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'''Duke Carnegie Mellon University, founded 1823established in 1900''', Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university began as the Carnegie Technical Schools, founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900.
'''Chapter founded February 17th, 1944'''
'''Delta Beta founded October 25, 1930'''
'''1,231 initiates (as of June 2014)'''
'''2</td></tr></table>Some of Chapter’s Outstanding Alumnae: (If you have chapter alumna who have received recognition in any of these three categories,357 initiates please list them with the date(as s) of June 2014recognition.)'''
----'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''
'''Some of Delta Beta’s Outstanding AlumnaeFraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:''' (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)
'''Fraternity Council Members:'''
Ann Wescott (Mayo), Field Secretary 1958-1960;Hillary Holmes (Archer), Traveling Consultant 1999-2000;'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
Marty Lewis Cornelius, 1952, Artist and scene/costume designer
Aleta Cornelius Malm Eastman, 1952, Award-winning artist, painter and art teacher
Mary Shaw Marohnic (Horn), 1958, Artist/illustrator; art instructor
Barbara Hall Feldon, 1970, TV and film actress and fashion model, most famous for her role as Agent 99 in the TV series Get Smart
'''Additional Outstanding Delta Xi Alumnae:'''
Mary Lou Maurhoff (Stewart), Graduate Counselor, 1954-1955; Lori Jurgovsky (Johnston), Chapter Consultant, 1995-1996;
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
==The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==
Andrew Carnegie, in an agreement with the city of Pittsburgh, founded Carnegie Technical Schools in 1904 on the edge of a large city park. In 1912, renamed Carnegie Institute of Technology, it included the College of Engineering and Science, the College of Fine Arts, and Margaret Morrison Carnegie College. This was “Tech” when Kappa Phi Delta, the oldest sorority in the women’s college of Margaret Morrison Carnegie, petitioned Kappa.
At this local’s founding in 1929 there was an agreement not to petition a national fraternity for ten years. At the time of the petition, Beta Pi, a sorority in the Fine Arts College, elected to join with Kappa Phi Delta, and together they became Delta Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. It was agreed that women from engineering and science were to be included in membership selection although not many were available.
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
'''Installation'''
'''Additional Outstanding The installation February, 1944, coincided with the 25th anniversary of Gamma Epsilon, University of Pittsburgh. Initiation was held February 18 at the Carnegie Student Union and all but one of the Fraternity officers was present as 24 charter members and 11 pledges joined to form Delta Beta Alumnae'''Xi Chapter. Gamma Epsilon actives and nearby alumnae and representatives of many other chapters heightened the new group’s awareness of becoming part of an international fraternity.
Sophie Martin (Wood), Graduate Counselor 1957-1958;
Ann Wescott (Mayo), Graduate Counselor 1957-1958;
Elizabeth Helmer (Pfiffner), Graduate Counselor 1959-1960;
Judith Mayers (Bryan), Graduate Counselor 1959-1960;
Corinne Mani (Yancy), Graduate Counselor 1979-1981;
'''Early Meetings and Housing'''
The active chapter, with scholastic interests varying from secretarial, home economics, and social studies to science, art, music, and architecture, met for its first formal meeting, called in order by first chapter president Helen Robinson Rhodes on February 20, 1944. The place of meeting was the so-called activities room of the Carnegie Student Union, an old mansion with large rooms and spacious closets, which was to be the center of Kappa activities until the new student union “Skibo” was built in 1960. Skibo’s closets were smaller and the storing of archives and supplies became a real problem. The meeting rooms were rather like classrooms and lacked privacy.
Shelley Moore Capito—U.S. Congresswoman (R-WV)During the early years, most Delta Xi members commuted, first elected in 2000. Representative Capito has been honored by the North American Interfraternity Council (NIC) with its “Award of Distinction” for extraordinary support of the Greek community. Shelley supports but after 1948 when a bill allowing tax-deductible donations to be used large apartment building was remodeled for housing women students there were many more residents and infrastructure improvements to Greek chapter facilitiesmany Kappas became roommates or floormates. Also notable, she co-sponsored Group spirit was strong and accomplishments many during the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program signed into law in December 20031950s and early 1960s.
Housing and healthcare are not new initiatives In early spring of 1965 Delta Xi drafted an appeal, through Panhellenic, to be presented to Shelley. A third-term representativethe incoming Carnegie Tech president, she prides herself on being approachablethat each sorority be given a floor assignment in Morewood Gardens, accessible the women’s dorm. Permission was granted and in touch with the needs summer of her West Virginia constituents. As the only female 1965 advisers and only Republican congresswoman from West Virginia, she works hard to visit the 18 counties in her district while serving on the House Rules Committee, Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, others interested alumnae and actives furnished the Congressional Steel Caucuslounge area of 3D Morewood. (Shelley It was originally featured in a great feeling to know where to find a Kappa. Now the spring 2001 issuechapter could plan initiations and other activities more easily . . . Delta Xi had a home.)
Shelley freely admits that juggling family time with her Congressional commitments is difficult. She has felt guilty for not being a part of all of her teenaged daughter’s activities. “But,” says Shelley, “my daughter reassured me that she was proud of me and knew I was involved in something bigger than both of us.” Shelley’s entire family— daughter, husband and two sons—have all worked together to interact with constituents, make speeches and conduct research.
Shelley also credits her Kappa affiliation with providing her with an instant network ==The 1960s—a Decade of mentors. “Kappa taught me to look for the best in people and to appreciate diversity,” adds Shelley. “Washington, D.C., is a haven for interested, intelligent, service-minded young women.” Shelley encourages all young people pursuing a career in politics or public service to complete internships, volunteer and work on campaigns.Change==
Entertainment: Annabeth Gish—TV Unfortunately as the 1960s continued the interest in sorority life and film actress, Film credits include Mystic PizzaNatalie Garibian Peters, author, The Love traditional values held appeal for fewer women students and Delta Xi suffered as did the other national Panhellenic groups. In spite of My Life: the Memoirs long-awaited “place of Howard G. MinskySusannah Gora, author, YouCouldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: our own” which should have bound the Brat Packchapter together, John Hughesunity and cohesiveness were lacking, and Their Impact on after a Generationperiod of disorganization a graduate counselor was assigned. Rush and other areas improved, but only temporarily.
Council issued a Warning of Probation, followed by Probation, then a probation extension. A whole college generation of Delta Xis lived with the feeling of failure in living up to Fraternity obligations.
--------------With all the other unrest in the world and increased pressures for academic achievement there seemed just not enough benefit from fraternity membership for women on the Carnegie campus.
