Phi Delta Kappa sorority records

This acrostic depicts the Character Traits of our Phi Delta Kappa Honoree?
M - is for Majestic Mabel, Milady’s Model of the year
4 s is her Ambition and will to care- ,„
Z s is her Beauty - within and without
E s is for Excellence, and her Educational Expertise
L s denotes Leadership coupled with Loyalty and Lovec
H x is for the Honors which we now bestow upon her
0 s points to the Opportunities she seeks for otherSo
G s is for Godliness - truly personified, and
G s also stands for her Greatness, Generosity, and Goodness-
A « represents her Aim to climb high and stand tall- p a affirms Respect for self as well as for otherSo D s= Reflects her Dignity and Determination,
A DarlingI A DarlingI She is! She is!
She is MABEL HOGGARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Composed by Grace McGlothen February 1973
This acrostic depicts the Character Traits of our Phi Delta Kappa Honorees
M - is for Majestic Mabel, Milady's Model of the year
A = is her Ambition and will to care,
B a is her Beauty - within and without
E a is for Excellence, and her Educational Expertise
L -- denotes Leadership coupled with Loyalty and Love,
H « is for the Honors which we now bestow upon her
0 -- points to the Opportunities she seeks for others,
G » is for Godliness * truly personified, and
0 = a1®0 stands for her Greatness, Generosity, and Goodness,
A -- represents her Aim to climb high and stand tall-
R -- affirms Respect for self as well as for others,
D -- Reflects her Dignity and Determination,
A Darling! A Darling! She is! She is!
She is MABEL HOGGARD!!!!!!!!!’!!?!J! j|f j\jjj f
Composed by Grace McGlothen February 1973
NATIONAL SORORITY
PHI
of
DELTA KAPPA
THE LAS VEGAS CHAPTER CHARTER
Sunday, February Twenty-fifth, 1973
2:00 x>.m.
LANDMARK HOTEL
Mezzanine Floor • Conference Room "A"
I*A Sisterhood where all are fully under stood, g?
PEACE!
TOGETHERNESS!
LOVE !
PROGRAM
Song..’’Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing"..The Audience
Opening InvocationFather Ben Franzinelli
Welcome.Soror Grace McGlothen
Mistress of Ceremonies
Presentation of CharterSoror Leola Havard
Far Western Regional Director
Vocal Solo...."You’ll Never Walk Alone"..Mr. Jim Chessler (From Roger & Kammerstein)
' Recognition of Honorary Members:
( Skit: Who Is Our Honoree ?
The Las Vegas Chapter Members
Vocal SoloSelectedMr. Bob Bailey
Special Entertainment from the Young Set
1.
Piano Interpretation of Isaace Hayes’
"Theme from Shaft"....by Master Van McGlothen
2.
Dance RoutineMaster Reginald O’Gwin
Z. Drum Solo
Master Van McGlothen
************
REFRESHMENTS
j i I ! j
LIFT EV’RY VOICE AND SING
Lyric by James Weldon Johnson
Music by J. Rosamond Johnson
1,
Lift ev’ry voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us-
Sing a song full of the hope that the ; present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.
2.
Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chast’ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered;
We have come, treading our path thro’ the blood of the slaughtered Out from the gloomy past, Till now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
CHARTER MEMBERS
of the
LAS VEGAS CHAPTER OF PHI DELTA KAPPA:
1.
“Willie B. Brown
2.
Anne Campbell
3.
Charlotte Cook
4.
Simmie Daniels
5.
Jackie Hall
6. Lorraine'Hall
9.
Debora
Moore
7. Elsie Harris
10.
Evelyn
0'Gwin
S. Grace McGlothen
11. L
Cheryl
Pearson
12..: Cassandra
Smith
1Z. Edith Sullivan
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PHI DELTA KAPPA
Mabel Haggard
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(Initiated
National Membership Chairman
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THE SORORITY KAPPA
FOREWORD
The true men of progress have always as their starting poina respect for the past.—Renan
As we pauseon tribute to the 50 Golden Years—as we recognize the National Sorority of Phi
Delta Kappa, the ^consecrated spirit the dedicated women who had their eyes .on a star and followed it with purpose ,^-in ^solemn admiration and wonder we think of them again.
