ALPHA TAU'S PURPOSES AND SYMBOLS
Our Vision Statement:
Leading women educators impacting education worldwide. Our Mission Statement:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. |
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Delta Kappa Gamma Society Purposes:
1. To unite women educators in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education.
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women
in education.
4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of
women educators.
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women
educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant
fellowships to women educators of other countries.
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of
members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action.
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
1. To unite women educators in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education.
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women
in education.
4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of
women educators.
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women
educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant
fellowships to women educators of other countries.
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of
members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action.
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.
Our Name: "The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International"
Our name is a combination of the initial letter of three Greek words meaning TEACHER, KEY, and WOMEN. The word SOCIETY designates the international organization.
Our name is a combination of the initial letter of three Greek words meaning TEACHER, KEY, and WOMEN. The word SOCIETY designates the international organization.
Our Colors: Crimson and Gold
Crimson for the courage which must mark those who achieve success and attain leadership in our profession
Gold for the faith and loyalty which we pledge to our fellow members and to the high ideals of our Society.
Crimson for the courage which must mark those who achieve success and attain leadership in our profession
Gold for the faith and loyalty which we pledge to our fellow members and to the high ideals of our Society.
Our Flower:
The Red Rose A fit emblem of mature womanhood and of the beauty of mind and spirit which ennobles the true teacher and friend of youth. Our Key:
A golden ellipse, emblematic of the two foci from which is drawn the orbit of the activities of Delta Kappa Gamma--organization and work of each for all. Across its center, the ellipse bears the Greek letters Delta Kappa Gamma. Above them, a wreath of laurel leaves symbolizes the distinction which those who wear this key have achieved and must continue to deserve. Below the letters, the scyphus symbolizes the cup of knowledge which we hold to the lips of youth. The key pin is the emblem of membership which members are expected to purchase through the chapter treasurer immediately after initiation. It should be worn with pride and respect by all members to all meetings in a vertical position over the heart. No other pin or name tag is worn above it. A member who resigns or is dropped from membership should return the pin to the chapter. Reclaimed key pins may be sold to new initiates. Our Crest (Coat-of-Arms): Consists of a red shield across which is a band of gold. Three Tudor roses symbolizes the basic ideals of the Society --Friendship, Loyalty, and Helpfulness--are superimposed on the band. The flaming lamp in the upper right signifies scholarship. The open book in the lower left signifies knowledge. The laurel sprays issuing from the cross on which is subscribed the Greek name of the Society are the traditional symbols of achievement. Above the shield surrounded by a small wreath is the graceful cup, important symbol of Delta Kappa Gamma. Below this wreath is a "torse" of red and gold, signifying inspiration. Our Song: "The Delta Kappa Gamma Song" Written by Annie Webb Blanton and Cora M. Martin 1. Women teachers to the calling Firmly rally, never falling. Duty ne’er upon us palling. Staunch, courageous, we! Loyalty and trust e’er heeding Mindful of our sisters needing, Aid and guidance from those leading. Helpful may we be! To Delta Kappa Gamma Faith we pledge forever! Hand in hand, our loyal band, Forward, moving ever! Onward! ‘tis our sisters need us, Courage, Faith and Honor lead us! Wrongs in truth and justice heed us! Firmly shall we stand! 2. Guardians of the faith yet sleeping, For our sisters watch e’er keeping. Deeds of others now we’re reaping, We for others stand! To us pioneers have given; We return their gifts to heaven; Work for others is the leaven That inspires our band! Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma In thy fold we gather; Unity and Liberty Shall be our watchwords ever! Education e’er we’ll further; Each is bound to each as brother, With this faith in one another We shall win, for aye! Singing Grace For health, for strength, for friendship tried and true, We thank Thee, Lord May we, through bonds of gold and crimson hue, Spread Thy great love abroad. |