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|Name= Gamma KappaOmega|GreekSymbol= ΓKΓΩ|Image= [[File:Gamma_KappaGamma_Omega.jpegjpg|200px]]|Founded= {{start date and years ago|19231929|0212|1606}}|College= [httphttps://www.wmdenison.edu/ College of William & MaryDenison University]|Location= WilliamsburgGranville, VAOH|Homepage= [httphttps://chaptersdenison.kappakappagammakappa.org/gammakappa/ Gamma Kappa Omega Homepage]|Media= [httphttps://wiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Gamma_Kappa Gamma_Omega Media related to Gamma Kappa Omega Chapter]}}  '''College of William & Mary established in 1693 in Williamsburg, Virginia'''  '''Founded February 16, 1923 - 12 Charter Members'''   '''2,230 initiates (as of June 2015)'''  
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'''Denison University established 1831 in Granville, Ohio'''
'''Charter Members:'''
Elizabeth Thomas Bland, Katrine van Vliet deWitt, Anna Bell Dennis, Edna Moomaw Gibbons, Frances Louise Gibbons, Caroline Greer Hill, Betty Sue Jessup, Mary Elizabeth Kent, Anita Rucker, Dorothy Louise Terrill, Mildred Vaiden, Dorothy Lamb Zirkle.
 
'''Some of the Gamma Kappa's Outstanding Alumnae:''' (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:'''
 
Cindy Bennett Jarboe, Foundation Treasurer, 2008-2012, Fraternity Treasurer 2008-2012; J. Dale Brubeck, Graduate Counselor, 1970-1971, 1975-1976, Field Secretary, 1971-1972, Fraternity Executive Director, 1987-2000, Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Executive Director, 2000-2008; Dr. Virginia “Gini” Anding La Charitié, Editor of ''The Key,'' 1987-1988; Nancy Trbovich (Alexander, Field Secretary, 1979-1981; Barbara Elizabeth Cole (Joynes), Field Secretary, 1982-1984; Megan Warner (McCamey), Traveling Consultant, 1991-1992; Lynn Hozik (Stewart), Traveling Consultant; Kt Moynihan (Gray), Leadership Consultant, 2004-2005; Haley Smith, Leadership Consultant, 2011-2012
 
 
 
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
 
J. Dale Brubeck, 2000
 
 
 
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients'''
 
Dr. Virginia “Gini” Anding La Charitié, 1990, award-winning scholar and author with a focus on French poetry;
Elizabeth Louise Anderson, 1974, organic chemist; authority on air pollution from pesticides; government science adviser;
Phyllis Galanti, 1974, Chairman of Board of National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia;
Sally Ives Gore, 2008, human resources expert; revolutionized employee benefits at W. I. Gore & Associates;
 
 
 
'''Other Outstanding Gamma Kappa Alumnae:'''
 
Karen Thomas (Liske), Graduate Counselor, 1960-1962; Carol Sykes (Dickinson), Graduate Counselor, 1961-1962; Marilyn Knder (Walker) Graduate Counselor, 1964-1966; Suzanne Barnett, Graduate Counselor, 1971-1973; Mary Sue Hogan (Babb), Graduate Counselor, 1977-1979; Sara Black (Heiser), 1978-1980; Cynthia Turner, Graduate Counselor, 1980-1982
 
 
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==The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==
 
When Gamma Kappa Chapter was installed on February 16, 1923, the state of Virginia was in Beta Province. The General Convention at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, created Lambda Province to include Maryland, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina.
 
