Kappa Delta

Kappa Delta Open Motto

Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.

Objective of Kappa Delta

The formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship, and sisterly love among its members; the encouragement of literature and education; the promotion of social interest; and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.

Kappa Delta Creed

May we, sisters in Kappa Delta, strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things.

Purpose of Kappa Delta

To promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, honor, and duty.

Founding date of Kappa Delta

October 23, 1897.

Founding location of Kappa Delta

Farmville, Virginia at the State Female Normal School, now Longwood University.

Kappa Delta Founders

Mary Somerville Sparks Henricks, Lenoria Ashmore Blackiston, Sara Turner White, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson.

Kappa Delta Colors

Olive and Pearl White.

Kappa Delta Jewels

Diamond, emerald, pearl.

Kappa Delta Flower

White Rose.

Kappa Delta Symbols

Nautilus Shell, dagger, diamond shape.

Kappa Delta Mascot

Teddy bear.

Kappa Delta Tagline

Building confidence, inspiring action.