Another graduate counselor was sent to try to restore order from chaos. Scholarship improved, organization improved, rush was still poor. A small chapter, however, when forced to question itself, can sometimes appreciate fundamentals more than one at its height.
==The Early Years (From The History Fortunately for Delta Xi the pledge class of 1969–70, although limited in numbers, was strong in appreciation of friendship, scholarship, and Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==ideals. This group reasoned successfully with Council members that if the Fraternity itself had grown from a membership of six, a small chapter need not be considered irresponsible. Some reorganization of priorities was undertaken to accommodate the chapter’s size and the Delta Xis relaxed at last in the knowledge that their dedication was as sincere as that of any other chapter.
While Delta Xi was organizing, so was the Carnegie campus. In 1967 this private college was merged with Mellon Institute, a nearby private research facility. The history of Delta Beta Chapter can be seen result was Carnegie-Mellon University and, as a microcosm of such, the administration sought to widen the history scope of academic disciplines offered. Margaret Morrison Carnegie College first became coeducational, and then was phased out entirely to be replaced by the Women’s College of Duke UniversityHumanities and Social Studies. As the college women The character of student applications changed, so changed too, and now many chapter members are enrolled in the lifestyle College of Engineering and Science. The Margaret Morrison Carnegie College home economics members with their cooking and sewing abilities are missed, but the Kappas. engineers are great at booth design and construction for Spring Carnival!
In 1897, Washington Duke, a pioneer tobacco manufacturer established an endowment for Trinity College, Durham, with the condition that women be admitted “on equal footing.” The next year a small dormitory for women was completed, but it was not until World War I, when men were scarce that women’s enrollment increased significantly.
The year in the history of Duke was 1924, for it was that year that James Buchanan Duke’s famous Duke Endowment was announced, with 40 million dollars going to education, charity and the relief of human suffering. The tobacco king considered the Duke Endowment his greatest achievement. In time the value of the fund multiplied several times. The greatly expanded institution became Duke University, and the name Trinity College was retained for the undergraduate men’s division of the university. A new campus, West, or Men’s Campus, designed and built in Gothic style, was ready for occupancy in 1930. Some of the Trinity College buildings were remodeled and new ones constructed in Georgian architecture for East, or Women’s Campus. The two areas were one mile apart, joined by a private boulevard. The Women’s College became a coordinate of Trinity in 1930. Between 1930 and 1972, women at Duke had an autonomous student government, a Y.W.C.A., and all lived on East Campus. '''Traditions'''
Under the four deans Spring Carnival is an event of long tradition at Carnegie Mellon. The greatest impetus comes from the Women’s CollegeGreek organizations on campus and for one weekend, the complexion student body plays hard to balance the hard work of Duke women gradually changed as did the sorority system and Delta Beta in particularacademic year. Under Dean Alice M. Baldwin, 1930-1937Greek Sing is another exciting event on the calendar, women freshmen and sophomores had classes separate from Homecoming in the fall allows the chapter to roll out the menwelcome mat for returning alumnae. Enrollment doubled from 506 to more than 1000 in that periodAt other times during the year Delta Xi displays community awareness and concern by collecting for UNICEF at Halloween and by entertaining underprivileged children at Christmas.
During Florence Brickley’s tenureA consideration of Delta Xi’s first 30 years reveals a stable organization, 1947-1962with its original spirit not overpowered by crises and change. Ideals of friendship, enrollment increased slightlyloyalty, and admissions standards rose. During excellence appealed to the Kappa Phi Deltas and Beta Pis who petitioned Kappa in the 1950s there was a shift to university-wide activitiesearly 1940s. Interest in Now, as each pledge class organization declinedcomes along it is evident that the Fraternity holds appeal, even though academic orientation and social orders have been transformed. -------------------------------''The first two years became coeducational. Efforts were made by M. Margaret Ballprevious information was excerpted from '''The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 19631870-19691976'''. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, to revitalize the Women’s College. Intellectual activitieschapter meeting minutes, liberalized regulationsletters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, emphasis on living-learning dormitories put substance into the college. Dean Juanita KrepsKappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, 1969-1972, administered the first women’s move to the men’s campus and vice versa'''The Key'''. Women were allowed Each chapter is expected to live off campus for the first time. In 1972, update its history record annually Contact the colleges were officially closed, and by fall all students returned as students of Duke UniversityFraternity History Chairman with questions.''
By 1929 there were four national sororities and several local groups at Duke. That year the local, Sigma Beta, was added to the Pan-Hellenic Council and remained local for two years. With the help of sponsors Miss Eva Malone (Ellis) and Mrs. Clarence Pemberton and under the guidance of Rheva Ott Shryock, Pennsylvania, the girls decided to petition Kappa Kappa Gamma. The request for a charter accompanied by a film prepared by the members was granted at the 1930 Convention. Installation, October 25, 1930, was attended by Clara O. Pierce, Ohio State, Province Directors, alumnae and actives from 12 Eastern chapters.---
Although there was a National Depression and strict rules on campus, locally, the Kappa mood was busy and fun-loving. Members of the new chapter were active on campus and Ruth Phillips (Polack), president ==Highlights of the senior class, was responsible for getting decent restroom facilities in the West Campus library.1970s==
In 1975, the Delta Xi sisters won Greek Sing with the help of Phi Kappa Theta. In 1978, Kappa received an Appreciation Award from the March of Dimes for their efforts.
The years of 1975 to 1985 was a huge time of growth for Carnegie Mellon University. The academic fields of software engineering and robotics expanded greatly and CMU made strides towards becoming one of the greatest technologically advanced schools. Our chapter flourished throughout these years and recruited many wonderful women.
'''During the 1978-1979 School Year, the Delta Xi Chapter Traditions''of Kappa Kappa Gamma moved from their residence in Morewood to a real home in the new Greek Quad. This was a big deal for the sisters. Many were sad to leave Morewood 3D, Kappa's first home, but at the same time, many were excited to have a real house. Having this home helped the sisters to grow closer and everyone made the best of this challenge.
Mondays nights were “closed nights” – no phone calls, no men Throughout these years the Greek System at Carngie Mellon was growing rapidly. This resulted in “East,” no women off campusthe university building an assortment of houses that would be considered Greek housing. Meetings were held on Monday – there This was no excuse very exciting for missing all students involved in greek life and our chapter responded by moving into one of these houses. The university itself was growing a meeting! Throughout the 1930s there was participation but lot as yet no chapter-sponsored philanthropywell. The 1937 Chanticleerpresident of the school at the time, Richard M. Cyert, (yearbook) said …”and so with a dash made many changes in academics and a smash you have administration that helped make CMU what it is today. He created the Kappas -possessors of happiness Andrew Network and beauty, and the essential elements also strategized on how to make a good chapterpush Carnegie Mellon forward technology wise.”
