This Theta Phi Alpha chapter began as Chi Delta Sigma (a local sorority), which was founded October 22, 1997, by six Clarkson University women, Elissa Goyette, Melissa Poole, Kelly Turner, Christine Butson, Kimi Will, and Holly Sotkovski. The founders' purpose was to create a sorority which brought together strong bonds between a caring, dedicated and sincere group of women, who are well rounded academically, as well as personally. The letters Chi Delta Sigma were selected to represent the founders' commitment to caring, dedication, and sincerity.
In January 2005 Chi Delta Sigma was collonized by Theta Phi Alpha. The colony at Clarkson University became the Gamma Mu Chapter of Theta Phi Alpha on May 20th, 2006.
Instillation May 20th, 2006
National History
As a national chapter, Theta Phi Alpha has chapters across the United States. Even though the sisters may differ, we all share a common bond, the bond of sisterhood through Theta Phi Alpha.
In 1912, twelve ladies got together and started a sorority which has grown and evolved over the years, to the sorority we call Theta Phi Alpha. These young women were faced with challenges on their campus, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, so they joined together as friends and to support one another.
The founding members were Catholic women who were not welcomed in other Greek-letter sororities on campus. They formed an organization set up by Father Edward D. Kelly, and provided Catholic women a sorority where they were welcomed.
Throughout the summer of 1912, the women worked together, forming a sorority with name, motto, coat of arms, flower, jewels and colors. That fall had the first members of Theta Phi Alpha initiated on November 16, 1912.
For more information on out National history visit our National website.
