Founded June 4th, 1959, Theta Kappa Phi became one of two Asian American sororities established on the UCLA campus. Thetas allowed girls a selection of sororities to choose from, one that best suited her needs, similar to the Panhellenic system.

The foundations and strength of Theta Kappa Phi emerged from the aspirations and gooals of nine young freshmen women, now known as the Charter Members. Coming from all over California, they found a special friendship amongst themselves when they met on the UCLA campus. Their dedication made possible our official recognition as a sorority by the University of California, Los Angeles on June 4, 1959.

Margaret Ohara, after being mistaken for someone of Irish descent (O'Hara), was given a Panhellenic Scholarship upon acceptance to UCLA. After discovering her true Japanese-American identity, Margaret was denied admittance and membershipinto all of the Greek sororities on the row. But Margaret, along with eight other women, had a dream of their own. With the help of Mrs. Rex P. Enochs, an active Panhellenic member and organizer of the UCLA chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, the Charter Members succeeded in establishing a true sorroity for themselves and others to come. The good fortune of the sorority continued when the late and distinguished, Dr. Robert S. Kinsman, as our founding faculty advisor served and supported the sorority, along with his wife, Mrs. Barbara Kinsman (an honorary Theta), for 45 devoted years.

As each year goes by, new students are able to experience the intimacy and fond memories that the Charter Members felt that first year. Theta Kappa Phi provides a closely knit structure of support for new students while enhancing the skills, abilities, and college experience of all its members. The key to success is simply the care and dedication of the actives... a legacy planted.