National Presidents
Special emphasis on Reclamation and Retention
Yvonne Kennedy
This founder became a music teacher in the Washington, D.C. school system
Who is Olive Claire Jones?
three raps means this...
Stand
International President and Chair
Elsie Cook Holmes
Presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945; had interactions with multiple US Presidents including William H. Taft and John F. Kennedy.
Florence Letcher Toms
Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years
Ethel Lamay Calimese
This is the only Founder to receive a doctorate degree
Eliza Pearl Shippen
This pin was Commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979.
Fortitude Pin
This person is the Southern Regional Director
Amaris L. Johnson
Gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal powers and sang for TV shows
Zephyr Chisom Carter
The National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed
Anna Johnson Julian
This founder taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, S.C
Edith Motte Young
Two raps means...
affirm the sacred vow, affirm the sacred trust
This soror is the national first vice president
Cheryl Turner
The first Vice President of Alpha Chapter; first Black teacher in Richmond County, NY; charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter.
Ethel Cuff Black
First Doctrine published and Leadership Academy established
Hortense G. Canady
First Sergeant-at-Arms of the Alpha Chapter; charter member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter
Frederica Chase Dodd
These are embodied in the virtues of the nine Jewels and the Delta Oath.
Fundamental Principles
Madison Nelson
Was from a small town in Beta, South Carolina
Naomi Sewell Richardson
Formed partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 homes
Bertha M. Roddey
First Custodian (Historian) of the Alpha Chapter; was the first Black social worker with New York City and county charities.
Winona Cargile Alexander
One rap means this
Sit, end of ceremony
This person is the primary chair for Alpha Beta
Debrahia Goodman
Excellent musician and graduated as Valedictorian of the Teachers College.
Pauline Oberdorfer Minor