80 Years & Still Finer

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Presents:

80 Years & Still Finer

Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, International President Kathy R. Tatum, South Central Regional Director Dr. So Juan N. Crenshaw, Alabama State Director Waltoria Sankey, Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter President

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University, Washington, D.C. The Klan was very active during this period and the Harlem Renaissance was acknowledged as the first important movement of Black artists and writers in the U.S. This same year the Volstead Act became effective heralding the start of Prohibition and Tennessee delivered the crucial 36th ratification for the final adoption of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. The worst and longest economic recession to hit the U.S. would define the end of the decade-The Great Depression.

It was within this environment that five coeds envisioned a sorority which would directly affect positive change, chart a course of action for the 1920s and beyond, raise consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity among its members. These women believed that sorority elitism and socializing overshadowed the real mission for progressive organizations and failed to address fully the societal mores, ills, prejudices, and poverty affecting humanity in general and the black community in particular.

Since its inception, Zeta has continued its steady climb into the national spotlight with programs designed to demonstrate concern for the human condition both nationally and internationally. The organization has been innovative in that it has chronicled a number of firsts. It was the first National Pan-Hellenic Council organization to centralize its operations in a national headquarters, first to charter a chapter in Africa, first to form auxiliary groups, and first to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The sorority takes pride in its continued participation in transforming communities through volunteer services from members and its auxiliaries. Zeta Phi Beta has chartered hundreds of chapters worldwide and has a membership of 100,000+.

Zeta’s national and local programs include the endowment of its National Educational Foundation community outreach services and support of multiple affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliaries have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change.

As the sorority moves toward its centennial, it retains its original zest for excellence. It espouses the highest academic ideals and that has resulted in its members serving in groundbreaking roles in all fields of endeavor. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is poised for perpetual service to mankind into her second century and beyond.

Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, International President Kathy R. Tatum, South Central Regional Director Dr. So Juan Crenshaw, Alabama State Director Waltoria Sankey, Chapter President

Greetings!

As president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter (Montgomery, Alabama), I am indeed honored to welcome and extend greetings to all. I would like to thank you for taking the time to join us for our annual Finer Womanhood Scholarship Program. Today we not only celebrate “80 years and Still Finer”, but also a legacy built through dedicated service and unparalleled excellence. The ladies of the Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter continuously strive to uphold this legacy and pride ourselves on the principles established by our illustrious founders 101 years ago on the campus of Howard University.

We are passionate about devoting countless hours of service to consistently provide impactful programs and events. In doing this, we positively affect our communities as well as the State, Regional, and National areas touched by our efforts. Our chapter has established a reputation of excellence which has been awarded annually on the Local, State, Regional and National levels. Our endeavors in Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood are unmatched on any level. Not only has Alpha Rho Zeta impacted and touched the nation in one way or another, our individual members are constantly achieving and succeeding on every level.

Alpha Rho Zeta has over sixty members who are diverse in their ages, professions and experiences. As a result, the chapter is extremely resourceful in organizing, executing and supporting local programs, as well as, implementing all current initiatives and projects, on all levels. Our members are insightful, committed and invested in the enrichment of our communities and are proud to serve as change agents throughout the communities we serve.

Thank you again for investing a moment of your time to celebrate and commemorate 80 years of service with Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter. We look forward to having your support as we continue to uphold the principles of our illustrious organization.

With sincerity and love,

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Beta Chapter Alabama State University Greetings, On behalf of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Epsilon Beta Chapter, on the campus of Alabama State University, I am humbled to bring you greetings.

As president of Epsilon Beta, I have the distinct privilege to observe the true meaning of Finer Womanhood. Epsilon Beta strives to serve our community through Zeta’s national initiatives: Zeta’s Helping Other People Excel (Z-HOPE) and March of Dimes.

