Chapter History |
Being the oldest chapter on campus founded in 1913, Tri Delta stands as a Stetson legacy. With thousands of alumnae members and 72 active members, the ladies of Tri Delta are a prominent force on campus as well as nationwide. Setting the tone as student leaders and philanthropists, Tri Delta sisters are known and respected for their hard work of raising over $27,000 in 2014 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The sisters of Tri Delta have worked hard over the years to achieve many things, including: best overall new member GPA, Scott Miller Philanthropy Cup Award, Olga Bowen Award, First Place winners of Greek Week 2012, as well as maintaining their positive reputation on campus. The most important feature of Tri Delta is our strong bond of friendship that every member cherishes and takes pride in... One of our many mottos, "Individually Unique, Together Complete," stands true for all the wonderful ladies of Delta Delta Delta.
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Fraternity History |
Tri Delta was founded with vigor and intention during a time when women struggled to find their place in the American higher education system. Ours is a remarkable story, and Tri Delta is proud to share a sisterhood developed by innovative women who were looking to found an organization rooted in distinctive values. Although there were three women's groups represented at Boston University in 1888, seniors Sarah Ida Shaw and Eleanor Dorcas Pond saw a need for a different organization that would "be kind alike to all and think more of the girl's inner self and character than of her personal appearance." Not only did these two young women create the framework of our organization, but they also created its rituals and symbols, wrote its constitution, and designed its emblems. All was finished on Thanksgiving Eve 1888 when the two embraced each other and declared "Tri Delta is founded." More than 127 years later, their vision has grown into the dynamic women's organization we know today.
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