History Delta Lambda 1955

Introduction

• Delta Lambda, the first undergraduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Delaware.
• Chartered in April 1955 at Delaware State College (now University) (DSU).

Presidential and leadership figures at the time of chartering:

• Lillian R. Sockum - President of Epsilon Iota Omega chapter.
  • Marjorie H. Parker - North Atlantic Regional Director.
  • Dr. Jerome Holland - President of Delaware State College.

Charter Members

• Claudette Bishop Evans
• Alice Maull Carter (deceased)
• Doris Swigget Glenn
• Anita Watson Hammond
• Mary Maloy Scott (deceased)
• Reverend Jean Allen Wilson (deceased)
• Elvira Wilson Harris
• Marva Bond Smith
• Bertha Turner Morris (deceased)
• Nora Harmon Steele
• Current membership: Over 25 members.

Chapter Activities

• Focus on maintaining progressive interest in college life.
• Programs: entertaining, educational, and community service-oriented for DSU students and Dover community.

Achievements and Recognitions

• Recognized by North Atlantic Region and University.
• Recent awards include:
  • Skylar Jones - Senior Class Recording Secretary 2024-2025
  • Yasmeen Olass - Junior Class President 2024-2025
  • Nyjah Smarr - Student Government Association Treasurer 2024-2025
  • Alaysia Gregory - Miss Senior 2024-2025
  • Inaaya Coleman - Miss Delaware State University 2023-2024, Miss Junior 2022-2023
  • Jewel Phillips - Miss Delaware State University 2021-2022
  • Candice Powell - Miss Junior 2021-2022
  • Alexxis Sanchious - Student Government Association Recording Secretary 2021-2022
  • Ashlee Davis - Miss Delaware State University 2020-2021
  • Nikela Roderique - Student Government Association Recording Secretary 2018-2019
  • Tahlia Casey - Senior Class President 2018-2019
  • Taylor Worrell-Stith - 2019 Leadership Fellow
  • Courtney Davis - Miss Senior 2016-2017
  • Shahira Singh - Miss Junior 2016-2017
  • Chascidy Reeves - Miss Delaware State University 2013-2014
  • Shaquiera Walker - 2nd Place 2015 North Atlantic Region Officer of the Year, Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship
  • 2014 North Atlantic Region Undergraduate Exhibit 1st Place Winner
  • 2015 2nd Place Exhibit winner
  • DSU Homecoming Step Show Champions (2013, 2014)
  • DSU Stroll Competition Champions (2012-2015)
  • DaVina McGill - 2012-2013 Peace Corps Campus Ambassador
  • 2011 DSU Sorority of the Year

Continuing Legacy

• Induction of several members into the North Atlantic Regions 4.0 Club since 2015.
• ASian Rochester - 2016 Summer Leadership Fellow.
• Collaboration with Epsilon Iota Omega and Tau Omicron for the National Voter Registration Day Award (Connection).
• Consistent recognition by the Standards Committee for on-time reporting and excellence.
• Mia Jones - crowned 2017 Miss Delaware USA.