Alpha Delta Pi

Organization History
Other Names:
Date Organized: 1960

History: Founded May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society for women and the mother of today’s sorority system. We were founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership, service to others and sisterhood. These principles still guide the policies and programs of the sorority today.To date, Alpha Delta Pi has initiated more than 182,500 women, many of whom are actively involved in one of our over 130 collegiate chapters or 150 alumnae associations throughout the United States and Canada.

Purpose as stated in ECU Clue Book - To enrich the life of the college woman through growth and development in personal interactions, philanthropic and community activities, and scholarship within the Panhellenic system.

Officers:

1960 President - Ann Drennan, Vice President - Merle Council, Secretary - Nancy Gwynn, Treasurer - Pat Terrell
1961 President - Nancy Gwynn, Vice President - Jean Capps, Corresponding Secretary - Camilla Henderson, Recording Secretary - Sandra Moon, Treasurer - Jean Haislip, Homecoming Sponsor - Nancy Gwynn
1962 President - Ray Lane, Vice President - Lillian Moye, Recording Secretary - Camilla Henderson, Advisor - Mary Staton, Treasurer - Milly Bowden
1963 President - Kathryn Oakes, Vice President - Barbara Rouse, Secretary - Ann Adkins, Treasurer - Beverly Staton
1964 President - Ann Adkins, Vice President - Patsy Kennedy, Secretary - Faye Taylor, Treasurer - Kay Yearby
1965 President - Gigi Guice, Vice President - Mary Conn, Secretary - Camille Billings, Treasurer - Kay Hall
1966 President - Jane Helms, Vice President - Sally Yopp, Secretary - Marilyn Timberlake, Treasurer - Kay Hall
1967 President - Sandy Wentzel, Vice President - Kay Hall, Secretary - Carol Saldin, Treasurer - Connie Cox