Upsilon Delta Beta, a local group formed by four William & Mary students in September of 1920 enjoyed a vigorous life of three years, aimed early for a Kappa charter, and achieved it after very little initial encouragement. Success was announced in the form of a telegram that arrived during a college basketball game, and exulting Upsilon Delta Betas sat through it to the end because they didn’t want to be conspicuous. Their last meeting was held on January 22, 1923, and their minutes read: “The meeting closed with the customary ritual and the singing of the Upsilon Delta Beta song, after which the members adjourned to eat apples and to talk of the joys of fraternity life.”
'''Founded December 6, 1929'''
'''Traditions'''
The chapter is fortunate in its Williamsburg location. The college is surrounded by interesting 17th- and 18th-century buildings and presents varied programs. Colonial Williamsburg is said to be more an experience than a museum and it presents a variety of subjects for study: history, architecture, gardens, plant material, design, antiques and decorating. Many students work part time in the Williamsburg program, gaining invaluable experience. In October 1931, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis'''2, a Sesquicentennial celebration was held in which students participated. They helped seat the honored guests, among whom were President Hoover, General Pershing, and Marshal Petain. Students also took part in the entertainment, which included a historical pageant.Campus elections have drawn Kappas into important student government offices, and yearbook and other publication staffs. Some have sung with the choir and glee club, and many have taken part in theatrical productions. The chapter has also had its share 406 initiates (as of sponsors, beauty queens and May Court members.June 2018)'''
In 1950, Gamma Kappa began working with patients at Eastern State Hospital for the mentally ill. Four or five girls go out for an evening, with cookies and drinks, to play games with the children and read to them. Dr. Davis Y. Paschall, William & Mary president, presented in 1964, the first-place scholarship award to Gamma Kappa. The chapter has held first place for ten semesters.------
When the National Panhellenic Conference met at the Williamsburg Lodge in October 1966'''Charter Members: '''Marjorie Lea Achen, the entire Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council was invited to attend. The actives of Gamma Kappa were honored one afternoon when the whole Council came to the house for teaSarah Elizabeth Amos, Marie Harriet Bigelow, Mildred Irene Bigelow, Eleanor Chesnutt, Jane Frances Colby, Mary Elizabeth Connolly, Eugenia Christy Couden, Catharine Caraway Dixon, Miriam Leavitt Duling, Margaret Mary Gilchrist, Lorraine Grace Hartig, Dorothea Elizabeth Hiehle, Helen Elizabeth Hodell, Marriet Marcella Mons, Ruth Louise Mullen, Charlotte Christine Olson, Mary Marie Pigman, Helen Scarritt, Emily Jean Spencer, Eleanor Stutler, Virginia Davisson Wilson.
The Sesquicentennial of Phi Beta Kappa, the first Greek-letter fraternity (founded by William & Mary students in 1776), was held in Williamsburg in 1926. Up to 1974, 52 members of Gamma Kappa had been elected to Phi Beta Kappa and 73 members to Mortar Board.
==World War II Years=='''Fraternity Council Officers:'''
During World War II, a Gamma Kappa alumna organized the Army and Navy Association, a group aiding service men’s wives. Out of this grew one of Kappa’s most important World War II projects, the service women’s centers in 14 cities throughout the United States.
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
'''Notable Alumnae and Campus Honors'''
Five Gamma Kappas have been graduate counselors including former '''Fraternity Executive Director and Executive Director of the Foundation, J. Dale Brubeck; four have been field secretari, four have served on Associate Council and two helped colonize Epsilon Gamma at the University of North Carolina. Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
At the time of Gamma Kappa’s foundingJean Gordon, there were 72 on the William & Mary faculty1966; in 1973Public/community relations director for General Foods; community leader Marian Simpson Garber, there were 426. The 16 buildings of 1923 became 1061948; NBC and the 854 students 5,558. CBS radio host and manager
==50th Anniversary=='''Additional Outstanding Alumnae:'''
On February 17, 1973, nearly 100 Gamma Kappas gathered at the Kappa house to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the chapter’s Installation. Three of the five alumnae who were given 50-year pins were charter members; two had been initiated later that same year. Those honored five recalled interesting, isolated facts of chapter history, such as the year the old Debtors’ Prison in Colonial Williamsburg was used for chapter meetings; the season the dean of women’s office was in the Kappa house, the first chapter home of yellow stone with an old-fashioned porch and a zigzag roof. They must have remembered, too, the thrill of seeing Gertrude Wood (Thatcher), Swarthmore, Kappa’s Fraternity Treasurer, when she came to inspect the local Upsilon Delta Beta—the first live Kappa they had ever seen—and of passing her Kappa key from hand to hand, thinking of the future and a chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at William & Mary.
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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.
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==The Early Years (Excerpted from The Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity History: 1870-1976)==
==Highlights In June of 1928, the 1970s== In 1973 100 Gamma Kappas gather to celebrate the 50th anniversary trustees of Gamma Kappa's charter.Gamma Kappa alumna Phyllis Galanti distinguished herself nationally with her Vietnam P.O.W. Cause – including a 1973 Newsweek magazine cover entitled “Free Denison University at Last!” (pictured with husband Paul upon release.) Phyllis rose to hero status after leading a national campaign of wives of POWs imprisoned in Vietnam. Husband Paul (Navy Lt. Commander and pilot) was shot down in 1966 and held for almost seven years in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton.” While incarceratedGranville, Phyllis set in motion a national campaign Ohio gave permission to publicize the plight of POWs and became chair of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. In adddition to pressure on U.S. politicians – on up local sororities to petition the President himself – thousands of letters were written to the North Vietnames urging humane treatment and, of course, eventual releasenationals. Gamma Kappas served as “Big Sisters” to the members of Epsilon Sigma at the University of Virginia when that chapter was colonized in Charlottesville. In addition, in 1975 Gamma Kappa worked with Eastern State Hospital making Christmas cards and having an art show for local children. In 1976Phi, Gamma Kappa spread goodwill among other Greeks as they presented baked goods to fraternities on their respective Founders Days. Kappa also stole the show at Homecoming with three women serving as princesses representing the upper classes. Kappas participated in the 1976Presidential Debate oldest local on campus between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. That year recruitment was changed from January to September. In 1977, Gamma Kappa won the intramural Softball Championship, continued the annual Monmouth Duo dance with Pi Beta Phi, allowed first selection of a national sorority and the annual "Pumpkin Walk" to all sororities. Pledge class activities included helping out at the chose Kappa house. Sigma Chi started their Derby Days philanthropy that sparked campus-wide involvement. Gamma Kappa always took an interest in other Greek philanthropies and this year was no exception. In addition, Gamma Kappa changed the pledge formal to first semester in 1977. They had always participated The petition was granted in spring rushNovember, but the switch to fall caused the change in the formal. The pledge class stained porch furniture and painted the cloak room in the house. Homecoming traditions were established when the chapter won the homecoming float competition in 1977 and 19791929, with installation planned for December 6.
Kappa Phi, at the time of petitioning, was 31 years old and, according to Baird's Manual, the second oldest local sorority in the United States. Kappa Phi was founded in 1898 by six girls of Shepardson College (the women's college, distinct from Denison at that time) who wished to form a "closer bond for friendship and mutual benefit." For a year the local sorority existed sub-rose, meeting outdoors and keeping minutes in cipher. Kappa Phi flourished from its beginning, designing a badge, writing songs, and composing brief but dignified rituals for initiation and chapter meetings.
==Highlights of In 1901 the 1980s==Denison trustees gave Kappa Phi and Chi Psi Delta (which later became Kappa Alpha Theta) official recognition as campus organizations. The Kappa Phis immediately presented an informal petition for membership to Kappa, their first and only choice among women's national fraternities. Shortly thereafter, learning that national affiliations were being contemplated, and believing it better to maintain the status quo, the university trustees forbade such affiliations. This ban was renewed several times until it was finally lifted in June, 1928.
A change in policy occurred in 1980 that revoked legacy status Denied the opportunity to great granddaughtersbecome a part of Kappa, the Kappa Phis contented themselves with establishing a place of leadership on the Denison campus. Two members Feeling the need for a house of their own to take the chapter took first place of rooms which they were renting in town, the Fraternity Education 40 active and alumnae members of Kappa Phi raised the money necessary to purchase a lot on Founders Day and another Cherry Street. For the purpose of owning property, Kappa Phi Sorority was chosen incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio in 1905. Fortunately at that time Mr. John S. Jones, uncle of two of the Kappa Phis and interested in seeing the girls prove themselves as good business women, loaned them the money necessary to build a student liaison lodge on the lot they had purchased. The loan was to be paid in regular yearly payments over a ten-year period. At the end of the eighth year Mr. Jones was so impressed with the way the girls had met their obligation that he generously canceled the notes for the Board of Visitorsremaining two years.
Clue Week had been known as Peanut Week until 1982, where big sisters were revealed as a surprise. Each day The new house was assigned a different color for inspiration, as each word had an associated meaning. This year, it was voted to combine R and W rooms during initiation ceremonies. An amendment was made to the chapter standing rules which would free the membership chairman from living completed in the chapter house. On Halloween in 1982 Gamma Kappa delivered carved pumpkins to the other sororities and to President Graves. The chapter vocal groupfall of 1906, Fit Your Fancy, performed during Rush and Mother-Daughter Tea. The philanthropy, Kappa Kakes, was revived this year, winning the chapter recognition first sorority house at the Fraternity Convention with the Pauline Tomlin Award for Outstanding Philanthropic WorkDenison. The attractive white frame lodge served as the center of chapter also won honorable mention activity and site of social affairs for its cultural activities. Among the highlights of 1983-84 was capturing fourth place members, who all lived in the sorority float division during Homecoming, and having the fall Pledge Dance at the lovely Williamsburg Lodgecollege dormitories. Gamma Kappa also sponsored the Best of Rush It was known as a Panhellenic gesture and to show pledges and alumnae the favorite skits of each sorority. In February, Gamma Kappa hosted several Fraternity officers at the annual Celebration of Sisterhood Banquet"wee white house. "
In the spring of 1985 four Gamma Kappas traveled to Blacksburg to serve as big sisters The local group maintained a strong alumnae association, published a biennial bulletin which went to a new chapterall alumnae, Zeta Mu at Virginia Techand held annual June reunions. The Gamma From time to time the Kappa chapter presented Zeta Mu Phis reopened the question of national affiliation with a brass key to commemorate the college trustees and maintained their installationdeep interest in Kappa Kappa Gamma. The highlight During this period the first Panhellenic Association was meeting Fraternity President, Marian Klingbeil Williams, Missouriformed among the three locals and rules were established for rushing and bidding.
Also in 1985 Finally, when the House Board did a complete renovation of the chapter house with new wallpaper and paintban against national sororities was removed, new furniture and new countertops in the renovated kitchen. Gamma Omega Chapter size increased with a record pledge class of 38 young women. In fulfilling the chapter goal of “Commit Yourselfwas installed by Florence Tomlinson (Myers, Wallace), Gamma Theta- Drake,” the chapter saw improvements in scholarship Fraternity registrar; and philanthropyClara O. For philanthropy the chapter supported a foreign fosterPierce, Beta Nu-childOhio State, executive secretary; assisted by members of Beta Nu, participated with Theta Delta Chi fraternity in an Easter egg hunt at Eastern Ohio State Hospital , and with Rho Deuteron, Ohio Wesleyan. One notable aspect of the Sigma Chi Circle K Christmas Party. Kappas won installation was the overall first prize at initiation of nearly half of the Sigma Chi Derby Day balloon sale300 alumnae members of Kappa Phi. The chapter newsletterAltogether some 200 of these alumnae have become members of Kappa, The Owlettethrough additional initiation ceremonies. Marian Handy (Anderson), reported changes on the campusGamma Kappa- William and Mary, such served as the departure co-organizer (equivalent of President Graves, succeeded by President Verkuil, graduate counselor) to assist the opening of a new restaurant, Sakura, a popular Japanese restaurant, and the plans to renovate Ewel Hall and build a new Campus and Recreation Hall behind William & Mary Hall in 1987. Gamma Kappa consistently had the highest GPA on campus and this year held an Easter Egg Hunt with Theta Delta at Eastern State Hospitalchapter.
'''Highlights The transition from Kappa Phi to Kappa Kappa Gamma was easier because of 1987''' included chapter involvement in the colonization many common goals and installation of Zeta Omicron at ideals the University members of Richmond, helping with rush and serving as big sisters during initiationeach shared. The chapter philanthropy event raised funds for Multiple Sclerosis and placed third in Sigma Chi's Derby Day raising money for Red Cross and Sigma Chi's Wallace Foundation. The Gamma Kappa float placed fourth in the Homecoming Parade. Eight members attended Province Meeting at Perhaps the University most serious problem was indicated by one of West Virginia and for the first time, newly installed Gamma Kappa alumnae began an annual drive for funds Omegas who was heard to help muse wistfully, "How do you ever suppose I'll get the House Board fund improvements pin holes in the chapter house.my dress to go across instead of up and down!"
The Gamma Kappa alumnae newsletter changes its name in 1988 to the Kolonial Kappa with the news that the chapter won “Outstanding Greek Chapter” awardBy 1930, selected by the Dean of Student Affairsthere were four other NPC fraternities: Chi Omega, and at the Fraternity Convention in Boca RatonKappa Alpha Theta, won the Fraternity Ritual Award and Honorable Mention for Scholarship. Alumnae contributions to the House Fund continuedDelta Delta Delta, making it possible to remodel the upstairs bathroom and purchase new porch furnitureAlpha Phi. Actives stayed busy on campus and in the community in a variety of philanthropy activities such as Habitat for HumanityLater Dela Gamma, Childfest at Magruder Elementary and the annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Eastern State Mental Hospital. Scholarship continued to shineAlpha Omicron Pi, with the chapter grade point rising from 3.07 to 3.21Pi Beta Phi, and Alpha Chi Omega were granted charters at Denison as the scholarship committee presenting a program linking working alumnae around the country to seniors in search number of careerswomen students increased.
For The advent of national sororities on the Denison campus brought changes to sorority life. Pledging, which had not taken place until the beginning of the second student's sophomore year, Gamma Kappa was named “Outstanding Chapter” at William & Mary. The chapter goal was Keyed up for K(appa) K(ommittee) G(rowth) aiming moved back to increase chapter efficiency and productivity within the committees. On Halloween freshman year as the chapter carved pumpkins groups experimented with each different rushing systems. The number of chapter members more than doubled over the other sorority's letters and delivered them, singing “Pumpkin Carols,” and hosted a Kappa Kostume Party, inviting fraternities and sororities with “Kappa” in their name to bring canned goods for years from under thirty at the Salvation Armytime of installation. Four Kappas were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
