Chapter History

The Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, was chartered on April 22, 1978 by 13 college graduates, many of whom also chartered Kappa Nu City-Wide Chapter as college students. These women identified the need for an alumnae chapter so that their work of the sorority could continue in the Evansville community after college life.

Much like today, early work of the chapter included building homes for families under the Habitat for Humanity program, voter registration, hosting seminars on Women’s Health Issues, participating in breast cancer walk-a-thons and mentoring young girls. In the mid 1970’s a scholarship fund was established to assist students with educational expenses upon entering college. It is now named the Betty Craig Memorial Scholarship in honor of our departed soror.

Leadership in the chapter has been marked by strong women of the community with a vision to go forward, much like the 22 founding members of our sisterhood on January 13, 1913. Past local presidents include: Phyllis Brooks, Anna Outlaw, Bernice King, Felecia Jett, Benita Brickhouse, Clara Roberts, Stephanie Terry, Dr. Dionne Blue, Sabrina Stewart-Thomas, Lori Sutton, Elexica McAlister, and Sherrie LaGrone.

Through the years, Evansville Alumnae has dedicated itself to the ideals set forth by the National office. We pray that this chapter will continue to grow and progress in the spirit of the Founders and charter members by giving of their time, talents and resources for the uplifting of our brothers and sisters in political and social action, matters of education, international affairs, health concerns and economic growth.

CHARTER MEMBERS: Aurore Atwater Johnson, Gloria Hall Baker, Christine Butler, Jean Hubbard Crowe, Debra Dulin, Clara Roberts*, Jeannie Hisbon-Lee, Rene Jones McCormick, Jacqueline LaGrone*, Shawndula Long*, Lulito Crow-Newsome, Anna Dow Outlaw and Stephanie Taylor* (*deceased).