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Chapters At UGA |
DELTA SIGMA THETA
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc. was founded in 1913
by twenty-two young,
determined, and educated
women. Although they were from
vastly different backgrounds, these
women bonded for one purpose-to
impact society through sisterhood.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
flourishes as a sisterhood of more
than 200,000 women in chapters
located all over the world. As a result
of its vast membership, Delta Sigma
Theta is the largest amongst the
nine traditionally African American
Greek letter organizations.
The sorority’s aim of public
service is based on the organization’s
“Five Point Thrust:” Economic
Development, Educational Develo
pment,International Awareness and
Involvement, Physical and Mental
Health, and Political Awareness and
Involvement. Delta Sigma Theta has
initiated a variety of national service
programs including a partnership
with Habitat for Humanity
International and School America,
a program which encourages youth
to read to their peers as a way of
combating illiteracy.
Eight women referred to as
“The Great Eight” chartered the
Zeta Psi Chapter at UGA. They
paved the way for over four hundred
capable black women to serve the
Athens and University community.
Through Halloween Carnivals at
the East Athens Community Center,
sponsoring families for Thanksgiving
and Christmas though the Salvation
Army, and making donations to
nursing homes and hospitals, more
members of Delta Sigma Theta give
of themselves to help others.
On the University of Georgia’s
Campus Zeta Psi continues to lead
in its efforts to be of service to the
community. Through participation
in Dance Marathon and other
fundraising projects, Zeta Psi raises
money that can be donated towards
research and medical facilities. In
addition Zeta Psi hosts the annual
Miss DIVA pageant, a non-traditional
show designed to empower young
women with self-confidence and
pride in their talents. Zeta Psi also
hosts the annual Miss Black UGA
Pageant, which raises funds for the
Kimberlee N. Chatmon Memorial
Scholarship, in memory of Zeta
Psi’s first deceased member. The
scholarship is awarded to a local
area high school senior each spring.
Because of its powerful sisterhood,
scholarship and service, the Zeta
Psi Chapter was awarded the 2005-
2006 NPHC Sorority of the Year. |
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