Founders 1.0
Was a constant supporter of Alpha Chapter.
Who is Marguerite Young Alexander?
from small town of Belton, South Carolina.
Who is Mamie Reddy Rose?
Served as president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Who is Myra Davis Hemmings?
Became a music teacher in Washington, DC public school system.
Who is Olive Claire Jones?
a genuine respect for the feelings of others; dedicated to the mothers of Delta members.
What is Courtesy?
Lobby for DST to participate in the march of Women's Suffrage
Who is Jimmie Bugg Middleton?
Publish a novel titled " The Valley of the Poor"; The book focused on racism and poverty in the South.
Who is Wertie Blackwell Weaver?
President Taft presented her with her diploma and scholarship to Howard University; Introduce First Lady Elenor Roosevelt at John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945
Who is Florence Letcher Toms?
Was a gifted singer and actress; use her vocal powers and sang for television shows.
Who is Zephyr Chisom Carter?
The essence of the human spirit; dedicated to Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
What is Compassion?
Teacher for more than 30 years; Began a second career as dramatic performer.
Who is Ethel Carr Watson?
Graduated from Howard in 1913 as valedictorian and class president; married a founder of Omega Psi Phi.
Who is Edna Brown Coleman?
Taught drama at Bennett College and served as Directress of Harlem School of the Arts.
Who is Osceola Macarthy Adams?
Graduated from the first public high school for Blacks in the U.S. known as M Street High School, but later known as Dunbar High School.
Who is Vashti Turley Murphy?
a noble cause is one of humanity's highest calling; dedicated to the National Presidents, past and present.
What is Dedication?
Only Founder to receive a doctorate degree; One out of Two Founders who never married.
Who is Eliza Pearl Shippen?
Drafted initial Constitution and Bylaws; Design the ceremony inducting Honorary Members; Design Sorority Pin; Served as Second President of Alpha Chapter.
Who is Madree Penn White?
last surviving Founder and died in 1993; married member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. ; first Black to graduate from Washingtonville High School.
Who is Naomi Sewell Richardson?
First Black social worker for the NYC and County Charities; First Custodian for Alpha Chapter.
Who is Winona Cargile Alexander?
Was the first corresponding secretary of Alpha Chapter; A teacher in the Galveston School District and was INSTRUMENTAL in integrating the schools.
Who is Jessie McGuire Dent?
First VP of Alpha Chapter; First Black Teacher in Richmond County, NY; Charter Member of Queens NY Alumnae Chapter.
Who is Ethel Cuff Black?
Was an excellent musician; Graduated as Valedictorian of the Teacher's College in 1914.
Who is Pauline Oberdorfer Minor?
Born in Winfield, Kansas; Participated in the Woman's Suffrage March which was Delta's first public service act; 68 years later, repeated the momentous walk on August 2,1981.
Who is Bertha Pitts Campbell?
First sergeant-at-arms of Alpha Chapter; help charted graduate chapter, Dallas Alumnae Chapter, in Dallas, Texas.
Who is Frederica Chase Dodd?
Taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, SC.