The History of DKG
The Dozen's Dream of 1929
(Setting: University of Austin, University Faculty Women's Club)
WRITTEN BY RUTHANNE W. BURKHART, ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER (INDIANA)
FOR FOUNDERS DAY MAY 7TH, 2013
(Setting: University of Austin, University Faculty Women's Club)
WRITTEN BY RUTHANNE W. BURKHART, ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER (INDIANA)
FOR FOUNDERS DAY MAY 7TH, 2013
A red brick, two-story Victorian with a shady veranda,
Was the greeting place for Dr. Annie Webb Blanton.
Twelve educators came from Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Waxahachie and Ft. Worth.
This is where the modern day Delta Kappa Gamma had its birth.
Was the greeting place for Dr. Annie Webb Blanton.
Twelve educators came from Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Waxahachie and Ft. Worth.
This is where the modern day Delta Kappa Gamma had its birth.
THE DOZEN'S DREAM OF 1929
One grade school teacher, a Dean of Women and four college professors
Were parts of the group ready to handle the pioneering stressors.
These ladies were joined by three elementary principals and three high school teachers,
The diversity and cross-section of educators was Dr. Annie Webb Blanton's mandatory feature.
Were parts of the group ready to handle the pioneering stressors.
These ladies were joined by three elementary principals and three high school teachers,
The diversity and cross-section of educators was Dr. Annie Webb Blanton's mandatory feature.
THE DOZEN'S DREAM OF 1929
Although Dr. Annie Webb Blanton had the vision,
There were years of planning, correspondence and scrutiny among the educators forming the DKG evolution.
The Constitution, the Rituals, the insignia and the colors - crimson and gold
Were brought forward for modifications and refinements by the ladies who broke the discriminatory mold - oh, they were so bold!
There were years of planning, correspondence and scrutiny among the educators forming the DKG evolution.
The Constitution, the Rituals, the insignia and the colors - crimson and gold
Were brought forward for modifications and refinements by the ladies who broke the discriminatory mold - oh, they were so bold!
THE DOZEN'S DREAM OF 1929
May 11th was the day – the day of finality.
This is when the original Delta Kappa Gamma became a reality.
Patiently and meticulously the Founders worked through the finances, committees and yes, our favorite song.
Early morning adjournment brought about a unique Society the Founders had worked on for so long.
This is when the original Delta Kappa Gamma became a reality.
Patiently and meticulously the Founders worked through the finances, committees and yes, our favorite song.
Early morning adjournment brought about a unique Society the Founders had worked on for so long.
THE DOZEN'S DREAM OF 1929
Yes, it is up to each of us striving to be loyal to the Founders' vision.
We must use diligence and perseverance - it is time to make the decision.
The decision must be to adjust to this ever-changing world of education and draw the line.
And rise to the calling of "THE DOZEN'S DREAM OF 1929"!
We must use diligence and perseverance - it is time to make the decision.
The decision must be to adjust to this ever-changing world of education and draw the line.
And rise to the calling of "THE DOZEN'S DREAM OF 1929"!
