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History

The Story of Delta Zeta

Founders

Delta Zeta was founded at Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio on October 24, 1902. Delta Zeta was founded by six young women who shared a vision of lifetime sisterhood. These women were Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mabelle Minton and Mary Collins.

Facts About Delta Zeta

         

A Few Distinguished Delta Zetas

Date of Incorporation: October 24, 1902

Founding University: Miami University

Founding Place: Oxford, Ohio

Founders: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Llioyd, Mabelle Minton and Mary Collins

Colors: Rose and Green

Flower: Pink Killarney Rose

Jewel: Diamond

Badge: Roman Lamp

Mascot: Turtle

Magazine: The Lamp

Number of Initiated Members: Over 220,000

 

 

Florence Henderson: UCLA, Actress on The Brady Bunch.

Marcia Wallace: Parsons College, Actress on The Simpsons.

Marti Dodson: The Ohio State University, Founder and lead singer of rock band Saving Jane.

Esther Glewwe Stassen: Alum Initiate; Wife of Presidential Candidate Harold Stassen; noted as instumental in the founding of the United Nations.

Kay Yow: East Carolina; USA Women's Basketball Olympic Team Coach.

Vee Sharkarian Toner: University of Pittsburge; first American woman named as Chair Umpire at Wimbledon.

Deborah Renshaw: Northwood University; NASCAR driver.