Who We Are | Kappa Delta Sorority (2024)

Who We Are

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A sisterhood that builds confidence and inspires Action

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Lenora Ashmore Blackiston, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson, Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick, Sara Turner White

Four women and a vision.

In 1897 at State Female Normal School in Farmville, Virginia, four women forever forged their friendship by creating the sisterhood we know today as Kappa Delta. Now, 125 years later, Kappa Delta has 167 collegiate chapters and over 200 active alumnae chapters filled with inspiring, confident women. When you join Kappa Delta, you join a network of friendship, leadership, confidence and action.

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    125 Years of Sisterhood
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    How to Join

Kappa Delta’s Guiding Principles

Sprung from such a pure source – the friendship of four young women – these tenets of Kappa Delta are principles that all members hold true.

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Our Mission

Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to: encouraging members to live with integrity and honor in the bonds of lifelong friendship; building confidence in members to excel in college and throughout their lives; inspiring members to be active leaders, responsible citizens and engaged members of the community; and providing opportunities and experiences that foster personal and professional growth for a lifetime.

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Our Vision

Kappa Delta Sorority provides experiences that build confidence in women and inspire them to action through the power of lifelong friendship.

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Our Values

Our four values – friendship & loyalty, personal integrity, lifelong learning, and selfless service – were created by our founders to help each Kappa Delta woman become the best version of herself.

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Our Purpose

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.

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Our Open Motto

Ta Kala Diokomen

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

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Our Creed

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

May we each day through love of those within our circle, learn to know and understand better those without our circle.

May the diamond shield that guards our love ­find us each day Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More Loving, and More Noble.

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Our Values

When creating Kappa Delta, our founders set out to create a sisterhood where each woman could grow into the best version of herself – instilling learning, integrity, service and friendship into each Kappa Delta.

Friendship & LoyaltyLoyal and enduring friendship is the core of the Kappa Delta experience. United through sisterhood, we embrace the unique perspectives and lived experiences that make us stronger, wiser and more loving.
Personal IntegrityHigh ethical standards and integrity are fundamental to Kappa Delta. We foster an environment of personal accountability, care and understanding, while valuing respectful and supportive relationships.
Lifelong LearningCuriosity and continual learning are central to Kappa Delta. We are committed to offering each member opportunities to cultivate valuable life skills, build confidence and thrive throughout her lifetime.
Selfless ServiceFor Kappa Delta, service and giving are a way of life. Kappa Delta empowers its members to be active leaders and make a positive difference in the world.

KD by the Numbers

Get a glimpse into Kappa Delta’s ever-expanding sisterhood.

309,000+

Initiated Members

Kappa Delta's sisterhood continues to expand – from our four original founders to now more than 309,000 sisters from chapters across the country.

167

Active collegiate chapters

Kappa Delta is proud to have 167 collegiate chapters located all across the country in 40 states.

200+

Alumnae chapters all over the world

With over 200 alumnae chapters, our Kappa Delta alumnae can continue their KD experience after college by joining a local chapter near them!

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Kappa Delta’s Symbols

Symbolizing sisterhood and the core of Kappa Delta.

Our Nautilus ShellAs the ancient symbol of grace, renewal, growth and expansion, our Nautilus Shell expresses the improvement and advancement of each sister.
Our CrestA white Norman Shield surmounted by a lamp of ancient design, against a background of ornamental scroll, our crest holds many special symbols and meanings.
Our ColorsFollowing the creation of Kappa Delta in 1897, our founders chose the colors Olive Green and Pearl White as Kappa Delta’s official colors.
Our BadgeThe Kappa Delta badge worn by initiated sisters bears a diamond shape, dagger symbol and the Greek letters K and ∆ and AOT, surrounded by yellow or white gold.

KD Chapters

Find a chapter near you

National Headquarters

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Our Leadership

Read more about our National Council

Collegiate Life

Learn more about life as a KD

Alumnae Life

Opportunities to stay involved

Not to flex, but we can say AOT to sister Megan Moroney! @megmoroney #kappadelta #meganmoroney #kd #fyp #foryou

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Not to flex, but we can say AOT to sister Megan Moroney! @megmoroney #kappadelta #meganmoroney #kd #fyp #foryou ...