Our mission is to foster the ideas of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer womanhood. Epsilon Beta has exemplified our mission statement by donating supplies to our Miss Alabama State University Hurricane Relief Drive, hosting a Veteran’s Day Supply Drive, providing service at the Salvation Army, collecting donations for Jefferson Davis High School, and supplying apparel at the Alabama State University apparel drive.

Thank you for your continued support of our Finer Womanhood celebration, and thank you for your attendance.

Sisterly,

Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, International President Kathy R. Tatum, South Central Regional Director Dr. So Juan Crenshaw, Alabama State Director Waltoria Sankey,Chapter President

Program

Welcome and Invocation---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Waltoria Sankey Introduction of Pearlettes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teaonna Watson Pearlettes Presents: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. History Introduction of Amicettes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michele Reese-Holley Amicettes Presents: Ruby Bridges Greetings: Introduction of Area 2 Coordinator----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waltoria Sankey Area 2 Coordinator --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jacquelyn Patterson Introduction of Alabama State Director------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ghandi Daniels Alabama State Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. So Juan Crenshaw Introduction of South Central Regional Director ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ferlishia Franklin South Central Regional Director -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kathy R. Tatum Introduction of International President --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Felicia Jackson International President ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Introduction of Archonettes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tiffany Parham Archonettes Presents: Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter History Epsilon Beta Presents : Rosa Parks Civil Rights Moment Introduction of Bus Boycott -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LaKeesa S. Butler 65th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott -Kalonji Gilchrist Memorial ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emma Faulk

Community Leader of the Year Woman of the Year Pearlette of the Year Collegiate Zeta of the Year Zeta of the Year Amicette of the Year

Awards:

Zeta Hymn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LaKeesa S. Butler Remarks-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waltoria Sankey

Celebrating 80 Years of Community Service

2020-2021 Chapter Officers President Waltoria Sankey First Vice President Wakisha Carter Second Vice President Valarie Satterwhite Third Vice President Reneé Butler Historian Josephine Roper Parliamentarian Sybil Sloan Treasurer Rebie Morris Financial Secretary Rosalind P. Hale Secretary Kayla Brown Assistant Secretary.

Michele Reese-Holley Chaplain Pamela Osborne

Roster Willie M. Anderson * Mattie Baker Geneva Barnes Nikki Bibb Kimbley Brantley Natasha Broughton Kayla Brown Lakeesa Butler Reneé Butler Wa'Kisha Carter Ann M. Cooper Evelyn Crayton ~ Ghandi Daniels Y'Kirshia Davis Sonja Davis Shirley Dillard Emma Faulk ~ April Faulk- Manning ~ Marilyn Floyd Felishia Franklin Willer German Rosalind Hale * Tommie Hardwick Renata Hollins-Wells Crystal Irving ~ Catherine Jackson Felicia Jackson Catina James Darwina Johnson Marquetta Johnson

Natika Kimbrough Tarcia Lamar Shirley Lauderdale Diana Lewis LaVera Long Anna Maryland Rosia McDowell Quenita Mitchell Christine Moore Rebie Morris Latolya Morton Sabrina Odom Pamela Osborne Tiffany Parham Susie Person * Henrietta Peters Elginette Powell Rosa Prince Bennye Reasor Michele Reese Holley Angela Rogers Josephine Roper Waltoria Sankey Valarie Satterwhite Chandra Sawyer Sybil Sloan Natalie Smith Paris Strother

Carolyn Thomas Pamela Tilgham Briana Townsend Teaonna Watson Katrice Wright

*Diamond Life Member ~Life Member

Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Past Presidents 1941-2021 *Deceased

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Valarie Satterwhite

By Laws Committee Sybil Sloan, Chair Michele Reese-Holley Valerie Satterwhite Reneé Butler Rosia McDowell Crystal Irving

Budget/Finance Rebie Morris, Chair Kayla Brown Tiffany Parham Valarie Satterwhite Briana Townsend Rosalind P. Hale

Founders' Day Committee Michele Reese-Holley, Chair Natalie Smith Rosalind Pijeaux Hale Y'Kirsha Davis Natika Kimbrough Diana Lewis Membership Wakisha Carter, Chair Sabrina Odom Quenita Mitchell Henrietta Peters Christine Moore