The early 1940s were clouded by World War II. “It was practically like a girls’ school 1975-1976: First Place in Greek Sing with a Navy base a miles awaythe brothers of Phi Kappa Theta, First Place in Womens Overall Intramurals1976-1977: Second Place in Greek Sing,” remembers a Delta Beta Second Place in the Booth Competition for Spring Carnival, First Place in Intramural Softball and Volleyball1977-1978: First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of those days. “The Kappas were a very close chapter – probably because so many Alpha Tau Omega, Second Place in Booth Overall1978-1979: First Place in Booth, First Place in the Float Competition with the brothers of our boyfriends were far away. Many Alpha Tau Omega, First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of the Kappas rolled bandages Beta Theta Pi, First Place in Intramural Football and entertained soldiers at Basketball, Appreciation Award from the nearby Navy base. Women for the first time assumed leadership posts previously held by menmarch of Dimes 1979-1980.
One of the many traditions of Delta Beta is the awarding of the Standards Key each semester to the senior who best exemplifies Kappa. This key was formerly worn by Rheva Ott Shryock. She presented it to the chapter in 1948.
==Highlights of the 1980s==
'''Turbulent Times'''The sisters of Delta Xi were involved in many activates both in and out of the chapter. From 1980-1984, KKG enjoyed events such as Crush Party, Panhellenic events, and sister bonding. The sisters were also involved with intramural sports and the team was known as the KKG Krusaders. The sisters worked on campuswide projects such as booth and had Big Little Sister week, in which new members were welcomed into the Delta Xi chapter. Delta Xi sisters were recognized in “The Key”. During these years, the sisters of the Detla Xi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma worked together to create an effective chapter.
Sorority life at Duke in A challenge that the early 1960s can best be described as a period Delta Xi chapter faced was lack of adjustmentcommunication. In September 1959, when Chapter Council called this goal “Improve Communications through Committee Utilization” and used programs such as the PanBig-Hellenic building had been condemned as a fire hazard, Little Sister Program and the change Active Pledge Program to classrooms carry out this goal. Another challenge was the deactivation of members. After the Carr Building was acceptedthreat of deactivation of several sisters, yet Delta Xi worked to enforce the move was a shock “Behind Closed Doors” policy to many sororities which had just finished extensive redecorating, as had isolate incidents and alleviate the stress placed on the Kappas. Headquarters purchased Delta Beta’s furniture and rush schedules were rearranged. Everyone thought this change was only temporarysisters.
All This time was an exciting one for Kappas. Plans for alternative housing for the five Panhellenic sororities were threatened by a loss of spirit proposed and lack of communication; because members saw each other regularly only once a weekbuilt. Delta Beta made use During the years of “dorm reps,” dorm parties, secret buddies,” the big1983-little sister program1984, and planned to eat together. At a time when everyone was predicting the demise of the Greek system, Delta Xi chapter spirit suddenly was high.Sorority life, celebrated her 40th year as always, had serious and lights sidesa chapter. At This event was celebrated with a seminar program in 1960, faculty and administration members spoke on issues related to their fieldsvisit from the Fraternity President herself. Cystic Fibrosis Clinic was still part of its philanthropy effortsAs the Delta Xi chapter grew, there changes were parties for faculty children, block tickets made to the campus concert-lectures series, and required study hall for pledges and low-average upper classmeninternal structure of the Kappa community. But sororities in general More sisters were assailed and asked choosing to justify their existencestudy engineering. This movement was supported by as sister becoming the president of the Society of Women Engineers.
By In 1980, the 1967-68 school year, criticism reached a peaksisters received the Beta Province Award for most improved scholarship. The president Delta Xi continued its academic achievements when it earned the highest QPA of Pan-Hellenic resigned from her office and her sorority all the sororities for the second consecutive year in the middle of fall rush1982. Isolated student involvement grew into great student participation Kappas were always successful in political and social concerns. Sorority life seemed more irrelevant than ever to manycampus competitions such as intramurals, Greek Sing and one group dropped its national affiliation because of the rules, which bound its members in this increasingly liberal institutionBooth.
The Delta Second Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of Beta Theta Pi, Second Place in Booth Sororities*1980-1981: First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of Phi Kappa Theta, First Place in Booth, First Place in Intramural Football and Softball, Highest QPA for Sororities, Beta Province Award for Most Improved Scholarship, Linda Kralosky was elected President advocated that Delta Beta also “go local” to and Janet Szwarc was elected Treasurer of the shock Society of many members. During Women Engineers, Cathy Glenn won the Carrier Corporation Award at the next school year 10 to 12 Kappas resigned SWE Banquet*1981-1982: Highest QPA for Sororities, First Place in protestIntramural Football, calling Delta Beta an irrelevantThird Place in Greek Sing, social Third in Booth among Greeks*1982-1983: Sue Ann Illig won the Scholarship Award and selective groupthe Chapter Finance Award in the 54th Biennial Kappa Convention*1983-1984: Award for Overall Improvement, Third Place in Greek Sing, First Place in Booth for Sororities, Third Place in Booth overall*1984-1985:Honor Societies: Holle Humphries, Elizabeth Williams, M.Clair Blatt, Johanna Conte, Ingrid Goedicke, Lynetta Kopta, Cindy Baker, Heidi Riedl, Amy Pierce, Deborah Kaltwasser, Georgine Bogovich, Sue Ann Illig, Colleen Kennedy, Laurie Worthington, Joyce Teolis, Joan Lommel
To survive these difficult times, Delta Beta had to redefine its goals. Officers planned activities which combined fun and intellectual stimulation: efforts were made to get together frequently. Often meetings became forums for invited speakers.==Highlights of the 1990s==
By the time of Kappa’s Centennial and The Delta Beta’s 40th birthday, morale had been regained Xi’s worked hard to get their name out campus and Kappa received the 1997 Golden Key for outstanding achievement. A popular philanthropy that started in 1997 was recognized as the most high-spirited and close-knit group on campus. The Kappas were often kidded as too “gung-hoKappa Kappa Gong Show to benefit Children’s Cancer Foundation.”
