FOUNDERS
First National President
•Dr. Gladys Merritt Ross –
What is the official name of the sorority?
The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated.
Basileus
1st Anti Basileus
2nd Anti Basileus
1st Maria P. Cole
2nd Felicia Thomas
3rd Latonia Mitchell
Eastern
Southeast
Mid-West
Southwest
Far West
5 Regions
May 23, 1923
Founders Day
First National Vice President
•Dr. Florence Steele Hunt
To stimulate personal growth among teachers
Foster a true spirit of sisterhood
Promote the highest ideals of the teaching profession
Encourage the development of the potential of our youth.
What is Our Purpose & Philosophy?
Grammateus
Epistoleus
Tamiouchos
Jacqueline McKinney
Deborah Martin
Betty R. Burney- Founding member Delta Delta Chapter.
National Supreme Basileus
National First Supreme Basileus
Margarette Galloway
Dr. Patsy Squire
First National Treasurer
•Marguerite Gross –
Red and Gold
Tamias
Editor to Krinon
Public Relations Director
Lillian Porter
Olester P. Williams
Dessie Matthews
Who are Ella Well Butler and Dr. Gladys Cannon Nunery
Founding members
Calla Lily
Sorority Flower
Dean of Pledgees
Parliamentarian
Denitray Jay
Bonnie Atwater
Who are Julia Asbury Barnes, Mildred Morris Williams and Edna McConnell
Founding members
"Pursuit of Excellence- A Challenge to Fulfill"
September 29, 1979
Jacksonville, Fl Delta Delta Chartered