What is Delta Kappa Gamma?
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was organized May 11, 1929 at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and eleven other women educators believed there was a need to unite women educators in their efforts "toward better professional preparation, recognition of women's work in the teaching profession, and scholarships for those needing aid in improving their professional preparation."
Alpha Chapter was installed on June 3, 1929. |
On May 11, 1929 Dr. Annie Webb Blanton met with eleven friends who were women educators. On this afternoon in Austin, Texas the seeds were planted for cultivating a new organization of/for women teachers. A constitution was drafted, the seven purposes established and ceremonial practices developed for initiating new members. The women called the organization Kappa Gamma Delta. As the ideals and philosophy of the society were being put into practice, the women decided to change the name of the organization to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Dr. Blanton wanted it to be clear that DKG was NOT a sorority but a philanthropic "society."
Each year on May 11 DKG celebrates many years of excellence. From the first chapter in Texas (Alpha Chapter of 12 members), the organization encompasses 18 countries and has over 150,000 members. DKG is the largest women educators' organization in the world. |
Photos and biographies of the original 12 founders are available at DKG.org
A video about the founders of DKG is located here.
A video about the founders of DKG is located here.
Updated September 2019