A couple Juniors at "Let's Play".

"Let us steadfastly love one another"
(As'-fah-los Ag-a-po'-men Al-lay'las)

The History Of Delta Delta Delta

Founded: Thanksgiving Eve, 1888 at Boston University
Founders: Sarah Ida Shaw, Eleanor Dorcus Pond, Florence Isabel Stewart, Isabel Morgan Breed

L to R: Sarah Ida Shaw, Eleanor Dorcas Pond, Florence Isabelle Stewart, Isabel Morgan Breed

Philanthropies: Children's Cancer Charities and Women's Scholarships
The Trident: Published quarterly since 1891; Tri Delta was the first women's fraternity to publish a magazine.
Leadership School: A tradition since 1955, this event occurs in odd numbered years; Tri Delta was the first women's fraternity to hold this training.
National Convention: Occurs in the summers of even numbered years.
Golden Circle: 50-year members of Tri Delta.
Psi Psi Psi: Founded in 1941, this is a sorority for Tri Delta mothers.
Our Colors: Silver, Gold, Blue
Executive Office: Located in Arlington, Texas
Symbols: stars & crescent, dolphin, delta, and silver trident
Our Crest: The meaning of the crest is explained at initiation. The crest may only be used by initiated members.

Emblems

The Pearl:	The pearl was chosen to symbolize the new member because it is the one jewel that grows, developing from a tiny nucleus into a thing of value and beauty. As a new member you are the potential strength and constant growth of our chapter.
The Pine:	The pine was chosen to represent the collegiate member.
The Pansy:	The pansy is symbolic of our alumnae and is the third step in the lifetime development of Delta Delta Delta members. The pansy suggests tenderness and friendship.
New Member Pin:	The pin has three open deltas inscribed within an open delta and is executed in silver with green enamel. It is worn during the introduction to membership but is returned to the chapter prior to initiation.
Trident:	The silver Trident is used during the first degree of initiation and is returned to the chapter at the Stars and Crescent Degree of initiation. A gold Trident may be worn as a guard for the Stars and Crescent badge.
Stars And Crescent Badge:	This is the official emblem worn by initiated members of Delta Delta Delta, both collegiate and alumnae. The badge consists of three stars, crown set with pearls, within a plain Roman golden crescent of three hundred degrees bearing three deltas in black enamel. Tri Delta initiates receive a Stars and Crescent badge with the member's initials, the Greek letters of her chapter, and her chapter initiation number engraved on the back. The badge belongs to Tri Delta and is lent to each member during her lifetime or as long as she remains a member.

Sophomore pledge class before recruiment week 2008

Distinguished Alumnae

Starting in 2005, Theta Iota began a new tradition of giving the "Theta Iota Outstanding Alumna Volunteer Award." Joan Shull received the award in 2005 for her unselfish devotion to Theta Iota, and for the vast amount of time she invested into the chapter.

In 2006, Ann Carnahan received the award at our annual Founder's Day. Ann Carnahan has served as a member of Theta Iota's house corporation for three years and continues to serve today. She played a very vital role during our summer 2006 renovation. We could not have done it with out her. We greatly thank these two ladies for everything they have done for us. Theta Iota wouldn't be what it is today without these women.

The History Of Our House

The Delta Delta Delta house was built in 1931 and is located at 1834 Laramie in Manhattan, KS.

Our Tri Delta home houses 73 girls. Among the many rooms of the house, we have a dining room, formal room, social room, breakfast nook, the lounge (where everyone can hang out and watch TV), study room, the rec, chapter room, guest room, and a room for our house mother.

Our house mother, Karen Robbins, has been with us for 10 years. In spring 2004 she received the award, "Outstanding House Director" from Greek Affairs. She does a wonderful job of taking care of us! She is our mom away from home and a true friend to us all!!

Living in the Tri Delta House is a wonderful, unique experience for all of the girls that live here. It is a place full of love, laughter, and lots of Tri Delta memories!