| History of Tri Delta |
| Delta Delta Delta was founded at Boston University in 1888 by Sarah Ida Shaw who stated: "Let us found a society that shall be kind alike to all and think more of a girl's inner self than of her personal appearance." The first initiation took place on January 15, 1889. |
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| Founders |
| Sarah Ida Shaw |
| Elenor Dorcus Pond |
| Tri Delta's Symbols |
| Dolphin - symbolizes rebirth, friendship, and leadership. |
| Pansy - symbolizes alumni membership |
| Pearl - symbolizes the new member. |
| Pine - symbolizes collegiate members. |
| Poseidon - the patron Greek divinity of Tri Delts. |
| Colors: Tri Delta's colors are silver, gold, and cerulean blue. Green is also significant for Tri Delta as it represents the union of the three colors. Flag: Adopted by the 1906 convention, the Tri Delta flag is rectangular with three vertical bars. The first is sea green with three white deltas, the second, white with a green pine tree, and the third, sea green with three white stars. |
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