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| Founded | November 11, 1874 Syracuse University, (Syracuse, New York) |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Founded Upon A Rock |
| Colors | Brown and Mode |
| Symbol | Crescent Moon |
| Flower | Pink Carnation |
| Jewel | Pearl |
| Philanthropy | Campfire USA |
| Members | 150,000 currently lifetime |
| Headquarters | 12737 E. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1874 ( MDCCCLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Syracuse University (SU is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse (locally ˈsɛrəkjuːs sometimes ˈsɪrəkjuːs or /ˈsɪərəkjuːs/ by non-natives is a city in Central New York, USA. Black, when used as a general term is a color that is a Very dark Black, black, or Black, of low Luminance relative to For the Rock band, see Campfire Girls (band. Camp Fire USA is a nationwide Youth organization that began on March 17 Euclid Drive Centennial, Colorado, USA |
| Homepage | http://www.gammaphibeta.org |
Gamma Phi Beta (ΓΦΒ) is an international sorority that was founded on November 11, 1874 at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York by Helen M. This page discusses the City of Centennial Colorado For the fictitious city of the same name see Centennial (novel. The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal Syracuse University (SU is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse (locally ˈsɛrəkjuːs sometimes ˈsɪrəkjuːs or /ˈsɪərəkjuːs/ by non-natives is a city in Central New York, USA. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Dodge, Frances E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis, and Mary A. Bingham. The sorority's national headquarters are located at Centennial, Colorado. This page discusses the City of Centennial Colorado For the fictitious city of the same name see Centennial (novel. Gamma Phi Beta currently has over 150,000 initiated members, 116 active collegiate chapters and 160 alumnae groups across the United States as well as Canada. Gamma Phi Beta was the first official "sorority" (as opposed to a female fraternity) in the country and is now one of the largest sororities.
The official symbol of Gamma Phi Beta is the crescent moon. The pink carnation is the official flower. The pearl is the sorority jewel. The Gamma Phi Beta badge was designed by Tiffany & Co. The jeweler delivered the first badges on December 16, 1874.
Gamma Phi Beta's primary objective is to promote the highest form of womanhood. Its creed is Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty.
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History
Colleges and universities admitted few women students in the 1870’s. In fact, administrators and faculty members gave women a rather reluctant welcome. They argued women had inferior minds and could not master mathematics and the classics. In this controversy, Dr. E. O. Haven, Syracuse University chancellor and former president of the University of Michigan and Northwestern University, maintained that women should receive the advantages of higher education. He enrolled his daughter, Frances, at Syracuse.
After considering an invitation to join the then two-year old Alpha Phi, Frances instead asked three friends to assist her in organizing their own society. They sought the advice and help of Dr. Haven, their brothers, the faculty and members of two existing fraternities. Gamma Phi Beta was subsequently founded by Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis and Mary A. Bingham on November 11, 1874 at Syracuse University. Year 1874 ( MDCCCLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Syracuse University (SU is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York.
Dr. Frank Smalley, a professor at the University, first coined the word sorority with respect to Gamma Phi Beta. Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal The sorority changed its colors, originally light and dark blue to light and dark brown in 1875 to honor Dr. J. J. Brown, whose study was used for Friday afternoon meetings of Gamma Phi Beta.
The first initiate, Clara Worden, was initiated in March of 1875.
Gamma Phi Beta is a member of the Syracuse Triad along with Alpha Phi and Alpha Gamma Delta. The Syracuse Triad is the name given to the three women's sororities founded at Syracuse University. Alpha Phi ( ΑΦ) is a fraternity for women founded at Syracuse University on September 18, 1872. Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ Founded in 1904 Alpha Gamma Delta is an international fraternity for women dedicated to academic excellence leadership development high ideals
Frances E. Haven went on to assist in founding the Omicron chapter at the University of Illinois. This article is about the flagship campus For other uses and locations of University of Illinois, see University of Illinois (disambiguation The University of Omicron is the only other chapter founded by one of the original founders. Frances E. Haven is also buried in a cemetery on campus at the University of Illinois.
Every initiated member has a life-long membership to Gamma Phi Beta with the opportunity to participate in the Gamma Phi Beta world as long as she chooses.
Mission of Gamma Phi Beta
To foster a nurturing environment that provides women the opportunity to achieve their potential through lifelong commitment to intellectual growth, individual worth and service to humanity.
Vision of Gamma Phi Beta
To be a premiere women’s organization with a winning spirit through: seeking cultural, demographic and economic diversity, the development of chapter, community and interfraternal leaders, providing programming which addresses issues relevant to women and society, the strengthening of resources, a focus on being member-driven, and management of the organization through volunteerism.
The Creed of Gamma Phi Beta
"Gamma Phi Beta from the past has given A heritage that makes a fuller life. Gamma Phi Beta in the present bids Us strive for lasting values and ideals. Gamma Phi Beta in the days to come Will prove that fundamentals can endure. Therefore we shall embody in our lives The truths that make for finer womanhood. Once more we pledge a Loyalty that means Adherence to all true and noble things; A Learning that enriches all our days With magic gold that is forever ours; A Labor that each hour will glorify The simple, common task, the common cause; A Love that will be strong and great enough To encompass and to pity all the world. "
The Creed is often simplified into four very important ideals: Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty.
