PIKE COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP • SERVICE • SISTERHOOD • SOCIAL ACTION
In 1994, the distinguished Pike County Thirteen, embodying the enduring legacy of Delta Women, embarked on a transformative journey. With unwavering determination and a commitment to service, these trailblazers successfully navigated the rigorous application process to establish a chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in Pike County. Their achievement marked a significant moment in the county's history, introducing an organization rooted in sisterhood, scholarship, and social action that would continue to uplift the community for generations to come.
CHARTERING MEMBERS
PIKE COUTY THIRTEEN
The chartering members led by Jane V. McGhee, are as follows:
• Bertha B. Barnes
• Vera H. Bryant
• Nicole DeLoach
• Sandra J. Gatlin
• Gail B. Knox
• Geneva Y. Mitchell
• Amelia A. Nash
• Geneva Nero Patterson
• Della W. Pierce
• LaWanda Weatherspoon
• W. Pool Weatherspoon
• Beverly J. Zackery
They agreed on a proposed slate of officers, and a formal election, with any necessary corrections, was scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 1995, following the completion of the chartering ceremony. The chapter would serve the counties of Amite, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, and Wilkinson. Their programs and projects included Patrons of the Arts, Delta Dolls Pageants, Scholarship Balls, Literacy Programs, Health Fairs, Voter Information and Registration, and support for Grand Chapter’s international initiatives. Collaborative efforts involved Voter Education Forums, Pan-Hellenic Programs, Christmas Parades, highway clean-up, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, as well as VFW Buddy Poppies and Memorials.