The Gamma Phi Beta Founding Story
Helen M. Dodge: The Scholar
Helen, “the scholar,” once wrote, “While at Cazenovia (Seminary), I made the one great and all-important decision, and consecrated my life to the service of God.” Not surprisingly then, Helen married the Rev. J. V. Ferguson on October 12, 1886. The couple never had children and Helen was at liberty to continue her education, largely through travel. She remained interested in the issues of the day and was very involved in local charitable and educational organizations. Many years later she wrote, “I found great pleasure in the work of a minister’s wife…whatever duties or obligations claim my attention, those belonging to the Church are always given the precedence.”
