Epsilon Omega History

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The Epsilon Omega Chapter of Kappa Delta had its first beginnings under the name of "The Black Cats" in the early school year of 1903-1904.  The Black Cats were a successor to the "Berry Quintette," composed of Mae Thurman, Edna Cremin, Grace Ogg, Mary Kendrick, and Minni Lee Dodd.  In the fall of 1907, the girls changed their name to Epsilon Omega Delta.  Their colors were black and gold and their flower was the pansy.

In 1909 under that name, the girls petitioned Kappa Delta and was installed with 13 initiates as Epsilon Omega Chapter.  According to "Ordinary Miracles," it was so named for the National Chapterian who worked with the chapter in securing its charter, Edith (Orilla) Knox, however many suspect because their name was "Epsilon Omega" Delta the addition of the Greek letter Kappa would complete our name.