History
At Ohio State University in 1923, fourteen female students chartered a sorority for Congregational women. The purpose of the sorority was "to form a social unit in which spiritual and intellectual development might advance in harmony" (Baird's, p. 336). The sorority grew to include six chapters by 1930:
Alpha, Ohio State University
Beta, University of Michigan
Gamma, University of Washington
Delta, University of Kansas
Epsilon, University of Nebraska
Zeta, Oregon State College
In 1928, plans were solidified for the sorority to become a national organization. A national constitution was written. National officers were elected. The first national convention took place in June of the same year (Baird's, p. 336).
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