One can see than that Overall greek enrollment was down in the increased involvement mid-nineties with a Panhellenic ceiling of just 45 members in campus activities during the late 1940s and early 1950s led to nineties. One year after a university rather large senior class had graduated, Kappa's numbers were significantly lower than the other houses entering fall rush that year. As a college focus by Women’s College studentsway to look larger on campus than they really were, sisters wore letter shirts every single day around campus so that it looked like there were Kappas everywhere you went. These attitudes of concern, combined with To keep from wearing the facts of integration of same shirts all the campusestime, more women living off campus, more sisters washed the shirts every night classes at the house and no central meeting placetraded shirts in order to extend their wardrobes. The trick worked, provided a challenge to as Kappa to spur interest and sustain morale's pledge class that fall was one of its largest. Both In the sorority late nineties Kappa grew in size and fraternity systems were challenged to continue to adapt and offer new ways to provide so did the rest of the much needed warmth Panhellenic sororities and friendship on the campus of Duke University.--------------------------------The previous information chapter was excerpted from The History 47 members by the end 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 annuallydecade. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.--------------------------------
The late nineties also brought changes in terms to familiar sorority events. In 1997 Big and Little sisters became key sisters, and families became Kores, and Pledges became New Members. In 1998 Rush became Formal Membership Recruitment (and Informal Membership Recruitment) Panhellenic-wide.
==Booth Highlights of * 1996 booth was "Sharp Shooters"* 1997 Carnival theme was Television, and the 1980s:==booth was "Dinosaurs" ''(referencing the TV show that ran 1991-1994)''* 1998 booth was "Peter Pan". The booth won second place* 1999 Carnival Theme was "Children's Literature" booth was "Paddington Station"* 2000 booth was Mayan Ruins ("Kappanitza") and the booth won second place
From chapter’s History Report: Greek Sing HighlightsIn 1989* 1996 Kappa won first place in Greek Sing with PhiKap performing Pippen* 1997 Kappa partnered with SigEp, a new colony at the time, to perform La Cage aux Folles* 1998 Kappa partnered with Tri-Delt and performed Chorus Line* 1999 Kappa performed alone to a Madonna Anthology* 2000 Kappa performed with Delta Beta won Greek Week. Upsilon in Boogie Nights Musical
'''Housing:''' ==Highlights of 2000-2010==
Classes were canceled on September 11, 2001, the day of the tragic terrorist attack on the United States and an outdoor candlelit vigil was held that night. This event was attended by hundreds of people, including a lot of sisters. The next day a gathering was held in the University Center to give faculty, staff and students the opportunity to discuss issues and share feelings. A blood drive was held and so many people responded that people had to be turned away at the door. A number of sisters participated in the drive by acting as volunteers or donating blood. The university's annual United Way Campaign started "The September 11th Fund" to provide members of the university community with an opportunity to contribute to disaster relief efforts. Our chapter started a canned foods and old clothes drive at the house as part of its effort to contribute to disaster relief.
The 2004 calendar year proved to be busy but fulfilling. The highlight of the spring semester was our school's annual Greek Sing competition. In collaboration with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity we put on and energetic rendition of the Broadway production "Newsies" and had the audience on its feet. Over two months of hard work was rewarded when we won first place for the second year in a row. The spring semester was also marked by our school's Spring carnival and our creative and vibrantly colored booth modeled on "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" earned us the Chairman's Choice Award.
That same 2004 Spring Carnival we made history by becoming the first all-women's organization to participate in the annual Buggy competition, a pushcar competition.We spent months improving an old buggy we purchased from an organization that had been participating in this event for a number of years. We did remarkably well for our first year and received the Buggy Chairman''Philanthropy:''' s Choice Award in recognition of our achievement.
In 1989, The sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the Delta Beta sponsored CHANCE “Battle Xi Chapter was in March of the BandsSpring 2004 and to mark this momentous occasion we held an anniversary banquet at a hotel in downtown Pittsburgh and a number of alumni attended.”
Among the chapter’s philanthropic events for the semester was a day we spent at an old people's home which proved to be a very rewarding experience. The beginning of the fall semester was as usual marked by formal membership recruitment, a very busy and hectic time for all. Our hard work paid off and recruitment proved to be very successful. The members welcomed twenty-five new sisters into our chapter.
Soon after we started fund raising for our major philanthropy, Quarter Mile of Quarters in collaboration with the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. We raised in excess of $5,000 for the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh. We also participated in a non- Greek philanthropy, Dance Marathon, and as part of the team that raised the most money for the second year in a row, many of our sisters stayed up all night. We also held our annual holiday dinner to which we invited underprivileged children and gave them the Christmas present they had dreamed of but never thought they would actually possess. Despite the fact that we participated in so many activities we upheld our high standards of academic excellence achieving a chapter QPA of more than 3.4 in both the spring and the fall. Our achievements as a chapter were recognized by the university and we were named the Outstanding Sorority for the year 2004.
'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''In 2004, Carnegie Mellon University has a student body that consists of more than 8,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The university prides itself on its diversity reflected in the fact that 20% of the student body consists of international students. The university consists of seven schools and colleges - for engineering, science,business,fine arts,computer science,humanities and social sciences and public policy and management. Though the Greek population is under 15% of the student body, it is very active both on campus and in the community. The Greek population consists of 13 national fraternities, 4 national sororities and one private sorority.
The chapter has 63 members and it prides itself on being one of the most well regarded organizations on campus, and it strives to uphold this reputation. The members make a concerted effort to participate in philanthropies and other events of all the other Greek organizations as well as in non Greek events. Outside of their involvement in Kappa, the sisters are highly involved in many aspects of campus life. There are a number of varsity athletes, sexual assault advisers, resident advisers, orientation counselors and teaching assistants and as well as members of varied organizations such as the Society of Women Engineers, Alpha Phi Omega (community service) and Order of Omega (academic excellence).
There are sisters holding prominent positions on the Student Senate. The chapter members recognize the importance of scholarship and pride themselves on the fact that our chapter QPA is well above the campus all-women's average as well as the all-sorority average. For spring 2004, our chapter QPA was 3.44 and for fall 2004 its was 3.43.
In the fall, ten our sisters attained 4.0 QPAs. The members are aware of the fact that the faculty play a prominent role in helping us maintain our high academic standards and we recognize a different member of the faculty each week by naming a "Professor of the Week". The chapter hosts a professor tea and professors are invited to the house to provide an opportunity for interaction between the sisters and faculty on a more casual basis than would be possible in the classroom. We have a number of events to provide sisters an opportunity to get together for both work and relaxation. These include study hours, movie nights, sleepovers and unity dinners.