Pearlette Club Teonna Watson, Advisor Kayla Brown, Co- Advisor Natalie Smith

Amicette Club Michele Reese-Holley, Advisor Marilyn Floyd, Co- Advisor Darwina Johnson Elginette Powell

Scholarship Valarie Satterwhite, Chair Rosalind P. Hale Ghandi Daniels Natasha Broughton Chandra Sawyer

Undergraduate Advisory Team Reneé Butler, Chair Ann Cooper, Advisor Kayla Brown Katrice Wright Sabrina Odom Elginette Powell

Projects LaKeesa S. Butler, Chair Rebie Morris Henrietta Peters Mary Kent Stork's Nest Rosia McDowell, Chair Rosalind P. Hale Vice-Chair Mattie Baker,Secretary Rebie Morris, Treasurer Michele Reese-Holley, House Manager

Calendar Ghandi Daniels

Pubilcity Quenita Mitchell, Chair Sabrina Odom LaKeesa S. Butler

Technology Sabrina Odom, Chair Natika Kimbrough Katrice Wright Darwina Johnson Catina James

Finer Womanhood Committee Quenita Mitchell, Chair Natika Kimbrough Kim Brantley Tommie Hardwick LaKeesa S. Butler

Social/Courtesy/Hospitality Renata Holins-Wells, Chair Elginette Powell Diana Lewis Natalie Smith Ann Cooper Rosa Prince

Archonette Club Y'Kirsha Davis Tiffany Parham Wakisha Carter

Programs Valarie Satterwhite, Chair Christine Moore Sonja Davis

NPHC LaToyla Morton, Chair Ghandi Daniels Catherine Jackson Elginette Powell Amicae Willer German, Chair Carolyn Thomas, Co-Chair Carla Carson Kim Brantley Elginette Powell Rosalind Hale

ZHOPE Ferlisha Franklin, Chair Felicia Jackson, Co-Chair Sabrina Odom Tarcia Lamar Pamla Tilghman

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Beta Chater Alabama State University

Member Roster Darian McDonald President Kayla Tillman Vice President Marina Bernal 2nd Vice President/ Parliamentarian Kailyn Jacobs Secretary Jazmine Curry Treasurer/ Financial Secretary Kalen Alexander Zeta Advisor Ann Michelle Cooper

Member Roster: Ayanna Griffin

President

Sidney Tait

Vice President Jaylyn Tait

Secretary

Jade Flournoy

Treasurer

Kennedi Kemp

Chaplin

Nyema Cunningham

Phylacter

Cameron Johnson Nyla Clark Melanie Floyd

Genesis Glaze, President Zion Vinson, Vice President Chole Surles, Secretary Haley Ponds, Treasurer Advisory Team: Michele Reese-Holley, Chair & Advisor Elginette Powell, Co-Advisor Marilyn Floyd and Darwina Johnson, Advisors

