| Our History |
| Delta Zeta Facts: Place Founded : Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Date Founded : October 24, 1902 Date Founded on MSU's Campus: February 1969 Our Founders : Julia Bishop, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mabelle Minton, Anne Simmons, Mary Collins Grand Patron : Dr. Guy Potter Benton, D.D., LL.D., (Phi Delta Theta) Sorority Colors : Pink and Green Official Flower : Killarney Rose Sorority Emblem : The Roman Lamp Official Jewel : The Diamond Mascot : The Turtle The Turtle Motto : "A turtle doesn't get anywhere unless she sticks her neck out!" Official Magazine : The Lamp of Delta Zeta College Chapters : 165 from Coast to Coast Alumnae Chapters : 250 in the 50 states, the United Kingdom and Canada Headquarters : Oxford, OH at Miami University |
| In the fall of 1902, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio opened its doors to women for the first time. Among these women were the founders of the Delta Zeta Sorority: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins and Mabelle Minton. With the help of the new president, Dr. Guy Potter Benton, Delta Zeta was formed in less than two weeks of the start of school. The women chose the name of the sorority, the Killarney Rose as the official flower and the colors of pink and green. The badge of Delta Zeta was soon chosen and is now referred to as one of the most beautiful sorority badges. Delta Zeta sorority was officially incorporated on October 24, 1902 (Alfa Lloyd's birthday) becoming the first sorority at Miami University. Dr. Guy Potter Benton was named Grand Patron of Delta Zeta for his assistance in our founding. |
| A Lasting Legacy... |
| Delta Zeta joined the national Panhellenic Conference in 1910. Since then, other sororities have merged with Delta Zeta helping it to become one of the largest national sororities. Through the years Delta Zeta has grown tremendously, adding new chapters and initiating many wonderful women. Delta Zeta now has 165 collegiate chapters from coast to coast and 250 alumni chapters in the 50 states, as well as the United Kingdom and Canada. We recently celebrated Delta Zeta's 100th birthday, which is a huge milestone for the sorority! |
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