==Highlights In 2004, the chapter continued two of its old goals - to have a chapter QPA of 3.35 and have an attendance of at least 80% at all mandatory events. We were successful in attaining our desired QPA. The chapter QPA for spring 2004 was 3.44 and that for the 1990s:==fall was 3.43. We tried to facilitate the attainment of this goal by holding weekly study hours, recognizing sisters who excelled in academics and encouraging attendance at classes by passing around a "no skippy" jar. We were also fairly successful in achieving our second goal and attendance at most mandatory events was over 80%. We tried to encourage attendance by rewarding those with perfect attendance at our meetings.
Delta Beta tied for We also introduced two new goals. The first place in the 1990 Greek Weekof these was to improve alumnae relations. Pledge Initiation was held at In order to do this we created a new position, the University alumnae chairman, who is in charge of keeping alumnae up-to-date of North Carolina (UNC). Fraternity Education was the activities of our chapter . The second goal. A standards workshop was held in the fall to have a sisterhood sleepover once a semester. The chapter went to Wrightsville Beach with the new initiates. Delta Beta attended a Founder’s Day Banquet at UNCpromote unity. Delta Beta We held a scholarship banquet to celebrate individual achievement and improving to fourth place sleepover in scholarship among all sororities on campus. Delta Beta conducted an informal the fall after FMR which was primarily aimed at making our new members feel integrated into the chapter evaluation and two mandatory all-member rush retreats. Delta Beta placed fourth in Sigma Chi’s Derby DaysThis event was very well attended.
The Delta Beta won two honorable mentions at Xi chapter has had a very memorable year. During the 1991 Province Meeting for scholarship spring of 2007, Kappa Kappa Gamma participated in Carnegie Mellon's carnival tradition by building booth. The carnival theme was "Small Things Made Big" and philanthropy. Delta Beta held KKG created a two- day officer training workshopgumball machine booth. Initiation The booth was held at UNCvery successful and allowed the Pittsburgh community to play the games inside and participate in the fun. The chapter goal was using committees effectivelyKKG also participated in Greek Sing. Events included: a council retreatThis past year, chapter beach trip KKG paired up with AEPi and performed "Guys and Dolls". The girls had so much fun and had the chance to Wrightsville Beach interact with the new initiates, people. Sapphire Ball was held in May and was an Alcohol and Substance Abuse programexcellent way to end the school year. In the fall of 2007, Founder’s Day Banquet Mystery Date Dinner was held at UNCWyndham Hotel. For a philanthropy event, KKG paired up with Kappa Alpha Theta for a Scholarship Banquet, Kite and a stress management programKey Dodgeball event to raise money for the Strong Women Strong Girls foundation. Delta Beta placed third in Sigma Chi’s Derby DaysIn addition, an Alumnae Reception was held. Delta Beta Fifty-year Kappas were presented with gifts and it was noted in the Keyhole for its scholarshipa very touching experience.
In 1994, the The Delta Xi chapter competed with other Greek organizations also did something new this past calendar year. A family reception was held and won a Pictionary contest for charity. Delta Beta tried parents of the sisters were invited to increase interaction with the Duke house to learn a bit more about Kappa and Durham community through meet the girls that are in the same sorority as their AIDS fund raiser daughter. Fall formal recruitment was particularly important for the chapter this year because about half the house graduated in which various retailers helped sell t-shirtsthe spring. Thirty seniors left and the house numbers seemed small. The chapter goal was to increase sister participation through all-sister activities. Delta Beta held membership chairman at the time did a scholarship banquet each semester to recognize really great job motivating the sisters for their academic achievement and in stressing the fall named a sister-importance of-FMR for the-week at each meeting to highlight a sister’s recent accomplishmentsfuture of our house. Delta Beta held As a ritual workshop each semesterresult, 19 new members joined and they were all very eager to take part in Kappa activities.
Delta Beta had three members The Carnegie Mellon University campus is very diverse and most of Phi Beta Kappa, two members on the volleyball team, two members students at the school are very involved on campus in academics as well as extracurricular activities. The school has an overall focused attitude and it is very evident that the golf team, students are driven and one member on the track teamset goals. Several Kappa Kappa relatives Gamma has grown in several ways in 2007. Thirty seniors graduated so the number of pledges were able to attend their initiation this year, including one new member’s grandmothergirls in the house was cut in half. Social events included Kite FMR was particularly important for the chapter in the fall and Key, Psychedelic 60’s, and Holiday Formalit was extremely successful. In October, Delta Beta hosted a table to sell pink ribbons A great new group of girls that exemplify KKG joined and provide information about self-breast exams have been very active in honor of National Self Breast Exam Awareness Monthall the activities.
Delta Beta’s There were challenges with academics and accountability this past calendar year. For academics, the chapter goal in 1995 's overall grade point average was increased sister attendance dropping. In order to help the situation, the VPAE initiated several activities such as a scholarship garden, enforced study hours at the house, fixed up the scholarship closet, and ritual awarenesstried to boost the overall morale in the house. Delta Beta strengthened As for accountability, standards tried a few different methods to make sure that sisters attend mandatory events and stressed the role importance of Standards in upholding lateness and attendance policiesdedication.
Delta Beta held a Valentine’s Day semi-formal in 1997In the spring semester of 2008, the Chapter Council attended the LEAD workshop at the University of Pittsburgh KKG house. A representative from They had the Career Development Center came to speak opportunity to meet Kappas from many other schools in the chapterarea and participate in leadership development activities. Two Delta Betas gave a talk about depression The Crush Party was held at Union Grill this year and seeking help for this illness. Delta Beta Standards Retreat was held an “April Fool’s” function at the Durham BallparkSchenley Park Ice Skating Rink. Other social events included spring formal, “Psych- 60’s”, Greek Sing was a Barn Party, Kite success this year. The sisters paired up with SAE and Key, put together a show titled "Armagannie". The show was very funny and winter formal. A representative received compliments as well as a standing ovation from the Healthy Devil spoke to audience. The chapter participated in many aspects of Carnival in the chapter spring. The overall theme of Carnival was "Extra! Extra! Read all about health resources it!" and KKG decided to build a booth based on campusa Wizard of Oz theme. A Delta Beta The sisters were extremely proud of the booth built in the spring because it was the first two story booth we had built in quite some time. It was named "Kappa's not in Kansas Anymore" and took visitors through a member of journey from Munchkin Land all the way to Emerald City. During Carnival, a very successful alumni reception was also held at the house. Sapphire Ball was held at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel the cheerleading squad weekend after Carnival. Fall 2008 also was packed with so many activities. Kappa participated in AEPi's WingAThon and two Delta Betas were won a Wii as well as some games to go along with it. FMR allowed the house to gain 21 additional members of student government. The Standards Retreat was held at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Mystery Date was held at Mitchell's.