Together We Make A DIFFERENCE

Nayome Haley Quinlyn Mitchell Braelyn Long

Alyssa Hann

Melanie Smith Kendra Cunningham Terrie Provo

Brooklyn Pitts

Teaonna Watson, Advisor Kayla Brown , Co- Advisor Natalie Smith

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Past Honorees

Dr. Ann M. Wilson* Mrs. Johnnie A. Carr* Mrs. Cora McHaney Mrs. Frankie Winston* Mrs. Sophia Harris Mrs. Ida McIntoch* Mrs. Mildred Hardy* Attorney Vanzetta Penn McPherson Mrs. Arcadia C. Tate* Mrs. Maggie Walker Mrs. Thelma Lancaster Mrs. Consuello Harper Mrs. Dorothy Gilliam* DR. Nina Wilson Beauchamp Mrs. Maude Mabley Williams Mrs. Carnell Bell Scott Mrs. Clara B. Ivery* Mrs. Virginia Foster Durr Mrs. Rebecca Jackson Mrs. Jimmie R. Felder Mrs. Alma Jean Bibb Baker Mrs. Emma A. Faulk Mrs. Margaret B. Beverly Dr. Tonea Stewart Mrs. Willie Mae Brown* Dr. Evelyn Crayton Dr. Leatha Barber-Morgan Mrs. Veronique Zimmerman Mrs Kathy Elmore Sawyer Mrs. Martha Hawkins Ms. Keysha Perry Mrs. Odessa Redden* Mrs. Linda Hampton Mrs. Cynthia Tucker Mrs. Kiedi Jamison Mrs. Rita Green Mrs. Ella Bell Ms. Roberta Collins Ms. Barbara King Mrs. Jean F. Gratz Ms. Tonya Terry Mrs. Choona Lang Mrs. Catherine Jackson Mrs. Jessica Hardy Ms. Earnestine Woods Mrs. Margaret Allen Mrs. Tasha M. Scott Ms. Alexis S. Smith * Deceased

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

ZETA OF THE YEAR Dr. Zelia Evans* Mrs. Coatest Carter* Mrs. Willie M. Stone* Mrs. Rosa H. Lott* Mrs. Annie S. Kennedy* Mrs. Bernice H. Stewart* Mrs. Agnes Oliver* Mrs. Carolyn Emery Mrs. English Preyer* Mrs. Velma Hollinger* Dr. Johnnye Witcher* Ms. Shirley Dillard Ms. Esther Duncan* Mrs. Nancy Taylor Mrs. Mattie L. Baker Mrs. Bennye Black Reasor Mrs. Mary C. Fuller Mrs. Emma A. Faulk Mrs. Mary Oliver* Mrs. Minnie Dacus* Mrs. Rosie Burkes* Mrs. Rosia H. McDowell Mrs. Trunetta M. Gambles Mrs. Annie L. Gantt* Mrs. Annie M. Smith* Ms. Susie M. Person Ms. Darwina M. Hatcher Mrs. Willie M. Anderson Ms. Ethelyn Williams Mrs. Joann Y. Ashley Mrs. Coatest A. Carter* Mrs. Catherine Jackson Mrs. B. Sharon Reed Mrs. Alexis Smith-Jenkins Mrs. Louvenia Graham Ms. Willer German Ms. Denise Jetton Ms. April Faulk Mrs. Ghandi Williams Ms. LaTolya Morton Ms. LaKeesa Butler Mrs. Marilyn Floyd Mrs. Valarie Satterwhite–Hill Ms. Waltoria Sankey Ms. Carla Carson Ms. Wa’Kisha Carter Ms. Reneé Butler

*Deceased

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

AMICA OF THE YEAR Amica Cecilia G. Battle Amica Beverly Cooper Amica Murlyn O. Williams Amica Lizzie M. Thomas Amica Delsie Hardy* Amica Martha Chandler* Amica Voncile Gissendaner Amica Nellie Hardy* Amica Sennie D. Youngblood* Amica Marths Thomas Amica Marcie Thomas Abrams* Amica Mary Burton Amica Mary L. Smith Amica Annie Williams Amica Mary Ruth Thomas Amica Carlyne Rivers Amica Clara B. Minor Amica Julane E. Jefferson Amica Dorothy G. McDonald Amica Rentha Griffin Amica Mary L. Goodson Amica Ann Whitt Amica Loretta McCall Amica Mary B. Curry Amica Shirley Stallworth Amica Mary L. Goodson Amica Michelle Wilson Amica Cynthia Scruggs Amica Michelle Wilson Amica Cynthia Scruggs Amica Terra Tuck Foster Amica Mary B. Curry * Deceased

Past Honorees

Community Leaders of the Year Rev. Edward J. Nettles Mr. Vladimir Averett Mr. Robert Gratz Rev. E. Baxter Morris Ms. Yvette Bullard

