CHAPTER HISTORY
Gamma Gamma was formed in the fall of 1977 by a group of thirty-five girls headed by Gari Lee Demas, not just to add another sorority to Bucknell University's existing eight, but to add another dimension to the sorority system. Despite the diversity of interests of the girls, a feeling of closeness evolved. The girls worked throughout the winter to become recognized by the University and to prepare for spring rush.
Rush in February was a success with 31 girls pledging Gamma Gamma. The month was highlighted by official University recognition. Meetings were held in the forum of the University Center until June when a suite in Hunt was made available.
The idea of going national had been considered as far back as the fall of 1977. Delta Gamma was chosen over all others in the event of a national sorority being wanted. In March, with rush over and things settling down, it was time for the decision to be made: Should Gamma Gamma petition Delta Gamma to become one of their colonies? Gamma Gamma voted in favor of this; the petition was accepted, and on September 9, 1978 forty-one girls were pledged by Delta Gamma. Their activation was held on November 17, 1978. These girls are the chapter members of the Epsilon Beta chapter of Delta Gamma.
History obtained from Barbara Lancaster
ON CAMPUS ACTIVITES
Members of Delta Gamma participate in many diverse activites on campus. There are girls involved in varsity sports such as soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, rowing, and swimming & diving. Other clubs and organizations that DG's are involved in on campus include: the Bucknell Dance Company, Bucknell Student Government, the Student Art Association, ACE, Senior Gift Drive, Tour Guides, BOF, New Student Orientation, Inclusiveness Team, SPS (Society of Physics Students), Be Fashion Mag, Cap and Dagger, Musical Theater Club, the Silhouettes, Two Past Midnight, Beyond Unison, Bucknell Buddies, InterVarsity, Bucknellian, Jelani Dance Group, American Chemical Society, Bucknell Pre-Health Society, Habitat for Humanity, and many more.
Community Service
The sisters of Delta Gamma's Epsilon Beta chapter volunteer in many areas in the surrounding Lewisburg area. Some of our volunteering activites include: YMCA, Haven Minestries, Riverwoods, Tutoring in local school districts, and Relay for Life. On campus, we will also puffy paint coloring book pages and poems for the vision impared, make blankets for Brady's Smile, as well as participating in other organizations philanthropic events.
