Founders Macthing Activity Worksheet

Taught drama at Bennett College and served as Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts.
Born in Chicago, Illinois. Served as a French and Spanish correspondence secretary
The first Black social worker for the New York City and County Charities, and Alpha Chapter’s first custodian.
The first vice president of Alpha Chapter and the first Black teacher in Richmond County, NY.
On March 3, 1913, she participated in the Woman’s Suffrage March, Delta’s first public act as a Sorority. Sixty-eight years later, she repeated this momentous walk on August 2, 1981. D
She was a very gifted singer and actress. She harnessed her vocal powers and sang for television shows.
Graduated from Howard in 1913 as valedictorian and class president. She married a founder of Omega Psi Phi.
The first corresponding secretary of Alpha Chapter. She became a teacher in the Galveston School District and was instrumental in integrating the schools.
The first sergeant-at-arms of Alpha Chapter. She helped to charter the graduate chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in Dallas, Texas.
Served as president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated,
Became a music teacher in the Washington, DC public school system.
Helped lobby Delta Sigma Theta to participate in the march for Women’s Suffrage.
Was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was an excellent musician. In 1914, she graduated as valedictorian of the Teacher’s College.
Graduated from M Street High School in Washington D.C., later known as Dunbar High School, first public high school for Blacks in the United States.
The last surviving Founder when she died in 1993 in Washingtonville, NY.
From the small town of Belton, South Carolina. She was the first of the Founders to enter into what is now known as the Omega Omega Chapter
The only Founder to receive a doctorate degree and was one of two Founders who never married.
Introduced First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to an audience of parents at John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945.
Became a teacher with a career that covered more than thirty years. Following her retirement, she began a second career as a dramatic performer.
Published a novel entitled The Valley of the Poor. Her book focused on racism and poverty in the South.
Designed the Sorority pin and served as the second president of Alpha Chapter and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (1913 – 1919)
Taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, SC