Famous Deltas
Sorority Line Name
Opelousas Alumnae History
Guess Who?
Favorite DST moment
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An American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to success in the mid-1970s as an R&B singer with the hits "This Will Be", "Inseparable" and "Our Love."
Who is Soror Natalie Cole?
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Line Name: "Witty" she was initiated at Opelousas Alumnae Chapter (OAC) in 1981. Her line number was Duck #2. Her favorite Delta memory was "finally crossing over to Deltaland with a broken leg and leaning on her line sisters for assistance." She is a past president of Opelousas Alumnae Chapter.
Who is Soror Maude Inez Nevills?
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Date Opelousas Alumnae Chapter was chartered
What is February 25, 1977?
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This beautiful baby crossed Fall '15 @ Xavier University. Line Name: "Q.U.I.N.T.E.S.S.E.N.C.E." Line #23. Favorite Moment in DST was her initiation into our Sorority! She was a member of the MC for the OAC 2019 Initiates.
Who is Soror Kelsey Gardiner?
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Favorite Delta Moment: "Meeting and spending the afternoon with National President Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd in Dallas, Tx." This Soror was initiated in Opelousas Alumnae Chapter Spring 2001, LINE NAME:"DSTiny" Line #7. She was a member of the MC for the Spring 2019 Initiates.
Who is Soror Perina Motte Ledoux? 
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The Eighth President of the National Association of Colored Women; founder of the National Council of Negro Women; founder of the Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls in Florida.
Who is Soror Mary McCleod Bethune?
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Line Name: "Covergirl” she was initiated at Northwestern State University Fall '15. Her line number was Duck #25. Her favorite Delta memory was “being the first member of a Greek Organization in her family." was the Leader of the Odyssey for the OAC 2019 Initiates. She has recently gotten engaged and is a dynamic social worker.
Who is Soror Kianna Monique Frazier?
200
Name the 12 Chartering Members of the Opelousas Alumnae Chapter
Who are Sorors: Eloise Aldridge, Wanda Caillier, Lillie Ewell, Diana Frank, Mary Jane Guidry, Helen Leday, Pamela Lewis, Sheila Loeb, Rena Millspaugh, Charlotte Mouton, Debra Randall, and Lou Wilda Rideau?
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This beautiful baby was initiated in the Iota Mu Chapter at Northwestern State University Fall '84. Line Name: "Perplexity." Line #3. Favorite Moment in DST was “attending her first National Convention in Dallas, TX in 1985.” She had the opportunity to see Founder Bertha Pitts Campbell.
Who is Soror Paula Rubin?
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Favorite Delta Moment: "First Opening Ceremony of DST at the 50th National Convention in NOLA in 2010" This Soror was initiated into the Beta Gamma Chapter at Dillard University in 2001, LINE NAME: “Silent Wonder" #31. She is the Past President of the OAC and recently completed her nurse practitioner certification.
Who is Soror Toni McAlister Johnson?
300
The president of the National Council of Negro Women, administrator, educator, civil rights activist; recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal. The 10th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Who is Soror Dorothy Height? (Rho Chapter)
300
Line Name: "BOLDacious" she was initiated in the Alpha Tau Chapter at Southern University in 1954. She was one of 23 initiates. Her favorite Delta memory was “the serenade of her granddaughter with the "Sweetheart Song" at her wedding. This Soror and her legacies were in the center of the sisterhood circle with the bride. “ She is a charter member and past president of Opelousas Alumnae Chapter.
Who is Soror Lillie Mae Cass Ewelle?
300
Name the 14 past presidents of Opelousas Alumnae Chapter.
Who are Sorors: Charlotte Mouton, Lillie C. Ewelle, Lorella Marshall, Gertie Bias, Linda Prudhomme, Marvette Thomas, Dianne C. Anderson, Maude I. Nevills, Janice Smith, Hazel Sias, Burnell Offord, Denise Lavergne, Toni McAllister, Paula Rubin?
300
This beautiful baby already dressed in crimson and cream, was initiated in the Opelousas Alumnae Chapter in the Spring 2019 Line Name: "Elocution" Line #14. She is a dynamic social worker.
Who is Soror Kellie Davis?
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Favorite Delta Moment: "Sharing the journey and becoming Sorors with my Cousin/Big Sister." She was initiated in OAC, Spring 2019. Line name: "Zealous" her line number # 9. She is a graduate of Grambling State University.
Who is Soror Antoinetta Payne?
400
The first African-American woman elected to Congress; first woman to run as a major party candidate for President in 1972.
Who is Soror Shirley Chisolm? (Brooklyn Alumnae)
400
Line Names: "Reality; Precious Gem and Obsession" they were initiated in the OAC on January 28, 1994. The name of their line was the "Magnificent 5." They are phenomenal, retired educators in SLP serving as teacher, principal and school board member.
