restaurant. Many active and alumni members attended and we all ate dinner and talked about Kappa memories.  For philanthropic involvement, we had a spring philanthropy event called “Kappaccino,” where we served coffee and baked goods to students across campus. We had 284 people attend, and we raised $1,396 for Reading is Fundamental. We had a fall philanthropy dinner called “Kappasta” where we served all-you-can-eat pasta to students across campus. At this event we raised $2,609 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and had 500 people attend. We also had a dodge-ball tournament called “Kappa Klassic” where we had 14 teams participate, and we raised $525 for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. As a chapter we volunteered for 508 hours in the spring semester, and 469 in the fall semester. In the spring semester, we had an event at Lindbergh Elementary where we came and read books to children and encouraged the importance of reading. Overall, we aligned our goals this year with the goals of the focus letter, and we aimed to strengthen our sisterhood throughout the year. Due to the small size of our chapter, we occasionally faced challenges with attendance and participation, but we focused on encouraging attendance and supporting our sisters with their endeavors. Our chapter participated in several local events like volunteering at Kendall-Whittier Elementary at their trunk-or-treat event for their students. It was a wonderful year that saw a lot of growth within our chapter, and we can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2019!   University of Tulsa President Gerard Clancy has been highly encouraging students to participate in events across campus, which has helped to improve participation at campus events. Our chapter has remained dedicated to our academics, and over this last year our chapter has grown to be more supportive of one another and have a stronger sisterhood. We also strive to participate more in events put on by other campus organizations.  We support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation   Breast cancer is a serious health issue that affects many members in our chapter in many different ways. We all have friends and loved ones that have suffered from breast cancer, and we want to put in our best efforts to ensure that a cure is found. As women, we want to continue supporting other women throughout their struggles and successes.       Our chapter meets in the dining roomof the Delta Pi house.    

Tommye Lou DavisAmanda Turner, Carrie Bowen, Kerri Moutos, Hutton Person, Laura Stebbins         ==Highlights of 2019== A Year in the Life (2019)A year is a long time and we need more pages to describe in detail 2019 for Delta Pi Chapter. However, if Gilmore Girls can do it, we can too! Here are the highlights from a year in the life of Kappa at The University of Tulsa.This year our Philanthropy chairman was Suzy Evenson. She led the Chapter in its philanthropic endeavors and planned two incredible campus-wide events. At our Spring event,Kappaccino, we had 236 people in attendance and we raised $1,707 for our national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental. Kappaccino was an incredible event and Suzy brought anew vision by opening the front of our house for seating and inviting a live barista to make drinks to order for the entire night. Suzy, with her committee also planned our philanthropy week during our Fall semester which includes our recurring events Kappasta benefiting Breast Cancer Research and Kappa Klassic a dodge ball tournament benefiting The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. There were over 400 people in attendance at Kappasta where we raised $2,554.For our dodge ball tournament we had eighteen teams sign up representing over ten different organizations on campus and we raised $725.This year at the Panhellenic all Greek banquet, Delta Pi won the overall award for Community Involvement and two members, Remmington Smith and Mary Bergwell, won individual awards for outstanding initiate and outstanding sophomore respectively. During recruitment not only did we get to boast these new awards we also had the privilege of advertising ourselves as second highest GPA on row; Delta Pi achieved a 3.572 overall GPA for the Spring semester of 2019.Our 2019 formal recruitment was led by Emily Slay. Delta Pi had thirty-five actives participating in formal recruitment, thirteen were active seniors. Delta Pi received twenty-two formal letters of recommendation and over forty online reference letters. Just under one hundred potential new members went through formal recruitment; five potential new members were Kappa Kappa Gamma legacies, one was a Delta Pi legacy. Three of these legacies accepted their bids from Kappa. From formal recruitment, our Chapter grew by a membership class of fifteen; fifteen new members were approved and initiated into our Chapter.One additional exciting event from 2019 worth mentioning is ​KA Karaoke​, which is a philanthropy event put on by another fraternity on campus, Kappa Alpha Order, benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This event is a dance competition between the sororities on campus. In the past, we have been unable to participate in events such as these because of lack of interest, but this year Delta Pi had a team with thirty-two members! This peak in interest was rewarded with second place in the competition! This achievement has not happened since 2016. Our dance was choreographed by Madeline Rice with the help of Legacy Mendoza and Celie Strain.Describe the Chapter’s Overall