On October 1, 1999, the concept of Delta Kappa Delta came to fruition at the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. At that time, Texas A&M University boasted a 40,000 plus student population, with less than five percent categorized as minorities.

B.E.T.I.S., Behind Every True Indian Sister, was created as the grass roots service organization prior to obtaining the Greek letters of Delta Kappa Delta. The National Founding Mothers realized the need to unite, serve, and educate the campus and community. Developing this vision would be arduous, but would begin the creation of a bond between these thirteen that will stand the test of time.

Through B.E.T.I.S., these women were able to spread and strengthen their ideals to other South Asian women on campus. In addition to serving the community with enthusiasm, the National Founding Mothers emphasized excellence in education, citizenship, culture, and Sisterhood.

Delta Kappa Delta Sorority has grown tremendously since inception, stretching its desire to serve to several cities in Texas as well as on the East Coast. These women have dedicated their hearts and souls to Service and Sisterhood, exemplifying the concept of “Sisterhood Built through Service”. Through our goal for a brighter future, we begin our work with the purest of hearts - that of a child. In time, we hope that our work will benefit our communities and provide a lasting and prosperous future.

• Preya Batra
• Rachel Gupta
• Nisha Kavalam (formerly Kalluvilayil)
• Sylvia Kalluvilayil
• Sheila Krishan
• Hiral Mathur (formerly Shah)
• Dimple Patel
• Meenal Patel
• Siby Samuel (formerly Philip)
• Neha Shah
• Nisha Sidhwani
• Christina Thomas
• Celine Xavier

Fourteen eager Indian girls,
Each walking their own separate ways,
Searching for a something
Yet lost with nothings in a maze.
That something was a hunger,
Or was it a deep, dark hole?

The girls soon came to know
They were starving for food for their soul.
Then one faithful night,
Whilst the angels smiled from above,
Ideas began to form,
And the nothings seemed to fit like a glove.

Some had lost it earlier along the way,
Only to find themselves reunited today.
Others experienced a dimension,
Now free to meander the maze without any tension.
One ponders eagerly upon what their dilemma could possibly be,
’Tis simply we had become lose in ourselves,
And service had set us free.

-Sheila Krishan
Founding Mother
Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.

Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. commits itself to the fostering of a united sisterhood, the development of indomitable spirit, the betterment of the community through humanitarian services, and the education of ourselves and others about the Indian sub-continental culture. Furthermore, we dedicate ourselves to personal, cultural enrichment through the awareness and preservation of our traditions and morals.

I slept and dreamt that life was joy,
I awoke and saw that life was service,
I acted, and behold, service was joy.
-Rabindranath Tagore

Colors: Violet, Black and Silver
Symbol: Diya
Mascot: Peacock
Flower: Lotus