In 1998, Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of the five Panhellenic Organizations one of eight total sororities sponsored by the chapter raised $4000 University. Though Greek life at Carnegie Mellon University accounts for less than 20% of the Children’s Miracle Network through Kappa Kaddiesstudent body, a charity golf tournament. Social events included Valentine’s semi-formal, spring formal, a Barn Party, “Pysch-60’s”, Kite and Key (with the sisters Greeks are quite active in all aspects of Kappa Alpha Theta), and winter formalcampus life. One Delta Beta was a star member of The Student Life Office sponsors many leadership development activities for the women’s basketball team, who competed Greek community in addition to the NCAA finalsnumerous activities available for all students. Delta Beta also had one member of Phi Beta Kappa, one member The Greek Life Advisory Committee and "Healthy Greeks" encourage those parts of the cheerleading squad, and the star of Arthur Miller’s The CrucibleGreek community to lead healthy lifestyles. '''Philanthropy:'''
1990: YMCA Day Care Center The sisters of the Delta Xi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma are leaders in many facets of the Carnegie Mellon community, and Durham Battered Women’s Shelter1991: YMCA Day Care Center;1994: Easter egg hunt with childrenthe chapter maintains a positive reputation on campus. Not only do our sisters participate in Greek events to support other fraternities and sororities philanthropic charities, Breast Cancer Awareness Daybut other campus-wide organizations as well. Delta Xi sisters are recognized around campus as varsity athletes, Dance to Fight AIDS fundraiserintramural athletes, Walktoberfest;1995: Dance to Fight AIDSsexual assault advisers, Easter egg huntResident Assistants, bake sale fundraiser;1997: Volunteering at EK POWE elementaryOrientation Counselors, volunteering at the Methodist Retirement Home;1998: and many other leadership positions. Kappa Kaddies, a charity golf tournament
Some of the chapter challenges include attendance at both in-house and out-of-house activities. This includes sisters not attending meetings, out-of-house activities, and various other Greek events. This challenge is still being dealt with in the spring 2009 semester, but stricter policies on attendance were enforced. Another challenge that we had last year was maintaining a high, stable average GPA. Because of study hours that were held at the house and various other academic activities, our sisters were able to achieve a high GPA for the fall 2008 semester. Another challenge that our chapter had last year was participation (within and outside of our house) and overall success of philanthropic events. Through more in-house spirit and better advertisement of our events, we were able to get more of a turn-out by the end of the year.For the spring 2009 semester the Delta Xi chapter was busy with booth and Greek Sing. Teaming up with Phi Kappa Theta, the Delta Xi chapter placed second in Carnegie Mellon'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''s 2008 Greek Sing competition. Performing "West Side Story" the sisters had a great time while also raising money for charity.
==Highlights of 2009==
Carnegie Mellon's annual Spring Carnival theme for this year was "Epic Adventures". Kappa Kappa Gamma built a two story booth entitled "James and the KKGiant Peach" placing first in our division. We held our annual Sapphire Ball at the Concordia, and early in the semester held Crush Party at Union Grill. For the fall 2009 semester the Delta Xi chapter completed an FMR retreat and FMR where we gained a pledge class of 32 enthusiastic sisters. Following FMR our standards committee conducted a standards retreat, which included fun role plays and a series of relay events.
Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of the five Panhellenic Organizations sponsored by Carnegie Mellon and one of eight total sororities sponsored by the University. Though Greek life at Carnegie Mellon University accounts for less than 20% of the student body, Greeks are quite active in all aspects of campus life. The Student Life Office sponsors many leadership development activities for the Greek community in addition to the numerous activities available for all students. The Greek Life Advisory Committee and "Healthy Greeks" encourage those parts of the Greek community to lead healthy lifestyles. Events such as Greek Week promote these efforts, as well as Panhellenic spirit.
The sisters of the Delta Xi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma are leaders in many facets of the Carnegie Mellon community, and the chapter maintains a positive reputation on campus. We strive to live up to our motto of Tradition of Leadership. Not only do our sisters participate in Greek events to support other fraternities' and sororities' philanthropic charities, but other campus-wide organizations as well. Delta Xi sisters are recognized around campus as varsity athletes, intramural athletes, sexual assault advisers, Resident Assistants, Orientation Counselors, and many other leadership positions. Additionally, we are a diverse chapter not only ethnically and racially, but also in thought, background, and talents.
==Highlights Chapter challenges in 2009 included attendance, maintaining our bonds of 2000-2010:== In 2005sisterhood under a two events per week policy, Delta Beta hosted the Nu East Province Meeting in Durham, NCand dealing with our sanctions. Also, Delta Beta had Attendance continues to be a very strong representation in Duke's Pan-Hellenic Council as its members served as both problem from the President and the VP of Recruitmentprevious year. As a chapterWe continue to try to combat this challenge, its commitment to academic excellence was recognized by holding each other accountable and maintaining a strict attendance policy. Throughout the Pan-Hellenic Council with Fall Semester of 2009 the Outstanding Scholarship Award and Delta Xi chapter faced a Delta Beta was honored as Duke Greek Woman number of challenges centered around the Yearsanctions placed on our chapter. Three The biggest impact felt by Delta Betas were inducted in Xi because of these sanction has to do with our sisterly bonding. As sisters we had to focus on things such as risk management and leadership skills, and bonding was pushed aside. However, towards the Order end of the OmegaFall Semester, the Greek Honor Society that recognizes exceptional leadershipelection of a new Chapter Council has helped to move our chapter beyond these sanctions. Our focus for the next semester is to build our bonds of sisterhood, scholarship and servicewhile maintaining Kappa Kappa Gamma standard of two events per week.
Housing: In addition to its strong sisterhood2009, Kappas at Duke are devoted to academic excellence and selfless service. Delta Beta has maintained one of the highest GPAs within Xi moved into their current house on the Greek Community and has become an essential part of the Duke and Durham communitiesHouse. With 142 membersdouble the girls living in the house, Delta Beta is also one of the largest chapters Kappas became more prevalent on campusand the size of the Greek Community began growing exponentially.
