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05-30-2003, 03:00 AM
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Alpha Gamma Delta celebrates 99 YEARS today!
From the IHQ website:
Alpha Gamma Delta was founded at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York on May 30, 1904.
When Alpha Gamma Delta was founded at Syracuse there were many professors of great reputation, but none more widely known than Dr. Wellesley Perry Coddington, head of the department of philosophy and psychology. Dr. Coddington graduated from Wesleyan University in 1860 and was a member of Eclectic Fraternity, Phi Nu Theta and Phi Beta Kappa. He taught Greek, Latin and German at old Genesee College and became one of the first five members of Syracuse University's faculty when Genesee became a part of Syracuse in 1871.
"Fraternity life must have meant much to him in his undergraduate days," wrote Georgia Dickover, Founder. "Over a half a century in a college community as student and professor, he remained as enthusiastic as a recent initiate."
From 1900-1905, however, enrollment at Syracuse doubled. This is what led Dr. Coddington to discuss the need for more organizations with Marguerite Shepard, class of 1905.
Because Marguerite was ending her junior year and would soon be graduating, she shared Dr. Coddington's idea with her younger sister, Estelle, a member of the class of 1908. Estelle saw the chance to make college friendships deeper and more permanent and discussed the possibility with her close friend, Georgia Dickover. These three women embraced the idea and made a list of other women to consider for membership. With Marguerite, Estelle and Georgia's approval, Dr. Coddington spoke with Jennie Titus, a member of his ethics class about the opportunity. She joined the group at their second meeting and became an energetic and eager worker.
On May 30th, 1904, 11 pioneering women came together to form Alpha Gamma Delta. Today Alpha Gamma Delta has grown to be an international organization with 180 collegiate chapters and 250 alumnae chapters, clubs and Junior Circles.
Wear your Badge and letters proudly today, sisters! The countdown to Centennial 2004 starts now!!!
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05-30-2003, 03:03 AM
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Way to go AGD!
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05-30-2003, 03:26 AM
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Have a happy 99th!
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05-30-2003, 04:00 AM
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05-30-2003, 04:12 AM
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Happy Founder's Day to you
Happy Founder's Day to you
Happy Founder's Day Alpha Gams....
Happy Founder's Day to you!
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05-30-2003, 06:50 AM
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Happy Founders' Day, Alpha Gam!
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05-30-2003, 07:10 AM
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Happy Founder's Day
and here's to the next 99....
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05-30-2003, 07:37 AM
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Have a happy 99th Anniversary, sisters!
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05-30-2003, 08:14 AM
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Happy 99th Birthday to
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Fraternally,
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05-30-2003, 08:20 AM
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Happy Founders Day,Ladies.
Congratulations and best wishes for many more!
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05-30-2003, 08:21 AM
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Happy Founders' Day to the sisters of AGD!
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05-30-2003, 09:25 AM
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ALPHA GAMS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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05-30-2003, 09:25 AM
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Congratulations to the women of AGD on 99 years of sisterhood!
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Happy Founders Day to AGD!!
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