By 1931, the little Kappa lodge had become too small for the growing chapter, and a major remodeling project greatly increased the floor space. Well aware that even this enlargement would not serve indefinitely, the trustees of the alumnae association, aided by the generosity of Jean Moore Montgomery, eventually acquired a choice lot on Broadway at the entrance to Sorority Circle. Construction of the present Kappa house was begun in 1950, with the aid of a loan from the Fraternity, and in the spring of 1952 Gamma Omega moved into its new home, built of Williamsburg rose brick with white trim. Even this house proved inadequate to accommodate the growing membership. In 1964 a large chapter and recreation room, kitchen, powder room and porch were added. The house serves the important function of unifying a chapter whose members are scattered throughout six separate college dormitories.
Many Gamma Omega traditions have their roots in the local sorority, but some have been established since the installation of the chapter. Incorporated into formal pledging and into the ceremony of the initiation banquet are some of Kappa Phi'''Housings traditions; many of the old songs are still sung in the chapter, with only slight alterations. Active-alumnae relations are kept warm and friendly by several annual events:''' the buffet supper at which the pledges are entertained by Newark-Granville alumnae and, in turn, present entertainment for their hostesses; the senior breakfast with the seniors as guest of the alumnae, an occasion for their induction into the ranks of Kappa alumnae; the initiation breakfast, when local alumnae entertain initiates immediately after the ceremony; the Christmas party at which the actives are hostesses to the Newark-Granville alumnae and both present gifts to the Kappa house.
The Yearly chapter is housed at 111 Richmond Rdevents include the Dad's Day luncheon, with a luncheon taking place simultaneously for Kappa mothers who accompany Kappa dads to the campus, and the May Day-Mothers' Weekend with its luncheon honoring mothers. Kappa enjoys social events with other sororities in Williamsburga variety of ways. The building is owned by For example, for many years the Kappa-Delta Gamma touch football game has brought enthusiastic rooters to the College, field on a fall Saturday morning and exhausted players and is operated under supporters back to the same rules as the dormitoriesKappa house afterwards for food and fun. The Gamma Kappa House Board oversees the upkeep Kappas and furnishing of Pi Phis join for the houseMonmouth Duo each spring, but the College and usually at least one other major party a year is responsible for repairs, painting, etcheld jointly with another group.
A long list of Gamma Omega May Queens, Homecoming Queens, Adytum (Denison's yearbook) Queens, and Military Ball Queens gives evidence of the fact that Denison Kappas combine beauty with brains. In fact, even the Kappas themselves were impressed when Kappa queens reigned supreme from Homecoming to Junior Prom to May Day in 1954-55.
Denison Kappas have had as their particular social service project the entertainment of children from the Newark Children'''Philanthropy:''' s Home. Kappas regularly go to the home for games and story-telling or bring some of the children to Granville to attend football and basketball games or to be entertained at the Kappa house. Kappas also aid in other service projects sponsored by the Denison Christian Association.
Habitat for HumanityScholastically, Childfest at Magruder Elementary SchoolDenison Kappas have usually rated near the top, Eastern State Mental Hospital, Salvation Armyalthough it is difficult to try to maintain or to top the record established by the chapter in 1959 when six Kappas were elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Gamma Omega has been hostess for the Gamma Province Convention several times since it first entertained other chapters in the provinces with fear and trembling in 1932, just three years after its installation. In June of 1948 the Kappa Jubilee, a reunion to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Kappa Phi, was a rousing success, bringing about 75 Kappas back for a three-day stay on campus.
'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''Many Kappas have served and continue to serve Denison from positions of leadership in campus organizations such as Denison Campus Government, Denison Christian Association, WRA, Mortar Board, Crossed Keys (junior honorary), publication staffs, Denison Theatre, and deparmental clubs and honoraries. Each year Kappas are among those chosen as junior advisers in freshman dormitories.
1982 – Outstanding Philanthropic WorkMembers of Gamma Omega who have won Graduate Counselor Scholarships are: Rebecca Galloway (Clark), 1988 Fraternity Ritual Award1940-41; Margery Lawrence (Hetherington) 1948-49; Martha Jones (Phillips), 1949-50; Jessie Pflager, 1974-75. Martha Jones became a field secretary the year after she had gone to Delta Beta, as a graduate counselor.
In 1971 faced with the problem of not being able to find a new house director, Gamma Omega asked for and received permission to allow two senior girls to occupy the housemother's apartment and fulfill her duties. The chapter was the first to try this practice and found it to work well with the assistance of local alumnae. Gamma Omega was also first to submit a plan to the Fraternity Council for liquor privileges in the house after passage of the new policy at the 1974 Convention. The chapter was always been eager to accept new responsibility.
===Highlights In an academic atmosphere where there is keen competition and a living situation that sometimes makes it easier to know one's suitemates better than one's sorority sisters, Kappa Kappa Gamma fills the need for lasting friendships, provides a place for development of the 1990s==individual's talents and distinctiveness, and serves as a home where its members find stimulation, loyalty, and understanding during their college days.
For the third consecutive year, in 1990, Gamma Kappa was recognized on campus as the “Outstanding Chapter,” and also received the first “William and Mary Scholarship Achievement Award.” With a 3.2 GPA, it was the highest of any Greek organization. At Convention in Dallas, Gamma Kappa won honorable mention for Pledge Programming and Heritage Awards. It was especially memorable to be presented the Heritage Award by Gamma Kappa alumna, Gini Anding LaCharite, Fraternity Historian, who also won the Alumnae Achievement Award at Convention. This year== 's chapter goal was “RISE-Reaching Out to Someone Else” to increase our philanthropic activities and increased support of community and campus charity projects.''History''' ==
As war broke out in the Middle East with Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the The Gamma Omega chapter demonstrated its support by launching Operation Desert Heart. At the annual Kite and Key winter danceof Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded on December 6, both Kappas and Thetas brought Valentine letters to mail to the troops1929. During Before the dance chapter became a photo was taken part of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappas with , however, it was a large banner reading “We love our troopslocal women's fraternity known as Kappa Phi.” A video camera was rollingKappa Phi, and being the sisters were able oldest sorority at Denison, had first choice to sing pick a national affiliation, and talk to the soldiers and send personal messages to friends and relatives gladly asked Kappa Kappa Gamma if they could start a chapter at Denison. Copies of the video and the Valentines were mailed to On December 6, 1929, Kappa Phi officially became the Middle East. At Lambda Province Meeting, Gamma Omega chapter of Kappa received the newly created Efficiency Award, as well as Honorable Mention for the pledge Kappa Gamma and personnel programs, and for the Trendsetters Award. A change for Chapter Council is the addition of a new elected office, the Philanthropy Chair. A poignant moment occurred at the Senior Banquet when a charter member, 222 women were initiated in 1923, presented her sister's badge to the 1991 Outstanding Athlete.
In 1995 Chapter unity was high due to the chapter goal “Plan to Participate” which encouraged each sister to take some responsibility for work performed by the chapter, no matter how small. Once again the chapter took home the trophy for Sigma Chi Derby Days, maintained an all campus high GPA, and continued the tradition of Rainforest Romp, an annual 5K run/walk to raise money to save the rainforests. An addition to weekly chapter meeting is an award called Character Key, recognizing one sister each week. At the Atlanta Convention the chapter and alumnae together won five awards: Ritual appreciation, Fraternity Appreciation, Rose McGill Foundation Award, Chapter/Alumnae Relations and Chapter Support. The Gamma Kappa Fund allowed the House Board to recarpet the front rooms and redo the kitchen with new teakwood cabinets, floor tile and wallpaper.
Recruitment in 1996 resulted in the largest pledge class ever with the total of 39 new members. Rainforest Romp was so successful, Kappas grossed $3,450 to buy acres of rainforest, and the event was so popular, they had to reorder tee-shirts. The chapter goal “Seek your Sister” had Kappas making an effort to reach out to each other, and attendance was up at sister retreats, date parties and formals. The chapter began working toward plans to host Province Meeting, delegating jobs and fundraising by selling candy and holding raffles.== '''Leadership''' ==
The chapter goal for 1997, “Direct your Dedication,” was a great aid in the promotion women of participation in Gamma Omega today constantly strive to uphold Kappa Kappa and campus Greek activities. The philanthropy chair broadened the scope Gamma’s legacy of activities to include raising money for UNICEFleadership, helping the chapter to have a global understanding of the effects of famine and poverty, participate in addition to numerous leadership events throughout the successful annual philanthropy of Rainforest RompDenison community. A new programThey also hold many leadership positions on campus, SEEK (Self Esteem for Every Kappa) was implemented to anonymously pass a small stuffed animal and an inspirational note to sisters facing a particularly difficult week. Also in 1997including positons on the Panhellenic Executive Board, Denison Campus Governance Association, Gamma Kappa Denison Community Association and the Williamsburg Alumnae Association hosted Province Meetingmore.
A highlight Kappa Kappa Gamma has contributed to leadership at Denison through the creation of late '90s was the celebration, with many alumnae, of Gamma Kappa's 75th anniversary'D.U. The chapter also implemented new philanthropies: a “Kappasta” dinner, “Kappachino” night and Kappa KidsfestLead''', a field one-day leadership institute for local children from low income areasunderclassmen that occurs each September. The chapter goal, “Reaffirm your CORE,” which stood for Commitment, Openness, Respect, EducationLeadership is an important attribute to the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and coincided D.U. Lead allows Gamma Omega to share this quality with the implementation rest of Denison. D.U. Lead was created by a planning team comprised of members of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Beta Theta Pi, the New Member ProgramCampus Leadership and Involvement Center, which emphasized Core groups instead of big and little sisters Career Exploration and Development. Through this program, the participants gain general leadership skills as well as specific skills to help them and was their various organizations at Denison. D.U. Lead is now one of the yearDenison's largest successespremier leadership programs. To find more information about D.U. Lead, click here[https://www.denison.edu/campuslife/studentactivities/leadership/dulead.html].
== '''Housing:Philanthropy''' ==
The College of William and Mary owns the sorority houses Kappas participate in numerous philanthropy opportunities on campus, including both Greek and non-Greek events. The Gamma In the past year alone Kappa House Board sees to 's have put in over 1,334 hours towards community service groups such as the upkeep. A Denison Community Association (DCA), Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters and more! Gamma Omega collaborated in 2010 and 2011 with the DCA to host Make a Difference Day in conjunction with our Kappa Fund funded by alumnae donations helps Karnival event and continue to pay for new furnishings, etc. About 18 women live work hand in the househand with service groups on and off campus.
'''Kappa Karnival''' is our annual philanthropy event, raising money for our national philanthropy Reading is Fundamental and for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. For the past two years, we have collaborated with the Denison Community Association (DCA) to combine the national service day Make a Difference Day with our event. The event this past Fall 2011 drew over 160 kids, including Boy and Girl Scout troops, and over 240 Denison student volunteers. Service booths at the event included making holiday cards for local nursing homes, assembling and decorating bags with toothpaste and toothbrushes for Headstart, and making PB&J sandwiches for Salvation Army, Look Up Center and Water’s Edge Community center.
'''Philanthropy==Highlights from 1980s:''' ==
UNICEFIn the 1980s, Rainforest Romp Gamma Omega had its ups and downs. The chapter was suspended for a period of time, offered and accepted Fraternity guidance and assistance. They never left campus and did adhere to save guidelines set forth from the RainforestsFraternity Council. The leaders of Gamma Omega, Clean faced challenges with grace and kept recruiting new members and setting chapter goals. One of the main goals in the 1980s was to improve the Bay Days eventchapter GPA to a 2.7. The chapter focused on study habits, Kappasta master lists of majors, recognizing scholastic achievement and Kappachino, Kappa Kidfestplanned a Favorite Professor Tea.
In addition to improving the GPA, Gamma Omega also worked on an effective bill paying system as well as incentives to improve attendance at chapter functions. The second vice presidents also worked hard to make sure the programming was targeting specific areas and following Kappa guidelines of the number of events per week.
'''Chapter Convention Awards:''' In 1986, the Fraternity selected Gamma Omega to be one of five chapters to pilot a computerized bill paying and budget system program. Kappa Kappa Gamma wanted to expand this program the across the country after testing it out in various regions.
1990 Heritage AwardDuring the 1980s, 1994 Ritual Appreciationmany philanthropic events such as Ballon Derby and a Haunted House were held that benefited groups such as the Children of Granville and Denison County, Fraternity Appreciation, Rose McGill St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and the National Kidney Foundation Award, Chapter/Alumnae Relations and Chapter Support.
The late 80s also brought a newly designed pledge program that Gamma Omega implemented with their pledges after a success rush. The chapter officers, including Fraternity Education, tried each week to fulfill their duties as well as provide Kappa fun facts.
Traveling Consultant, Sherri Gosliner, visited in 1989 and provided leadership and guidance to assure chapter members that Gamma Omega continued on the right path in the new decade. The chapter continued to work on goals such as improving the GPA, bringing about chapter unity, increasing communication with Nationals, and using our own chapter member committees.
==Highlights of 2000 – 2010:==Gamma Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta continue to plan an annual Kite and Key social event as well as events such as non-alcoholic Barn Party and Easter Egg Hunt with a local school.
The 2005-2006 year was a year of accomplishments and challenges. The chapter participated in many campus and chapter philanthropy events, raising money for tsunami relief, for UNICEF, Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Leadership Academy. For the first time, instead of displaying the archives during the Founders Day Banquet, the archives Gamma Omega members were displayed involved on the morning of initiation reminding older sisters of the chapter history and allowing the New Members to see what they were becoming a part of.. Facing a challenge following being put campus on a focus letter in 2004as Panhellenic officers, the chapter rallied and improved in areas of risk managementvarsity swimming, standards varsity lacrosse and communications, varsity volleyball and were taken off the focus letter in March as the result of many positive changesPeer Advisory Network. In April 2006 the chapter raised funds for breast cancer research during Kappasta, the annual all-you-can-eat pasta night and in October raised money during Kappacino for Reading is Fundamental. At Convention Gamma Kappa won awards in standards and honorable mention in recruitment, new member program, advisory board and hospitality. A representative was sent to Leadership Academy. Since so few women took part in fall formal recruitment, the new member chair, recruitment chair and treasurer worked hard to organize and fund a spring recruitment, with an excellent response and the initiation of seven new Many members. Continuing to participate in Greek philanthropy events in 2007, several Kappas served on the executive board for Up 'til Dawn, and the team that raised the most money was a group of Gamma Kappas. This year the philanthropy chair and several sisters were invited to Washington to attend a banquet put also on by the National Cervical Cancer Coalition for donating the money raised at Kappasta, a great way to see how our philanthropy events really help othersDean’s List.
