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AKA Sorority Welcomes New Members
On
December 3, 2017 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated,
Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter welcomed 11 women into membership
during a luncheon ceremony at the Radisson Hotel. This
group of college-educated women represents a variety of
professions and interests. The AKA president is Felicia
Dunston and the membership chairman is Marie L. Bush, Ph.D.
Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority was the first African-American sorority
founded at Howard University in 1908. It is international
with over 1,000 graduate chapters throughout the world. The
purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is to cultivate
and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to
promote unity and friendship among college women, to study
and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women, to
maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be
of service to all mankind. The local chapter strives to be a
visible and viable community stakeholder while fostering
communication, sisterly relations, and a commitment to serve
all mankind.
The
mistress of ceremonies for the New Members Luncheon was
Morgannia Dawson. Marge Huntley, chaplain, offered the
meditation and grace. This year’s new members are Annette
Abbott Pope, Marcia Brown, Victoria McDuffie, Janae Miller,
Constance Okoyo-Nantwi, Malinda Prowell, Ashley Smith, Leigh
Utley, Alexis Vick, Stephanie White and Fioone Wright |
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