The following is an official statement from Theta HQ:
http://www.kappaalphatheta.org/forms...fromFormZone=1
(It's too much to retype here so I've posted the link)
If this link does not work for you, go to
www.kappaalphatheta.org , click on "What is Theta" and then click on the link at the bottom titled "The Early History of Women's Greek Letter Fraternities"