The Object of Gamma Phi Beta
The object of Gamma Phi Beta is "To Promote The Highest Type of Womanhood through education, social life, service to country and humanity".
Philanthropy and Community Service
Although Gamma Phi Beta was not founded as a philanthropic organization, the sorority has a long history of community service and philanthropic participation. Gamma Phi Beta supports Camp Fire USA and other community service activities for many reasons. Camping for girls has a visionary cause. It never goes out of style and is able to adapt to the needs of society. It also allows girls of diversity to come together as one. There are many local community involvement opportunities associated with camping as well as environmental appreciation that links young girls back to nature. By focusing on camping for girls, Gamma Phi Beta is able to provide more money for girls' programs, which have been under funded when compared to boys programs. More than $57,000 has been donated to Camp Fire USA and its local councils. Gamma Phi Beta does support other philanthropies including Children's Miracle Network, Sick Kids Hospital, March of Dimes, Breast Cancer Society, battered women shelters, American Cancer Society, Easter Seals, United Way, Cerebral Palsy, M. A. D. D. , Ronald McDonald House, AIDS Canada, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Leukemia Society, The I Have a Dream Foundation, and Oprah's Angels.
Notable Alumnae
For a full list of notable Gamma Phi Beta alumnae please visit here. [1]
- Jocelyn Birch Burdick (Epsilon) - North Dakota Governor appointed her to US Senate seat held by her late husband in 1992. Jocelyn Birch Burdick (b February 6 1922, Fargo North Dakota) was a Democrat United States Senator briefly during 1992 [1]
- Carol Ryrie Brink (Xi) - Author of Caddie Woodlawn and winner of the Newbery Medal. Carol Ryrie Brink (1895-1981 was a United States author of children's fiction The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children of the American Library Association (ALA to the author of the [1]
- Kristin Chenoweth (Beta Omicron) - Tony Award winning actress. Kristin Chenoweth (born July 24, 1968) is an American Singer and Musical theatre, Film and Television Actress The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American Theatre and are presented [1]
- Dr. Laurel Clark (Gamma) - NASA Astronaut on the Columbia. Laurel Blair Salton Clark ( March 10, 1961 – February 1, 2003) was a medical doctor United States Navy Captain, [1]
- Jeannie Panton Deakyne (Alpha Epsilon) - Mrs. Jeannie Deakyne née Panton (born November 28, 1975) is an Army captain and the winner of the Mrs U. S. Beauties 2008, Mrs. Texas International 2005 and Bronze Star Medal recipient.
- Jennifer Dunn (Lambda) - Former U. Jennifer Blackburn Dunn ( July 29, 1941 – September 5, 2007) was a prominent Republican member of the United States House of S. Congresswoman('93-'05)- WA 8th District. [1]
- Alex Wystrach Flanagan (Alpha Epsilon) - Sports reporter for ESPN. Alex Flanagan is an American Sports Journalist, who is a graduate of the University of Arizona. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to [1]
- Marguerite Higgins (Eta) - UC Berkeley, Pulitzer Prize Winner in 1951. Marguerite Higgins, married name Marguerite Higgins Hall ( September 3 1920 - January 3 1966) was an American Reporter The University of California Berkeley (also referred to as Cal, Berkeley and UC Berkeley) is a major research university located in Berkeley The Pulitzer Prize, ˈpʊlɨtsɚ PULL-it-sər is an American award regarded as the highest national honor in Newspaper journalism, [1]
- Dr. Karen Holbrook (Gamma) - Ex-President of The Ohio State University. Karen A Holbrook (born November 6, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa) was the 13th presiding president of The Ohio State University. The Ohio State University ( OSU) is a Coeducational public Research university in the state of Ohio. [1]
- Susan Howard (Alpha Zeta) - Actress, in the TV series Dallas. Jeri Lynn Mooney (born January 28, 1944) better known as Susan Howard, is an American actress, Writer, and Political activist [1]
- Cloris Leachman (Epsilon) - Actress, Academy Award Winner. Cloris Leachman (born April 30, 1926) is an Academy Award -winning American Actress of stage, Film and "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. [1]
- Lynn Morley Martin (Omicron) - Secretary of Labor under President Bush. Lynn Morley Martin (b December 26, 1939) is a Businesswoman and former United States Politician. [1]
- Kelli McCarty (Beta Chi) - "Beth" on NBC's "Passions," Miss USA 1991. For American-Russian basketball player see Kelly McCarty. Kelli McCarty (born September 6 1969 in Liberal Kansas) won the The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Passions is an American television Soap opera created by The Miss USA Beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant [1]
- Kelli O'Hara (Beta Omicron) - actress, Tony Award nominee for The Pajama Game and The Light in the Piazza. Kelli O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress, Singer, and Songwriter. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American Theatre and are presented The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7-1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell. The Light in the Piazza is a musical with a book by Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel. [1]
- Mary Beth Peil (Epsilon) - Tony Award nominated singer and actress (Dawson's Creek). Mary Beth Peil (born June 25, 1940) is an American Opera singer and Actress. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American Theatre and are presented Dawson's Creek was an American Primetime Television Drama which initially aired from January 20, 1998 [1]
- Hope Summers (Epsilon) - actress (The Andy Griffith Show). Hope Summers ( June 7, 1902 – July 22, 1979) was an American character actress known for her work on The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised by CBS between October 3 1960 and April 1 [1]
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