Nature2019 brought new challenges for Delta Pi Chapter to overcome, new lessons to learn,new jokes to laugh at, new members to welcome and love, and new memories to last a lifetime.This years sisterhood events have included but are not limited to field trips to The Gathering Place, Kappa Kahoot game night, pumpkin painting, and movie nights watching old Disney movies. During recruitment we went to the yoga studio of a Kappa alum and did a group yogasession to take a break from the rigorous schedule of recruitment. During initiation week, we-held a sisterhood event where the new members were able to trace their family lines through their bigs, their sapphire sister, and adopted families; the creative goal of this sisterhood event was to connect our new member to as many people in the house as possible to show that regardless of big/ little, she has a connection with every member of our chapter. Our new members this year are phenomenal. They are bright, ambitious, captivating, intelligent, and enthusiastic about all things Kappa! Six new members will be moving into the chapter house next semester and for the first time in eight years we will be at maximum capacity with thirty-two members living in the chapter house. The morale of the house has seen great improvement this year and under this years chapter council the chapter house has felt like it belongs to all members- not just those residing within the house. During initiation this year, seven Kappa alums came back to assist with ritual and procedure. Seeing these accomplished women comeback to help us with our initiation spoke truth that Kappa is not for four years it is for life.Chapter Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Research Our Why: Delta Pi Chapter choose to and continues to support Breast Cancer Research because of its prevalence in society today. During recruitment this year we made an addition tour Day Two activities; we made tie blankets during each party and then donated seven blankets to the breast cancer wards of the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa. It is easy to believe that raising money and sending a check in the mail is philanthropy, but at Delta Pi we not only want to donate money we want to donate our time and show our support of these strong women undergoing cancer treatment right here in our own city. In addition to these blankets, we raised $2,554 during our Fall philanthropy event, Kappasta. Founder’s Day Delta Pi Chapter is lucky to have such an active alumnae association in Tulsa. We are constantly being supported by our alums and advisors. It was recently brought to our attention that having every advisor position filled is a rarity for Kappa Chapters, yet this is a norm for us.During our busy weeks (eg recruitment, initiation, finals) we are gifted with snacks and words of affirmation from our local alums. This year during recruitment we had forty-three alums donate either time or snacks to our Chapter. Each donation came with a note that was read to the Chapter reminding us that Kappa is for life and there are compassionate and successful women that haven’t even met us that support us and want the best for our Chapter.While there is limited face-to-face communication between Chapter women and local alums, one of the best evenings is our Founder’s Day dinner where generations of Kappa women are together celebrating the best day of the year, the foundation of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Every year there is a celebration dinner bringing together over 120 women in the Tulsaarea. This year we saw women that came back to receive their 65 and 50 year pins. We see that sisters by choice always find their way back and big and little is forever. The traditional Founder’s Day ceremony was led by Emma Clark and all membership classes were representing our six founders in the words spoken. Even if it is just one night, it is one that every member looks forward to and back on fondly.#KappaTurns150December 5, 2019, Delta Pi Chapter was visited by the Minnie Stewart Van. Members enjoyed formal dinner as an entire Chapter and then engaged with the van activities including but not limited to virtual reality, digital archives, and a time capsule for the 200th anniversary of the fraternity.Delta Pi Chapter was founded at The University of Tulsa November 1, 1946. Delta Pi Chapter women were asked, ​“What do want Kappa to be like in 150 years? What advice would put in a time capsule for the new members of 2169” ​Here are some of their responses:-What do you want Kappa to be like in 150 years?-“I would love to see Kappa continue to strive, fully, to seek what is true, good,and beautiful and uphold our beliefs- strive for what is greater.”-“I want Kappa to be leaders on every campus.”-“Still existing! Especially with all of the challenges single-gender organizations face today”-“A safe place for every member”-“A progressive organization leading the way!”-“More diverse and inclusive and owning our house!”-“Flourishing and surpassing all of society’s standards... and full of smart,empowering, and amazing women!”-What advice would you put in a time capsule for the new members of 2169?-“Make the most of your time as an active member”-“Don’t wish the time away”-“Put your heart into Kappa- it will be so worth it. These girls are going to be your friends for life.”-“Love your sisters and enjoy your years in college!”-“Dive head first into Kappa culture as soon as you start because Kappa rocks!”Date read to the chapter: December 5, 2019Date approved by the chapter: December 11, 2019Marshal: Michaela Perezmarshaldeltapi@gmail.com