Friendship between women is a powerful force. Women supporting women has never been more important, and helps us grow, chase our dreams and excel in college and beyond. 

September is International Women’s Friendship Month, and we want to celebrate the power of women’s friendships! We will feature a story of Kappa Delta friendship every day in September. Hit the link in bio to tell us about the important friendships you’ve made through KD, and tag your bestie in the comments!

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Friendship between women is a powerful force. Women supporting women has never been more important, and helps us grow, chase our dreams and excel in college and beyond. 

September is International Women’s Friendship Month, and we want to celebrate the power of women’s friendships! We will feature a story of Kappa Delta friendship every day in September. Hit the link in bio to tell us about the important friendships you’ve made through KD, and tag your bestie in the comments!
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☘️SELFLESS SERVICE☘️
A core value that Kappa Deltas everywhere stand by is selfless service. KΔ is a force for good, and so service and giving are a way of life! By advocating for and supporting Prevent Child Abuse America and the Girl Scouts of the USA, we empower our members to be active leaders and make a positive difference in their communities and nationally. Through these partnerships, we’re raising critical funds that help build healthy families and confident, courageous young girls. The best part about it? We have fun while doing it!

Want to join other selfless and confident leaders? Then Kappa Delta might be the perfect fit for you. Click the link in our bio to learn more about joining! 💚

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☘️SELFLESS SERVICE☘️
A core value that Kappa Deltas everywhere stand by is selfless service. KΔ is a force for good, and so service and giving are a way of life! By advocating for and supporting Prevent Child Abuse America and the Girl Scouts of the USA, we empower our members to be active leaders and make a positive difference in their communities and nationally. Through these partnerships, we’re raising critical funds that help build healthy families and confident, courageous young girls. The best part about it? We have fun while doing it!

Want to join other selfless and confident leaders? Then Kappa Delta might be the perfect fit for you. Click the link in our bio to learn more about joining! 💚

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Our collegians are taking on their summer internships with confidence! Did you know sorority women are 3x as likely to secure an internship in college than non-affiliated women? Tag a confident sister you’re proud of this summer!

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Our collegians are taking on their summer internships with confidence! Did you know sorority women are 3x as likely to secure an internship in college than non-affiliated women? Tag a confident sister you’re proud of this summer! ...

Congratulations to 2024 winners of the Kappa Delta Outstanding Panhellenic Leadership Award. This award recognizes undergraduate members that have provided outstanding Panhellenic leadership to their college or university. Learn more about each winner in our stories and congratulate them in the comments!

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Congratulations to 2024 winners of the Kappa Delta Outstanding Panhellenic Leadership Award. This award recognizes undergraduate members that have provided outstanding Panhellenic leadership to their college or university. Learn more about each winner in our stories and congratulate them in the comments! ...

Here’s your sign to join sorority life on your campus! 💚✅☘️ Go Greek, and Go Kappa Delta!

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Here’s your sign to join sorority life on your campus! 💚✅☘️ Go Greek, and Go Kappa Delta! ...

🐚LIFELONG LEARNING🐚
One of the values of our sisterhood is lifelong learning! We are committed to offering our members opportunities to cultivate valuable life skills, prepare them for successful careers, build confidence and thrive throughout their lifetime.

Want to find an environment that helps you gain skills and build talents to achieve your dreams? Click the link in our bio to learn how you can join!

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🐚LIFELONG LEARNING🐚
One of the values of our sisterhood is lifelong learning! We are committed to offering our members opportunities to cultivate valuable life skills, prepare them for successful careers, build confidence and thrive throughout their lifetime.

Want to find an environment that helps you gain skills and build talents to achieve your dreams? Click the link in our bio to learn how you can join!

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KΔs around the world! From South Africa to Hawaii to Italy and everywhere in between, our Kappa Delta sisterhood is everywhere! 🌎

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KΔs around the world! From South Africa to Hawaii to Italy and everywhere in between, our Kappa Delta sisterhood is everywhere! 🌎 ...

