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About Us

The founders of the Delta Epsilon Sorority

Sister Joan Bates Macaluso
('55, Louisiana) 
Sister Eloise
Bolen 
('55, West Virginia) 
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Sister Ann Lister Siebert
('55, Canada)
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Sister Gloria Wojick White
('56, Connecticut)​
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The Alpha Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Sorority is Gallaudet University's first Greek-letter sorority. It came into being on April 24, 1953. It was founded by four young women- three sophomores, and a freshman.

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Our Mission:

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Delta Epsilon aims to instill into its members' hearts and lives principles of truth, honor, and duty.

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Delta Epsilon has always encouraged its members to form friendships among University women regardless of sorority membership.

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To develop their individual resources and personal growth, Sisters are expected to take part in extracurricular activities of their choices outside of the sorority.

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Delta Epsilon strongly supports unity among the different student organizations.

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Red & White

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American Beauty Rose

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