Kappa Delta
Sorority History
Founding Information:
Kappa Delta Sorority was founded on
October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School
(now Longwood University), in
Farmville, Virginia.
Our four founders:
Lenora Ashmore (Blackiston)
Mary Sommerville Sparks (Hendrick)
Sara Turner (White)
Julia Gardiner Tyler (Wilson)
The women ranged from 15 to 25 in age, but all shared the dream of creating something more lasting than a club.
Kappa Delta Today
Membership:
Over 180,000 sisters throughout the world
National Headquarters:
3205 Players Lane, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(901) 748-1897; (800) 536-1897
The Eta Theta Chapter at Villanova University was founded on April 4, 2004.
Symbols & Mascots:
nautilus shell, dagger, teddy bear and katydid
Colors:
olive green and pearl white
Jewels:
diamond, emerald, pearl
Flower:
white rose