Here way mark, looking ahead, we must also
Elance Jj ehind those sturdy pioneers who nursed the
sororityMhroughMyears of infancy. The routine was often problems were .far reaching, days were sometimes in spite o®ie pitfalls—through devoted perseveranceprogress has beem swift and dreams have been translated into
SomeMre now gone, work done. Some have
rich memories of the good fight well fought. Others and udgment and experience.
We the Krinon Staff dedicate these pages to our venerable funders who have kepMhe Sorority on target and inspired the memberSo heritage. May these recorded activities
serve to inspire the members anew to rededicate themselves to continued progress toward “the highest ideals «the teaching
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
FOREWORD
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
GREETINGS FROM CONCLAVE COORDINATOR
THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Hvhonal OFFICERS
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
MEMBERS AT LARGE
HvTIONAL OFFICERS (Cont’d)
OUR FOUNDERS TODAY
PAST SUPREME BASILEI
REGIONAL DIRECTORS OR FIELD AGENTS, 1923-1973
HISTORY
NATIONAL PROGRAM
Scholarship Awards
International Projects
National Projects
Teach-a-Rama, Reading Centers
Awards and Accomplishments
Black History
Youth Activities, Xinos
CHAPTER HISTORIES
LIFE MEMBERS
MEN-IN-OUR-LIVES
STAFF
The President’s Message
Founders, National Officers, Basilei and Sorors:
Fondest greetings to our revered Founders on this momentous occasion of our
“Golden Anniversary.WFifty years ago, they hopefully planted a seed which has grown
beyond their fondest dreams into 78 sturdy blossoms, namely The National Sorority of
Phi Delta Kappa.
Our accomplishments as an organization have been many and far-reaching. The
guidance and counsel to youth, affiliation with other organizations, the sponsorship of
projectll-international, national and local, and scholarships have brought status and
professionalism to our sorority.
The Krinon this year is dedicated to a depiction of the founding, chartering, and
progress of our regions and chapters. Fifty years is a prime age and this issue should be of
great value to each of us and should be preserved for posterity. We have had a few
“Impossible Dreams” to date, but time will, we hope, resolve these issues.
Commendations, also, to our many chapters, officers and sorors who have contributed
so greatly and willingly to the continuance of the sisterhood and the implementation of
the program. Achievements of individual sorors are increasing and expanding each year.
These bring greater recognition.
Our prime concern now is to expand our sphere of influence into new territories and
into the “army of fresh recruits of younger members” to perpetuate our organization.
As we enter this new half century, let each of us pause for a self-evaluation of our
individual and personal worth to the sorority.
Let us continue as dedicated sorors to carry the torch of enlightment everywhere,
brightly burning and held high.
Congratulations and best wishes to all for an inspiring, informative, and gala Golden
Anniversary Conclave. May the future be kind and preserve us to celebrate together a
succession of successful observances.
Sororially yours,
Elizabeth H. Henry
Supreme Basileus
GREETINGS
We as teachers are assembled for our 50th Anniversary
Conclave in a spirit of true sisterhood to analyze
rededicate our thinking in relation to the role we play
in our profession. May we review the past briefly and
be inspired to give more than minimum thought and
effort toward planning for a more productive and gratifying
type of service to our children, our community al
large, and our nation.
May I at this time express sincere appreciation to our
Supreme Basileus and to all sorors oS our planning
committees who have given time and energy to help
make this conclave a success.
HILDA G. BRYANT
National Conclave
Coordinator
BIOGRAPHY
HILDA G. BRYANT—Past National Officer and
National Coordinator of the 1973-50th Anniversary
Conclave. Member of Beta Chapter; served
as Second Anti-Basileus, chairman of Membership
Committee, Initiation Committee, Recreation Room
Committee; 1949 Conclave Chairman
NATIONAL OFFICES HELD—National Scholarship
Chairman, initiated and developed the National
Scholarship Contests; Chairman of the National
Membership Committee; National Program Director.
Served on National History Committee,
National Awards Committee, Internal Structure
Committee, National Constitution Committee;
First Anti-Basileus; Eastern Regional Director,
two terms; transferred to Beta Epsilon Chapter
1963; served as First Anti-Basileus; now completing
a term as Basileus of the Chapter.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES — Member of the
American Association of University Women; Board
member of the Rockland Co. Mental Health Association;
member of the Citizen’s Advisory Council,
Nyack Board of Education; Trustee and Financial
Secretary of the St. Philip’s AME Zion Church;
Treasurer of the Nyack Housing Authority Board;
member of the Nyack Hospital Corporation.