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FAQs

What does arete opheleo telos mean? ›

Arete opheleo telos: Moral excellence accomplishes our end.

What is the meaning of Ta Kala Diokomen? ›

Open Motto: "Ta Kala Diokomen” meaning “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest." Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America and Girl Scouts of the USA.

What is Kappa Delta's Latin motto? ›

For more than a century, Kappa Delta Rho has promoted fellowship among its members and the advancement of truth, justice, and virtue as exemplified by our Latin motto Honor Super Omnia (Honor Above All Things).

What is the Kappa Delta saying? ›

Kappa Delta creed

Go Greek, Go Confidently, Go Kappa Delta!

What does aot mean for kappa deltas? ›

In the Kappa Delta sorority, AOT stands for "Angels on Track," which is a term used to describe initiated members who are actively involved in the sorority's activities and demonstrate commitment to its values.

What does aot stand for? ›

Assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) is the practice of providing community-based mental health treatment under civil court commitment, as a means of: (1) motivating an adult with mental illness who struggles with voluntary treatment adherence to engage fully with their treatment plan; and (2) focusing the attention of ...

What does na sai kala mean? ›

Να σαι καλά ("Na sai kala") in Greek means "Be fine" or can be equal to "God bless you".

What is the meaning of haraka haraka Haina Baraka? ›

"Haraka haraka, haina baraka", an ancient Tanzanian proverb meaning "Hurry doesn't bring blessings".

What does Kalepa ta kala mean? ›

Khalepa ta kala. It means that that which is worth having—the good, fine, honorable, and noble things—are difficult to attain. Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2) Tags: james-carstairs.

What is Delta sorority motto? ›

Cultural Affiliation: African American. Nickname: Delta. Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom.

What is Kappa Delta's flower? ›

The official flower is the white rose. ΚΔ has three official jewels: the diamond, the emerald, and the pearl. The badge worn by Kappa Delta sisters consists of a white gold or yellow diamond shaped with a dagger symbol along with the Greek letters K, Δ, and AOT.

What celebrities were Kappa Deltas? ›

Notable Alumni:
  • Georgia O'Keeffe (Painter)
  • Claudia Kennedy (highest ranking female officer in Army history)
  • Bonnie Dunbar (Astronaut)
  • Ruth Johnson Colvin (founder of Literacy Volunteers of America)
  • Donna Stone (founder of Prevent Child Abuse America)
  • Joan Lowery Nixon (Children's author)

What is the delta sorority symbol? ›

Delta Sigma Theta
SymbolPyramid, Lady Fortitude, Delta Torch
FlowerPurple Violet
Chapters1,000+ (including alumnae chapters)
NicknamesDeltas, DST, Devastating Divas
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What is the Kappa Delta sorority known for? ›

Friendship & Loyalty

Loyal and enduring friendship is the core of the Kappa Delta experience. United through sisterhood, we embrace the unique perspectives and lived experiences that make us stronger, wiser and more loving.

What is the Delta sorority pledge? ›

Delta Oath. I will strive to reach the highest educational, moral and spiritual efficiency which I can possibly attain. I will never lower my aims for any temporary benefit which might be gained.

What does the Greek term arete mean? ›

In early Greek philosophy arete means excellence, goodness, fulfillment, or virtue. The purpose or function of humanity was debated among early Greek philosophers, but it was of utmost importance to figure out the functions of humanity so that one could strive for arete.

What does arete mean in the Odyssey? ›

The term shows up in the seminal texts of the Greek world. Plato employs it in his Allegory of the Cave and Homer uses it in the Odyssey and Iliad. Aristotle writes of Arete in Ethics. As a philosophical concept in ancient Greek thought, Arete means "excellence" of any kind.

What does Aristotle mean by arete? ›

Aristotle translator Joe Sachs (2002) defined arete as “virtue,” and describes it this way, arete is “the excellence that makes anything an outstanding specimen of its kind, especially well fitted to its ends” (p. 212).

What does arete mean in Latin? ›

arete or areté Definition: Virtue, excellence, moral excellence. Pronunciation: ah-reh-'tay (hear)

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