Kappa Delta is new addition to Greek alphabet

     Students can look forward to a new set of Greek letters on campus when GCSU welcomes its newest addition next fall. Kappa Delta sorority has been chosen as the next organization to join GCSU’s Greek family.
     Recent growth in the number of females going through  recruitment has prompted the decision to bring in a new sorority. GCSU chartered a new fraternity in 2006, but a new sorority has not come to campus in over four years.
     “We’ve had to limit the number going through recruitment in past years,” said Reese Cohn, advisor for Student Life.
     Now, more than 550 girls will make up the sorority community.
Administration sent out a bulletin announcing its request for a new chapter and received material from eight groups requesting consideration, but only three groups were chosen to visit.
     Alpha Xi Delta, Kappa Delta and Alpha Gamma Delta toured the campus last week in hopes of winning the support of the GCSU expansion committee, the administration and the existing Greek community.
     “We’re looking for a group that will complement our already outstanding Greek community,” said Cohn. “All three sororities would make a great addition to our school, but we’re only looking for one.”
     Kappa Delta made a great case during Tuesday’s visit. Each sorority made presentations to tell about its group’s history and philanthropy, but representatives from Kappa Delta appealed most to the assembly. Among its successes are the Dove   Self-Esteem fund and the Girls Scouts of America mentorship program.
     The group’s slogan, “Making Great Things Happen,” sends the message they hope will be received by the existing community. The sorority hopes to strengthen the bond between the existing sororities on campus as well as new members in the fall.
     Each existing sorority nominated one of the three groups for colonization and the choice was made late Tuesday afternoon.
     “Kappa Delta has big plans for GCSU,” said Betty Mulkey, national vice president of membership, “and we think it’s a natural fit.”
     The sorority plans to recruit 115 new members next fall. The chapter will be assigned a development coordinator to live on campus to help with the recruitment and initiation process.
     As the university grows in number, the Greek community can allow more organizations to join its family.
     “There’s always room for more,” said Cohn, “but we’re taking it one step at a time.”

Kappa Delta facts

Founded
Oct. 23, 1897
Motto
“Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.”
Colors
Olive green and pearl
Members
200,000

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