History
Phi Chapter Organized April 18, 1931 By Dr. Annie Webb Blanton Alpha State Texas Founded May 11, 1929 Rusk County, Texas PHI CHAPTER CHARTER MEMBERS Bernice Alsup Pearl McCord Daniel Barnett Mrs. Connie Milton Mrs. H. B. Chamberlain Myrtis Watkins Elouise Daughert Mrs. J. E. Watkins Mrs. Fred Hicks Mamie Whitaker Persie Landers (All are deceased) |
On May 11, 1929, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and eleven other female educators founded Delta Kappa Gamma at the University of Texas – Austin.
Less than two years later on the evening of April 18, 1931, Dr. Blanton, first DKG president, and two other founding officers traveled to the Whitson Hotel in Henderson to meet with eleven Rusk County educators to organize the 21st DKG chapter known as Phi Chapter. The charter members of Phi Chapter include Mrs. Mamie Whittaker, Mrs. Connie McKnight Milton, Mrs. J.E. Watkins, Miss Danie Barnett, Mrs. Pearl Green McCord, Miss Myrtis Watkins, Miss Bernice Alsup, Mrs. Fred Hicks, Mrs. H. B. Chamberlain, Mrs. Eloise Watson Daugherty and Miss Persie Landers. Today, DKG has more than 2600 chapters in 18 countries. “Most chapters have parent chapters in their organizational histories,” Rhyan comments. “However, since Phi Chapter was among the first chapters organized, Dr. Blanton is considered the parent of the Rusk County chapter.” |
Phi Chapter of Texas State Organization
Celebrated 85th Birthday
May 9, 2016
Reflecting on our rich heritage, past presidents of Phi Chapter and DKG members with 25 plus years were recognized and applauded for their dedication and service.
Past presidents
Annette Boles 1972 - 1974 Ann Lock, 1986 - 1988 Peggy Brian, 1988 - 1990
Mary Lu Rosebrock, 1990 - 1992 Jo Anne Mason, 1992 - 1994 Mary Sue Wolfe, 2006 - 2008
Vivian Sharp, 2010 - 2012
Phi members with 25 plus years in DKG
Geraldine Stroud, Annette Boles and Jo Anne Mason who were initiated in 1969 with 47 years
Dorothy Deason and Inell Whitehead, initiated in 1973 with 43 years
Jackie Calicutt, 1976 with 40 years
Peggy Brian, 1980 with 36 years
Mary Lu Rosebrock, 1985 with 31 years
Mary Sue Wolfe, 1988 with 28 years.
More photos and Special Birthday Edition of The GrapePHIne available by clicking here.