Updated 01/11/05
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What
is Delta Kappa Gamma?
The Delta
Kappa Gamma Society International is an international honorary society
of over 132,000 key women educators in fourteen countries.
The
Society was founded on May 11, 1929 in Austin, Texas, to promote equal status
for women, to work for school legislation, and to provide financial assistance
for women in their educational careers. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, a member of the
faculty of the University of Texas and a former state superintendent of public
instruction, led twelve women educators in the founding of the society. They chose
the name of the society based upon the initial letters of three Greek words meaning
key women teachers. Our
Mission StatementThe
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth
of women educators and excellence in education. The
Society's Seven Purposes - To
unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
- To
honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service
in any field of education.
- To
advance the professional interest and position of women in education.
- To
initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors
in the interests of education and of women educators.
- To
endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study
and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries.
- To
stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their
participation in appropriate programs of action.
- To
inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues
so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
The
Society's Three Symbols The
crest or coat of arms is often printed on Society publications. The top
portion of the crest represents leadership. The cup of knowledge and the laurel
wreath representing achievement are also found on the key pin. The torse below
the laurel wreath on the crest represents inspiration. The lamp of learning, the
rose, and a book are found on the crest. Finally, the name of the Society, in
Greek, completes the crest. The
keypin is given to each member upon initiation. It is the emblem of Society
membership and is worn only over the heart. No other pin, piece of jewelry, or
name tag may be worn above it. It is not to be worn pinned to scarves or on collars.
Upon resignation or other situation which results in non-membership, the pin sh ould
no longer be worn. The
red rose is the official flower of the Society and is used in all ceremonies
and for special occasions. Sue
Shelton, Mu State Webmaster: sshelton@flvs.net
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