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Rev. Courtney Meadows Rev. Sandra Walker Ms. Tafani L. English Dr. Filbert Martin Mrs. Marcia Stephens

2020 Centennial Trailblazers Alexis S. Smith Congresswoman Terri Sewell Mayor Steven Reed

Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. Pastor K.K. Middleton Josephine "Jo" Roper

City Councilman Oronde Mitchell

Past Honorees

1979 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

MISS ARCHONETTE Miss Kimberly Duncan Miss Angier Stewart Miss Ruth Ann Vandiver Miss Debora L. Flowers Miss Kimberly Cooper Miss Monkia Lawrence Miss Anissa Lancaster Miss Patrice Brown Miss Nicole Long Miss Estrelita Pack Miss Andrea Reness Hall

MISS ARCHONETTE OF DISTINCTION 1997 Miss Joanne Reasor 1998 Miss Evon Webster MISS ZETARETTE 1991 Miss Natasha McDowell 1992 Miss Kwantrice Robinson 1993 Miss Stephanie McKinnon 1994 Miss Stephanie Davis 1995 Miss Kissa K. Derrico Miss LaKesha Baker 1996 Miss Tomekia Hunter 1997 Miss Cynthia Paul 1998 Miss Recennah Braxton 1999 Miss Lakeysha Jackson 2000 Miss Kim Dixon 2001 Miss April M. Faulk 2002 Miss Millicent Braxton 2003 Miss Shiza Edwards 2004 Miss Ashley Thomas 2005 Miss Kayla Timmons 2006 Miss Kendra L. Sprott 2007 Miss Clintoria Harper 2008 Miss Angela Williams 2009 Miss Jacora Gipson 2010 Miss Shantoria Taylor 2016 Miss Jazmine Watson 2017 Miss Sari Harper 2011 Miss Arianna Armstrong 2012 Miss Amani Debardelaben

MISS AMICETTE 1992 Miss April M. Faulk 1993 Miss Taren Robinson 1994 Miss Jessica Brown 1995 Miss Keshia D. Williams 1996 Miss Ashia Simmons 1997 Miss Deondre Bell 1998 Miss Shafaye Powell 1999 Miss Christina Brown 2000 Miss Breaunia Simmons 2001 Miss Kendra M. Gantt 2002 Miss Brianna Nicole Murdock 2003 Miss Ashley Brown 2004 Miss Stacy D. Williams 2005 Miss Tia Williams 2006 Miss Autussi Duncan 2007 Miss Jazmine Curry 2011 Miss Kayla Exford 2014 Miss Rubryana Thomas 2015 Miss Jakalin Wimberly 2016 Miss Morgan Williams 2017 Miss Samiya Barnett 2018 Miss Angel Calloway

Ms. Finer Womanhood 2019 Ms. Renée M. Butler

Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Community Leader of the Year

Dr. Ennis J. McCorvey, III Dr. Ennis James McCorvey III began his early education by taking a wrong turn at Alabama State College Laboratory School, instead of going to the kindergarten class, he decided that he would start with the first grade, and because he was so smart, they let him remain in that class. In the seventh grade, he matriculated to Montgomery County Public Schools, where he attended Floyd Jr. High School and Jefferson Davis High School. Upon high school graduation, he enrolled at The University of Alabama and majored in communications. It was also at the university, where he found true brotherhood with the prestigious fraternity of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, and remained an active, faithful, and dedicated member until his untimely death.

Dr. McCorvey’s family’s expectation was that he would attend college and obtain the highest level of education possible. Therefore, he received a Masters of Education from Alabama State University, and Educational Doctorate Degree from NOVA Southeastern University. Because education was his life’s theme and motto, he was employed by the Montgomery City/County School System where he dedicated over 25 years of his life to the children of Montgomery. He thoroughly enjoyed molding and challenging young people to achieve excellence not only in education, but in all things. He always found unique ways to motivate students and encourage them to think about what their future held. He challenged faculty and staff to find innovative ways to educate and reach the students. Dr. McCorvey believed that education was definitely the key to success.

