The international organization was founded in 1984 as an extension of Farmhouse Fraternity. The WSU charter is the ninth granted by Ceres. Ceres is a sisterhood created for women with an appreciation for agriculture, although members don't have to be enrolled in agricultural courses. The WSU chapter began a year and a half ago with five members. It now has 26 active members.
Members strive for high academic standards.
Last year, Ceres women had the fifth highest GPA of all sororities on the WSU Campus, said President Jenn Deking, a senior from Sprague. The organization was formally an interest group until its charter was recognized by WSU on Sept. 16. A high school grade point average of 3.00 is required of incoming freshmen and a 2.50 GPA is required for current or transfer college students for membership.