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Fros, Fashions & Finds
Sigma Gamma Rho’s Youth
Symposium
By Megan Davis
The Truth Contributor
The Iota
Theta Sigma Alumnae Chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,
Inc. held its annual Youth Symposium on Saturday, March 10th
at the MLK Academy for Boys. With the theme “Creating
Connections: The Building Blocks of Leadership”, the focus
was equipping youth with the competencies necessary for
strong leadership, enhancing their understanding of being
accountable and inspiring. The sorority, whose sisterhood
is founded on the principles of being “Intentional,
Impactful and Measurable,” reached nearly 50 young ladies
and young men during this event.
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As a part
of this one day program, James Devine, a teacher at MLK
Academy, was awarded the 2018 Seven Founders’ Educator
Professional Development Award for going above and beyond
the call of duty to provide quality education for students
of color. In addition, Devine will receive funding to
support professional development programming or supplies
for his classroom.
Founded on
the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by
seven schoolteachers, in 1922, the organization became
incorporated in 1929. The Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc. mission is
to enhance the quality of life for women and their families
in the U.S. and globally through community service, and
civil and social action. Their goal is to achieve greater
progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and
leadership development. This annual youth symposium supports
their overall mission and vision and because of the
partnerships with the YMCA and the Youth Opportunities
Program (YOP), they were able to continue their efforts in
keeping this mission and vision alive.
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