Besides being active in Greek philanthropy events, Kappas are active on campus in other organizations such as Student Alumni Council, Orientation Aids, ROTC and Honor Council. Currently, in 1988, Marnie O’Brien received a Gamma Kappa holds the position of Inter-Sorority (Panhellenic) president. At Convention, Kappa Gamma Kappa received the award for scholarship as a Field Representative to work as a Chapter Excellence. College President Gene R. Nichols resigns and Law School Dean W. Taylor Revely III is named interim presidentConsultant.
==Highlights from the 1990s:==In 2009, entertainment was added to Kappaccino as two Kappas sang and played guitar for the event. At Province meeting in Marchfall of 1990, Gamma Kappa won honorable mention for the new member program and received Excellence in Standards and Overall Chapter Excellence. This year the College of William and Mary Omega was ranked by Utaken off Fraternity Council Action.S. News and World Report at 6th among all public universities. In answer to some academic challenges during the last semester The chapter women took pride in 2009their house, the chapter implemented new ways to encourage girls to improve improved their GPA and stay motivated. A study hall with small incentives was set up were recognized for campus involvement and also a competition for the most improved GPA rather than the highestscholarship. W. Taylor Revely III became the College's 27th president Campus involvement included members on varsity swimming, varsity lacrosse, varsity soccer, Peer Advisory Network, Hungry and Homeless Community Service, Dean’s list, DCGA, Student Ambassadors, Judicial Council, House Council, President’s Round Table, after serving as interim president following the resignation of President Gene Nichol in 2008Teacher Assistants and Club Sport participants.
Working hard to overcome academic challenges in a college with very high academic threshold for students, Gamma Kappa instituted new modes of studyingPhilanthropic events included supporting Hungry and Homeless, tutoring and academic contests. At the beginning Children of the year 2010 the chapter ranked ninth among sororities on campusGranville, moving up to third and earning recognition on the Dean's List Big Sister/Big Brother Organization and winning the award for Most Improved GPA. This year Make a New Member Program was implemented, increasing the New Member Period from six weeks to eight, allowing the new members to learn more about Kappa and create bonds. Bid Day was changed, and instead of receiving big/little sisters, they were revealed at the end of Clue WeekWish Foundation.
Social events include Kite and Key, My Tie, Haunted House, date parties, and many others.
'''Philanthropy:'''By the late 1990s, the chapter had slipped in some areas including risk management, over programming, following tradition verses ritual and Kappa Kappa Gamma policies. This led to to being placed on a Letter of Concern and suspended from campus. Kappaccino This essentially meant extra guidance and support from the Fraternity which chapter members accepted and Kappasta raise funds started to rebuild for RIF the 2000s. The chapter members attended workshops on the benefits of Greek Life and other causes, Reading Buddies worked with local alumnae read to Head Start Classes review ritual during fireside and Initiation preparation. The chapter was ready to take on the new decade with Kappa knowledge in support of RIF, RIF Carnival for Head Start, support of other groups' philanthropieshand.
In the 2000s, campus involvement included members on Student Activities Committee, Concert Committee, 91.1 WDUB-The Doobie Denison Radio Station, Granville Fire Department Volunteers, Phi Society, Skiing Club, Study Abroad programs, Denison Singers, Denison Dance Department, Homecoming Committee, Sailing Club, Tutor, AIDS Task Force, Community Garden Committee, Sociology/Anthropology Fellow, Spanish Club, Intramural Floor Hockey, Campus Tour Guide, rugby, varsity softball, varsity swimming, varsity lacrosse and varsity soccer.
By the mid-2000s, Gamma Omega was strong enough to help neighboring chapters with Initiation. They received an award for New Member Programming at the Denison Greek Awards Ceremony and won the Greatest Scholarship Improvement Award at Kappa Kappa Gamma’s National Convention. Gamma Omega won Greek Week as well as participating in Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash and Sigma Chi’s Derby Days.
'''Chapter Convention Awards''' The chapter continued to recruit new members and in 2007 they were the largest chapter on campus all while racing their GPA to the second highest among sororities on campus. The following year, they had the highest GPA among sororities.
2006 – Standards, 2008 – Gamma Omega continued to win awards such as Chapter Excellence   ==Highlights of 2011 –2019:== In March, 2011, the chapter joined the Williamsburg Alumnae Association in hostessing Province Meeting. The chapter took away honors with Overall Excellence, the Standards Award and honorable mention Operation for the New Member Program. All Kappa chapters began the switch from using Quickbooks to Billhighway to record their chapter financesLeadership, allowing members to pay dues online using credit/debit cards or by check. Treasurers no longer accept checks or credit information. The College of William Lifetime Membership and Mary, located in Williamsburg, Va., is the second oldest college in the nation. Priding itself on being a close knit community while also being a public university, it has an enrollment of roughly 6,000 undergraduate students. Also named a Public Ivy League college, the low student-toSelf-faculty ratio allows students to receive individual attention and provides for an exceptionally high education. Kiplinger ranked the College fourth as Best Value Among Colleges and Universities in the nation in 2011 while the U.S. News and World Report ranked it sixth among all public universitiesGovernance, 31st overall among the nation's best universitiesOutstanding New Member, and fifth nationally among best colleges for commitment to teaching. In addition to academicsOutstanding Alumna, students are involved in more than 350 student-interest groups, 27 Outstanding Greek organizations (roughly 25 % Leader and Woman of the student body is in a Greek organization) numerous musical performance groups and 23 intercollegiate athletic teamsYear.  Since 2000, 21 buildings They focused on campus sisterhood and 5 at VMIS have been built or renovated. The building boom has brought planning activities to get to the campus a new Integrated Science Facility, a new $38 million, 113,000 square foot building for the School of Education on the site of the old Williamsburg Community Hospital, an $11 million Jimmy Laycock Football Center, know one another and a $75 million Mason School of BusinessKappa’s ritual. The University Center was renamed the Sadler Center after Vice President of Student Affairs Sam Sadler who served for 44 years. Lake Matoka Amphitheater has been renovated, new Jamestown Road dorms were built and a new wing was added to Sisterhood events included glow in the Law Schooldark putt putt golf, the recreation center and the center for undergraduate admissions.  In 2010apple picking, William and Mary welcomed a new mascotpowder puff intramural football, picnicking in a Griffinlocal park, although the nickname Tribe remains. A Griffin is a mythical creature with a lion's body ice skating and the head of an eagledodgeball. The coat of Arms of King William and Queen Mary was adorned with a lion, so the body evokes the historic founding. The Eagle's head represents our national symbol and our presidents who were educated at the College. '''Overall nature of the chapter''': Members of Gamma Kappa are involved in almost every facet of college life at William and Mary. Our women are known as leaders; Gamma Kappas hold many of the positions in college organizations such as Student Alumni Council, the Orientation Aide Program, Health Outreach Peer Educators, as well as the Student Assembly. Many women are Resident Assistants, tour guides and Student Ambassadors. Additionally, our women range from Business majors Kornhole Tournament continued to Chinese majors, so finding a study buddy is never a challenge. We have several varsity athletes and numerous women participating draw support on club campus and intermural teams. Our chapter is also very musical, with sisters who sing in an a capella group as well as solo concerts. Many Gamma Kappa alumnae have risen to the tops of held their fields and do important work on both the national and international level. William and Mary's placement among the nation's most elite colleges presents a very high academic threshold for its students. Gamma first Kappa has overcome the challenges of staying on top academically by instituting new modes of studying, tutoring and academic contestsKarnival in 2009.  '''The Chapter House Today''' Thanks Proceeds were donated to a generous donation by a Gamma KappaKappa Gamma’s national recipient, a major renovation of the chapter house began to take shape in 2012, remodeling the baths, reconfiguring the living spaces and improving the air flow systems, to bring the 81-year-old house, built in 1930, up to dateReading Is Fundamental.   ==Highlights of 2011-2019:==
Gamma Omega women were proud to be the largest sorority on campus, proud to wear letters and continued to work on relationships among sisters, Advisory Board and House Board.
==Highlights of 2011==
Gamma Kappa had another wonderful year of love, loyalty, and sisterhood. We continue to participate in numerous activities and events on campus. Our sisters are actively involved as Tour Guides, Orientation Aides, Varsity Athletes, Group Fitness Instructors, and Admissions Office Interns. Gamma Kappa women are well represented in various community service opportunities, as well as at numerous Greek philanthropy events. We hosted two of our own philanthropy events this year: Kappasta in the spring and Kappachino in the fall. Both were extremely successful and widely attended by the campus community. As a chapter, we have received many honors and awards in the past year. At the William & Mary All Greek Awards, Rose Muratore, our current president, won the Outstanding Emerging Leader Award. At Convention over the summer, our chapter won Honorable Mention for Excellence in Recruitment. Gamma Kappa was recognized for being one of the top fundraising chapters in the Convention Challenge for the Kappa Foundation, and our Alumni Association received extensive recognition for their involvement. In recognition of Sally Ives Gore, who is a Gamma Kappa alumni, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation approved our request to name one of the two scholarships awarded annually in Sally's honor. Dasha Godunova was the first Gamma Kappa to receive this scholarship. Elizabeth Matteson received the second Gamma Kappa Sapphire scholarship awarded this year.  Early this fall we hosted an Open House to honor Sally Gore, for her generous donation to renovate the Kappa House in time for 2012 Fall Recruitment. President Reveley, the president of our college, was in attendance and many alumnus attended in support of Sally's wonderful donation. We celebrated Founder's Day in October with a lovely celebration involving cake and KKG Trivia. We are eager to ring in Gamma Kappa's 90th birthday this spring! In 2011 the fall, Gamma Kappa achieved a very successful Recruitment. Our newest pledge class is filled with many wonderful women who have integrated beautifully into the Omega chapter. We continued partnered with our New Member Program as it has been for the past two years, allowing an extra two weeks between Bid Day Beta Nu (OSU) and Clue Week. This extra time has enabled new members to learn more about our chapter before Revelation Rho Deuteron (OWU) chapters at the end of Clue Week. It also allows for more bonding time between potential bigs and littles. Gamma Kappa women actively participated in both the Obama and Romney 2012 campaigns. Our 2012 Vice President of Organization, Madelaine Spangler, received the opportunity to become the Romney Campaign Representative on our campus. She passionately supported the campaign, leading call banks and going door to door promoting Governor Romney. Madelaine even had the privilege of meeting Anne Romney herself.  Gamma Kappa hosted two formal events this year, both of which were beautifully planned, exquisite events. Our spring Senior Formal took place in early April, at the Marriot in Williamsburg. It was a delightful event, enjoyed by all, especially our graduating seniors, who are dearly missed. Our fall Pledge Formal took place in November, the weekend of Initiation, at the Crowne Plaza. There was a feeling of celebration in the air, as we welcomed our newly initiated sisters. It was a wonderful end to an amazing year for our chapter.  '''Campus:Reading Is Key'''The College of William and Mary is a tight-knit community of about 6,171 undergraduates. We are located in the city of Williamsburg, which is a small, but picturesque little village that is home to Colonial Williamsburg, the House of Burgesses, and the historic Governor's Palace. Because of our well established reputation as a challenging place of study, with rigorous academic expectations, we are known as the "public ivy."  We have an eleven to one student-to-faculty ratio that allows each person to get the individual attention desired and allows us to graduate with an excellent education and deep understanding of the subject matter within our majors. Our campus is home to 400 campus clubs and organizations, which each see a great deal of participation. The College of William and Mary is known event for being the first college ever to have an organization that referred to itself as a "fraternity."  The honor fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa was founded here Reading Is Fundamental Philanthropy in 1776Columbus. Acceptance to this fraternity is an extremely prestigious honor and privilege. Since 1776, Greek life has been a great way to get involved and meet new people. Our campus holds 20 fraternities and 12 sororities with approximately 31% of student body involved in Greek life. Other wonderful social opportunities include a capella groups, club sports, intramural sports teams, theater and performance groups, and Alma Mater Productions (AMP), which is responsible for bringing comedy acts, singers, speakers, and new movies to campus for students to enjoy on the weekends. In fact, William and Mary is listed as the fourth highest a cappela involved school, nationwide. As a community, we are service oriented and extremely interested in giving back. This community offers alternative spring breaks that allow students to build homes with Habitat for Humanity, go to Honduras Local families were invited to bring medical relief to those in need, and to go to Belize to build schools, among many other optional spring break service trips. Our most recognized service group is the Alan Buzkin Memorial Bone Marrow Drive, which the largest collegiate bone marrow effort in the nation. William and Mary students are active, outgoing, and happy people who are passionate about their interests, both in and outside of the classroom.  '''Chapter:'''The women of Gamma Kappa are involved in nearly every aspect of college life at William and Mary. Our sisters are know children for their widespread range of activities a snack and dedication to their interests. Gamma Kappa sisters are heavily involved in the Student Alumni Councilstory book, the Bone Marrow Drive, the Tour Guide program, the Orientation Aide program, Varsity Athletics, and various business development clubs. Some members are active members of club and intramural teams, or work for the campus Recreation Center as Group Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers. The sisters of Gamma Kappa take their academics very seriously as well. This spring we achieved a chapter GPA average of 3.40 and this past fall we achieved an average of 3.23. We wear our letters every Monday, proudly representing Kappa Kappa Gamma as a sorority of leaders, scholars, and good friendsfun Valentines' themed crafts for the kids.
==Highlights of 2012==
Gamma Kappa had another wonderful year of loveWe initiated 1 new woman on March 24th, 2012, 28 women on March 31, loyalty2012, and sisterhood3 new women during Continuous Open Recruitment on December 1, 2012. We continue to participate in numerous activities and events In the Fall of 2012, Gamma Omega had the number one Greek GPA on campus. Our sisters are actively involved as Tour Guides, Orientation Aides, Varsity Athletes, Group Fitness Instructors, for all Panhellenic Council organizations and Admissions Office InternsInterfraternity Council organizations. Gamma Kappa As of Spring 2012, 28 women are well represented in various community service opportunitiesthe chapter were members of academic honoraries, as well as at numerous Greek philanthropy events. We hosted two of our own philanthropy events this year: Kappasta 31 women in the spring chapter had received academic scholarships and Kappachino academic awards, 9 women had participated in the fall. Both were extremely successful summer research, and widely attended by the campus community25 women held executive positions in service organizations.
