Although it’s one of the oldest sororities in the United States, Delta Gamma was introduced to Iowa State last semester as the Eta Psi chapter, its 150th collegiate chapter.

The new chapter hosted its first philanthropy, “Anchor Splash,” on Saturday at Beyer Hall.

Anchor Splash is a national event for Delta Gamma chapters, though some smaller chapters might host “Anchor Games.”

The fundraiser featured seven teams composed of greek chapters, student organizations and student groups that competed in three relay events and a synchronized swimming routine.

President Amy Huynh described the relays as “ridiculous things we’re trying to make boys do.”

One relay, called the “dolphin,” involved competitors swimming down a lane while pushing a beach ball only with their head or face.

Another relay, “save the mermaid,” required a coach to sit in a tube and be pushed down a lane by one swimmer, and then back by another.

The last relay, “rubbery ducky,” required participants to sit in a tube with their hands and feet hanging over the edge and then push themselves down the lane with their hands and feet.

Wes Smith, participant of the team “Da Boyz,” was excited to get into the pools and start the event.

“Have fun, raise awareness of the philanthropy and it’s a good use of a Saturday night,” Smith said about why he signed up. “We’re just boys having fun.”

Huynh also explained the significance of all the anchors associated with Delta Gamma and why the philanthropy is called Anchor Splash.

“The anchor symbolizes hope,” Huynh said. “Anchor yourself to something good. We are bound together by the anchor.”

Since its creation a semester ago, the sorority has added about 160 members, Huynh said.

One member, Natalie Hagen, said she joined not only because of the sisterhood in Delta Gamma but also the road that lies ahead.

“It’s a really good opportunity to start something great and create new traditions,” Hagen said.

A few sisters from Delta Gamma’s chapter at Drake University came out to support their Eta Psi sisterhood at the philanthropy event.

By the end of the night, Anchor Splash had raised more than $5,000, but Delta Gamma will continue to ask for donations through its online campaign, memberplanet.

All proceeds from Anchor Splash go to the programs of the Delta Gamma Foundation Service for Sight. Service for Sight provides help to the visually impaired.

The Delta Gamma Foundation currently funds four hospitals and recently opened a new wing at the Peyton Manning hospital specifically for the visually impaired.

It also funds several schools and programs designed to help visually impaired children.