Delta Kappa Gamma () is a
professional
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society
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for women educators.
History
The society was founded on May 11, 1929, at the Faculty Women’s Club at the University of Texas, Austin, Texas. The idea was conceived by
Annie Webb Blanton, member of the faculty of the University of Texas and a former state superintendent of public instruction in Texas. Eleven women educators from Texas were initiated: Mamie Sue Bastian, Houston, Texas; Ruby Cole, San Antonio, Texas; Mabel Grizzard, Waxahachie, Texas;
Anna Hiss
Dr. Anna Hiss (1893–1972) was a 20th-century American professor, instrumental in improving the field of physical education by professionalizing the field, establishing university degrees, and developing programs for preparing physical education ...
, Austin, Texas; Ray King, Fort Worth, Texas; Sue King, Fort Worth, Texas; Helen Koch, Austin, Texas;
Ruby Terrill Lomax
Ruby Terrill Lomax (1886 – December 28, 1961) was an American educator and folklorist, who worked with her husband John A. Lomax to collect American folk songs, campaigned for women's education, and was Dean of Women at University of Texas at ...
, Austin, Texas; Cora M. Martin, Austin, Texas; Lalla M. Odom, Austin, Texas; Lela Lee Williams, Dallas, Texas.
Organizational structure
The society is structured in three levels: local chapters, state, and international organizations. Its Constitution and Standing Rules govern activities at all levels.
Member countries are the United States, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Mexico, Finland, Guatemala, Iceland, The Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Great Britain, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Germany, Estonia, Panama, and Japan.
Symbolism and traditions
The red rose logo was developed in a recent rebranding effort.
The colors of the Society are Red and Green.
Notable members
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Annie Moore Cherry
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C. Louise Boehringer
Cora Louise Boehringer (1878 – September 11, 1956) was the first female superintendent of schools in Yuma County, Arizona. She has been called "the mother of the Arizona educational system". In 2008 she was inducted into the Arizona Women's Hal ...
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Sue Ramsey Johnston Ferguson
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Barbara Howard
See also
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Professional fraternities and sororities
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References
Education-related professional associations
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