ESLAC Presents: Black Excellence in Education; Our Path Forward

EAST ST. LOUIS ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. Presents

Black Excellence in Education; Our Path Forward

108 Years of Excellence “Serving Communities….Celebrating Sisterhood” Saturday, May 22, 2021 3:00 P.M.

~PROGRAM~ Greetings/Welcome ......................................................Pamela Weston, President East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Invocation ............................................................... Fredericka Walker, Chaplain East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Occasion .......................................................................................Calondra Slack Education & Scholarship Co-Chair Musical Selection ..............................................................Pastor Anita Brandon Introduction of Speaker .................................................................... Ashley Carey East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Speaker................................................................................... Atty. Joslyn Sandifer East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Ruby Allen-Ellis Memorial Scholarship ...............................................Tyra Oliver Bessie B. Garvin Educational Scholarships .............. Amiya Cole, Kennedi Macklin Deja Spraggins. Mackenzie Williams Janet Green Pegues Memorial Scholarship .........................................Nariah Parks Abbie Lou Martin Memorial Scholarship..................................... Khiana Wilkinson Past Presidents’ Scholarship ........................................................... Honore’ Holmes Alfrenia Younge-Hampton Memorial Scholarship ............................... Ernice Thrash Wise Owl Award ......................................................................... Brittany McDonald Acknowledgements & Closing Remarks… .................. Terrien Fennoy, Chairman Education & Scholarship Program

SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES Alfrenia Younge-Hampton Scholarship Award

The Alfrenia Younge-Hampton Scholarship Award is awarded to a student in memory of Alfrenia Younge-Hampton who was a member and past president of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter. She was an educator and community leader throughout the State of Illinois. She was also known throughout the world as an outstanding citizen and one who encouraged and influenced the lives of many. She remained active until her death.

Bessie B. Garvin Scholarship Award

The Bessie B. Garvin Educational Scholarship was established in memory of Bessie B. Garvin who was one of the founders and the first president of the East St. Louis chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Wilberforce University and remained active her entire life. She was a veteran teacher, community activist, and an outstanding citizen who influenced the lives of many students, friends, and family members.

She possessed an undying concern about many persons in this community and nationwide.

Her teaching career began in East St. Louis, at the Garfield School on “The Hill”. She was later transferred to Dunbar Elementary School where the bulk of her career as a teacher was spent.

These scholarships given in honor and memory of this outstanding educator will assist four young ladies who have achieved academic excellence and are enrolled in a college or university.

Ruby Allen-Ellis Memorial Scholarship

The Ruby Allen Ellis Economic Empowerment Scholarship was established by the East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Delta Economic Development Corporation in memory of and partnership with the family of Ruby Allen-Ellis, who was a champion for education and economic development and a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Ruby Allen Ellis was a valiant community leader who made significant strides in the areas of coalition building among major organizations, government agencies and civic leaders, and enhanced project partnerships that included: Community Job Fairs, support to Habitat for Humanity, establishing the first "Youth Entrepreneur Workshops” that enriched the lives of the underserved and disenfranchised in our community. This Scholarship is awarded annually to graduating African-American female seniors in the East St. Louis Metro East community who will attend a 4-year college/university in the fall or immediately upon her graduation

Janet Green-Pegues Memorial Award

The Janet Green-Pegues Memorial Award is presented in memory of Janet Green-Pegues who was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter This award is given to the highest-ranking Delta GEM

Abbie Lou Martin Memorial Scholarship Abbie Lou Hampton Martin worked in School District 189 as a teacher. Abbie's teaching career blossomed; and she was promoted to the Physical Education Supervisor in Dist. 189. Throughout this time, Abbie was busy bonding with other Delta women in theEast St. Louis community. The Sorors decided to charter a chapter in the community. In 1942 these dynamic women formed the Gamma Eta Chapter that would later be re- named East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter. Abbie leaves to keep her light illuminated her Deltas around the world. This scholarship is given to a young woman who exemplifies Abbie’s spirit, tenacity, and determination.

Past Presidents’ Scholarship The Past President’s scholarship recognizes deserving young women who exemplify outstanding educational achievement, a commitment to intellectual development, and a desire to service mankind.

Wise Owl Monetary Award

The Wise Owl Monetary Award is awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies the role of an achiever in the areas of academics, leadership skills, volunteerism, and community service. The name "Wise Owl" was given by Dr. Katie Harper Wright, who is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter.

EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE ~ 2021 ~ Terrien Fennoy, Chairman Kiota Edwards, Co-Chairman Calondra Slack, Co-Chairman

Michala Austell Atiqua Burns Ashley Carey Sheree Davis Amari Fennoy Mackenzie Grayson Dionne Griffin Carmella Hardnett Michelle Harris Gracie Humphrey Pearlie Humphrey Sharrye Henderson Chasity Hill Malauna Hudson Debra Humphrey-Morgan Cynthia Hunter Audrey Jackson-Luster

Whitnee’ Jones Jymeka Martin Destiny McCain Falon McCain Alexandria McCuien Darlene Morgan Curtis Louise Paradise Dr. Regina Parnell Shawn D. Peoples, PhD. Jarnia Reed Latonya Sain Phyllis Slack Morgan Strong Patricia Thornton Nicole Turnage-Forte’ Cynthia Williams

Congratulations to all of the recipients for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence.

EAST ST. LOUIS ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

Chapter Officers 2020 - 2022

Pamela M. Weston, President Twyla Winters-Jenkins, First Vice President Mia Ransom-Harris, Second Vice President Theresa Lyons-Flanders, Recording Secretary Alexandria McCuien, Asst. Recording Secretary Lauren C. Collins, Esq., Corresponding Secretary Crystal McIntosh, Asst. Corresponding Secretary Sherina Johnson, Financial Secretary Mia Stroter, Asst. Financial Secretary Cynthia Williams, Asst. Financial Secretary Dahlia Phillips, Treasurer Erika Gilyard, Asst. Treasurer Brittnee’ Jones, Sgt.-At- Arms Erika Smith, Asst. Sgt.-At- Arms Pamela Fountain, Historian Dr. Katie H. Wright, Historian (Emeritus) Donna Brooks-Sanders, Journalist Fredericka Walker, Chaplain Adriann Adams-Gulley, Parliamentarian Elyssa Smith, Custodian of Properties