As a Our chapter, we have received many honors was involved with the Presidential Campaign by raising awareness around campus of the importance of voting and awards in the past yearbeing informed. At the William & Mary All Greek Awardson April 23, Rose Muratore2012, our current presidentchapter received recognition for Most Improved Chapter GPA, won and the prestigious Commitment to Fraternal Purpose. We were awarded Outstanding Emerging Leader New Member, Outstanding Greek Leaders awards, Outstanding Greek Advisor Award, and Greek Woman of the Year. At Convention over This year we participated in numerous philanthropic events around campus such as Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash, Sigma Chi's Derby Days, Pi Beta Phi's Pi Phi Palooza, Kappa Alpha Theta's Kats with Bats, Delta Delta Delta's Pancake Breakfast, Kappa Sigma's Squash Tournament, and Beta Theta Pi's King of the Wings Competition. Gamma Omega held our annual Kappa Karnival in conjunction with the summerDenison Community Association as part of Make a Difference Day, our chapter won Honorable Mention for Excellence and brought in Recruitmentover 50 children from Newark and surrounding areas. Gamma Kappa The event was recognized for being one of held in October 2012 in the top fundraising chapters Mitchell Athletic Center due to rain and had numerous fraternities, sororities, and campus organizations represented in the Convention Challenge for event. The Hilltoppers, DUwop, and Burpee's Seedy Theatrical Co. each performed during the Kappa FoundationKarnival. This year, and we began volunteering at our Alumni Association received extensive recognition for their involvmentnew local philanthropy The Works, in Newark. For the 2012 school year, the chapter has participated in over 1,300 hours of community service through campus service organizations.
In recognitiion of Sally Ives Gore, who is On campus this year there was a Gamma Kappa alumni, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation approved our request proposal for postponed recruitment that was brought up to name one of the two scholarships awarded annually in Sallyfirst year retention committee, but it hasn's honort developed any further. Dasha Godunova Also, party registration was the first Gamma Kappa implemented to receive this scholarshiphelp foster a safe community on campus. Elizabeth Matteson received the second Gamma Kappa Sapphire scholarship awarded this yearWithin our chapter, we have 134 total members, including 53 new members.
Early this fall we hosted an Open House to honor Sally Gore, for her generous donation to renovate the Kappa House in time for 2012 Fall Recruitment. President Reveley, the president of our college, was in attendance and many alumnus attended in support of Sally's wonderful donation. We celebrated Founder's Day in October with a lovely celebration involving cake and KKG Trivia. We are eager to ring in Gamma Kappa's 90th birthday this spring!
In the fall, Gamma Kappa achieved a very successful Recruitment. Our newest pledge class is filled with many wonderful women who have integrated beautifully into the chapter. We continued with our New Member Program as it has been for the past two years, allowing an extra two weeks between Bid Day and Clue Week. This extra time has enabled new members to learn more about our chapter before Revelation at the end ==Highlights of Clue Week. It also allows for more bonding time between potential bigs and littles.2014==
This past spring, on March 29, 2014, we initiated 36 new members. One member was initiated at Allegheny College. For Fall 2014, Gamma Kappa women actively Omega had the highest Greek GPA on campus. This past year, we participated in both numerous philanthropic events on campus. These included Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash, Pi Beta Phi's Pi Phi Palooza, Kappa Alpha Theta's Kats with Bats, Delta Delta Delta's Pancake Breakfast, Beta Theta Pi's King of the Obama Wings Competition, Delta Chi's talent contest, Lambda Chi Alpha's Fall Bash, and Romney 2012 campaignsKappa Sigma's dodgeball tournament. Our 2012 Vice President In the fall of Organization2014, Madelaine Spanglerinstead of doing our annual Kappa Karnival, received the opportunity we decided to become the Romney Campaign Representative hold a Kappa Kornhole event. It was held on one of our campusresidential quads and multiple sororities and fraternities participated, along with people who are not involved in Greek Life. She passionately supported the campaign This past year, we also continued our work at our local philanthropy, The Works, leading call banks and going door to door promoting Governor Romney. Madelaine even had the privilege our chapter logged over 700 hours of meeting Anne Romney herselfcommunity service through campus service organizations.
Gamma Kappa hosted two formal events this year, both of which were beautifully planned, exquisite events. Our spring Senior Formal took place in early April, at There have been no new renovations on our campus since the Marriot in Williamsburg. It dining hall was a delightful event, enjoyed by all, especially our graduating seniors, who are dearly missed. Our fall Pledge Formal took place renovated in November, the weekend spring of Initiation, at the Crowne Plaza2013. There was Our chapter of Gamma Omega has a feeling total of celebration in the air, as 103 initiated members and we just welcomed 28 new members into our newly initiated sisters. It was a wonderful end to an amazing year for our chapterhouse.
'''Campus:'''The College of William and Mary is a tight-knit community of about 6Our chapter holds our weekly meetings in our house,171 undergraduates. We are located in the city of Williamsburg, which is a small, but picturesque little village that is home to Colonial Williamsburg, the House of Burgesses, and the historic Governor's Palaceon South Quad. Because of Our chapter owns our well established reputation as a challenging place of study, with rigorous academic expectations, we are known as the "public ivyhouse." We have an eleven to one student-to-faculty ratio that allows each person to get the individual attention desired and allows us to graduate with an excellenet education and deep understanding Members of Gamma Omega do not live in the subject matter within our majorshouse. Our campus It is home to 400 campus clubs and organizations, which each see a great deal of participation. The College of William and Mary is known for being the first college ever place dedicated to have an organization that referred to itself as a "fraternity." The honor fraternityour weekly chapter meetings, Phi Beta Kappa was founded here in 1776. Acceptance to this fraternity is an extremely prestigeous honor and privilege. Since 1776, Greek life has been just a great way nice place to get involved go and meet new people. Our campus holds 20 fraternities and 12 sororities with approximately 31% of student body involved in Greek lifehang out or study. Other wonderful social opportunities include a capella groups, club sports, intramural sports teams, theatre and performance groups, and Alma Mater Productions (AMP), which is responsible for bringing comedy acts, singers, speakers, and new movies to campus for students to enjoy on the weekends. In fact, William and Mary is listed as the fourth highest We recently got a cappela involved schoolhouse mom, nationwide. As a communityJudy Neff, we are service oriented and extremely interested in giving back. This community offers alternative spring breaks that allow students to build homes with Habitat for Humanity, go to Honduras to bring medical relief to those in need, and to go to Belize to build schools, among many other optional spring break service trips. Our most recognized service group is the Alan Buzkin Memorial Bone Marrow Drive, which the largest collegiate bone marrow effort moved in over the nation. William and Mary students are active, outgoing, and happy people who are passionate about their interests, both in and outside summer of the classroom2014.
'''Chapter:''' The women ==Highlights of Gamma Kappa are involved in nearly every aspect of college life at William and Mary. Our sisters are know for their widespread range of activities and dedication to their interests. Gamma Kappa sisters are heavily involved in the Student Alumni Council, the Bone Marrow Drive, the Tour Guide program, the Orientation Aide program, Varsity Athletics, and various business development clubs. Some members are active members of club and intramural teams, or work for the campus Recreation Center as Group Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers. The sisters of Gamma Kappa take their academics very seriously as well. This spring we achieved a chapter GPA average of 3.40 and this past fall we achieved an average of 3.23. We wear our letters every Monday, proudly representing Kappa Kappa Gamma as a sorority of leaders, scholars, and good friends.2015==
This past spring, on March 28, 2015, we initiated 26 new members. One member was initiated at the University of Akron. This past year, we participated in numerous philanthropic events on campus. These included Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash, Pi Beta Phi's Pi Phi Palooza, Kappa Alpha Theta's Kats with Bats, Beta Theta Pi's King of the Wings Competition, Lambda Chi Alpha's Fall Bash, and Sigma Lambda Gamma's basketball tournament. In the fall of 2015, we held a Kappa Kornhole event. It was held on one of our residential quads and multiple sororities and fraternities participated, along with people who are not involved in Greek Life. We raised about $1,500 from this event. In September, we started working with the Look Up Center, located in Newark, Ohio. Once a week, members from the chapter would go to the Center and help children with their homework for a few hours.
This past summer, our library and one of our residential halls was renovated. Our chapter of Gamma Omega has a total of 86 initiated members.
==Highlights of 2013==Chapter Philanthropy:
Gamma Kappa had another wonderful year of loveWhat organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, loyalty, and sisterhood. We continue to participate in numerous activities and events on campus. Our sisters are actively involved as Tour Guides, Orientation Aides, Varsity Athletes, Group Fitness Instructors, and Admissions Office Interns. Gamma Kappa women are well represented in various community service opportunities, as well as at numerous Greek philanthropy events. We hosted two of our own philanthropy events this year: an inaugural Kappa Kourtside in the spring wherein all proceeds were given or donated hours to the Autism Research Institute, and our traditional Kappaccino in the fall wherein all proceeds were given to Reading is Fundamental. Both were extremely successful and widely attended by the campus your community. Many sisters traveled abroad to explore the exciting wonders of the world each semester, carrying the values and spirit of Kappa Kappa Gamma everywhere they went.?
Our chapter received many honors and awards in the national philanthropy is Reading is Fundamental. In past year. At the STARS Banquetyears, Gamma Kappa won Outstanding Organization from the Williamsburg Community Foundation. Our our chapter was recognized by the Williamsburg James-City County Community Action Agency for our work has worked with the Head Start program. The chapter’s philanthropic efforts Works, but this fall, we decided to start working with the program was further honored at the March 2013 Province MeetingThe Look Up Center located in Newark, Ohio. Both our chapter Advisory Board and Williamsburg Alumnae Association were recognized with top honors at this Province Meeting as well. AdditionallyOnce a week, Gamma Kappa was recognized for being one members of the top fundraising chapters in the Convention Challenge chapter would go and help younger children with their homework for the Kappa Foundationa few hours.    Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?
In October 2001 Gamma Kappa alumnae and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation launched a campaign to raise $100,000 to establish the Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarship. Each year two Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships are awarded to a deserving undergraduate and/or graduate Gamma Kappa member. Since 2001, Gamma Kappa alumnae and Our philanthropy chair chose this organization in the Gamma Kappa hopes that it would promote more chapter have donated $136,000 to the scholarship fund, and twenty Gamma Kappas have received the $3,000 scholarship. In 2012 one of the two Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships was renamed interest than The Works did in honor of Sally Ives Gore, Gamma Kappa alumna, ’56. Sally was an initial supporter of the Scholarship campaign and in 2012 funded a major renovation of the Gamma Kappa house. In 2013, one of the Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships was awarded to Brianna Buch. Hester Shipp Mathes is the second scholarship recipient. She is a GK grad student studying for the ministrypast.
In the fall, Gamma Kappa achieved a very successful Recruitment. We had a record-breaking number of girls, roughly 458, who visited the Gamma Kappa house during Open House Rounds. Our chapter implemented many changes to its formal recruitment, including a new skit, “Kappas of Oz,” which was a huge success. Our newest pledge class is filled with many wonderful women who have integrated beautifully into the chapter. We were happy on Bid Day with the unprecedented pledge class size of 39 beautiful new members! Of the 39 members, we welcomed 23 freshmen, 12 sophomores, 4 juniors, and 5 legacies We continued out three year-old New Member Program, allowing an extra two weeks between Bid Day and Clue Week. This extra time has enabled new members to learn more about our chapter before Revelation at the end of Clue Week. It also allows for more bonding time between potential Bigs and Littles.
Gamma Kappa celebrated 90 years at William and Mary last winter with a party for alumnae and active members on February 16th, at the Kappa house. In commemoration ==Highlights of this founding, alumnae were challenged to make $90 donations to the Gamma Kappa House Fund. Sisters responded, with over $8,000 raised! Additionally, we celebrated Kappa’s Founder’s Day with a banquet on October 8th, with a small ceremony and a lot of food.2016==
Gamma Kappa hosted two formal events this yearThis past spring, one in the spring and one in the fall at the William and Mary Alumni Houseon March 5, both of which were beautifully planned2016, exquisite eventswe initiated 24 new women. Our spring Senior Formal took place in early April3 new women were initiated at Miami University-Oxford OH. It was a delightful eventWe also initiated 2 new women on November 12, enjoyed by all, especially our graduating seniors, who are dearly missed. Our 2016 thorough Continuous Open Bidding (COB) during the fall Pledge Formal took place in November. There was a feeling of celebration in the air, as we welcomed our newly initiated sisters. It was a wonderful end to an amazing year for our chapter2016. '''Campus:'''The College women of William and Mary is a tight-knit community Gamma Omega are part of about 6numerous honoraries including 4 women on Mortar Board,000 undergraduates. We are located 5 women in the city of WilliamsburgOmicron Delta Kappa, which is a small6 women in Phi Beta Kappa, but picturesque little village that is home to Colonial Williamsburg. Among its prime attractions are the Capitol Building and the historic Governor's Palacenumerous women in Rho Lambda. Because Two of our well established reputation members also held leadership positions in these honoraries: Jessica Braid as a challenging place president of study, with rigorous academic expectations, we are known Rho Lambda and Aleksa Kaups as a "public ivyPresident of Theta Alpha Phi." We have an 11:1 student-Our members dedicated additional time to-faculty ratio that allows students to get the individual attention desired to graduate with an excellent education PanHellenic community. Asesha Dayal was the Vice President of Development and Audrey Smith and deep understanding Heather Wiggins are members of the subject matter within our majorsPanHellenic Judicial Board. Gamma Omega was awarded 9 different awards at the Greek Awards this past spring: Excellence in Service and Support of Others, Outstanding Public Relations, Outstanding Recruitment, Outstanding Sorority Advisor (Lisa Tompson), Outstanding Sorority President (Meg Flanagan), Outstanding Sorority Scholar (Jenna Breslin), Outstanding New Member (Jen Durbin), Outstanding Sorority Athlete (Jen Durbin), Outstanding Greek Leaders (Jessica Braid & Asesha Dayal).