Not only was Dr. McCorvey adamant about education, he was also a man after God’s own heart. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age and received his early Christian education at Beulah Baptist Church. However in his adult life, Ennis was spiritually led to join the First Church Family of First Baptist Church Greater Washington Park. At First Church, he served as a deacon, and worked the security and parking ministries.

Dr. McCorvey leaves to treasure his memory, wife Pamela, daughter Jasmaine, son Ennis IV and a community that has been forever touched by his legacy.

Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year

Marché T. Johnson Marché T. Johnson is a native of Montgomery, AL. She attended Robert E. Lee High School and after graduation, she began attending Troy University majoring in Psychology. Johnson joined the U.S. Reserves in April 2004 and became Active Army May 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Services. She is a graduate of Cornell University Women’s Entrepreneurship Program and a graduate of the 2019 / 2020 James W. Wright Leadership Development Institute. Marche is currently a member of the Junior League of Montgomery, NAACP- Montgomery County Branch, the Southerners of New Ground - Montgomery Chapter, and the Femcity Collective Leader for Montgomery, AL. She is also the curator of TEDxSheridanHeightsWomen, the first TEDx women’s conference ever held in Montgomery, AL along with being a published author of a children’s book “Dear Bully”. She is the mother of two boys Kaleb and Karter.

She completed Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA where she was awarded the MS of 92A. Johnson proceeded to her first duty station at Fort Bliss, Texas where she was assigned to Echo Company 121st BSB, 4th Brigade Combat Team, and 1st Armored Division as the unit’s SAMS-1E clerk. She proceeded to the Forward Support Company Shop Office and worked as the NCOIC of seven other units SAMS-1E clerks during a one-year tour in Contingency Operating Station Gary Owens, Iraq. Being responsible for 13 other Contingency Operating Stations, approximately $5 million dollars’ worth of equipment, $12 million dollars’ worth of parts, 2100 lines of Shop Supply. She also held the positions of Team Leader for one year and Squad Leader for six months. After her completion of her assignment in Fort Bliss, TX. Johnson PCS’d to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and is currently stationed with the 536th Support Maintenance Company, 524th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 45th Sustainment Brigade as the Direct Support SAMS-1E NCOIC. She served as a Material Management NCO for the 45th Sustainment Brigade Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) maintaining 100% mission readiness supporting over 89 units in Hawaii, training 27 92A’s on proper usage and basic troubleshooting of the SAMS-1E computer system. Maintained 250 stamis systems worth $520,000 at the Department of the Army (DA) with a readiness rate of 99%. She was also assigned to Alpha Distribution Company, 70th Brigade Support Battalion, and 210th Field Artillery Brigade SSA as the Issue section NCOIC with over 41 customers.

She has also been the NCOIC of the Storage section maintaining 1900 lines of stockage worth over $5 million dollars. She attained the rank of Staff Sergeant July 2014. She ended her military career with the US Army, July 19, 2016.

Johnson was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (6), Army Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, and Army Service Ribbon.

Johnson’s short-term goals are to become a City Council member for District 3 in Montgomery, AL, and to successfully train over 1000 students in the Montgomery School District in financial literacy.

Her long term goal is to attain an ED.S in Educational Leadership. You can always find Marche' actively engaged in Montgomery Public Schools and community projects across the city of Montgomery!

Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Youth Affiliates of the Year

Pearlette of the Year Braelyn M. Long Braelyn Mackenzie Long was born on April 2, 2012 and she is the daughter of Trosky Long and Lamonica Long Wheeler. She attends Pike Road Elementary School, where she is a student in the 3rd grade. An active 8– year old, Braelyn enjoys drawing, dancing, and playing volleyball. The people and things that are most precioud to Braelyn are her family, friends, and of course, her dog Dior. Braelyn had four daily affirmations and they are: 1.) Dream Big! 2.) Never Give Up! 3) Love Your Body, and 4) Believe in God!

