Epsilon Lambda was organized in the spring of 1991, in the home of Kathaleen Rodgers, under the guidance of Irene Taylor, a member of the Dallas, Texas, Alpha Rho Chapter. Kathaleen invited eighteen enthusiastic teachers to become members. She saw the need for a professional organization in Orange, Texas with its main focus being the Youth of our community.

On April 5, 1991 the group was officially inducted into The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. The induction ceremony was held at the Southwest Regional Conference in Waco, Texas, under the direction of the regional director, Soror Gertrude Robertson. At that time ,we were assigned the name Epsilon Lambda. The charter members of this group are: Myra Alexander, Doris Allen, Delores Bell, Norma Jean Broussard, Pearlie Celestine, Donna Enard, Evera Enard, Emma Florence, Cendy Pearl Hall, Shirley Jenkins, Mary Anna King, Linda Lee, Jacqueline Marshall, Shelia Perry, Jeanne Rhines, Kathaleen Rodgers, Frankie White, and Thelma Woodrow.

Having had a membership intake process, Joyce Castle, Janice Harris, Pauline Hunter, and Ava Russell were inducted into our Chapter in May 1994.  In October of 1998, Epsilon Lambda chapter was deeply saddened on hearing the death of our founder, Soror Kathaleen Rodgers.

New inductees of our chapter in May of 1999 were: Suzzone Crockett, Patricia Jones, and Wihelmenia Wills.  On June 29, 2000 at the Lamar Student Center, Vada Rodgers-Neal, Callie Orebo, Jacqueline Rachal, Shelia Teate, and Patrice Simon were inducted into Epsilon Lambda Chapter. 

September 23, 2005 Hurricane Rita caused significant damage to Orange, Texas. The Southwestern Region had love for their sisterhood. They sent each of us $100.00 and we were so thankful for their thoughtfulness.

In February 2012, we welcomed four additional sorors: Athena Jefferson, Melanie Roberson, Iberia Smith, and Victoria Perry.

October 13, 2016 brought a new light to the chapter as nine new ladies were inducted as follows: Christina Anderson, Kym Celestine-Franklin, Datchel Crochett, Delores Eddings, Nakia Francis, Yokishia Hope, Tiffany Richard-Brown, Sharon Robertson, and Cynthia Weeks.  On December 13, 2021, four additional members were added as follows: Rashondria Daniel, Dr. Nina LeBlanc, Stephanie Smith, & Sharon Womack. Thirty years later, the chapter continues to foster true sisterhood and promote the highest teaching ideals throughout the Orange, TX community.

Since 2021, the chapter continues to support the Orange Community by reading at the local public schools, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, putting up displays for Black History Month at the Orange Public Library and donate items to the Orange Villa Nursing & Rehabilitaion Center.

As we continue to grow, February 27, 2025, we welcomed five more members: Ebony Green, Dr, Crystal Tucker, Maika Turner, Beverly Robinson, and Willie Ann Taylor (The Phenomenal 5 Pillars of Education).