Our campus is home to over 400 campus clubs and organizations, each The involvement of which enjoys a high level the women of participation. The College of William Gamma Omega extends beyond honorary societies and Mary is known for being the first college ever PanHellenic community to leadership and involvement with numerous groups on campus. We have an organization that referred to itself as a "fraternity." This honor fraternitywomen in DUwop, the Theatre department, the Music department, Denison Independent Theater Association (DITA), Denison International Student Association (DISA), Phi Beta Kappathe Genital Monologues, was founded here in 1776. Acceptance to this fraternity is an extremely prestigious honor and privilege. Since 1776Denison Feminists, Greek life has been a great way to get involved and meet new people. Our campus houses 16 fraternities and 9 sororities with approximately 31% of student body involved in Greek life. Other wonderful social opportunities include a capella groupsDenison Democrats, club sportsDeaf Culture Awareness, intramural sports teamsLife After Loss, theatre Women in Math and performance groupsComputer Science, ASEC Tutors, America Reads Tutors, and Alma Mater Productions Big Brothers Big Sisters (AMPBBBS), which is responsible Denison Chemical Society, Volunteers for bringing comedy acts, singers, speakersthe Humane Society, and new movies to campus for students to enjoy Share Advocates. We also have women who participate in varsity athletics on the weekends. In factSoftball, Field Hockey, William Track and Mary is listed as the 4th highest a cappella involved schoolField, nationwideand Swimming & Diving Teams.
As a community, we are service oriented and extremely interested in giving back. This community offers an array of popular alternative spring breaks that allow students In addition to build homes being involved with Habitat for Humanitynumerous activities, go to Honduras to bring medical relief to those in needclubs, and go to Belize to build schoolsorganizations on campus, among other options. Our most recognized service group is the Alan Buzkin Memorial Bone Marrow DriveGamma Omega chapter participated in numerous philanthropic events including Delta Delta Delta’s Dunkin’ with Delta’s, which the largest collegiate bone marrow effort in the nation. William and Mary students are activePi Beta Phi’s Pasta Phest, Kappa Alpha Theta’s Kats with Bats, outgoingSigma Chi’s Derby Days, and happy people who are passionate about their interests, both Lambda Chi Alpha’s Fall Bash. We also participated in Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash and outside our most recently initiated women won the classroomsynchronized swim and dance.
In 2013Philanthropy:Our national philanthropy is Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and to support this we held a book drive this past spring and donated the books to underprivileged children at a local school in Newark, Ohio. We went to the school and read with the College children for a couple of William hours and Mary continued to be honored let them choose what books they wanted. We also held our annual philanthropy event, Kappa Kornhole on October 8, 2016 and recognized by major media publications:raised over $1,000.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance:- 4th among public colleges We continued to work with the Look Up Center located in Newark, Ohio, as a way to get involved locally. Once a week, members of the chapter would go and universities that combine “outstanding education and economic valuehelp younger children with their homework for a few hours. We also raised over $150 for a fellow sister to help support her during the holiday season this year.”
UOur chapter holds weekly meetings in our house, which we own, located on South Quad.S. News & World Report: -3rd Members of Gamma Omega do not live in committment the house, but instead use it for our weekly chapter and council meetings, as a place to undergraduate teachinghang out with fellow sisters, surpassed only by Dartmouth & Princeton (or to do homework. We got a new house mom this past spring, Missy Nabors. She has two dogs, Charlie and thus 1st among public universities)- 32nd among Lily, that we sometimes take on walks or play with at the house. We also raised money over the nation’s best universities, both private and public- 6th best public institution in course of the country - 1st in efficiency-29th in alumnae giving (up from 33rd one past year ago); among which we used to repaint the best in entryway and living room and to refurnish the country for house, giving it a public universityGraduate:-32nd ranking for School of Education, leaping 11 spots from the previous year-33rd ranking for Marshall Wythe School of Law (up two spots)-70th ranking for Mason School of Business-4th ranking for U.Smore updated and modern feel.Colonia History doctoral program
Washington Monthly:- 36th among all national universities. ==Highlights of 2017==
Forbes-44th ranking overall, This past spring we initiated 18 new members and 6th among public universities, excluding military academieswe initiated an additional three new members in the fall through continual open bidding.
Princeton Review:- 4th “best value” public institution Many women in our chapter are part of various different honararies including 10 members in the countryMortar Board, 5 women were invited to join Omicron Delta Kappa and three were invited to join Phi Beta Kappa. This ranking was We also acknowledged by Govhave representation on the Panhellenic Executive Board through Emma Kopp who is the Vice President of Development. Bob McDonnell At the Greek awards, Gamma Omega received six different awards: Outstanding Public Relations Award, Outstanding Sorority President (Ellie Thien), Outstanding Sorority Scholar (Bridget Diana), Outstanding New Member (Erin Stewart) and was featured on NBC’s Today showOutstanding Greek Leader (Amanda Nelson and Haley Myer).
Business Week Best Undergraduate B-Schools rankingOur chapter goals for the year included:-27th overall Facilitating an understanding of Standards within the chapter, increasing attendance to events, improving public relations, having a successful COB in the fall, and increasing collaboration with other FSL organizations. Our president, vice president of standards, new member chair, education chair and risk management chair participated in nation-1st the regional convention in nation for Marketing-2nd Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Several of our members also participated in nation for sustainabilityThe “Sustainability Inspired Design” Course won the Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business from UIFI conference where they had the University of South Carolina Moore School for Mason Marketing Professor Michael Luchsopportunity to learn about leadership with other sororities and fraternities.
Finally: Data from In the National Science Foundation reveals that W&M has the highest percentage of students who past year, we have gone on to earn doctorates supported numerous organizations philanthropy events including Dunkin Deltas (Delta Delta Delta), KATs with Bats (Kappa Alpha Theta), Anchor Splash (Delta Gamma), King of any public university in the nationCanes (Beta Theta Pi), Pi Phi Palooza (two times), Lambda Fall Bash (Lambda Chi Alpha), Derby Days (Sigma Chi), Crawfish Boil (Phi Psi introductory event), Volley for Vets (Kappa Sigma), D-Chi Car Smash (Delta Chi). We also had a team for Relay for Life and we won the synchronized lip-synch competition for Sigma Chi's Derby Days.
Aside from our new rankings, Describe the College took recent changes on many renovation your campus and construction projects during 2013describe the overall nature of your chapter. The second oldest building at the College of William & Mary Gamma Omega chapter is the Brafferton, located on “Ancient Campus.” Today it houses the offices of the President and Provost, and just underwent a major renovationsupportive organization. Tucker HallFor example, located across the Wren Yard, was also renovated and modernizedevery week at chapter meetings we announce our involvements so others can attend. One of the main campus dining hallsIt is not unusual to see many Kappas at a softball game, the Sadler Center, was renovated and expandedBurpees show, adding 300 seats and increasing the available space to prepare meals (both necessary due to the growing number of students attending William and Mary). Lastly and most related to the Greek community, new Fraternity housing was built. The 187 bed complex consists of ten 17-bed fraternity houses and a community building available to all of the Greek communityor helping sisters with academics.
'''ChapterPhilanthropy:''' The women of Gamma Kappa are involved in nearly every aspect of college life at William and Mary. Our sisters are known What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for their widespread range of activities and dedication , or donated hours to their interests. Gamma Kappa sisters are heavily involved , in your community?In the Student Alumni Council, spring semester of 2017 the Bone Marrow Drive, Gamma Omega chapter supported the Tour Guide program, the Orientation Aide program, Varsity Athletics, and various business development clubsLook Up Center. A Gamma Kappa sister This organization was chosen because it was elected Panhellenic VP Community Service. Some members are active members of club a way for our chapter to support and intramural teams, or work for the campus Recreation Center as Group Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers. Many sisters are also extremely involved in give back to our local community service projects. Gamma Kappa elected two class presidents, for both while supporting the senior and junior classes. Several girls helped spearhead and run William and Mary’s inaugural year mission of Camp Kesemour national philanthropy Reading is Fundamental. Led by the passionate volunteer efforts of students at At the College (and others), Camp Kesem is a freecenter, week-long summer camp that gives kids facing a parent’s cancer critical support, while empowering these students we worked with life under privileged children on their homework and leadership reading skills. Finally, many are in charge of various Branch Out International Trips, such as Students for Belize Education, Kenya Sustainability Village Project, and AIDSTanzaniasupporting literacy.
Chapter Facility:The sisters of Gamma Kappa take their academics very seriously as wellOmega chapter meets at 110 N. We have achieved Mulberry Street, a house we own, where we hold weekly meetings in. The house is located on South Quad. Members of Gamma Omega do not live in the house, but instead use it for our weekly chapter GPA average of 3.457and council meetings, rising from as a 9th place campus ranking to 4th in hang out with fellow sisters, or to do homework. Our house mom Missy Nabors is leaving after this semester ends.[[File:Gamma Omega Chapter Room.JPG|thumb|Gamma Omega Chapter]]Oral HistoryAre there any current members, alumnae or advisers from your chapter that you recommend for the process. Nine girls earned a perfect GPA! Fraternity’s oral history project? We had 18 girls make Dean’s List are looking for Kappas with stories to tell – funny chapter memories, great professional achievement stories, heartwarming stories of how Kappa has helped them, etc. Natalie Kindler is a GPA of 3Gamma Omega alumnae.60 or higher She graduated in 2017 and had 12 girls earn scholarship pearls with is now a GPA of 3.85 or higher. We wear our letters every MondayLeadership Consultant, proudly representing Kappa Kappa so she can share how her time at Gamma Omega lead her to her position as a sorority of leaders, scholars, and good friendsleadership consultant.
==Highlights of 2018==
==Highlights of 2014==This past spring we initiated thirty new members and we initiated an additional two new members in the fall through continual open bidding.
Gamma Kappa had another wonderful Our chapter goals for the year of love, loyaltyincluded: Improving sisterhood within the chapter, and sisterhood. We continue increasing attendance to participate in numerous activities and events on campus. Our sisters are actively involved as Tour Guides, Orientation Aidesimproving public relations, Varsity Athletes, Group Fitness Instructors, and Admissions Office Interns. Gamma Kappa women are well represented in various community service opportunities, as well as at numerous Greek philanthropy events. We hosted two philanthropy events this year. We hosted our second Kappa Kourtside having a successful COB in the spring, and the chapter as a whole elected to donate the proceeds to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. In the fall we once again hosted Kappaccino as our annual fall philanthropy, wherein all proceeds were given to Reading is Fundamental. Both were extremely successful and brought both our sisterhood and the wider campus community closer together for philanthropy and funincreasing collaboration with other FSL organizations. Many sisters traveled abroad to explore the exciting wonders of the world each semester Kate Aumuller (President) and over the summer, carrying Mikayla Trimpey (Marshal) attended the values and spirit of Kappa Kappa Gamma everywhere they went. We had girls studying in Budapest, Jordan, London, and Prague, to name a few cities2018 National Convention.
At convention this year, Gamma Kappa was one of two chapters with 12 or more groups on campus to receive The women in our chapter are involved and recognized in the Panhellenic Awardcommunity. The award acknowledged our positive relationships with other We have representation on-campus groupsthe Panhellenic Executive Board through Emma Steinman, particularly citing our chapters commitment to reconstructing events so that they are empowering for women.In October 2001 Gamma Kappa alumnae and who is the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation launched a campaign to raise $100Vice President of Administration,000 to establish the Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarship. Each year two Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships are awarded to a deserving undergraduate and/or graduate Gamma Kappa member. Since 2001Alexa Meller, Gamma Kappa alumnae and who is the Gamma Kappa chapter have donated $136,000 to Vice President of Development. At the scholarship fundGreek awards, and twenty Gamma Kappas have Omega received the $37 different awards: Greek Scholar Award (Alivia Tachney), Outstanding Athlete Award (Lauren Secaras),000 scholarship. In 2012 one of the two Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships was renamed in honor of Sally Ives GoreE Clark Morrow Outstanding Alumni (Natalie Kindler), Gamma Kappa alumnaOutstanding Greek Advisor (Lisa Thompson), ’56. Sally was an initial supporter of the Scholarship campaign and in 2012 funded a major renovation of the Gamma Kappa house. In 2014Outstanding PR, one of the Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships was awarded to Sarah NicholasOutstanding Recruitment, a member of the class of 2015and Fraternal Purpose Runner Up.
In the fallpast year, we have supported numerous organizations philanthropy events including Anchor Splash (Delta Gamma Kappa had a very successful Recruitment season. We had about 431 potential new members visit the Gamma Kappa house during Open House Rounds. Prior to the start of formal recruitment the chapter worked together to establish values that we wanted to look for in potential new members of our sisterhood. We performed our skit “Kappas ), Tug of OzWar (Beta Theta Pi),” for the second year and it was very successful once again. Our newest pledge class is filled with many wonderful women who have integrated beautifully into the chapter. We were happy on Bid Day to welcome 41 beautiful new members to Kappa! Of the 41 members, we welcomed 27 freshmenLambda Haunted House (Lambda Chi Alpha), 12 sophomoresPhi Psi Relay (Phi Psi), 2 juniorsD-Chi Car Smash (Delta Chi). We also had 4 legacies pledge our chapter this year. We continued our New Member Program for a fourth year, which allows for more time team for new members to learn about our chapter, and Relay for potential Bigs and Littles to bond before Revelation at the end of Clue WeekLife.
In the spring and fall semesters of 2018 the Gamma Omega chapter supported Kendal at Granville. This year we celebrated Kappa’s Founder’s Day with a banquet on October 7th, with organization was chosen because it was a small ceremony way for our chapter to support and give back to our local community. Kendal is our local philanthropy because it was a lot of foodclose location that needed help. We also had Kappa alumni who worked or lived there.
The Gamma Omega chapter organized several sisterhood events throughout the year meets at 110 N. Mulberry Street, a house we own, where we bonded as a chapter and had the chance to interact with sisters we might not know as wellhold weekly meetings in. The house is located on South Quad. Some Members of these sisterhood events included nail painting at Gamma Omega do not live in the house before formals, but instead use it for our weekly chapter and “Fried Chicken Friday”council meetings, where girls could as a place to hang out and eat dinner together before a date partywith fellow sisters, or to do homework. Our house mom Cheryl Moore is new this year.
[[File:Gamma Kappa hosted two formal events this year. Our Senior Formal was in early April at the Yorktown freight shed. It was a beautiful venue on the water and everyone in attendance had an amazing time. It was a well-planned, lovely send-off for our graduating seniors who we miss greatly. Our fall Pledge Formal took place in November the weekend after initiation at the Two Rivers Country Club. We were thrilled to celebrate our new members into our sisterhoodOmega 2018.jpeg|thumb|Gamma Omega 2018]]
