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History "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." Delta Delta Delta was founded at Boston University on Thanksgiving Eve 1888 by Sarah Ida Shaw and Eleanor Dorcas Pond. TriDelta was founded with the goal to "found a society that shall be kind alike to all and think more of a girl's inner self and character than her personal appearance." This purpose, along with our Motto, has served to guide all that Tri Deltas strive to do in within our chapters and in our everyday lives. At a time when women were not yet permitted to vote, few worked, and many were not welcomed by their male classmates in academic institutions, our brave founders felt the need to start a women's society full of strength and character. The choosing of the name of the sorority was a joint decision. Pond suggested a triple letter, while Shaw chose the letter and worked on the Greek mottoes and passwords. It is said that inspiration for these came from a variety of sources: Egyptian lore, Hindu mysticism, Greek, and astronomy, reflecting the wide and various interests of Sarah Ida Shaw. By the first anniversary of the founding of Delta Delta Delta, there were three chapters located in three different states, a record for early growth. By 1900, the sorority had grown from Alpha Chapter at BU into 18 collegiate chapters, including the first in the South and the first on the West Coast. Delta became international in 1930 with the installation of a chapter at the University of Toronto. We entered the 1990s with 131 active chapters. The rich traditions passed down from our founders are still very much alive today in all of our chapters across the country. Motto: "Let us steadfastly love one another" Flower: Pansy Colors: Silver, Gold, and Blue Jewel: Pearl Mascot: Dolphin Tri Deltas of the Alpha Beta Chapter are proud to be a part of a group of women with such a strong foundation and rich tradition! |
