History

National History

Local History
Text Box: Delta Zeta Sorority Purpose The purpose of this sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in action; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort. The purpose of this sorority shall be advanced through the National Convention, the National Council, and the college and alumnae chapters. Text Box: Delta Zeta Facts Delta Zeta was founded on October 24, 1902 by these six women: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mabelle Minton, and Mary Collins. It is the first national sorority at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. It is one of the sororities with the largest number of college chapters. Our 165 college chapters are distributed from coast to coast while our 250 alumnae chapters offer continuing association in 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, as well as the United Kingdom and Canada. The sorority colors are rose and green, the flower is the pink Killarney rose. The sorority emblem is the Roman lamp, its official jewel is the diamond. Delta Zeta has a National loan fund and many scholarships to aid members who may need financial assistance to finish their education. Delta Zeta's quarterly magazine , THE LAMP OF DELTA ZETA, is sent to all members. Text Box: The Gamma Xi chapter of Delta Zeta was founded on April 29, 1950 at what was then known as New Mexico A&M. The founders of our chapter include these 17 women listed on our charter: Joy Morris Marilyn Crowder Aila Hill Fae Evelyn Marley Lee McDaniel Shirley Nagal Agnes Romero MaryLou Swain Louise Mae Chalky Allana McCoy Mary Hendon Kenlyn West Marian Williams Marybelle Brumley Maria Smith Eleanor Foster Evelyn West Our chapter house was built in 1952 at 1600 E. University and remains there today where it houses 16 members. Upon the completion of our house in 1952, Nationals presented us with a bronze crest, which can still be seen hanging in the foyer today. Although all Delta Zeta chapters received a similar crest during that time, ours is one of the few that still remain intact and on display. During our 54 years on campus, our chapter of Delta Zeta has seen many additions and expansions to our Greek commmunity, University, and the Las Cruces area, and we look forward to many more as we continue our legacy at New Mexico State University.