About Delta Zeta

Delta Zeta was founded at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio on October 24, 1902. The six founding sisters were Alfa Lloyd, Mabel Minton, Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, and Mary Collins. The President of the University at the time of Delta Zeta's founding, Dr. Guy Potter Benton, was our Grand Patron. Miami University is known as the "Mother of Fraternities" since Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and Sigma Chi Fraternities were all founded there. Delta Zeta became a member of the National Panhellenic Association in 1910.

-The Founders of Delta Zeta

Nickname: Dee Zee, Delta Zee's

Our colors are pink and green, chosen by founder Alfa Lloyd

 Our jewel is the diamond:

Our Badge:

Our mascot is the turtle.  It was adopted as our sorority mascot at the 1966 National Convention in tribute to the then current President, Better Alger (xi)          

"...Behold the turtle, for he only makes progress when he sticks his neck out."

Our emblem is the Roman Lamp:

Our National magazine, entitled The Lamp, is printed quarterly:

Our flower is the Killarney Rose, although now extinct, it was chosen because of its vibrant pink color and its thorn less stem:

Founders: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen,

Alfa Lloyd, Maybell Minton and Mary Collins

Delta Zeta Creed:

To the world,
I promise temperance and insight and courage,
To crusade for justice,
To seek the truth and defend it alwats:
To those whom my life may touch in slight measure,
May I give graciously
Of what is mine;
To my friends,
Understanding and appreciation;
To those closer ones,
Love that is ever steadfast;
To my ming,
Growth;
To myself,
Faith
That I may walk truly
In the light of the flame.
--Dorthy M. Williams

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