October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University), Farmville, Virginia
Membership:
Over 186,000 throughout the world; 128 active collegiate chapters and 487 chartered alumnae associations nationwide
National Headquarters:
3205 Players Lane, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(901) 748-1897; (800) 536-1897
Epsilon Chapter Headquarters:
3950 West Lakeshore Drive
Baton Rouge ,LA 70803 House Phone Number: (225) 387-0229
Mailing Address:
P.O
Box 25107
Baton Rouge ,LA 70894
Symbols & Mascots: nautilus shell, dagger, teddy bear and katydid
Colors: olive green and pearl white
Jewels: diamond, emerald, pearl
Flowers: white rose
Kappa Delta Open Motto:
“Let us strive for that which is honorable beautiful and highest.”
The Purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority:
The purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there can be no true friendship.
The Object of Kappa Delta Sorority:
The object of Kappa Delta Sorority is the formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship and sisterly love, the encouragement of literature and education, the promotion of social interest and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.
Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to:
- Inspiring our members to reach their full potential
- Preparing our members for community service, active leadership and responsible citizenship
- Creating Opportunities for lifetime involvement through innovative and responsive programs, and strategic collaborations and partnerships
- Fostering the development of out time-honored values within the context of friendship