==Highlights of 2010==In 2005, Delta Beta’s chapter council vowed to work toward perfecting the devotion spring semester of its members to their commitments and responsibilities as Greek women. Delta Beta aimed to continue to increase ritual awareness and appreciation in order to strengthen our ties with 2010, the history of KappaStandards retreat was held at a bowling alley. In terms of responsibility to For Greek Sing the tradition of Greek life, Delta Beta planned to work to maintain our high level of Pan-Hellenic involvement on campussisters paired up with Sig Ep and performed “Fame”. All of these goals were enthusiastically met last year. Delta Beta’s Marshall introduced The sisters had a new ritual program that made great time learning about our ritual the dance and history fun and interestingembodying the 80’s vibe. Delta Beta The chapter had record turn out to these "ritual retreats" which led to our most a successful initiation to dateCarnival. A Delta Beta served Duke The overall theme of Carnival was “History with a Twist” and the Greek community as KKG’s built a themed booth of “Kappa Kappa Glacier: If the President of Duke's Pan-Hellenic CouncilIce Age Never Ended”. With one of its own The sisters as were awarded second place for the head of the Duke Greek communitySororities Division. KKG hosted lecturer Rick Barnes who gave a presentation entitled “Drink Think: A Personal Approach to Alcohol”. Delta Xi Formal, Sapphire Ball, Delta Beta chapter was more involved in both school and Greek activities than everheld at The Renaissance Hotel.
In 2006, Delta Beta worked really hard to maintain our involvement in Fall 2010 was also a successful semester for KKG. FMR gained 26 new members for the Panhellenic lifehouse. A Delta Beta The 130th Founder’s Day was elected VP of Recruitmentcelebrated at the house with parents, alumni, and we have continued to invoke a Panhellenic spirit in all the events that we have sisters. Mystery Date was held this yearat Alto Lounge. Kappa Standards Retreat was recognized again this year for our outstanding scholarship, held at the house and even had 4 members inducted into Order of the Omegasisters painted pottery. The Delta Xi’s hosted a lecture, “Something of Value” for the Panhellenic Sororities. Sisters competed in Greek Honor SocietyWeek by participating in lighthearted competitions against other sororities. Furthermore, one of our members helped The sisters cooked crepes during Kappa Kappa Gamma to start an organization in Africa this year, working raise money for women's rights to equal educationReading is Fundamental.
Kappas at Duke show a strong sense Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of sisterhood coupled with a devotion to academic success and a desire to give back to the communityfive Panhellenic Organizations. Delta Beta KKG is a very diverse chapter, always seeking to incorporate new ideas into also one of eight total sororities sponsored by the task at handUniversity. In addition, Kappas at Duke are committed The sorority community amounts to supporting all forms 15% of the student body, while Greek life Life as a whole amounts to less than 20%. Greeks are very active on the Carnegie Mellon campusincluding raising a record of over $38,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The Greek Life organization makes suggestions to the Greek organizations to create a better and more effective community.
This year Delta Beta worked really hard to reorganize the use of each of its committees. It sought to have more efficient committee meetings, using the talents The sisters of the many diverse girls in its Delta Xi chapter. Delta Beta’s VPO did a great job this year of invoking Kappa Kappa Gamma are leaders around the use of these committeesCarnegie Mellon campus. In addition, Delta Beta wanted The sisters work to improve our risk management program. After many new policies, it has finally cemented maintain a program that is safe, efficient, positive reputation on campus by being involved in Greek events and strongother Student Life organizations. With the strong leadership The sisters of its PresidentDelta Xi are known on campus as Resident Assistants, Delta Beta has worked to bring all Orientation Counselors, athletes and members of the pledge classes together in the bonds of sisterhoodclubs. This Kappa has been achieved through sisterhood dinners become involved in campus wide events such as Relay for Life, 1000 + (a campus wide community service event), and committee outingsattend lectures hosted by other Greek organizations.
Delta Belta was at or above Some of the chapter challenges included being placed on probation, maintaining a GPA consistent with Kappa Kappa Gamma standards, and a philanthropy event each semester. The sisters viewed being placed on probation as a challenge to create a better chapter. The sisters have been fulfilling the all-sorority GPA during 2009probation requirements through such things as holding informative meetings, increasing volunteer hours, and creating stricter housing rules. One Delta Beta Another challenge was honored with maintaining a invitation high average GPA. The sisters worked to improve their GPA through showing special attention to join Phi Beta Kappa. Six members girls who were reported having trouble in school, providing academic resources providing incentives to do well in school. The sisters set goals at the Spring 2009 issue beginning of The Key the semester and worked hard throughout the semester to achieve these goals. They were supported by the efforts from the academic committee and were provided with the resources they needed to succeed. Philanthropy has been a struggle for the Delta Xi’s as having well. Because of scheduling conflicts and changing circumstances, creating a 4consistent and successful philanthropy event has been difficult to achieve.0 GPAThe sisters are working to focus on philanthropy by brainstorming new ideas and working closely with the Philanthropy chair to do so.
In 2005, Delta Beta implemented a new strategy of presenting something interesting from our archives at each formal meeting. The chapter really enjoyed these presentations, which included photo albums, scrapbooks, old bylaws, chapter minutes and standing rules, and chapter composites from years past.
67th Biennial Convention: 2006-2008 Winners: Gracious Living, Unhoused Chapter
==Highlights of 2011-2019==
==2011==
The Delta Xi chapter had a very eventful year in 2011. In the spring we performed "The Wedding Singer" with the brothers of Delta Tau Delta for Carnegie Mellon's annual Greek Sing competition. We won second place and had a wonderful time. For CMU's Spring Carnival our chapter built a booth called Kappa Kosmic Galaxy, as the carnival's theme was "When I Was Your Age…". As for philanthropy we hosted Pasta Pasta Sauca in the spring and in the fall many of us attended a variety of philanthropic activities, including Greek Service Day. Each sister completed at least ten hours of service.
Carnegie Mellon welcomed a freshman class of about 1,600 students and many girls in the freshman class decided to go through FMR. CMU is growing as a school and has one of the best academic programs in the nation. As a University they value interdisciplinary studies in the arts, humanities, sciences, and engineering. We are becoming more well known and respected as a university. This fall Bill Dietrich donated a large sum of money to CMU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was renamed the Mariana Brown Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences after Bill's mother. This was a very exciting time for the entire student body along with all employees, faculty, and alumni. As for the panhellenic community, there are four other sororities on campus: Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Delta Delta, and Alpha Chi Omega.
==Highlights During IMR in the Spring the chapter recruited and initiated four girls. It had a very successful fall recruitment with a pledge class of 2011-2019:== 34 girls. Our newest pledge class includes freshman, sophomore, and junior sisters. We have a great group of girls and we have done a fantastic job of growing close and meaningful relationships.
