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Delta Psi Kappa
ΔΨΚ
FoundedOctober 23, 1916; 107 years ago (1916-10-23)
Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union
TypeProfessional
Former AffiliationPFA and PPA
StatusMerged
Merge DateMarch 1970
SuccessorPhi Delta Pi
EmphasisPhysical education
ScopeNational
MottoA sound mind in a sound body.
Colors  Turquoise and   Old gold
FlowerYellow Tea Rose
PublicationThe Foil
Chapters0
HeadquartersIndianapolis, Indiana
United States

Delta Psi Kappa (ΔΨΚ) was an American professional fraternity for women in the disciplines of health and physical education, health sciences, and recreation that was established in 1916.[1]

History

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Delta Psi Kappa was founded on October 23, 1916 from a local sorority at the Normal College of the North American Gymnastics Union.[2] It merged with Phi Delta Pi in March 1970.[3]

Both Delta Psi Kappa and Phi Delta Pi were members of the PFA.

Traditions

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The fraternity's colors were turquoise and old gold. Its flower was the yellow tea rose. Its publication was The Foil.

Chapters

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Chapter Listing[3]

Chapters active as of 1946 were:[2]

Notable members

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References

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  • ^ a b Estelle Gilman (October 1, 1946). "Affiliated Organizations: VIII. Delta Psi Kappa". The Journal of Health and Physical Education. 17 (8): 482–502. doi:10.1080/23267240.1946.10627356.
  • ^ a b William Raimond Baird (1991). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Baird's Manual Foundation, Incorporated.
  • ^ The Physical Education school, in Battle Creek, was open until 1938 as part of the larger university.
  • ^ 1924 Sentinel
  • ^ Western Mistic March 9, 1945
  • ^ a b "Delta Psi Kappa, LU-083". Digital Commons at Longwood University. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
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