| This time of the year brings with it crisp autumn air, the falling leaves and the beginning of the school year for the almost 12,000 Delta Zeta collegiate members on campuses around the country and in Canada.
On the opening day of school in the fall of 1902, Miami University admitted women as full-time students for the first time. Among those women were six who had come to Miami for the purpose of furthering their education. They came together on Miami’s campus, first as roommates, then as friends. That friendship would soon blossom into a sacred sisterhood. And from six, that sisterhood would become over 206,000, a fact that would astonish and delight our Founders today.
Since October 24, 1902, when the Delta Zeta Articles of Incorporation were signed by Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton and Anne Simmons, the Sorority has enjoyed a rich history of strong, purposeful women who carry the vision of enlightened leadership – as collegians and alumnae within Delta Zeta and on their campuses and in their communities. We will never forget the purpose of the Sorority or the way in which Delta Zeta has enriched each of our lives. In turn, we enrich the world around us with the ideals our Founders valued –
ideals that continue to enhance the women that we are today.
As all Delta Zeta members observe Founders Day, let us proudly wear our colors of rose and green in evidence of our dedication and faith in Delta Zeta.
Given under my hand and seal of the Sorority this 24th day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine and of the Sorority, the one hundred and seventh.
Michelle A. Smith
National President
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