50th GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CONCLAVE COMMITTEE
1923 - 1973
Supreme Basileus
ELIZABETH HENRY
National Conclave Coordinator
HILDA G. BRYANT
Eastern D
RUBY S. COUCHE
Far Western
LOIS SIMS
Regional Director and Co-Chairman
KATHERINE McEACHERN
Housing Chairman
EVELYN BOYD
Regional Representatives
Mid Western
ROSETTA ELLIOTT
South Eastern
IONA DUKES
Wputh Western
ISABELLE BASKIN
A Founder
FLORENCE S. HUNT
Past Supreme Basileus
JULIA GOENS
Souvenir Journal
ROBERTA G. LEWIS
Publicity
MARGARET BATTEAST
MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Supreme 1st
Anti-Basileus
Supreme 2nd
Supreme Grammateus
■Sunrem^mstmeus
Supreme Tarffi&eho^B
jSupreme Tamias
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National Director of
Advisor —
Eastern Region Dr.
Far Western Region
Mid Western Region
Louth Eastern Region
South Western Region
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Henry, East Orange, New Jersey
Mrs. Berth H. Jones, Gary, Indiana
Mrs. Ruby S. Louche, Springfield Gardens, New York
Mrs. Billy J. Mason, Dayton,
Mrs. Isabelle B. Baskin, Dallas, Texas
Miss Sarah V. Richardson, Chester, Pennsylvania
Mrs. Arthur Mae Norris, Montgomery, Alabama
Mrs. Roberta G. Lewis, Chester, Pennsylvania
Mrs. Margaret W. Batteast, Chicago, Illinois
Mrs. Mabel S. Bouldin, Chicago, Illinois
Mrs. Katherine McEachern, Pleasantville, New Jersey
Mrs. Leola M. Havard, San Francisco, California
Miss Doris E. Kerford, Kansas City, Missouri
Mrs. Mattie G. Gamlin, Mobile, Alabama
Mrs. Anna M. Strong, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Eastern Region
Region
Mid Western Region
South Eastern Region
South Western Region
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Mrs. Evelyn P. Boyd, Jersey City, New Jersey
Mrs. Lolita L. Boone, Los Angeles, California
Mrs. Doris Grant, Cleveland, Ohio
Mrs. Iona H. Dukes, Miami, Florida
Mrs. Flossie T. Charles, Shreveport, Louisiana
national officers
BERTHA H. JONES
Supreme 1st Anti-Basileus
Tr F?UNDERS on the 50th
“tYvERSARY of a dream fulfilled. We shall be ever
IsSgEKfisas
Sororially,
BILLY J. MASON
Supreme Grammateus
I Rotative to
r jsst
* h to Publicly thank our Executive Adviser for
entrusting me with the responsibility and opportunitv
g nt for me to continue the assignment under her
To the Founders, I congratulate you upon
fa a * -------o thirst
RUBY S. COUCHE
Supreme Second Anti-Basileus
GREETINGS:
National annivers^S^^ aSfem
MMMNLZ
Sororially,
ISABELLE B. BASKIN
Supreme Epistoleus
GREETINGS TO OUR FOUNDERS AND SORORS AND BEST WISHES
FOR A MEMORABLE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations for fifty years of inspiration;
For fifty years of involvement;
Long live the greatest sorority,
The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa.
Sororially,
SARA V. RICHARDSON
Supreme Tamiouchos
ARTHUR MAE NORRIS
Supreme Tamias
Greetings: . , T
In a spirit of humility, admiration, and gratitude, i
salute the Founders on this the fiftieth birthday of the
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa. In appreciation
of these noble pioneers and the opportunities the organiztion
has afforded us, let us proclaim with vigor, We
have just begun to achieve!”
CongratulationsIjgMay the torch of enlightenment
blaze a path to a future of even more illustrious accomplishments
as we explore new horizons in our quest td|
educate, inspire, and serve.
Sororially,
ROBERTA G. LEWIS
Editor-in-Chief Krimon
MARGARET W. BATTEAST
National Director of Public Relations
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
To the Founders, Officers and Members on the occasion
of our 50th Anniversary Conclave:
When I think of 50 years of|g?owth
Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa I am very
member.
