The St. Louis Alumnae Association of KKΓ

ALL ABOUT KAPPA

Our Mission Statement

Kappa Kappa Gamma is an organization of women, which seeks for every member throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development, and an understanding of and an allegiance to positive ethical principles.

A Tradition of High Standards

Kappa's golden key, fleur-de-lis and coat-of-arms represent friendship rooted in a tradition of high standards.

During the college years, Kappa promotes, through its standards, a broad college experience. Even as alumnae, intellectual development remains a priority, as evidenced by the impressive achievements of our members.

Cultural growth is important, as well. Kappa Kappa Gamma encourages members to seek opportunities for self-growth in a variety of interests, whether in the chapter, on campus, or in the community.

Kappa Kappa Gamma also provides leadership opportunities in a mutually supportive environment. Kappa members believe that philanthropy or mutual helpfulness is of significant importance.

Kappa Kappa Gamma at its core is friendship, leadership and scholarship...an opportunity and experience for a lifetime.

Our Symbols

The golden key was selected by the Founders as the badge of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The badge is worn strictly as an emblem of membership and only by initiated members. Members may not lend their badges to anyone except other Kappas. To keep badges only in the possession of members, it is encouraged that the badges of deceased members be returned to Headquarters. The Fraternity jewel, the sapphire, is recognized as a symbol of truth, sincerity and constancy.

The colors of the Fraternity are light blue and dark blue, which have been described as those shades which in light and dark tones reproduce the “soft velvety blue approaching the cornflower in shade.”

The fleur-de-lis was chosen as the Fraternity flower because of its general dignity, stateliness and grace, and because it combines the two blues of the Fraternity in one flower.

Notable Kappas

Jean Bartel - Gamma Xi (UCLA) 1942, former Miss America 1943

Peggy Kirk Bell - Delta Epsilon (Rollins) 1942, golf specialist, and charter member of the LPGA

Lo Bosworth - Epsilon Psi, Gamma Xi (UC Santa Barbara, UCLA) 2005
TV actress; credits include Laguna Beach and The Hills

Sophia Bush - Delta Tau, (USC), 2000, TV and film actress; credits include One Tree Hill, The Hitcher, and Van Wilder

Miley Tucker Frost - Beta Xi (Texas) 1961, sculptor whose work appears on the $50 gold bullion coin

Jann Carl Sears - Theta (Missouri) 1979, former anchor for Entertainment Tonight

Rebecca Powell Casey - Beta Theta (Oklahoma) 1970, former CEO for Harold’s Stores, Inc., men’s and ladies’ apparel

Gena Rowlands Cassavetes - Eta (Wisconsin) 1949, movie and television actress, nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Mabel Longhetti in A Woman Under the Influence, played Allie Calhoun in The Notebook

Mary Shuham Dore - Gamma Gamma (Whitman) 1947, established a parent support group that became the National SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Foundation

Lucy Webb Hayes – Rho (Ohio Wesleyan - honorary member) 1880, First Lady and wife of 19th President of the United States, Rutherford B. Hayes

Kelley Menighan Hensley - Gamma Phi (SMU) 1986, actress who has played “Emily Stewart” on As the World Turns since 1992

Lou Henry Hoover - Beta Eta (Stanford) 1894, First Lady and wife of 31st U.S. President, Herbert Hoover

Kate Jackson - Delta Rho (Mississippi) 1967, actress who portrayed Sabrina Duncan on the television series Charlie's Angels

Ginnie Johansen Johnson - Beta Omicron, Gamma Phi (Tulane & SMU) 1978, artist and design entrepreneur

Ashley Judd - Beta Chi (Kentucky) 1987, actress whose credits include A Time to Kill, Where the Heart Is, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, and Norma Jean & Marilyn

Helen Knox - Beta Xi (Texas) 1904, banker, author, and Red Cross volunteer

Prudence Mahaffey Mackintosh - Beta Xi (Texas) 1963, author of books and magazines about life in Texas and other subjects

Erin Moriarty - Beta Nu (Ohio State) 1971, CBS News reporter and correspondent for 48 Hours

Sarah Jane Morris - Gamma Phi (SMU) 1999, TV actress who plays “Julia Walker” on Brothers and Sisters, and whose other credits include Boston Public, Cold Case, and Felicity.

Nancy Humphries O'Dell - Epsilon Mu (Clemson) 1985, Co-Anchor of Entertainment Tonight

Maureen Orth - Pi (UC Berkeley) 1963, broadcast journalist and author

Josephine Paddock - Beta Epsilon (Barnard) 1903
Artist; painter noted for oils and watercolors in collections throughout America and Europe

Nancy Paterson - Delta Lambda (Miami - Ohio) 1973, international lawyer and promoter of social justice

Jane Pauley - Delta (Indiana) 1969, former anchorwoman for Today on NBC

Jane Cahill Pfeiffer - Gamma Psi (Maryland) 1951, one of few female managers for IBM Corporation, Chairman of NBC, and White House Fellow with Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jo Ann Pflug - Delta Kappa (Miami) 1959, actress who played Lt. Maria "'Dish" Schneiderstar in the movie version of M*A*S*H, and on TV in The Fall Guy, and Candid Camera

Jeanne Linder Phillips - Gamma Phi (SMU) 1974, statesman and political ambassador

Lisa Spain Short - Delta Upsilon (Georgia) 1981, 1984 NCAA Singles Champion, first All-American in women's tennis at the University of Georgia who achieved All-American status from 1981-1984

Constance Ramos - Epsilon Alpha & Gamma Alpha (Texas Christian & Kansas State) 1982, actress and designer on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Laurie Hickson Smith - Gamma Phi (SMU) 1990, interior designer on The Learning Channel's (TLC) Trading Spaces and author

Katherine "Kate" Brosnahan Spade - Omega (Kansas) 1982, fashion designer and co-founder of "Kate Spade” brands

Constance Cornell Stuart - Gamma Phi (SMU) 1957, Deputy Director of the Office in International Visitors Program, and Mrs. Nixon's Staff Director and Press Secretary

Jane Swift - Zeta Theta (Trinity) 1985, first woman governor of Massachusetts and youngest governor in 2001

Elizabeth Hemphill Wilson - Gamma Phi (SMU) 1939, artist and needlepoint expert