With a vision to help their community, the Visionary Five initiated a legacy of service to all mankind in southeastern North Carolina. Sorority members Alice Wood Lofton, Fannie Penelope White, Catherine Howze Robinson Copeland, Dora Tynes Jones and Betty Estelle Graves were charter members of this chapter. Alpha Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was chartered on June 2, 1932. Little is the current president of the Alpha Psi Omega Chapter.Ī Brief History. Murrain, served as chairperson of the 111th Founders’ Day Committee. The luncheon was sponsored by the Upperman African American Cultural Center Sean Palmer, Director. The program ended with sorority members rededicating themselves to the ideals of the organization. Stephens, Chairman, Mid-Atlantic Regional Spiritual Care Team, delivered a powerful, spirit-filled message regarding sisterhood. A stirring rendition of the classic song, “The Impossible Dream” was rendered by Mrs. Tokens of appreciation were presented to both special groups. Members who had also served as president of Alpha Psi Omega Chapter through the years were honored.
Members of Alpha Psi Omega who had served the organization fifty plus years were recognized. Sean Palmer, Director of the Upperman African American Culture Center at UNC Wilmington. Jennifer King-Congleton, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director and Mr.
Brown, President – Omicron Phi Chapter Ms. Little, President – Alpha Psi Omega Miss Alexis T. During the luncheon, participants received greetings from Mrs. The chapter invited all Alpha Kappa Alpha members in the Wilmington and surrounding areas to participate in all Founders’ Day activities.įollowing worship service at Shiloh Baptist Church, chapter members gathered for a luncheon and program on the campus of UNC Wilmington. Stephens, former president of Alpha Psi Omega. Joining chapter members at the morning worship service were the current Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Ms. Kippie Brown from Greenville, South Carolina. The theme for this occasion was, “Exemplifying Excellence: Honoring our Leaders.” Chapter members worshipped at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and were blessed with the message delivered by the Rev. On January 27, 2019, Alpha Psi Omega (Graduate Chapter) and Omicron Phi (Undergraduate Chapter) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sonority Incorporated celebrated the Sorority’s 111th Founders’ Day. Madeline Suite, on the campus of UNC Wilmington, was the setting of the 111th Founders’ Day celebration culminating activity of the graduate and undergraduate chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.