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Founders |
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These six young founders of the Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity made history by being among the first to found a Greek-letter fraternity for women.
Mary
Louise Bennett These young women were indeed pioneers when they dared to march into the most public part of the Monmouth College campus, its chapel, on October 13, 1870. The women wore golden keys bearing the Greek letters "KKG," the symbol of the fraternity, in their hair. "The Greek-letter boys cheered and stamped... quite a while...," one of the six remembered later. The College Courier reported on the event, saying that the six were "on a voyage of discovery." This historic event is remembered every year on Founders Day, October 13. Founders Day is also a time for Kappa members of all generations to come together in sisterhood and friendship. "Not one of us realized for years that what we are so proud of now could ever turn out to be the wonderful thing it has become - Kappa Kappa Gamma" -Mary Louise Bennett
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The symbols which represent Kappa Kappa Gamma are the golden key, the fleur-de-lis, the owl, and the colors light and dark blue. Though these symbols are outward and visible signs of the fraternity, they also unite its members in a closer bond of friendship and understanding.
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Kappa
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Kappa is proud to boast many "firsts" throughout history. Here are a few of our achievements. First
women's fraternity to utilize a Grand Council form of government,
rather than a Grand Chapter form (1981) |
Famous
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For over a hundred years, Kappa has had a tradition of outstanding young women who have contributed to our way of life in practically every conceivable field. These are a few outstanding Kappa women.
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National
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