Delta Kappa Gamma Created by Barb Baltrinic, Phi Chapter, Akron, Ohio Music from: Cold Mountain Women’s Chorus of Firestone High School; Akron, Ohio

May 11, 1929 The Consummation of Delta Kappa Gamma

Meet Our Founders! Note how many received advanced degrees!

Dr. Annie Webb Blanton Born 1870, Houston TX Taught English Received Master’s and Ph.D. Worked to expand DKG to 35 states Died 1945

Mamie Sue Bastian Born 1875, Houston Organized 13 chapters Encouraged lively DKG songs to “add color to drab lives of teachers” Died 1946

Ruby Cole Completed graduate work Worked for better schools and for teacher welfare Died 1940, “straight from the school room in which her work was done!”

Mabel Youree Grizzard A pupil of Dr. Blanton Served as a teacher and principal for 40 years Died 1968

Anna Hiss Worked as a university professor Instrumental in establishing professional degree for physical education Died 1972

Ray Holden King Obtained her Master’s degree Taught history Served as first treasurer of DKG Died 1979

Sue King Completed her Master’s degree Taught Latin, History Her students found her inspiring Died 1930

Helen Lois Koch Born 1895 in Illinois Doctor of Philosophy in 1921 Taught college, professor of home economics, psychology, and advising on child guidance. Died 1977

Ruby Terrill Lomax Taught Latin at Teacher’s College in Texas Assisted with expansion of DKG Died 1961

Cora Merriman Martin Began teaching in 1909 Received her Ph.D. in 1936 Worked on DKG Constitution, initiation ritual and program of work; and DKG song. Died 1965

Lalla McClatchy Odom Graduated from Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Oh. Broke barrier against married teachers Schoolmate of Dr. Blanton Died 1964

Lela Lee Williams Received M.A. from Colorado State Teachers College Led a movement for informing public of needs of children Died 1971

The Founders at the Alpha State Convention, 1940, Houston, Texas. Front Row: Cora M. Martin, Annie Webb Blanton, Lalla M. Odom, Ruby Terrill Lomax Back Row: Ray King, Anna Hiss, Mamie Bastian, Lela Lee Williams

Our Crest

Our Flower: The Red Rose

Our Theme for the New Millenium

The Seven Purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma

Our Pin

Please stand for the singing of our Delta Kappa Gamma Song

The Delta Kappa Gamma Song Words by Annie Webb Blanton and Cora M. Martin Music by Lillian Mohr Fox Sung by Women’s Chorus of Firestone High School Akron Ohio 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! Women teachers to the calling, Firmly rally, never falling, Duty ne're 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 we shall stand!