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Toledo Deltas Celebrate 40 Years of Scholarship and Fashion
By Tricia Hall
Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
Toledo Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Incorporated celebrated their 40th year of
providing local scholarships to deserving young ladies
through a community fashion show. The event was held at the
Hilton in Perrysburg on Saturday, May 5, 2018. The featured
festivities included the brunch, mother of the year award
and fashion show, were witnessed by over 250 attendees, and
used the theme “40 Years of Ripping the Runway Delta Style”
in the 2018 Breakfast for M’Lady scholarship program.
“This is our 40th annual scholarship brunch and
fashion show. Our efforts have assisted over 120 young
ladies receive over $180,000 in scholarships to support
their dreams of higher education,” explained Angela Siner,
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Wanda Terrell-Galloway, event chairman, and Siner opened the
program by delivering warm greetings, then introduced this
year’s master of ceremonies, Jacqueline Jackson. In addition
to singing the Black National Anthem, the newest members of
the local chapter served as event hostesses and facilitated
the door prize portion of the event.
Toledo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta presented three local
high school graduates with scholarships to continue their
post high-school education.
Nonye Williams, a scholarship recipient, currently attends Toledo
Christian and plans to attend either Tuskegee University or
Ohio State University this fall. Her academic honors include
honor roll since 2012, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and
earning highest academic achievement award at Tuskegee
University’s vet step program in 2015.
Nakiyah White, the second scholarship recipient, currently
attends Central Catholic high school and will continue her
education at Eastern Michigan University. She has
participated in several community activities and service
projects including Glee Club, African American Club, and
cleaning at Friendly Baptist Church.
Courtney Draper, the final scholarship recipient, currently
attends Toledo School or the Arts and will continue her
education at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She
has received several academic acknowledgements including
honor roll since her freshmen year in high school and
American Legion’s high school scoring female in the county
award.
“I’m grateful to win this scholarship, it will help off-set
the cost and pending debt from college. Just being here is
amazing to see this brunch and fashion show, I’m honored to
be selected,” explained Draper.
The 2018 Mother of the Year honor was awarded to Robin
Reese. Reese is a Toledo native, and assisted with caring
for her siblings at an early age which led to her eventual
career and leadership position as Director of Lucas County
Children Services. Reese is a wife and mother, and attended
Scott High School, The Ohio State University and the
University of Toledo, earning a degree in social work.
“I thought I was actually attending to support a friend’s
wife who’s in the fashion show. I was shocked when they
announced my name. Even when they were reading the bio, I
didn’t know they were talking about me, because most of us
care about our families and youth. I am honored, and so
unexpected,” explained Reese.
The history of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. dates back to
1913 when 22 women on the campus of Howard University
chartered the sorority. Currently over 250,000 women are
members. Toledo Alumnae chapter was established in 1973.
The 2018 officers: Angela Siner, president; Linda Ewing,
first vice president; Rochelle Hall-Rollins, PhD; second
vice president; Tene Jackson, corresponding secretary;
Jazmeika Spinks, recording secretary; Tonia Pace, PhD,
treasurer; Gina Thompson, financial secretary; and Stacey
Jackson-Jones, assistant financial secretary.
Breakfast committee: Wanda Terrell-Galloway, chairman;
Kaylene Miller, souvenir program; Cheryce Burton, Sue
Fletcher, Billie Lothery, and Sandy Strong, ticket
committee; Bessie Mack, mother of the year and publicity;
Stacey Jackson-Jones, scholarship committee and financial
coordinator; Trevor Black and Michelle McCaster,
decorations; 19 D.E.G.R.E.E.S. of DSTinction, hostesses;
Bonita Johnson, vendors; Joyce Lewis, Creative Team and
entertainment.
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