Campus: The College of William and Mary Gamma Omega chapter is a tight-knit community of about 6supportive organization. For example,000 undergraduatesevery week at chapter meetings we announce our involvements so others can attend. We are located have women in DUwop, the Theatre department, the city of WilliamsburgMusic department, Denison Independent Theater Association (DITA), which is a smallBurpees, but picturesque little village that is home to Colonial Williamsburg. Among its prime attractions are the Capitol Building Genital Monologues, Denison Feminists, Denison Democrats, Women in Math and Computer Science, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), Volunteers for the historic Governor's Palace. Because of our well-established reputation as a challenging place of studyHumane Society, with rigorous academic expectations, we are known as a "public ivyand SHARE Advocates." We also have an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio that allows students to get women who participate in varsity athletics on the individual attention desired to graduate with an excellent education Softball, Rugby, Cheerleading, and deep understanding of the subject matter within our majorsSoccer Teams.
Our campus is home to over 400 campus clubs and organizations, each of which enjoys a high level of participation. The College of William and Mary is known for being the first college ever to have an organization that referred to itself as a "fraternity." This honor fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, was founded here in 1776. Acceptance to this fraternity is an extremely prestigious honor and privilege. Since 1776, Greek life has been a great way to get involved and meet new people. Our campus houses 16 fraternities and 9 sororities with approximately 31% of student body involved in Greek life. Other wonderful social opportunities include a capella groups, club sports, intramural sports teams, theatre and performance groups, and Alma Mater Productions (AMP), which is responsible for bringing comedy acts, singers, speakers, and new movies to campus for students to enjoy on the weekends. In fact, William and Mary is listed as the 4th highest a cappella involved school, nationwide.
As a community, we are service oriented and extremely interested in giving back. This community offers an array ==Highlights of popular alternative spring breaks that allow students to build homes with Habitat for Humanity, go to Honduras to bring medical relief to those in need, and go to Belize to build schools, among other options. Our most recognized service group is the Alan Buzkin Memorial Bone Marrow Drive, which the largest collegiate bone marrow effort in the nation. William and Mary students are active, outgoing, and happy people who are passionate about their interests, both in and outside the classroom.2019==
Some accolades that We started the College year with a wonderful group of William and Mary received New Members after our Formal Recruitment in 2014 by major publications:Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: Ranks 5th for out-of-state and 7th for January. Also inthe Spring, we held our annual book drive-state for top valuesU.S. News & World Report:-#2 we donated all books to an after school program called A Noble Cause at PAR excellence academy in Best Undergraduate TeachingNewark, behind only Princeton University (first public school)Ohio-#33 of National Universities-#6 Best Public Schools Forbes: 41st ranking overallPrinceton Review: as well as our Kappacino event. Our chapter participated in the campus- 8th “best value” public institution wide banner display that aided in the countryBusiness Week: 22nd Best Undergraduate Business School for Mason School awareness of BusinessSexual Respect on campus. We also This was our second year doing Kappa Karnival and, up from 2nd in 2013 In Fall 2014 though the College began a renovation project of Tyler Hall weather was not on Old Campusour side, which is intended we still managed to modernize the building that has not been upgraded since 1980. Additionally the College is continuing its ISC Phase 3 construction of have a scientific research facility on campus. successful event, raising $1,480! This construction began late spring of this past Fall we also started to celebrate our chapter’s 90th year by hosting a reunion event weekend at our house and it is expected it will be completed by June 2016we invited all sorts of Gamma Omega alumna as well as local Kappa’s from different chapters. FurthermoreThe weekend included a business panel with alumni, Chandler Hallan open house (where alums were able to see all of the renovations that the house underwent in the last few years), and a dinner event. It was a residential building is also being renovated and is expected great way to introduce our active members to be completed by July 2015our very accomplished alumna. To finish the year, we initiated our COB members in December.
Chapter: The women of Gamma Kappa are involved in nearly every aspect of college life at William and Mary. Our sisters are known for their widespread range of activities and dedication University has recently opened new Social Spaces on campus which has allowed our chapter to their interests. Gamma Kappa sisters are heavily involved in the Student Alumni Council, Tribe Ambassadors, the Bone Marrow Drive, the Tour Guide program, more easily engage with the Orientation Aide program, Varsity Athletics, and various business development clubsDenison community. Many Gamma Kappa members stay healthy and active through club and intramural teams, including gymnastics, field hockey, soccer, equestrian, and Orchesis dance, just to name The Greek community as a whole as worked a few. Other members work for lot this year on increasing Greek unity between the campus Recreation Center as Group Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers. Several members of different councils represented at our chapter continue to be involved in philanthropic organizations outside of Kappaschool, including Camp Kesem which is in its second year at William and Mary. Camp Kesem is a free, week-long summer camp run Kappa has fully embraced this push by volunteers – many from the College – that gives kids facing a parent’s cancer critical support, while empowering these students with life attending philanthropy and leadership skills. Finally, many others are in charge of various Branch Out International Trips, such educational events hosted by other councils as well as Students for Belize Education, Kenya Sustainability Village Project, and AIDSTanzaniaattending events from Denison’s first Greek Week.
The sisters of Gamma Kappa take their academics very seriously as well. We have achieved a chapter GPA average of 3.476, ranking us 2nd out of 12 sorority chapters and overall 4th out of 30 Greek organizations. Eight girls earned a perfect 4.0. We had an incredible 44 girls make Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.60 or higher and 21 girls earn scholarship pearls with a GPA of 3.85 or higher. We wear our letters every Monday, proudly representing Kappa Kappa Gamma as a sorority of leaders, scholars, and good friends.
Chapter meetings are held in For founders Day, we had a designated meeting area in university-owned academic buildings or campus center. The meeting place changes each semester. Our chapter has sisterhood event where we had cake and other desserts as we played a house fun game about our organization’s history and learned some new and old songs that is university owned in William and Mary's sorority court. We have had the same house since sorority court was constructed. Each year 20 girls live in the house.we can sing at future events
==Highlights of 20152020:==
Gamma Kappa had another wonderful year Omega began 2020 with a highly successful formal and informal recruitment process in January. Three of loveour active members served as Rho Gammas during the recruitment process. The chapter welcomed 18 new members on Bid Day, and then recruited an additional 5 new members through informal recruitment in the following weeks. Bid Day 2020 was “Friends” themed, with outfits inspired by the hit TV show, loyaltyand featured ice skating with the new members and actives. After recruitment, the VPO hosted our annual Leadership Day as we transitioned officers, with 5 returning council members and sisterhood14 new council members. We continue decided to participate incorporate a new council position at the start of 2020, naming Anna Mae Murphy as Gamma Omega’s first Sexual Respect Chair. The new member class was formally pledged at the beginning of February and began their EME training, which occured before chapter every Sunday. At the end of February, Denison hosted an FSL (Fraternity & Sorority Life) Leadership Retreat for all Denison Greek Presidents and Representatives with the intent of creating connections between the different Greek Councils and Chapters. The Gamma Omega President, Lily Anderson, and Panhellenic Delegate, Lillian Morrow, were in numerous activities and events attendance. March was a very difficult month for the Gamma Omega Chapter. We planned to hold initiation on March 28th, during the week following spring break. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States, Denison informed students that spring break would be followed by a 2-week period of remote learning with the hopes of returning to campusby April 3rd. Our sisters are actively involved as Tour GuidesAlthough the administration hoped that students would be able to return, they encouraged students to pack up their belongings in the days leading up to spring break and prepare to move home. On March 16th, Denison made the announcement that the remainder of the semester would be virtual. Because of the pivot to remote learning, the chapter’s Event Chair, Orientation AidesAriana Aulisi, Varsity Athleteswas forced to cancel the off-campus formal that she had planned. The House Chair, Group Fitness InstructorsZoe Smith, and Admissions Office InternsHouse Board President, Tina Tracy, supported members in the spring by allowing them to store some of their belongings in the Kappa House during the quick move-out. Gamma Kappa women are well represented in various community service opportunitiesHouse Board was also able to move forward on renovations to the laundry room and office, as well as plan for redecoration of many rooms in the Kappa house. While at numerous Greek home, Gamma Omega maintained weekly council and chapter meetings over Zoom and Google Meet. Before the transition to remote learning, Stella Boeckman, the Philanthropy Chair, was planning a spring philanthropy eventsevent called Kans for Kappa, which was intended to be a food drive for Center for Hope. We hosted two philanthropy events this yearFollowing the collection, Kappa members were then planning to go to a Center for Hope location and put together activity kits for students. We hosted our inaugural Additionally, Kappa was partnered with the Boys and Girls Club in Newark, where Kappa Kapture members were able to volunteer weekly. However, when the Flag pandemic hit, Stella stepped up to the plate and created a new virtual philanthropy event . She hosted a virtual fundraiser and raffle in April, raising a total of $881 for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s COVID-19 Response Fund to help healthcare workers, vulnerable individuals, and hygiene promotion activities. With guidance from District Specialists, the springMarshal, Madison Gordon, coordinated a virtual initiation for the chapter voted new member class. Madison reached out to relatives of Legacy new members and invited them to donate the proceeds Zoom initiation to support their daughters and nieces. On April 30, 2020, 23 of the Wounded Warriors Project24 new members were successfully initiated over Zoom in a ceremony lead by Kappa Headquarters. Since there During the month of May, the senior members of Kappa were so many worthy causes suggested before able to read their letters to the chapter during the final two virtual chaptermeetings. The 9 graduating seniors were sent stoles, we also donated some small gifts, and letters from their kappa families in place of the money collected from Kapture traditional senior brunch. Additionally, Gamma Omega had three virtual pinning ceremonies following chapter meetings. Denison implemented a pass or fail option for all courses due to the stress and complications of the Flag spring semester, which allowed for students to elect to take their courses as pass or fail rather than for a grade. This prevented the Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkVP Academic Excellence, Talia Zeiger, from receiving grades. Both charities are very important Although she could not make Academic Progress Plans without grade reports, she worked hard to our sistersprovide support for struggling members. In place of the traditional “Finals Pizza” event, Talia sent Kappas who had received awards and scholarships handwritten letters and Kappa stickers in the mail. Over the summer, the chapter President attended the virtual Convention, and the Kappa Patter Newsletter was sent out. Denison announced plans for returning to campus, with strict guidelines placed on Greek organizations. The majority of Gamma Omega’s members returned to campus for the fall we semester, with a few studying remotely from home. With the no-gathering order from the National Panhellenic Council in place, Kappa worked to recruit members through the COB process virtually, as well as to host virtual sisterhood events. The Membership Chair, Meghan Callahan, recruited two new members, and Bid Day was celebrated virtually. Gamma Omega’s VP Standards, Emily Muckle, organized virtual sisterhood events including trivia nights, a movie night, and, once again hosted Kappaccino as restrictions were lifted, a socially distant bonfire and s’mores night. Additionally, our longstandingPR Chair, Helen Nickerson, organized an ongoing virtual yoga and workout session. VP Academic Excellence, Talia Zeiger, continued to name members “Smartie of the Week” at chapter based on kappa member nominations. In October, when some restrictions were lifted, The Marshal, Madison Gordon, began organizing ritual events including Formal Pledging and Formal Chapters in a hybrid format, with the Chapter President, Marshal, and Tech Consultant socially distant in the Kappa house and the rest of the members on Zoom. Additionally, Kappa members participated in philanthropy events for other Greek organizations at Denison, including Tri Delta Kickball and Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash. For the first time in several years, Kappa won the Anchor Splash Dance competition. Gamma Omega’s annual fall philanthropyevent was hosted on October 31st. In order to make the event safe, wherein all proceeds were given to the Philanthropy Chair created a new event called Kappa Carving. This event featured a socially distant pumpkin carving competition which raised $1,643 for Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma FoundationConscious Kid. Both In November, the Marshal hosted a successful I-Week, with some events in-person and some events were extremely successful virtual. She consulted with her Specialist and received permission to host in-person F-Side and Initiation, with limited participation and brought both our sisterhood social distancing. On November 14th, Gamma Omega initiated three members with only essential members present for the ceremony. Following initiation, the new actives experienced their first formal chapter and also participated in the wider campus community closer together Behind Happy Faces program provided through Kappa HQ. The VPAE sent out care packages to those who applied for philanthropy scholarships and graduate or medical school which contained a handwritten note and funstuffed animal. Kappa Kappa She also hosted the “Wise Owl” event, where older actives assist younger actives with course registration, virtually. During nominations for new council, Gamma also won Sigma Chi’s Derby Days this yearOmega decided to create a Diversity Chair position, and Destiny Gonzalez was elected in the position. We therefore Toward the end of the semester, Gamma Omega received a portion focus letter, indicating that chapter operations needed to be improved. The incoming and outgoing council members collaborated with the Gamma District Specialists and Gamma Omega Advisors to create an action plan in response to the focus letter. This plan was centered on improving chapter communication and operations. Many Gamma Omega members received scholarships, honors, and awards in 2020. Talia Zeiger (’21) and Madison Gordon (’21) both received scholarships from the Denison Theatre Department. Annika Kanuckel-Wolfe (’22) was inducted into Theta Alpha Phi theatre honorary, and Madison Gordon (’21) was elected President of Theta Alpha Phi. Alli Holmes (’21) was in the donations they collected Top 50 Student Athlete GPA. Jessica Crabtree (’22) received a Scholarship for our philanthropyExcellence in English, and Sarah Wilson (’20) received an English Department Scholarship as well. Kyra Colah (’21) was named a Senior Fellow in the Communications Department, and Talia Zeiger (’21) was named a Senior Fellow in the Psychology Department. Lillian Morrow (’22) was inducted into the AED Pre-Health Honorary Society, and Lily LeVanis (’21) was inducted into Phi Alpha Theta history academic society, as well as named a Senior Fellow in the History Department. Meghan Callahan (’21) was elected Vice President of the Mortar Board, Jordan Zelvin (’21) was elected Historian of the Mortar Board, and Tori Sauve (’21) was inducted into Mortar Board.
