The Purpose
The purpose of Delta Delta Delta shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way. It shall also be the purpose of Delta Delta Delta to promote and develop mutually beneficial relationships between the Fraternity and the colleges and universities where the Fraternity has established chapters, to develop qualities of unselfish leadership among its members, and to encourage them to assume, with integrity and devotion to moral and democratic principles, the highest responsibilities of college women.
The Symbols
The Pearl:
The pearl is the jewel of Tri Delta.
It was chosen to symbolize the new member, because it is the one jewel that grows, developing from a tiny grain of sand into a thing of great value and beauty.
The Pine:
The pine tree is a symbol of Tri Delta's collegiate members because it represents growth and lofty aspirations.
The Pansy:
The pansy is Tri Delta's flower. It is a symbol of alumnae membership and the third step in the lifetime development of Delta Delta Delta’s members.
The Dolphin:
The dolphin is recognized as our mascot as it was considered to be a good omen by the ancient Greeks. It symbolizes rebirth, friendship and leadership. In Tri Delta, the dolphin is symbolic of clear skies and smooth sailing and has special significance for Fraternity leaders.
Poseidon:
The patron Greek divinity of Tri Delta is Poseidon, god of the sea and one of the three rulers of the universe. Poseidon's trident is also an important symbol within Tri Delta.
Famous Tri Deltas
Katie Couric(Beta Sigma) - Anchor, CBS Evening News
Farrah Fawcett(Theta Zeta) - Actress, Charlie's Angels
Joanna Garcia(Alpha Eta) - Actress
Leeza Gibbons(Alpha Lambda)- Actress, Talk Show Host
Doris Kearns Goodwin(Alpha Upsilon) - Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian
Meryl Davis(Iota) - 2010 Olympic Silver Medalist Ice Dancer
- Hoda Kotb - (Beta Nu)
- News anchor
- Molly Sims - (Delta Gamma)
- Actress, Model
- Lisa Boscola - (Gamma Beta)
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Betsy Boze - (Theta Kappa)
- CEO and Dean of Kent State University Stark
- Bobbe Bridge - (Theta Alpha)
- Former Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court
- Adele Khoury Graham - (Alpha Psi)
- Former First Lady of Florida (1978 - 1986)
- Cathy Guisewite - (Iota)
- Comic strip author
- Sally Stapleton - (Unknown)
- Award winning journalist
- Kellie Coffey - (Theta Gamma)
- Musician
Interesting Facts
It was said that when Neil Armstrong went to the moon, he left both his pledge pin and his wife’s (who was a Tri Delta). So Tri Delta was the first sorority on the moon!
71% of “Who’s Who in America” are Greek. There are more listed for Tri Delta than any other sorority.
The Delta Lambda house was originally constructed for an estimated $50,000.
71% of “Who’s Who in America” are Greek. There are more listed for Tri Delta than any other sorority.
The Delta Lambda house was originally constructed for an estimated $50,000.
Tri Delta has been featured on Saturday Night Live.
Tri Delta was the first women's fraternity to be founded as a national organization with complete plans for governmental structure and expansion.
Tri Delta has over 210,000 initiated members.
Tri Delta was the first women's fraternity to be founded as a national organization with complete plans for governmental structure and expansion.
Tri Delta has over 210,000 initiated members.
Since 1974, Tri Deltas have raised more than $10 million in support of children's cancer hospitals and research facilities. The money that Tri Delta has raised for St. Jude has been so significant, they could have built a wing funded by us!
We use one letter, three times over, because our letters are the same both ways; when you look at them in the mirror, you see them in their true form, representing that in Tri Delta, we show true reflections of ourselves.
We use one letter, three times over, because our letters are the same both ways; when you look at them in the mirror, you see them in their true form, representing that in Tri Delta, we show true reflections of ourselves.
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