Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority
History
Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on the campus of Howard
University in Washington, DC in 1908 and is the oldest
Greek-letter organization established by African American
college-trained women. This small group of women, being
only one generation removed from slavery, were determined
that their college experiences should be as meaningful
and productive as possible. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded
to apply that determination.
Alpha
Kappa Alpha's purpose is to cultivate and encourage high
scholastic and ethical standards; promote unity and
friendship among college women; help alleviate problems concerning
girls and women; maintain a progressive interest in college
life; and to provide service to all mankind.
Founded:
January 15th 1908
Incorporated: January 29th 1913
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit”
Official Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Official Symbol: Ivy leaf
Official Flower: Pink Tea Rose
Nickname: AKA
The Heart of ESP: An Extraordinary Service Program
2006-2010 Program
The
National Program for 2006-2010 administration, led under
Alpha Kappa Alpha's International President Barbara
A. McKinzie,
is "The Heart of ESP: An Extraordinary Service Program." ESP
is an acronym for Economics, Sisterhood, and Partnerships.
The purpose of ESP is to energize and strengthen service
to the community and sisterhood within Alpha Kappa Alpha.
The five platforms included in the International Program
are:
Platform
I: Non-Traditional Entrepreneur
Platform II: Economic Keys to Success
Platform III: The Economic Growth of the Black Family
Platform IV: Undergraduate Signature Program: Economic
Educational Advancement through Technology
Platform V: Health Resource Management and Economics
*For
more information visit: http://aka1908.com/
Sigma Xi Chapter
The
Sigma Xi chapter of Charleston Southern University was
founded on December 28th 2003.
Sigma
Xi chapter officers:
President:
Tiara Lindo
Vice president: Kila Russell, K’allie Bittle
Recording Secretary: Ashlee Benbow
Corresponding Secretary: Alecia Brown
Treasurer: Karie Gibbs
Parliamentarian: Ashlee Benbow
Chaplain: Shavonne Wigfall
Official Hostess: Aundraya Camp
