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$36,000 In Scholarships Awarded By Tampa Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In A Virtual Success Story
With the current pan- demic affecting the way we live, work, and serve our community, the Ladies of the Tampa Alumnae Chap- ter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in collabora- tion with D.E.L.T.A., Inc., persevered to circumvent all of the negative implications of the pandemic to award scholarships to deserving high school graduates via a virtual platform.
On Saturday, June 13, the Tampa Alumnae Chap- ter held its first virtual scholarship program -- “Celebrating Your Success: Empowering You.” Under the leadership of Scholar- ship Committee Co-Chairs, Joanell Lawson and Tina James, this committee greeted students and recog- nized them with a program touting music and appropri- ate fanfare for all of their hard work.
Representing various Hillsborough County high schools and heading for in- stitutions of higher learning
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afternoon, the celebration continued as students were honored with a drive-thru parade at Young Middle Magnet School. In addition to their scholarships, each student received an en- graved gift and a yard sign to display identifying them as a 2020 Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Award Recipient.
For over 73 years the Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc,. has served the Tampa Bay Community through its National Five-Point Pro- grammatic Thrust —Eco- nomic Development, Education Development, In- ternational Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involve- ment. This Thrust allows
the chapter to meet the needs of the community on many different levels.
As we culminate this year of service with our scholarship program, it gives us great pleasure to in- vest in the futures of these young people by awarding them scholarships to further their education.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., enjoys a great reputation as trailblazers. With the success of this vir- tual scholarship program, they continue to break bar- riers and lead the way to en- sure that nothing can stop the red wave — not even a pandemic. The sorority is sincerely grateful for the community’s support and encouragement that allows them to make this signifi- cant impact in the lives of our children.
across the country, the re- ward recipients are as fol- lowed:
Lenease Ganey, Joi- dyn Clark, Anais Clark, Nadia Wong, Eriana Pitts, Kyana Sanford, Saiya Anglin, Chanel Campbell, Juscinya Henry, Julianna Gib- son, Imani Killings, Madelyn Hooper, Jada Davis, Kajhenne Reese- Soltau, Ranita Holland, Daro Diene, Trinity Simmons, Juliet Romeo, Hannah Scott,
Ja’Mesha Cooper, Zharia Wilson, Austin Lee, Adreanne Richard- son, Daphnicka Elisme, Jaila McPherson, Sa- vannah Dix, and Niyah Abreu.
Because of overwhelm- ing community support of the Tampa Alumnae Chap- ter and D.E.L.T.A., Inc.’s fundraising efforts and gen- erous contributions through donations and trusts, $36,000 were awarded on this day.
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