Amicette of the Year Zion A. Vinson Zion Armean Vinson is the daughter of Valerie Pitts Vinson and Delgardo Pitts. She is an outgoing 10 year- old young lady that attends Pike Road School where she is a 5th Grade student. Zion spends her leisure time shopping, admiring the latest fashiontrends, spending time with her family, attending Amicette events, gymnastics, swimming, and enjoying various types of shiny lip gloss. Zion attends First Baptist Church where she is actively engaged in the Children’sMinistry. After graduating from High School, she plans to attend Hampton University where she will major in Pre Med and aspires to become a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. Zion will also attend medical school at John Hopkins University and upon graduation, she will pursue a residency in Pediatrics.

Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Collegiate Zeta of the Year

Darian Chadee McDonald Darian Chadee McDonald was born on July 19, 1999 to Dominique Campbell and Darrell McDonald. Darian graduated from d’Iberville High School in 2017. She chose Alabama State University (ASU) to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Services. As of now, Darian is a senior planning to graduate in May of 2021. After graduating, she plans to further her studies at Emory University and obtain a doctorate in physical therapy.

Darian’s professional goal is to own a physical therapy clinic and be able to restore her clients to their full capabilities.

While attending Alabama State University, Darian has been a model student by receiving a Dean’s List recognition for four years and being actively involved on campus. Her campus activities have included: Alabama State National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). On March 14, 2019, Darian became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Epsilon Beta Chapter.

As a member of Zeta Phi Beta, Darian has provided service to the sorority and the community. Her involvement has been seen in the following community service projects: March of Dimes March for Babies fundraiser, serving at the Salvation Army, and participating in the Breast Cancer Warrior Walk. Darian has exemplified leadership by servicing Epsilon Beta in the following positions: Vice President and President. Additionally, she has been a recipient of the following rewards: Pauline Phillips Award, New Member of the Year 2019, and Scholar of the Year 2019.

Darian believes in showcasing her talents through academic success and advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. One of her favorite quotes to live by is:

“Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”

-Michelle Obama

Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Zeta of the Year

Michele Reese-Holley Michele Reese-Holley is the daughter of Fredie Lee Reese and Dorothy Reese. She is a native of Montgomery and a 1991 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. In 1995, Michele earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Troy University and later two degrees from Faulkner University, a Paralegal Degree in 2000 and a Master’s of Science in Elementary Education in 2010.

Motto: “I will rise up each day to a new and better me, no matter the experience or obstacle”!

Michele’s Zeta Journey began at Troy University 27 years ago where she became a member of the Zeta Mu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. She was very active in the chapter through community service, sisterly support, female empowerment, maintaining scholarship, tutoring Title I students, and engaging in the true understanding of positive conflict resolution. All of these positive experiences have led to the woman that she is today.

Michele has been employed in various capacities that span from direct care supervision and individual plans of abused and neglected children to currently as an Educator. As a Certified Elementary Educator, she formulates learning plans, creates goals, and builds their confidence level so that they too want success for themselves just as much as she does for them. In 2018, Michele received both the Golden Apple Teacher Award and the Alabama Public Service Commission Excellent Teacher Award. Currently, Michele is enrolled as a candidate in National Board Teacher Certification Program.

Michele has been a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church for 23 years where she serves in the capacities of Community Development Board Member, Project Thirsty Tutoring Ministry’s Lead Teacher, and as a Mass Choir member. She has volunteered as a Homework Helper for the Montgomery Public Library’s Rufus Lewis Branch for four years, participated in the 50th Year Anniversary of Rock the Vote for Women in Selma in 2020 and the Brantwood Children’s Home’s Devine Nine Telethon in 2019 to assist with fund raising and to bring awareness to the needs of the children being served.

Michele enjoys spending time with family members and Sorors, traveling the world, reading, watching movies, attending ballet and theatre performances, and concerts featuring the Montgomery Symphony.

