Category Archives: Delta Zeta

Carmel LaTorra Chittim, Delta Zeta, #NotableSororityWomen, #WHM2024

Carmel LaTorra was born on November 17, 1894 in Boulder, Colorado. She graduated from Mount St. Gertrude Academy, a Catholic school which opened in 1892. According to Boulder Magazine, “a signed certificate of completion from Mount St. Gertrude’s meant automatic … Continue reading

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Happy Founders’ Day to Delta Zeta and Alpha Epsilon Phi

Two National Panhellenic Conference groups, Delta Zeta and Alpha Epsilon Phi, were founded on October 24. In 1902, Delta Zeta made its debut at Miami University in Ohio; Alpha Epsilon Phi was founded in 1909 at Barnard College in New York City. … Continue reading

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Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Delta Zeta, #NotableSororityWoman, #WHM2021

When Mary Elizabeth Johnson attended a 1980s reunion of Delta Zetas initiated at the Alpha Nu Chapter at Butler University, she was the attendee with the longest career in education. In 2000, the Muncie, Indiana, Alumnae Chapter recognized Johnson as … Continue reading

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Gail Patrick, Delta Zeta, #NotableSororityWomen, #WHM2019

Margaret Fitzpatrick and Augusta Platte were Delta Zeta sorority sisters at Howard College (now Samford University). That connection seems to have been very fortuitous. Margaret Fitzpatrick grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Howard College (now Samford University) where … Continue reading

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26% of NPC Sororities Celebrate Founders’ Day in October

October is a busy month for Founders’ Day celebrations. Seven of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organizations will be a year older before Halloween gets here. While I always try to write a post for the NPC groups on … Continue reading

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“Here’s the Story of a Lovely Lady” – Florence Henderson, Delta Zeta

“Here’s the story of a lovely lady” can only mean one thing – The Brady Bunch. Carol Brady, the All-American mom, was played by Florence Henderson. Although she began her career on Broadway, she is mainly known for her role as … Continue reading

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A Celebration Day for Delta Zeta and Alpha Epsilon Phi

October 24 is day upon which two NPC groups were founded. Celebrating today are Delta Zeta and Alpha Epsilon Phi.   Delta Zeta was founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on October 24, 1902. Its founders are Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna … Continue reading

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A Busy Weekend for GLO Members

This past weekend was a busy one in the GLO world. Founders’ Day celebrations, International Reunion Day festivities for my Alpha Gamma Delta friends, philanthropies galore, Awards celebrations and a few Spring Formals, too. I spent Saturday morning at a … Continue reading

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Old Newspapers, a Mentor, a Golf Tournament, and Jeopardy!

I chuckle when people say they want to return to the “good old days.” As one who looks at old newspapers on a regular basis, it’s evident that bad things happened in the “good old days.” One of these events … Continue reading

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Delta Zeta and Alpha Epsilon Phi, Founders’ Day Twins

October 24 is a founding date which is shared by two National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organizations, Delta Zeta and Alpha Epsilon Phi. In 1902, Delta Zeta was founded at Miami University in Ohio; Alpha Epsilon Phi began in 1909 at Barnard College … Continue reading

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