Six young women were indeed pioneers when they dared to march into the most public part of the Monmouth College campus, its chapel, on October 13, 1870 , wearing their golden keys in their hair. The six young founders of Kappa Kappa Gamma were among the first women to avail themselves of the privilege of Greek-letter societies, that is, to organize into a congenial social group for the cultivation of friendships and intellectual stimulation.

The six collegians who started the Kappa journey were: Hannah Jeannette Boyd, Mary Moore Stewart (Nelson, Field), Anna Elizabeth Willits (Pattee), Mary Louise Bennett (Boyd), Martha Louisa Stevenson (Miller), Susan Burley Walker (Vincent).

This historic event is remembered every year on Founders Day, October 13, a day on which the founders are honored. Founders Day is also a time for Kappa members of all generations to come together in sisterhood and friendship.

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."

Kappa Firsts:

Kappa is proud to boast many important "FIRSTS" throughout our history. The following is a small sample of Kappa achievements.
•  FIRST women's fraternity to utilize a Grand Council form of government, rather than a Grand Chapter form, 1881
•  FIRST woman's fraternity to publish a magazine, The Key in 1882
•  FIRST fraternity to extend invitations to attend a Panhellenic convention, 1891
•  FIRST woman's fraternity to establish a Central Office, 1922
•  FIRST woman's fraternity to establish a permanent Fraternity Headquarters, 1952 (located in Columbus , OH )
•  FIRST fraternity to set up a career networking program, 1976
•  FIRST woman's fraternity to incorporate a Heritage Museum , 1980