Janice Hays Shawl, Alpha Nu/Montana, placed her 75-year pin on a beautiful gold chain. She is proud of her Kappa Alpha Theta heritage and wanted to thank everyone for the beautiful pin.
Mary Jordan Warren, Upsilon/Minnesota, was thrilled to receive the pansy pin in recognition of her 75 years of membership.
Donna Davis Browne, Alpha Mu/Missouri, was thrilled to receive the pansy pin for 75 years of membership. She sent her thanks and love to all her Theta sisters.
Johan Alexander Worrall, Rho/Nebraska, celebrated her 75-year anniversary with her daughters Jennifer Worrall Hibben and Lisa Worrall, both Rho/Nebraska.
In 2025, Kappa Alpha Theta celebrates 385 members initiated in 1950 who have enjoyed 75 years of membership. Each year, Theta honors 75-year members by gifting them a special pansy pin. These alumnae are called Diamond Thetas in honor of this diamond anniversary.
Theta headquarters staff often receive thank-you notes in return, with members sharing their experiences with Theta sisters on campus and describing what college life was like 75 years ago. These members are featured on the Diamond Thetas page of the Theta website so that all visitors can honor them and read their submitted stories.
The formal practice of recognizing significant membership anniversaries began in 1954 with the recognition of 50-year Thetas. Like today, these members were recognized at Founders Day events. In 1963, Theta expanded the program to recognize 75-year Thetas. Grand Council selected a pansy pin embellished with the coat of arms as a recognition.
We celebrate these members today and all days!
Do you know of a 75-year Theta who received her pansy pin this year? Share a photo with us so we can add it to the Diamond Thetas web page.