March 4, 2022

Women’s History Month: Friendship

Share

Delta Zeta Women's Membership Organization | Delta Zeta Sorority

March 4, 2022

Recruitment these days might seem really different than what our Founders experienced. We go from Zoom interactions when in person events are not able to be held to carefully coordinating conversation groups ensuring as many sisters can meet a potential new member in a short amount of time, however, recruitment really hasn’t changed much from the fall of 1903.
Just one short year in existence, Delta Zeta may not have flourished had it not been for the creativity of the two returning members. Four members from the previous year accepted teaching positions, and three were claimed by home cares, but Julia Bishop and Luella Crugar were not alarmed by this unexpected turn of events. They went to work with good spirits, and soon added five members to their ranks. Luella’s workload was so heavy that she was prevented from giving much of her time to the affairs of Delta Zeta, so Julia was practically THE sorority. She had the pleasure of doing the rushing, using a horse and buggy to take her prospectives for long trips around Oxford, and, finally, the honor of being the treasurer and paying the bills from her own pocket!
Delta Zeta grew and prospered under Julia’s leadership that year as she served as president of the group. Beloved by Delta Zeta sisters, fellow students and members of the faculty, there was probably no woman at Miami so respected and admired. She is one of the women who made co-education popular at Miami. 
How many of us can relate to the Delta Zeta from fall 1903 today in 2022? Building relationships, one person at a time, is very much a part of the Delta Zeta spirit. 
Back to Blog

Related Posts

Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Sherri Smith Martin, Alpha Gamma-Alabama

April 26, 2024

Thank you to each and every one of our Delta Zeta volunteers who truly keep the light of the flame burning! As Alfa said,“Our Sorority ideals serve ever to remind us we can help others in this game of life.” Take a minute to read this volunteer shoutout from one of our members: “My CCD, Sherri Smith Martin,…

Read More about Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Sherri Smith Martin, Alpha Gamma-Alabama

Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Dr. Aubrey Holt, Lambda Alpha-Arkansas Tech

April 25, 2024

Thank you to each and every one of our Delta Zeta volunteers who truly keep the light of the flame burning! As Alfa said, “Our Sorority ideals serve ever to remind us we can help others in this game of life.” Take a minute to read this volunteer shoutout from one of our members: “You never realize…

Read More about Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Dr. Aubrey Holt, Lambda Alpha-Arkansas Tech

Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Alexa Palmerini, Omicron Beta-Stockton (NJ)

April 24, 2024

Thank you to each and every one of our Delta Zeta volunteers who truly keep the light of the flame burning! As Alfa said, “Our Sorority ideals serve ever to remind us we can help others in this game of life.” Take a minute to read this volunteer shoutout from one of our members: “Alexa Palmerini, Omicron…

Read More about Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Alexa Palmerini, Omicron Beta-Stockton (NJ)