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==Highlights of 2018==
The year of Two Thousand and Eighteen has brought great joy and growth for the Delta Psi Chapter. Our
chapter grew together because of a strong chapter council that was instrumental in the chapter’s overall
enthusiasm. We were very successful with all of our events including philanthropy, social and sisterhood.
Such events had the incredible attendance by Delta Psi women and members of the community.
Philanthropy events are always something our chapter looks forward to most with each new year. Our first
event was Kappa Klassic which is the golf tournament that takes place during Dad’s Weekend. The members
form teams of friends and family and we all raise money for our local philanthropy Children’s Miracle
Network (C.M.N.). This tournament takes place at Texas Tech’s golf course called The Rawls.
Next, the philanthropy event we host at the lodge in the fall is Kappa Kookout. This
began in 2017 and since it was such a success we decided to host it again. We were overwhelmed at the amount of
people that came to support C.M.N.
We all enjoyed burgers and music while supporting the local philanthropy. The two events combined
raised around $30,000 in total. Throughout the fall semester, the girls of Delta Psi read to the elementary
school kids at Joan Y. Ervin Elementary School multiple times a week. We also hosted a Reading is Key event
at Joan Y. Ervin Elementary School in the fall. Reading to the students at Ervin is a terrific opportunity for our
members but also brings so much gladness to the students. The chapter shows great respect for all philanthropies and
recognizes it as the most important pillar of our fraternity.
The women of the Delta Psi chapter worked endlessly all year to secure our place as #3 in grades during the
spring semester. Our average GPA was a 3.4 with 52 members earning a 4.0. We were all very proud of the
academic success we had collectively. The fall grades have not yet been determined, but the women
of Delta Psi all strive for the best grades and are confident we will achieve these standards again.
Texas Tech University has experienced many changes on campus, mainly because the university is growing
dramatically. The university reported 38,209 students enrolled in 2018. The campus offers 150 undergraduate degrees,
100 graduate degrees and 50 doctoral degrees. There have been new additions to campus including a new Honors dorm and
renovations to the performing arts center and much more on campus. Along with educational buildings, the
Greek community is also changing. The Texas Tech University chapter of Alpha Chi Omega is in the process of building a new lodge to
accommodate the growth. The Sorority and Fraternity council recently voted on adding a chapter of Phi Mu to Greek circle. The vote was not
in their favor due to a more recent sororities needing time to thrive.
It has been a year and a half since our lodge opened and we have used it to its full potential. Our chapter has
enjoyed our sisterhood events, successful recruitment and study time in the lodge. One of the most
memorable things we did in the lodge this year was pledge class mixers. The mixers were full of sisterly love
and shared happiness. We had a roller skating mixer, Taco Tuesday dinner and picnic on the front lawn.
These mixers allowed our members to better their relationships with different pledge classes.
The laughs and memories we have made in the lodge will last forever. This is in thanks to the continued support and
devotion of our loyally alumni.
Historically, Delta Psi has raised money for our local philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network at the
University Medical Center. We have donated hours and books to Joan Y. Ervin Elementary school for the past four
years. We started donating hours to expand our community involvement while also supporting and
dedicating ourselves to our national philanthropy , Reading is FUNdamental.