Founding/ Philanthropies
What date was Kappa Delta founded?
October 23, 1897
What are Kappa Deltas colors?
Olive Green and Pearl White
What does our open motto, Ta Kala Diokomen, mean?
Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest.
Name all four founders of Kappa Delta
Lenora Ashmore Blackiston
Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson
Sara Turner White
Mary Somerville Sparks Hendrick
How does “A Vow” go (Only first line required)?
”Oh Kappa Delta, we to you, By friendship’s vows fraternal,
Do pledge a new allegiance true, Undying and eternal;”
What is the current name of the school Kappa Delta was founded at? (originally it was State Female Normal School)
Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia
What is Kappa Delta’s mascot?
Teddy bear (Pearl!)
What is the Kappa Delta Creed?
May we, sisters in Kappa Delta, strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things. May we each day, through love of those within our circle, learn to know and understand better those without our circle. May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day, Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More loving, and more noble.
Who is Kappa Delta’s National president? (hint: there were elections held this past summer!)
Susan Stockton
How does “A Faithful band of Sisters” go (Only first line required)?
“A faithful band of sisters we, thus linked by bonds of dear KD.”
What are Kappa Deltas two national philanthropies?
Prevent Child Abuse America; Girl Scouts of America
What is Kappa Delta’s flower?
White Rose
What is the Formal Creed?
May we, sworn sisters of Kappa Delta, strive to be true, each to the other; to be ever faithful to that which is honorable; and to bring death to all things which lower our ideals.
Who is the (new) National Vice President Membership?
Laura Beth Hansen McKew
How does “The Chambered Nautilus Poem” go (Only first line required)?
“Build Thee more stately mansions, O my soul, As the swift seasons roll”
What is our local philanthropy and what does it stand for?
NYSPCC; The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
What are Kappa Delta’s jewels?
Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls
What is the vision statement of Kappa Delta Sorority?
Kappa Delta Sorority provides experiences that build confidence in women and inspire them to action through the power of lifelong friendship.
Who is the National Vice President?
Emily Ulmer Feinstein
How does ”Our Creed” go (Only first line required)?
”May we as sisters in KD
Still strive each day more earnestly
To seek, with all the joy of youth,
The things of honor, beauty, truth
Of honor, beauty, truth”
How do our two national philanthropies connect to Kappa Delta’s platform of confidence? (Exact answers not needed)
Kappa Deltas build confidence in Girl Scouts by serving as mentors and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Kappa Delta supports PCAA’s prevention efforts because abuse shatters a child’s confidence. Chapters raise funds for PCAA through shamrock events.
What are the Parts of the Crest?
(picture)
What is the purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority?
The purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there could be no true friendship.
Who are the old (aka the best) and new National Vice President Alumnae?
Tove Thomas and Rhonda Mullins Giedt
How does “The Pledge Song” go (Only first line required)?
”Pledge to us now with all thy heart, and we’ll be true to you”