Alpha Gamma Delta:
The Colony Works Together

by Theresa Poag

Alpha Gamma Delta is an international sorority founded in 1904 at Syracuse University in New York. AGD was founded by eleven women who came together in a spirit of love, friendship and loyalty. These young women gave of themselves in order to make AGD what it is today. Following in this tradition, the charter member of the Lambuth Colony of Alpha Gamma Delta have worked hard together to become a strong chapter of this proud organization.

The national philanthropy of AGD is the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Alpha Gams collect money to send to this charitable organization to help aid in research to find a cure or better treatment for diabetes. At the Homecoming football game, the Alpha Gams took donations for the JDF. In November, a special speaker gave a short workshop on juvenile diabetes and how to tell if someone may have diabetes.

The Lambuth Colony of Alpha Gamma Delta started its year in September with a special rush week, followed by a formal pledge service. The new Alpha Gams became instant leaders in the Colony. As positions were filled by the members, the Colony began to take shape. In October, the Alpha Gams had an alumni dinner with other local Alpha Gams. During Homecoming, the Alpha Gams tied for first place in the week-long competition with other Greek organizations. A sisterhood retreat was held at the end of October. In November, AGD had a pledge swap with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. On November 22, the Alpha Gams held a hayride and barn dance. The Sisters of the Colony finished out the year with a Christmas party and ornament swap.

Front Row, left to right: Tricia Lowery, Michelle Parks, Rosemary Boswell, Christy Wade, Laura Glasgow, Carolyn Taylor, Elizabeth Bridges, Kim Brown, Theresa Poag, Emily Brown; Back Row, left to right: Laura Paley, Stacie Behm, Heather Pruitt, Beth Carpenter, Karen Carpenter, Kristin Knight, Katherine Thompson, Mandy Mobly, Jenny Vaughn, Aubrie Ingold: Missing: Tanya Hughes

Source: The Lantern, Vol. 96, yearbook of Lambuth University

Note of interest: Laura Glasgow pledged Fall of 1996 to Theta Pi chapter. Spring of 1997 she transferred to University of Memphis and was initiated into Gamma Zeta chapter.