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 The first women's fraternity to
establish an International Philanthropy |
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The first to create an Executive
Council structure |
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The first women's fraternity to set
a minimum GPA that all chapters must attain |
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The first to initiate a non-Caucasian
member, Diane Lam Delta Zeta Chapter, University of Britich
Columbia |
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The first (and only) to colonize in
Hawaii, Delta Sigma Chapter |
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Largest International presence with
7 chapters located outside of the United States |
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Widest Span of Chapters- Manoa, HI
to Halifax, NS at a total of 5403 miles |
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Why is Alpha Gamma Delta
called a fraternity and not a sorority? |
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The Greek source word for fraternity
means either brother or sisters. Soror, on the other hand, is a
Latin word and has no connotation with the Greek. When Alpha
Gamma Delta was founded, it was incorporated in the State of New
York as Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity, which is its official
name. Dr. Coddington, a professor of philosophy on the faculty
of Syracuse University, understood the meaning and implication
of the word fraternity and used it knowingly to advise our
Founders. Alpha Gamma Delta is a member of the National
Panhellenic Conference and the word Panhellenic means all Greek. |
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Why do you use alumnae
instead of alumni? |
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Alumnus refers to a male graduate with
alumni being the plural. Alumna refers to a female
graduate with alumnae the plural feminine form. Alumni is
often used to refer to mixed groups. |
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Accomplished
Alpha Gams |
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Amber Brkich: Winner of Survivor
All-Stars in 2004 and contestant on Survivor: the Australian
Outback. |
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Kay Studebaker Allenbaugh:
Bestselling author of Chocolate for a Woman's Soul and six other
Chocolate series books for women. |
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Lorraine Jensen Davis: Former editor
of Vogue magazine. |
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Barbara Walker Hummel: Miss America
1947 |
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Jennie Meador Forehand: Maryland
State Senator |
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Margaret Moffat Toy: founder of
Meals on Wheels program. |
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Ellen Janeway Brothers: President of
American Girl and Executive VP of Mattel. |
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Maria Maunder: 1996 Silver Medalist
on Canada's Women's Crew Team |
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| These are just a few of our famous
Alpha Gams, please visit our
International website for a full list! |
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