EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SORORITY HISTORY
First Row: Winona Cargile Alexander, Madree Penn White, Wertie Blackwell Weaver,
Vashti Turley Murphy, Ethel Cuff Black, Frederica Chase Dodd
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Second Row: Osceola Macarthy Adams, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Edna Brown Coleman,
Edith Motte Young, Marguerite Young Alexander, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Eliza P. Shippen
Third Row: Zephyr Chisom Carter, Myra Davis Hemmings, Mamie Reddy Rose, Bertha Pitts Campbell,
Florence Letcher Toms, Olive Jones, Jessie McGuire Dent, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Ethel Carr Watson
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The original artwork is a life-sized painting on canvas created by artist Tarleton Blackwell. The original hangs in the National Headquarters Office in Washington, D.C.
Sorority History
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. The organization is rooted in Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service and Social Action.
Founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University, the Sorority is comprised primarily of Black, college-educated women and is a sisterhood of more than 350,000 initiated members. The Sorority includes more than 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States and worldwide.
The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
• Economic Development
• Educational Development
• International Awareness and Involvement
• Physical and Mental Health
• Political Awareness and Involvement
For more information, visit our national website at www.deltasigmatheta.org
Visit the Central Region’s Website at www.dstcentralregion.org
Chapter History
Standing: Cheryl Mills, Michele McRoy, Lawanda Shockley, Contejean Peoples (Omega Omega), Sharon Reid (Omega Omega), Renee Kerr and Charlene Congo
Seated: Sonia Solomon and Thorolese Hunt
Not Pictured: Diane Butts, Gwendolyn Carr and Elaine Hicks
The Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., was chartered on April 30, 1989 to provide quality community service and programming in the Leavenworth area.
The mission of Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter is to make a difference in the lives of people in the local communities through education, service, scholarship, and social action programs.
The Leavenworth Alumnae chapter's first official action was participation in Post Activities and Information Registration. (P.A.I.R.) Day at Fort Leavenworth. This semi-annual event provides a single point location for clubs, service organizations, and other activities to inform the community of their upcoming events. The Leavenworth Chapter used this venue to invite Sorors that are new to the area to become an active part of the chapter and community.
The chapter was conceived by three torch bearers: Thorolese Hunt, Michele McRoy, and Charlene Wilson.
Charter Members:
Dianne L. Butts
Gwendolyn L. Carr
Elaine M. Hicks
Thorolese J. Hunt
Renee R. Kerr
Michele J. McRoy
Cheryl D. Mills
Contejean B. Peoples (Omega Omega)
Sharon L. Reid (Omega Omega)
LaWanda F. Shockley
Sonia R. Solomon
Charlene J. Wilson
Past Chapter Presidents
1989 - 1990 Thorolese Hunt
1990 - 1991 Sharon Reid (Omega Omega)
1991 - 1993 Thorolese Hunt
1993 - 1993 Karen Wilson
1993 - 1994 Mattie Fallen
1994 - 1995 Myra Williams
1995 - 1997 Karen Wilson
1997 - 1999 Janet Wilson
1999 - 2001 Michele McRoy
2001 - 2003 Edith Cotton
2003 - 2005 Vambie White
2005 - 2005 Tonya Lovelace
2005 - 2006 Barbara Brown
2006 - 2008 Ann Moss
2008 - 2010 Laura Coaxum
2010 - 2011 Nan Tyree
2011 - 2013 Renee Wilson
2013 - 2014 Ayesha Agboga
2014 - 2016 Kondra Gibson-Dingle
2016 - 2018 Natalie Bynum
2018 - 2020 Chandra Fairley
2020 - 2021 Carmen Elston
2021- Tanya Young
Chapter Recognitions and Awards
National Awards and Recognition
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National 2019 Delta Heritage Celebration Award, July 2019
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National Scholarship & Standards Seed Grant, 2021-22
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Central Region Awards and Recognition
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C3 Light Up Our Community Award, Small Alumnae Chapter, July 2021, May 2022
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Red Ribbon Award Commitment and Superior Performance Small Alumnae Chapter, August 2017, August 2018, July 2019, July 2020
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Distinguished Service Award Physical and Mental Health Small Alumnae Chapter, July 2020
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Arts & Letters Program of the Year Award Small Alumnae Chapter, July 2019, July 2020
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Regional Director’s Award July 2019
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Distinguished Service Award Economic Development Small Alumnae Chapter, July 2019
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Distinguished Service Award Educational Development Small Alumnae Chapter, August 2017, August 2018, July 2019
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2019 Central Region Community Service Project Certificate of Participation, July 2019
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2018 Central Region Certificate of Recognition for addressing Domestic Violence, August 2018
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Light Up Our Communities Award, Small Alumnae Chapter, July 2021
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Taking Care of First Responders Award, Small Alumnae Chapter, July 2021
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Community Recognition
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City of Leavenworth, Kansas Proclamation April 30, 2019 Charter Day
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Rock of Refuge Christian Fellowship “Rock Solid” Award, October 2018