May I take this opportunity to salute
ONES, our FOUNDERS. Without these- great women,
we could not celebratethis1sp1endidBnile?WiqWheAu W
cess of the Sorority is a tribute to the
of our FOUNDERS during these past five decades.
The Sorority has done its best
sisterhood among teachers and to promote the highest
ideals of the e must continue in
that direction, and dedicate our services to the enrichment
and growth of the National Sorority of Phi Delta
Kappa.
— Sororially,
KATHERINE McEACHERN
Eastern Regional Director
DORIS E. KERFORD
Mid
Hearty Dear Founders, who
blessed
unbroken service during these are con-
LEOLA M.
MATTIE E. GAMLTN
South Eastern Region
Greetings from the Members-at-Large
Evelyn Boyd
Alpha Chapter
Eastern Region
Lolita L. Boone
Beta Phi Chapter
Far Western Region
Doris Grant
Alpha Xi Chapter
Midwestern Region
Flossie T. Charles
Beta Alpha Chapter
South Western Region
Iona Dukes
Southeastern Region
NATIONAL OFFICERS
(Continued")
Greetings Sorors:
“To have a dream come true, one must first have a
dream!” Fifty years ago our Founders had a dream of
an organization of teachers dedicated to the promotion
of the highest ideals of the profession. On this Golden
Anniversary of The National Sorority of Phi Delta
Kappa, we salute them and share their pride in the
growth and professional development of the sorority.
May our accomplishments of the past fifty years
serve as a springboard for generating better avenues for
meeting the educational needs and challenges of today
and tomorrow.
MABEL 8. BOULDIN
Mu Chapter
Executive Adviser
Past Supreme Basileus
ANNA M. STRONG
Regional Director
Southwestern Region
Deceased 1973
Greetings from the Six Chapters in the
Southwestern Region:
It is with great pleasure that we express gratitude to
to our Founders on this our 50th Golden Anniversary.
We shall be grateful to them always for having provided
the opportunity for us to be members of THE
NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA.
This is also an appropriate time to commend the Supreme
Basileus and all past basilei for having continued
to further the dreams of our Founders. Hats off to all
sorors and may we continue to promote the highest
ideals of the sorority.
The Southwest region was saddened in April, a week
following our Seventh Southwest Regional Conference,
by the death of Regional Director Anna Strong. Included
in this section are her last words written for
publication. This article appeared in “The Oklahoma
Teacher” December, 1972, vol. 54, number 4. It is
published by the Oklahoma Education Association.
ANNIE M. WILLIAMS
Regional Director-Elect
Southwestern Region
GLADYS M. ROSS
OUR FOUNDERS
TODAY
GLADYS C. NUNERY
JULIA A. BARNES
MARGUERITE GROSS
FLORENCE S. HUNT
Gladys Merritt Ross
Born: Jersey City.
Educated-Jersey City State College—B.A. in Education—Seton Hall University—M.As
in School Administration.
University of Florida—Dr. of Speech Therapy.
Widowed—19 years.
Son—Major Leon Ross.
Retired Teacher—Taught 40 years—Jersey City Public Schools.W
DirectorB-Roving director of 35 Child Development Centers-North Jersey.
Travel:—Mexico—At San Antonio I discovered Los Amigos and became Director oa
this local Head Start School for two years.
Africa—West Africa—taught pre-school in Eastern Niegeria (Biafra). Honored with
membership in several Nigerian tribes. Returned to African Continent—in East Africa I
visited Kenya in addition to Senegal, Liberia, Ghana and Timbuctoo in Mali.
Sorority—An active founder of The National Sorority of Phi Delta Keppa, having been
the first President of The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa.
Church-^ am a member of both the Catholic Women of Randolph, and the Protestant
Women of the Chapel.
Community—Traveled and worked with the American Red Cross—an active member of
Girl Scouts. Chairman of the Jersey City League of Women Voters. Became involved in
politics—was elected to County and State Democratic Conventions.
Julia Asbury Barnes
Born in Washington, D C.
Parents: Charles W. Asbury, and Ada B. Asbury.
Educated in elementary and secondary schools of Jersey City. B.S. Jersey City State
College, M.A. Newark State. Doctoral equivalency,. Seton Hall University. Taught in
elementary schools in Jersey City.
Administrator since 1957.
