Awards Awards
While we love and support all student organizations at Wichita State, we pride ourselves on doing our best. Here is where we have been able to shine...Shocktoberfest champions 2011 Winners of: -Dodgeball -Mascot showdown -Mud tug of war -Mud volleyballRhatigan Award for Fraternal Excellence 2005-2010- given to the Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority on campus Sigma Phi Epsilon's Outstanding Sorority Award 2009, 2010 President's Scholarship cup for Overall Highest G.P.A. 2009, 2010 Patricia Peterson Daniels Award for chapter excellence-2010 Delta Gamma Region 5 Award for Excellence in Community Service Delta Gamma award for Community Service: Placed 3rd nationally for the number of community service hours contributed 2010 Championship Intramural Trophies for:FootballBasketball Softball Wichita State Woman of the Year 2010: Gretchen Holthaus Dr. Sam Cohlmia Greek Woman of the Year 2010: Ashley Stone Wichita State Homecoming Queen 2011: Joleen Oates Wichita State Senior Honor Women 2011:Crystal Weippert and Gretchen Holthaus Miss Kansas 2010-2011: Lauren Werhan2011 Hippodrome:First Place- Overall
Volunteering Philanthropy
- Anchor Splash
- Envision Kids Club
- Golden Anchor Program
- Heather's Camp
- New Eyes for the Needy
Anchor Splash Anchor Splash
Anchor Splash® is an annual swim meet. Delta Gamma coaches assist teams from other campus groups in relays and synchronized swimming routines. Following Anchor Splash, Gamma Upsilon hosts Anchor Bash, an alcohol free party with food, raffles and music in celebration of the Anchor Splash teams.
Proceeds benefit the National Foundation and the other half is given to an endowed fund for Heathers Camp, Inc. through the Wichita Community Foundation.
Planning for the 2011 Anchor Splash is currently underway. To participate, or for more information, please contact Tori Eck, director of Anchor Splash at tori.eck.cof_gmail.com.
Envision Kids Club Envision Kids Club
This support group for children with visual impairments is a major priority for our chapter. Envision is an organization located in our hometown, Wichita, Kansas! This year, Envision honored us as their volunteers of the year.
The main focus of Envision is building self-esteem, improving interpersonal skills and establishing friendships in visual impaired children. We hold monthly functions during which DG's interact one-on-one with the children. In the past year, we have created events specifically designed for teens to provide a network of support as they face common problems encountered by teenagers with disabilities. Events include Fall & Valentines Day bowling, Halloween Party, Christmas Party, Anchor Bash, and one of our main ones, Casino Night.
http://www.envisionus.com/
Golden Anchor Program Golden Anchor Program
Our chapter participates in the
Golden Anchor program which
focuses on service to senior citizens.
We volunteer at Larksfield Place, a
retirement home nearby in Wichita,
Kansas, by playing bingo with residents
and holding a baking show for them.
We also visit Chaucer Estates and attended
chapel with the residents.
Heather's Camp Heather's Camp
Story of Heather
Established by the staff of Envision Rehabilitation Center, Via Christi and the women of Delta Gamma
Fraternity and the Wichita Alumnae Chapter. Heather's Camp honors the memory of Heather Muller. It provides
an opportunity for blind and visually impaired children to experience camp, acquire skills, gain confidence, find
support and have fun. For more information about Heather's Camp or to donate please visit:
www.heatherscamp.org or contact
Camp Director Bonnie Cochran at:
bonnie.cochran_envisionus.com
316-683-9758
Heather's Camp Inc.
240 N. Holyoke
Wichita, Kansas 67208
Born to James and Lois Muller on September 21, 1975, Heather Muller attended high school at Kapaun Mount Carmel. She went on to Wichita State, where she majored in audiology and was an active member of Delta Gamma. After graduating in May 1998, Heather worked with kids at Rainbows United. She died while pursuing her master's in early childhood special education. Heather would have completed her master's degree May 2001. She impacted hundreds of people throughout her life. Though she is gone, we know she is present each time a person shows love to a child with disabilities.
New Eyes for the Needy New Eyes for the Needy
Each year our chapter collects eyeglasses
to send to this worthwhile organization.
Since 1932, New Eyes has helped nearly
seven million visually impaired
impoverished people. Residents of the
United States are given vouchers with
which to purchase new prescription
eyeglasses. New Eyes sends reusable
donated eyeglasses to medical missions
and international charitable organizations
in over 25 countries.
Symbols Symbols
*The crest of Delta Gamma has special meaning to its
members. The colors of the crest are cream, gold, and
burnt maize. Tau Delta Eta has special meaning for
our sisterhood, and wearing this crest is an honor.
*The anchor is the traditional symbol for hope and the most
recognizable symbol of the Delta Gamma Fraternity.
*The cream-colored rose has been loved by Delta Gammas
since its selection as the official fraternity flower in 1885.
*The official badge is worn only by members initiated into
Delta Gamma. In 1887, it was changed from the
H to the anchor, which is the traditional symbol for hope.
*Women who are pledged to join, but who are not
yet initiated into Delta Gamma wear the new
member pin. The white shield has the Greek letters
Pi Alpha inscribed on it.
*Do Good is the official motto of Delta Gamma.
*Hannah is a rag doll that symbolizes our most
cherished sisterhood, a true Delta Gamma is
always there when you need her.
