Welcome Sorors and Friends of the Iota Chi Chapter,
It is my honor on behalf of the Iota Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to welcome you to our website. We are delighted that you have taken the time to learn more about our chapter, our sisterhood, and our continued commitment to service.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University by twenty two sensational women who sought to create something greater than themselves through sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action. Our first public act of service was the historic Women’s Suffrage March in Washington, D.C., and we have not stopped serving our communities since that defining moment. The Iota Chi Chapter is proud to continue the legacy established by our Founders. We are dedicated to uplifting and empowering our local community through impactful programs, meaningful partnerships, and intentional service. Our chapter loves serving the community, and our passion for service continues to grow with every opportunity to make a difference. Through our work, we strive to bring awareness to issues that directly affect the African American community while promoting educational development, economic development, physical and mental health and wellness, political awareness, and international awareness and involvement. As we honor the vision of our Founders, we remain committed to academic excellence, a commitment reflected in our recognition as three time recipients of the Highest Chapter GPA Award from the National Pan-Hellenic Council at the University of South Carolina. We cherish the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood and are dedicated to serving with purpose. Through these commitments we endeavor to preserve, enrich, and advance the legacy of our Founders for generations to come.
Thank you for visiting our website. For additional information or questions, please contact us at iotachi1973@gmail.com. We look forward to connecting with you and welcoming you to our future programs and community service initiatives.
Sincerely,
McKenzie Dreher, Chapter President
Iota Chi Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Our History.
The Iota Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered February 17, 1973 by 17 sensational women at the University of South Carolina. Since humble beginnings, Iota Chi has flourished by upholding the ideals of Delta Sigma Theta by striving for scholastic excellence, serving the USC campus and greater Columbia communities, as well as embracing everlasting sisterhood.
“The Delta girl is one who has been given the opportunity of education and broad development: she is one who has enjoyed the privileges of culture and selected environment . . . It is pleasing to a heartfelt depth to see her not as self centered, not desirous of selfish power, not wanting the plaudits of people, not wanting glory - but with a purpose which directs her activities and all that she may control toward lifting somebody else . . . ”