Chapter History

The Gamma Kappa chapter of Delta Delta Delta, officially recognized at Wake Forest University on February 3, 1989, exemplifies the rich history of Tri Delta traditions and excellence. Established in 1988, the chapter was chartered in 1989 by a revolutionary group of female students who wanted to establish an organization that stood out from the Wake Forest societies.

Two instrumental alumnae for Gamma Kappa's founding were Sarah Coons Lindsay, the outgoing Tri Delta national president, and the late Allison Butler Shue. Lindsay was a local alumna member at the time, and she continues to support the Wake Forests chapter and its programs to this day. Shue was the founding coordinator of our chapter, and she lived in Winston-Salem for an entire year in order to properly establish Gamma Kappa.

Tri Delta’s initiative and enthusiasm spread campus wide. Societies followed Gamma Kappa’s example, and they all converted into national sororities shortly after Gamma Kappa's establishment. Tri Delta is proud to be Wake Forest University's first national sorority.