Michele is currently on Alpha Rho Zeta’s Executive Board and Assistant Secretary, Alpha Rho Zeta Service Foundation’s House Manager, Amicette Advisor Chair, Founders’ Day Chair, Domestic Violence Coordinator, Stork’s Nest Committee, and the ByLaws Committee, and Past Minutes Review Chair.

Michele is the mother of one amazing child, Mikaela Holley who is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta.

Dr. Johnnye Murray Witcher Sisterly, Soror Joyce Dugan Wood

In Memory of

Dr. Johnnye M. Witcher My Soror, Mentor, & Friend.

She will be missed but forever remain in my heart.

Dr. Rosalind Pijeaux Hale Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Past South Central Regional Director

Congratulations to

President Waltoria Sankey

& Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Major John Brown and Wilcox Central High School JROTC

Best Wishes & Congratulations to Waltoria Sankey, President From the McClammys

Best Wishes and Congratulations Soror Waltoria Sankey, President Chief Demarcus Weems Moses Chief of Police

Best Wishes & Congratulations

President Momma Waltoria Sankey & Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Robb, Bri, Chris, Daryl ,Whitney and Rayan

Best Wishes to President Waltoria Sankey On 80 Years of Service and Finer Womanhood Dr. Joyce Loyd-Davis

Congratulations to President Waltoria Sankey & Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter on your 80th Anniversary

Best Wishes and Congratulations President Waltoria Sankey & Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter

On 80 Years of Service!

From: Momma, Nita, Shawn, and Meiko

Well Wishes to President Waltoria Sankey & Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter 80 Years of Finer Womanhood Soror Deborah Brooks & Soror Yolanda Nickelson Celebrating 80 Years of Finer Womanhood!

Best Wishes President Waltoria Sankey and Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Ted Lawson

Congrats

Ms. Reese-Holley!

What a Wonderful Educator and Zeta of the Year!

Ida Jones/ Project Thirsty

Happy 80th Chapter Anniversary

On behalf of our Chapter President Bro. Robert C. Allen Jr. and the Brothers of the Epsilon Theta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., we would like to wish our Sisters of the Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter a Happy 80th Chapter Anniversary & 2021 Finer Womanhood Program!!

382: Organizing For The Future

Congratulatios on your Finer Womanhood Celebration 2021 Pam Osborne My childhood neighbor and friend- Edward Nelson

Congatulations to Pam Osborne, Our Favorite Zeta on your Finer Womanhood Celebration 2021John and Susan Goodwin

Oh So Sweet & Finer Congratulations To

On Your 80th Chapter Anniversary Cassandra Glover Montgomery, AL

Congrats Pam Osborne and the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter on your 80th Chapter Anniversary

Congratulations

Brantwood Children’s Home Happily Congratulates Michele Reese-Holley on Alpha Rho Zeta’s Zeta of the Year Award Well Deserved!

Gerald Jones Executive Director

What a Happy Occasion!

My little sister, Michele Reese-Holley has been awarded Zeta of the Year!

She’s my friend and travel partner.

Best wishes always!

Love, Dorothy Jones

Congratulations To A Wonderful Friend, Mother, Educator, and Zeta Of Course!

Happy Zeta of the Year Day Michele Reese-Holley

Love, Vanosia and Samuel

Michele Reese-Holley

Congratulations To My Mother Soror Best Friend For Her Nomination As The 2021 Zeta of the Year!

I'm so proud of you, Love Mikaela

Hey Sister! It’s a Great Day For Our Family!

We have watched you grow into a true asset to all!

Happy Zeta of the Year Day To You! Love Shalanda, Brett, Bella, and Oliver!

Today is such a marvelous day!

Ms. Michele Reese-Holley Is the Zeta of the Year 2021!

I have admired her loving spirit and her willingness to engage with students on any pathway of learning.

Its’ your day, enjoy it to the fullest!

Dr. Beverly Stoudemire-Howelett, MD.

Congratulations Michele Reese-Holley, 2021 Zeta of the Year!

You have proven yourself to be a great leader and an advocate for all.

Spencer Johnson

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