Who are Soror Rita Kimble; Soror Shirley James and Soror Eleanor Eaglin?
400
The location where the Opelousas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. received their charter during a formal ceremony.
What is Toby's Little Lodge in Opelousas, Louisiana?
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This beautiful adventurous athletic girl was initiated in the Opelousas Alumnae Chapter in the Spring 2019 Line Name: "Kaleidoscope” Line #3. She is a dynamic social worker and describes herself as a "true foodie" and loves to travel.
Who is Soror Edna Lastrapes Richardson?
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Favorite Delta Moment: "Was meeting Past President Lillian Benbow." She crossed Fall 1973 and her line name is "Quiet Fire" and her number was #9. The name of her entire line was "Earth, Wind & Fire." This Soror is a fabulous hostess and is a connoisseur of fine wines.
Who is Soror Dianne Jefferson?
500
The first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at the Olympic Games in 1960.
Who is Soror Wilma Rudolph? (Alpha Chi)
500
Line Name: "Ruby." she was initiated at Pi Zeta Chapter at McNeese State University in 1985. Her line number is Duck #3. Her favorite Delta memory: "was serving as a Respected Undergraduate Advisor for UNO for 17 years and playing an integral role in assisting many young ladies who were initiated into DST and being an actively involved Delta at the local, state, regional and national level."
Who is Soror Burnell Offord?
500
Signature program of Opelousas Alumnae Chapter that introduces young men to society and provide scholarship opportunities to encourage higher learning.
What is Delta Beautillion?
500
This beautiful, inquisitive, and intelligent young girl was an air traffic controller in the tower before she began her career as a teacher of mathematics. She exemplified "black girl magic" as an educator for 35 years. She loves to travel, and her Entire Line's Name was "Treacherous 21."
Who is Soror Deborah Livings?
500
Favorite Delta Moment: "Attending her first DST National Convention in San Antonio. It was her first time flying and flying with her line sisters and the Delta Dears made it more special" This Soror was initiated in Opelousas Alumnae Chapter Spring 2001, LINE NAME: “Halo" Line #9. She is the principal of an elementary school near the Opelousas Post Office and Opelousas General Hospital.
Who is Soror Dalphne Guillory?
600
The United States Surgeon General (1993–1994); first African American, and the second woman, to be appointed to this post.
Who is Soror Jocelyn Elders? (Gamma Gamma Chapter)
600
Line Name: "KitKat" initiated in Theta Xi Chapter of DST at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1989. Her line number is Duck #6. Here is an early picture of this dynamic principal. She was a Louisiana Principal of the Year Finalist two years in a row.
Who is Soror Wanda Phillips?
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The first president of the Opelousas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority?
Who is Soror Charlotte Mouton?
600
This beautiful baby girl was initiated in Opelousas Alumnae Chapter in 1994. Line Name: "Reality" She is a retired educator in SLP and was recognized as the Louisiana Principal of the Year twice.
Who is Soror Shirley James?
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Favorite Delta Moment: "Attending her first DST National Convention." This Soror was initiated in Alpha Tau Chapter at Southern University Spring 2003, LINE NAME: “Panic Room” Line #10. She was the Leader of the MC for the Spring 2019 Initiates.
Who is Soror Cecily Elizabeth Hollins?
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An American actress, director, producer, and activist. She is known for portraying real-life African-American women, usually smart and strong women, along with independent characters. Key roles played in films such as: "What's Love Got to Do with it?"; "Black Panther"; "Malcolm X"; "Boyz in the Hood"; "Betty and Coretta"; and "Waiting to Exhale."
Who is Soror Angela Bassett?
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Line Name: "Head Start" she was initiated in the Alpha Tau Chapter at Southern University in the Spring of 2006. She was Duck #53. Here is an early picture of this Dynamic Diva. We are happy to have her as a new addition to OAC.
Who is Soror Kendalin Castille?
700
Charter members of the Opelousas Alumnae Chapter of DST who are still active members of our chapter.
Who are Soror Lillie Ewelle and Soror Mary Jane Guidry?
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This beautiful captivating young lady was initiated in the Opelousas Alumnae Chapter in the Spring of 2007. Her line name is "In-Vigorating" and her line number was #2. She is a Past President of OAC and she is always the life of the party.
Who is Soror Denise Lavergne?
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Favorite Delta Moment: "Serving as President of Alpha Tau Chapter at Southern University." She crossed in 1997. Line name: "Animaniac" her line number Duck #65. She has received numerous awards as an outstanding educator and was a Finalist for Louisiana State Elementary Principal of the Year. She is a dynamic speaker but an even more phenomenal vocalist.
Who is Soror Ramica Thomas-Robinson?
