Delta Love

Spring 2009.  This is when I was initiated into the most amazing sorority, Delta Delta Delta.  I am proudly a Tri Delt at Southeast Missouri State, Phi Mu 1404.  I have met some of my closest girlfriends since joining and have had the privilege to meet some amazing women that are inspiring role models (both within my collegiate peers and our amazing alumni!).  Over this past semester I have had the support of my sisters in regards to this trip and they recently were able to make a monetary donation for more supplies for the kids!  So exciting to be able to gather more things to take overseas.  I have been packing all day and it is so difficult!  I fail.... seriously I don't think this is quite my forte.  I cannot imagine how FUN it is going to be to lug an extra suitcase through the airport, but I know it will be worth it.  I have had such an amazing influx of help from both of my "homes" of Harrisburg and Cape Girardeau.  I am so thankful to my sorority for its help and I truly appreciate the moral support as well.  After all, we are built upon a perpetual bond of friendship.

In 1888, women were not permitted to vote, and few women were found in the workplace or at the formerly all-male universities. It was natural for women students to join together in small groups for friendship and support.

Although there were three women's groups represented at Boston University in 1888, Sarah Ida Shaw saw a need for a group which would be different from the others. She said to her friend, Eleanor Dorcas Pond, "Let us found a society that shall be kind alike to all and think more of a girl's inner self and character than of her personal appearance."

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.        

Knowing that I have the support of my sisters is a really great feeling though.  Deltas around the country are responsible for helping to improve the lives of children through their work in varying organizations, philanthropy events, and of course, our intense and successful work at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!  Deltas are known for their huge hearts and the drive to help others that is always noticeably visible through their work and volunteering.  I am so proud to be a Tri Delta, especially at SEMO-U! 

"....But the Greatest of These is Love."

Delta Love & All of Mine,

Mary Brittany
Phi Mu 1404