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Sorority’s Celebrate Local Chapter’s 15th Anniversary With Luncheon
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
For years, the membership of the Tampa Alumnae of Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc., ex- perienced rapid growth. Its membership swelled to the point that it was necessary to create a sister chapter.
The responsibility for suc- cessfully dividing the organi- zation was spearheaded by three longtime members, the late Mrs. Altamese Hamil- ton, Mrs. Ollie H. Hunter, and Dr. Sandra Wilson. Under their guidance, the Tampa Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Inc., of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., (TMAC) came into existence.
A total of 63 women from Hillsborough and Pasco Coun- ties were on hand when it was chartered on April 21, 2003.
It has been 15 years since the second chapter was launched.
GWENDOLYN BOYD ... Keynote Speaker
Ms. Angelica Alexan- der is the current chapter president.
On Saturday, April 21st, the Tampa Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, Inc., of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will cele- brate its anniversary with a luncheon at Gibbons Hall on the campus of the University of South Florida, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The theme for this year’s anniversary celebration is “15 Years of Fearless Forti- tude.”
Keynote Speaker
The Keynote Speaker for the luncheon is Gwendolyn Boyd. Boyd served as presi- dent of Alabama State Univer- sity from 2014 until 2016. She is also the past national presi- dent of the organization.
A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Boyd, 62, gradu- ated valedictorian from Jeffer- son Davis High School. She continued her education at Al- abama State University, where she earned a B. S. degree in Mathematics.
In 1979, she graduated from Yale University with a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, spe- cializing in Acoustics.
Boyd was the only woman and the only Black person in her program at Yale Univer- sity.
FYI
Class Of 1960 Announces Meeting
The Middleton High School Class of 1960 will have Class Meeting on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 3 p. m. The meeting will be held at Betty’s Place, 2609 E. Chipco Street, Tampa.
Please try to bring a classmate. For more information, please contact the Corresponding Secretary at (813) 741-9294.
Howard W. Blake Class Of 1968
The Howard W. Blake Class of 1968 will hold its meeting on Saturday, April 21, 2018, 11 a. m.-1 p. m. at the West Tampa Li- brary, 2312 W. Union St.
This is an important working meeting for our “50th Class Re- union.”
Blast In The Park!
Come to REACHUP’S BLAST in the Park!, where REACHUP, Inc., will showcase its programs and services. Learn about how these programs and services can benefit your agency and families.
There will be lots of free food, prizes and games for the whole family. The event is on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at MacFarlane Park, 1700 N. MacDill Ave, Tampa, 33607.
For more information please call: 813-712-6300.
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