Many sisters traveled abroad to explore the exciting wonders of the world each semester and over the summerWe supported Reading is Fundamental, carrying which the values and spirit proceeds of Kappa Kappa Gamma everywhere they wentOmega’s fall philanthropy benefits. We had girls studying in Paris, Florence, London, and Prague, just Prior to name a few cities. In October 2001 Gamma Kappa alumnae and the Kappa Kappa Pandemic, Gamma Foundation launched a campaign to raise $100,000 to establish Omega volunteered with the Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarship. Each year two Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships are awarded to a deserving undergraduate Boys and/or graduate Gamma Kappa memberGirls Club of Newark. Since 2001During the remote spring semester, Gamma Kappa alumnae and the Gamma Kappa chapter have donated $136,000 hosted a philanthropy event to support the scholarship fund, and twenty Gamma Kappas have received the $3,000 scholarshipCenter for Disaster Philanthropy’s COVID-19 Response Fund. In 2012 one of the two Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships was renamed in honor of Sally Ives GoreAdditionally, Gamma Kappa alumna, ’56. Sally was an initial supporter of the Scholarship campaign and in 2012 funded a major renovation of the Gamma Kappa house. In 2015 the fall semester, Gamma Kappa Sapphire Scholarships were awarded to Laura Beaudry Omega’s philanthropy supported Reading is Fundamental and Ariana Talaie, both members of the Class of 2016Conscious Kid.
In the fall, Gamma Kappa had Omega created a very successful Recruitment season. We had around 500 potential new members visit the Gamma Kappa house during Open House Rounds. Prior Diversity and Inclusion position and named Destiny Gonzalez to the start of formal recruitment the chapter worked together to establish values that we wanted to look for in potential new members of our sisterhoodposition. We performed our skit “Kappas of OzAdditionally,” for the third year and it was very successful once again. Our newest pledge class is filled with many wonderful women who have integrated beautifully into the chapter. We were happy on Bid Day council worked to welcome 41 beautiful new members to Kappa! Of the 41 members, we welcomed 24 freshmen, 13 sophomores, and 4 juniors. We had 3 legacies pledge our chapter this year. We continued our extended New Member Program for create a fifth year, which allows for more time for new members to learn about our unified statement from Gamma Omega chapter, and for potential Bigs and Littles to bond before Revelation at the end of Clue Weekcreate social media posts.
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The chapter organized several sisterhood events throughout the year where we bonded as a chapter and had the chance to interact with sisters we might not know as well. Some of these sisterhood events included nail painting at the house before formals, and “Fried Chicken Friday”, where girls could hang out and eat dinner together before a date party. On Valentine’s Day we had girls come eat candy, decorate cookies, and take pictures with fun Valentine’s themed props. Standards also organized for cupcakes at the house for all members during finals period.
Gamma Kappa hosted two formal events this year. Our Senior Formal was in mid-April this year. It was a beautiful venue on the water and everyone in attendance had an amazing time. It was a well-planned, lovely send-off for our graduating seniors who we miss greatly. Our fall Pledge Formal took place in November the weekend after initiation at the Alumni House, right on campus. We were thrilled to celebrate our new members into our sisterhood.==Highlights of 2021:==
As the Covid-19 pandemic continued to change many lives this year, Gamma Omega began 2021 with a round of exciting virtual recruitment. The chapter worked together to make fun decorations and goody bags for each of the active members to set up in their rooms. Though it was new for everyone, it was still extremely fun and successful and got our year off to a great start! Bid day was held in shifts in the house with socially distanced activities for all the new Kappas to run home to. This was the first in-person event after a long year of virtual meetings, so it was a big day for activities and new members alike. In the next few weeks, Gamma Omega continued holding virtual chapter meetings and events, such as the spring Leadership Day, with the new 2021 council. This council worked diligently to strengthen the chapter as a whole by working through the focus letter sent to Gamma Omega the previous year. Some new additions included weekly Minerva Moments from Marshal Katie Lauck, greatly improved communication and collaborative efforts from VPO Zoe Smith, and monthly advisor check-ins for all officers.
In February all new members received their bigs in an exciting big/little. Most families were able to meet in person and others met over zoom to accommodate quarantine sisters as we continued to navigate the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Not long after, Gamma Omega held its second ever combined initiation ceremony. The pledge class was split into three different groups and initiation was done in rounds with restricted numbers of members present to accommodate the social distancing and gathering limitations set both by Kappa and Denison. Gamma Omega continued to find creative ways to work with these protocols the rest of the spring semester to keep sisterhood spirit alive. Members participated in fun online activities such as trivia competitions, bonfires, or movie nights as was available. In April, VPAE Hannah Gilson hosted the first ever Donuts and Deadlines, which has since become a tradition, to boost morale and give members a chance to meet up, hang out, and enjoy something sweet while the semester began to hit it’s most difficult point. Gilson also hosted a virtual workshop with the Knowlton Centre for Scholarly Engagement for members of Kappa and the Denison Panhellenic community at large to learn about building resumes and what to expect for virtual internships in the coming summer. Also in April, Gamma Omega held Kappachino as their philanthropy event to support Reading is Fundamental and hosted the first Kappa Cookout to give members a safe outdoor environment to spend time together before saying goodbye to the senior class.
Campus: The College In May, the class of 2021 was able to gather at the house together for one final in person formal chapter, the first since benign sent home in the spring of William 2020. During this chapter they were able to read their goodbye letters to each other and Mary is a tight-knit community the rest of about 6the chapter over zoom,000 undergraduatesand gather in the sacred bond of sisterhood one last time. We are located Over summer, the Kappa house went largely unused by all except House Chair Anne Matoni who was the first Gamma Omega member to live in the city chapter house in decades. Kappas spent their summer involved in a number of Williamsburgoutside activities including both in-person and virtual internships, on campus summer research, which is and summer jobs. Once a smallmonth, but picturesque little village that is home the chapter council would meet to Colonial Williamsburg. Among its prime attractions are discuss the Capitol Building coming year and their plans for the historic Governor's Palace. Because of our well-established reputation focus letter and chapter as a challenging place of studywhole. During this time, Kappa Kappa Gamma also transitioned to a new philanthropy partnership dedicated to supporting those with rigorous academic expectationsmental illness, we are known as a "public ivy." We have an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio that allows students to get which was extremely well received by the individual attention desired to graduate with an excellent education and deep understanding members of the subject matter within our majorsGamma Omega.
Our campus is home When Denison returned for its fall semester, the chapter was finally able to over 400 campus clubs hold in person events again and organizationsreturned to weekly chapter meetings in our house. Gamma Omega wanted to really focus on sisterhood events since our chapter had been so long constrained to zoom screens. Some activities that were introduced include weekly wellness walks with Risk Chair Annika Kanuckel-Wolfe, each sexual respect movie night dialogue with Sexual Respect Chair, and passing out candy to trick-or-treaters on the house stoop. Our chapter also hosted COB recruitment in October and was able to have the first chapter-wide in person bid day since spring of which enjoys 2020 on October 9th with a high level of participationwild west theme planned by both New Member chair Bree Phillips and Recruitment Chair Olivia Hervey. The College next day, Gamma Omega participated in Delta Gamma’s annual Anchor Splash philanthropy, and a group of William and Mary is known our members travelled to the OSU Kappa house for being the our first college ever to have an organization that referred to itself as joint Founder’s Day celebration. At the end of October, our chapter held a "fraternity." This honor fraternityHalloween formal, Phi Beta Kappaplanned by Event Chair Maggie LaMaster, which was founded here the first formal in 1776two years and showed to be a great success. Acceptance Leading up to this fraternity is an extremely prestigious honor COB initiation, Marshal Katie Lauck held various ritual reviews and privilegeNew member Chair Bree Phillips hosted a successful fully in person big/little reveal. Since 1776, Greek life has been Also during this time the AE committee held a great way registration dinner for all sophomores to get involved help them plan for the coming semester as well as the second Donuts and Deadlines events, both of which were widely attended and meet new peopleenjoyed by the chapter at large. Our campus houses 16 fraternities and 9 sororitiesOn November 12, a fully in person F-Side was held with approximately 31% of student body involved the entire chapter and was followed by the annual chapter sleep-over–the first in Greek lifetwo years. Other wonderful social opportunities include a capella groupsMembers played games, club sports, intramural sports teams, theatre ate pizza and performance groupscookie dough, and Alma Mater Productions (AMP)bonded over the release of the All Too Well short film premiere. The next morning, which is responsible for bringing comedy actsour new members were initiated in a combined ceremony with the entire chapter there to support them. The following day, singers, speakersPhilanthropy Chair Kaylah Linkiwicz hosted Kappa Karnival as our first ever philanthropy event aimed towards supporting the new Kappa philanthropies. Gamma Omega also voted in the 2022 council on this day after a long run of insightful work done by the Nominating Committee headed by senior Zoe Smith. As we move into December, the chapter has begun preparing for the upcoming spring recruitment and new movies looks forward to campus for students to enjoy our second formal– a mytie event being thrown on the weekendsDecember 11. In factOverall, William this has been a year with many ups and Mary is listed downs as the 4th highest chapter navigated a cappella involved schoolchanging social scene and worked to increase communication and sisterhood within the chapter, but nonetheless, nationwideGamma Omega has grown stronger, closer, and better through it all.
As a community, we are service oriented and extremely interested in giving back. This community offers an array ==Highlights of popular alternative spring breaks that allow students to build homes with Habitat for Humanity, go to Honduras to bring medical relief to those in need, and go to Belize to build schools, among other options. Our most recognized service group is the Alan Buzkin Memorial Bone Marrow Drive, which the largest collegiate bone marrow effort in the nation. William and Mary students are active, outgoing, and happy people who are passionate about their interests, both in 2022:== Isabella was initiated! and outside the classroom.Larisa became her mommy!------------------------
Some accolades that the College of William and Mary received in 2015 by major publications: Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: Ranks 5th for out-of-state and 7th for in-state for top values U.S. News & World Report: #1 for the Best Undergraduate Teaching in a Public University. #33 of National Universities, #6 Best Public Schools, Forbes: 39th ranking overall, Princeton Review'''Note to Chapter Registrar: 7th “best value” public institution in the country. The campus has continued to improve through renovations and construction. Work has continued throughout 2015 on the College’s renovation project of Tyler Hall on Old Campus. The plan is ito modernize the building that has not been upgraded since 1980. Additionally the College is continuing its ISC Phase 3 construction of a scientific research facility on campus. This construction began late spring of this past year and it is expected it will be completed by June 2016.''' The women of Gamma Kappa are involved in nearly every aspect of college life at William and Mary. Our sisters are known for their widespread range of activities and dedication Please refer to their interests. Gamma Kappa sisters are heavily involved in the Student Alumni Council, Tribe Ambassadors, the Bone Marrow Drive, the Tour Guide program, the Orientation Aide program, Varsity Athletics, and various business development clubs. Many Gamma Kappa members stay healthy and active through club and intramural teams, your chapter archives including gymnastics, field hockey, soccer, equestrian, chapter meeting minutes and Orchesis dance, just to name a few. Other members work for the campus Recreation Center as Group Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers. Several members back issues of our chapter continue The Key to be involved fill in philanthropic organizations outside of Kappa, including Camp Kesem which is any gaps in its second year at William and Mary. Camp Kesem is a free, week-long summer camp run by volunteers – many from the College – that gives kids facing a parent’s cancer critical support, while empowering these students with life and leadership skillsabove historical highlights. Finally, many others If your chapter archives are in charge of various Branch Out International Tripsnot complete, such as Students for Belize Education, Kenya Sustainability Village Projectplease research your university library, campus newspaper and AIDSTanzania. The sisters of Gamma Kappa take their academics very seriously as well. Most recently, we achieved a yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter GPA average of 3.463 Please double check your work for Spring 2015, which is well above both the all-sorority and all-women averagesaccuracy. Academically, we are ranked 4th out of 12 sororities on campus and 5th out of 30 total Greek organizations. Two girls earned a perfect 4.0. We had an incredible 48 girls make Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.60 Contact chapter Advisory or higher and 10 girls earn scholarship pearls with a GPA of 3.85 or higher. We wear our letters every MondayHouse Board members, proudly representing Kappa Kappa Gamma as a sorority of leaders, scholars, and good friends. Chapter Philanthropy: What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money forlocal Alumnae Association members, or donated hours to, in your community? Reading is Fundamental (RIF), The Wounded Warriors Project, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?  For our spring philanthropy event each year we give members Province Director of our chapter an opportunity to talk Chapters for a few minutes about a cause that is close to their hearts that they would like the chapter to support. Then, the chapter votes to choose which organizations to support that year. In spring of 2014 we chose JDRF to support our sister who has diabetes. In spring of 2015 we donated to both the Wounded Warriors Project and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, because we have a sister whose brother currently serves in the armed forces, and another sister who’s mother had been touched by Pancreatic Cancer. Woman Behind the Badge: As we look ahead to the Fraternity’s Sesquicentennial celebration in 2020, please tell us the story of any historic badge being worn by a member of your chapter. Such a badge might be worn by your chapter’s president, another officer or a member who is recognized for her high scholarship. We are compiling information about the fantastic women who have brought us to this point in our history, the Women Behind the Badgeassistance.
Do any of your chapter officers wear historical badges? YesX No
 
 
If yes, please attach a photo of the front and the back of the badge to this report.
 
What is inscribed on the back of the badge? Marilyn L. Koch, 4-27-67
 
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'''Note to Chapter Registrar:'''
 
Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of ''The Key'' to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance.
 
Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!
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