==Highlights In 2011 the chapter struggled with risk management skills so it went through a lot of programming and education about risk and Kappa in general. The sisters' understanding of the New Member Program and its Risk Management Policies have greatly improved. Areas in which the chapter could improve were philanthropy and alumna involvement. The members have many new ideas for philanthropy in 2012==and hope to succeed in all that we do.
The Delta Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma thrived this year in academics, sisterhood, and philanthropy. This year we recorded the highest involvement in chapter events and meetings in recent history, and this commitment to the chapter and its women is evident in our outstanding class of new members. This dedication was also critical to the success of our local philanthropy event this fall: the fourth annual "5K for Camp K," or Camp Kaleidoscope-- a residential camp for terminally ill children. The women of Delta Beta recruited Duke students to participate in the race and support the philanthropy; as a result, the chapter raised $9,000 for Camp Kaleidoscope. Those funds--more than the chapter has ever raised--will send 25 children to camp this summer. The chapter was also highly involved in the national Kappa philanthropy of Reading Is Fundamental, and we had nearly all of our members volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Durham to support the organization. Kappas at Duke also volunteer in organizations such as Best Buddies, Camp Kesem (a camp for children with cancer in their families), and Duke Engage programs (international programs with a variety of service goals). ==2012==
The Delta Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had a very eventful year. In addition to the spring we performed "The Wizard of Oz" with Sigma Alpha Epsilon for Carnegie Mellon University's annual Greek Sing competition. We had a wonderful time bonding with our philanthropic successsisters. For CMU's Spring Carnival , our chapter hosted weekly meetings in built a booth called It's A Small World based on the house for the women of Delta Beta ("Kappa KeypsakesAs Seen on TV") to discuss personal experiences theme for Carnival and struggles and further develop was given the support system within Chairman's Choice Award for it! As for philanthropy, we hosted Pasta Pasta Sauca in the chapterSpring. During In the fall we hosted Twister with a chapter meeting this fall, our Vice President Twist. Many of Standards us also led an open discussion about the alcohol culture at Duke and how to uphold our values and commitments participated in spite of social pressure. The new Kappa house on Duke's campus has been a wonderful opportunity other philanthropic events including Greek Service Day, Relay for the sisters of Delta Beta to become an even more close-knit community. Beyond internal chapter activitiesLife, a member of Delta Beta--Hannah Hayward--actually served as and CMU PennPIRG for the Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment, where she represented Kappa with leadership and graceelection. Finally, Delta Beta recognized the 81st anniversary Each sister completed at least five hours of Founder's Day by celebrating both old and new traditions with alumni and active membersservice.
In terms '''Campus:'''Carnegie Mellon welcomed a freshman class of challengesabout 1, our chapter faced a new struggle this year related to the new Kappa house; because the apartments have two single bedrooms and one double bedroom500 students, our Standards Committee mediated several disagreements among roommates. The situations arose largely among sisters who either lived in a double and would have preferred a single or had living styles that were incompatible with those an all time high of their roommates45% girls. Standards sorted out Many of these issues between roommates by arranging mutual agreements that allowed girls decided to go through FMR. With the members addition of Alpha Phi to compromiseCMU, more girls are joining greek life. Another issue that Delta Beta faces nearly every year is chapter attendanceAbout 23% of CMU students participate in Greek Life. While attendance has improved, some members (primarily seniors) missed Our school and academic programs are constantly growing and improving. We are gaining more chapters than was acceptable. Council took a two-pronged approach to remedy this issue: first, the Standards Committee met with any women with incomplete attendance respect and sorted out renown as one of best schools in the challenges they were facingcountry. Second, the sisters began recognizing one member each chapter who had accomplished something that week by surprising her CMU has been invovled with a small giftmany exciting projects, such as flowers or chocolatesa new energy instute. The positive energy this new tradition fosters It has encouraged members to attend chapter whenever they canbeen a very exciting time for students, faculty, and alumni.
Regarding campus changes, 2012 was the first year since the 1950s that sororities had housing on Duke's campus. Duke granted each of the nine sororities their own house this year; ''Chapter:'''During FMR in the houses are all located together on Duke's Central Campusfall, and comprise our chapter had a number wonderful new pledge class of apartments located together in the same building26 girls. A combination of approximately forty sophomore Our newest pledge class includes freshmen, sophomores, and juniors lived . In addition, we initiated three Continuous Open Biding girls. Our chapter has excelled in intergrating New Members, being involved on campus and within the Kappa house at 1915 Erwin Roadchapter, and strengthing our sisterhood. The building consisted We hope to improve our understanding of three bedroomRitual, four bed apartments for the KappasChapter History, in and Kappa Ideals. In addition , we hope to an apartment with a Central Campus RAimprove even more our sisterhood bonding and philanthropy events. Living together has helped even stronger bonds to emerge among the We have many new ideas about improving all areas of our chapter and the individual pledge classes; additionally, living I hope we will continue to succeed in close proximity to the other sororities has produced a more cohesive and supportive Panhellenic communitynew year.
Within the chapter, the Delta Beta Council underwent a number of changes during 2012, largely involving the new house. House Chair became a newly significant position on Council responsible for ensuring that the house met the needs of its residents and fostered sisterhood among the Kappas living there. Council also had to determine which members of the Executive Board would be required to live in the house for the coming years, ultimately settling on the President, the House Chair, the New Member Chair, and the Vice President of Standards. Finally, Council decided this year to add Recruitment Assistant as another elected position for future years.
==Highlights of 2020s:Booths==
2014: Wreck It Ralph (2nd place) First sorority to program a game 2013: Snow White and the Seven Giants (3rd place)2012: It’s a Small World2011: Kappa Kosmic Galaxy2010: Kappa Kappa Glacier (2nd place)2009: James and the Giant Peach (Excerpts from chapter history reports.1st place) Scholarship, group honors2008: Wizard of Oz/awardsKappas in Kansas— first two story booth2007: Gum Ball Machine2006: Kappa Art Nouveau 2005: Kappa Klaw2004: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (chairman’s choice)2003: Fantasia 2002: The Lion, traditionsthe Witch, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of and the chapterWardrobe 2001: Kappa’s Antopia, chapter goals, challenges Life’s a Picnic2000: Mayan Ruins/Kappanitza (2nd Place)1999: Paddington Station1998: Peter Pan (second place)1997: Dinosaurs1996: Sharp Shooters1995: 1994:1993: Bill and how they were overcome, etc.Ted’s Excellent Adventure1992:1991:1990:1989: Barrel of Monkeys?1988:1987:1986:1985:1984: first place booth1983:1982: third place1981: first place 1980: FAO Schwartz1979:1978:King Tut’s Tomb
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