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==2012==
Our spring semester started off great with a third place in Varsity Review with the men of Farmhouse. The theme was 'Where the Wild Things Are.' We participated in many of the spring philanthropies including Lambda Chi pledge pagaent, Sigma Chi's Derby Days, Kappa Sigma's Krazy Dayz, Greek Week and Relay for Life. Our chapter president attended Kappa National Convention, and the Delta Sigma chapter was awarded Most Improved chapter. We teamed up with Stillwater Elementary School, and a group of Kappas read to the children every Friday to support Reading is Fundamental. We also hosted legacy night; a night in which active members entertained upcoming Kappa legacies. The recruitment team did a great job planning this night including a fashion show, snacks and games. Legacy night was followed with Greek Discovery Day where Kappa participated in a mock recruitment for Potential New Members. Also, Kappa held the annual Mom's Day celebration. Kappas and their mothers attended a tea party brunch and a silent auction. We ended the semester with the Blue and Blue date party. It was a fun night of dancing and Kappa's dressing up in their favorite dark blue and light blue clothing. We also paired with the women of Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Alpha Theta for our PTK date party. It was a hippie-themed date party.
The fall semester began with work week in the last week of July and continued into formal recruitment. During recruitment, we decorated sacks and filled them with goodies for children participating in a run for Juvenile Diabetes in Oklahoma City. On bid day, we welcomed 62 new members. We also welcomed back 9 recruitment counselors from Kappa Kappa Gamma. Our dad's day chairmen did an excellent job of planning and executing dad's day. On this day, Kappas and their dads participated in an early lunch and silent auction before attending an Oklahoma State football game.
In October, we initated 62 new members following Inspiration Week. Following that week, Kappa participated in America's Greatest Homecoming where we paired with the men of Sigma Chi. Our house decoration was titled "Traditions," inspired by all of the traditions of Oklahoma State University. Also in October, we held our annual Founder's Day dinner, which honored our founders and the date of Kappa's establishment. Kappa held the annual philanthropy, Kappa Con Queso, to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Before the big night, numerous local busineses agreed to donate a small portion of each sale to our philanthropy. On the night of Kappa Con Queso, members fed mexican food to the OSU community. Kappa raised $10,000 for our philanthropy. We ended the month of November with the Monmouth duo formal date party with the women of Pi Beta Phi. The freshman did an excellent job in Freshman Follies this year with the men of Sigma Nu. They placed 4th overall with the theme of 'Tarzan.'
One of our biggest accomplishments was reaching the All Sorority Average after not reaching it for nine straight semesters. Overall, the entire year was filled with great accomplishments, and we were delighted with the successes of our chapter. This includes all the support and involvement from our House Board, Parent's Club, and especially our Advisory Board.
Oklahoma State University continues to be nationally recognized as one of the best universities in the Big 12. Oklahoma State hosts five campuses and currently has approximately 35,000 undergraduate students enrolled. Renovations took place in the Student Union and on Monroe Street throughout the 2012-2013 school year.
Members of Delta Sigma are involved in a wide variety of organizations and committees on campus including academic clubs, sports and event committees. Several Kappas were key players in starting the first Dance Marathon event on Oklahoma State's campus. Nine members were selected as recruitment counselors during fall recruitment. New Members were eager to participate and represented Kappa in Freshman Representative Council, Junior Greek Life, Orange Pride and many other philanthropic committees. Members who participated in sports including soccer and cheerleading. In many areas of campus Kappas show their talents and provide leadership to support Oklahoma State's organizations.
