SKD

Sigma Kappa Delta was formed under the auspices of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honors society serving four-year institutions. Sigma Kappa Delta was created April 21, 1996 in Chicago, Illinois. The organization was incorporated in 1996 in the state of Missouri as a not-for-profit, educational entity. Its central purpose is to confer distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate studies. Sigma Kappa Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.

The name Sigma Kappa Delta comes from the Greek letters representing the first letter of each of the words that form the official motto, "Sincerity, Knowledge, and Design:" SKD. The official colors of the society are green and gold; the official plant is English Ivy; the official seal can be found on all offiicial documents of the society.

Co-Lin's Delta Alpha Chapter was founded in 1996 and was the first chapter at any community college in the state of Mississippi.

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