Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Chapter: University of South Florida
Our Story
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Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Incorporated was nationally founded by 16 dedicated women on December 6, 1998 at the University of Houston. They came together with the common goal of uniting women among the South Asian community by creating the backbone of the sorority on the five pillars of Sisterhood, Respect, Loyalty, Honesty, and Friendship. Their vision was of an organization that would highlight diverse culture through participation in the community and social service projects. Today, the sorority is the strongest, largest, fastest growing South Asian Sorority with OVER 2,500 sisters and counting.
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The Ladies of Delta Phi Omega expanded to the University of South Florida on October 17, 2004. These five fabulous Founding Mothers truly set the standard for many years to come. They not only brought their determination and passion for the organization, but also a movement. Since our founding date, we have completed over 6,000 hours of community service and donated thousands to support our philanthropy. We have gone above and beyond to spread the awareness of Children's Education and Literacy.
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Today, we are proud to have 26 renown classes, all of whom have gone above and beyond to prove to the university and to the community that they are truly DESTINED to PREVAIL against all ODDS.
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National Founding Mothers
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Simran Bakshi-Gutierez
Heena Bhakta-Palmer
Leena Cherian Joseph
Bonna Choudhari
Rita Dhanani Runiyer
Anita Jari Karbanda
Amitha Nikam-Verma
Avni Patel
Jesica Patel
Jolly Patel
Shevon Patel
Sonal Amit Patel
Arati Shah
Deepa Swamy-Kurian
Manisha Vakharia
Sarika Wadhawan
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Lambda Chapter Founding Mothers
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Vaishali Gajera
Rekha Rajan
Christina Dalsania-Patel
Tejal Patel
Vanisha Patel
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Quote
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"Sincerity of conviction and purity of motive will surely gain the day, and even a small minority, armed with these is surely Destined to Prevail against all Odds."
-Swami Vivekananda
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Motto
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We Dreamt, We Saw, We Conquered.
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Purpose
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The purpose of Delta Phi Omega shall be to foster unity among South Asian women, build community awareness, and gain a greater understanding of oneself and others. The sorority aspires to instill leadership traits, excel in all academic endeavors, to encourage an active relationship between the sorority and its respective university, and shall do so with the utmost compassion, dignity, and fortitude.
Fun Facts
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Philanthropy: Children's Literacy and Education
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Flower: White Orchid
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Mascot: Bengal Tiger
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Gems: Diamond and Red Ruby
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