Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta was the first
sorority, though it was started even before the word "sorority" was coined. It was established to give women a support group in the then mostly-male college world at what is now
DePauw University. It is one of the top five largest sororities. Its colors are black and gold; its mascot is the kite and its flower is the pansy. It's nickname is simply "Theta." Famous Thetas include
Sheryl Crow,
Laura Bush,
Rue McClanahan, and
Amy Grant.