The Delta Gamma Philosophy

 

Text Box: Mission Statement: Delta Gamma offers to women of all ages a rich heritage; continuity based on sound and tested principals of personal integrity, personal responsibility and intellectual honesty. Article II: The objects of this Fraternity shall be to foster high ideals of friendship among college women, to promote their educational and cultural interests, to create in them a true sense of social responsibility and to develop in them the best qualities of character. Delta Gamma’s primary purpose is to create an environment for its members in which lasting friendships are established and in which members find the processes, the experiences and the disciplines that will stimulate clear thought. Its aim is to foster an atmosphere in which women will develop a deeper love and consideration for mankind, a more profound understanding of the purpose of life and a basic wisdom upon which to build their lives. Delta Gamma’s purpose is accomplished through planned collegiate and alumnae programs that provide intellectual motivation, the opportunity for graciousness in daily living, and community awareness which will enrich the lives of members and instill in them a respect for the enduring values to be gained from the Fraternity.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Symbols & Insignia

Our Sorority Colors Are Bronze, Pink, and Blue

Text Box: The original badge of our Founders was the letter “H”. This symbolized Hope, which was our Founders’ watchword.

Text Box:    Only initiated members wear the official badge of the Fraternity. In 1877 the “H” badge changed to an anchor,
which is the traditional symbol for hope.

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                                          Women who are pledged to join, but who are not yet initiated wear the new member pin. The white shield has the Greek letters Pi Alpha inscribed on it. This shield is the suggested Fraternity badge and will be exchanged for the badge upon initiation.

 

Text Box: Text Box: The Fraternity flower is the cream-colored rose.

 

 

Text Box: The Fraternity seal is used on by Fraternity officers for the official papers of the Fraternity.

 

The crest of Delta Gamma has special meaning to its members. The colors of the crest are cream for the rose at the apex of the crest; gold for the three, five five-pointed stars on the shield, the rope around the shield and outline of the scroll ribbon; burnt maize for the flanking ornaments of the rose and the Greek letters, Tau Delta Eta; blue for the lower two-thirds of the shield; green for the upper third and center section of the shield and the leaves of the rose; and rose for the Greek letters Delta Gamma which appear on the center section.