Assistant Principal of School W^W
Supervisor of Remedial Reading for one year.
Principal of K-8 schools #3-39, and presently serving as principal of P.S.
Member of Claremont Lafayette Presbyterian Church, Secretary of Board of Trustees.
Served as teacher in the church school for a number of years.
Member of various educational organizations: NEA, NJEA, Jersey City Educational:
Organization, Jersey City Women Principal’s Association, have served as Vice-President!
and Secretary of that organization.
Life member of NAACP.
Active member of various community organizations.
Hobbies: Ballet; theater;reading-; needlecrafts (knitting, crewel, needlepoint).
Gladys Cannon Nunery
Born in Jersey City, NJ. September?
Educated in Jersey City elementary and secondary schools, and Jersey City Teacher Training School. . ...
Graduate of Jersey City State Teachers College-B.S., New York University M.A., Lee-Ballard Music School. . ,
Parents are deceased. George E. Cannon, M.D. was very active m medical circles, church and community. Was one of the first to bring Race consciousness to Jersey City. Genevieve Wilkinson Cannon—housewife.
Brother-George D. Cannon, M.D. (specialist in radiology) practices in New York City. Daughter-Genevieve Nunery Vaughan, residing in Richmond, Va. and teaching there. Granddaughter-Stefani Jeannine Vaughan-12 years old-6th Grade honor student.
Retired teacher-Taught in Jersey City Public Schools 40 years. Was Director of Bergen Study Center (Title I)-M years. Taught in Lutheran Parochial School 2 years.
Sorority-held various national and local offices-was the second National President.
Church-became a Christian when 11 years old. Have been devoted to many phases of church work, including Superintendent of the Church School for 25 years; perfect attendance record in Church School for 20 years; first woman to be elected a trustee, and an elder, church treasurer the past 11 years.
Community-Each year the local daily selects twelve outstanding women of the city. Was in the third group (1965) of Women of Achievement. Have been on the Jersey City Board of Education since 1970, and am its official delegate to all out-of-town meetings.
Florence Steele Hunt
Born June 13th, a true Gemini.
Born, reared, educated, and still a part time resident of Jersey City. A true Jerseyite.
Youngest member of a large, closely-knit family .. given opportunities to participate in and enjoy the needed childhood experiences .. .childhood desire was to become a teacher
Studied music with an excellent teacher, and through this study and its advantages cultivated a deep and lasting love of music and the arts.
Communicant of the Episcopal Church-have served in many and varied facets of church work' through the years (at present serving the parish and district in a very interesting field of social work.)
Became interested in social work at an early age. Worked very diligently with the Y.W.C A. The excellent training received has continued to serve through adult life.
Graduated from Jersey City Teacher Training School-B.S. from Jersey City State College. Graduated from the Lee Music School-Jersey City. Continued music education with private instructors and courses in public school music.
Taught in the public schools of Jersey City as a classroom teacher. Served in many interesting capacities in the music department of the city. Served until retirement as a member of the music committee. Instructed a small music class as a hobby.
Life member of N.A-A.CJP.
Member of many civic and educational organizations.
Presently retired and living between urban Jersey City and Suburban Cape May. Retirement grants opportunity to enjoy, with my husband, the many pleasures life affords. It also provides time for community service in the cities where we reside.
Membership in the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa from its very beginning has been a great experience. Fortune was kind in granting me to be a favored one. Our Sorority has a past of which we may be proud, but it also has a potential for a greater future. May God grant this to Phi Delta Kappa. Fate has not granted me a daughter to follow in our organization, but has been kind in granting me a beloved niece who is one of us. For this I am grateful.
My deepest gratitude to the many friends and the sorors who have helped our sorority to reach this goal.
Ella Wells Butler
Educated in elementary and secondary schools of Jersey City.
Graduate of Newark Normal School.
Until retirement, an instructor in the elementary schools of Jersey City.
Hobbies:
Gardening (a true green thumb) raises not only the beautiful “English Garden variety of flowering plants, but also exotic unusual ones with equal ease.
Collecting Unique Bells
Collection includes more than 200 of various sizes, designs, and tonal qualities gathered during travels and received as gifts from friends who travelled all over the world.
OUR FOUNDERS
GLADYS MERRITT ROSS —holding album . dynamic, venturesome,
resourceful, constant...
. JULIA ASBURY BARNES — l ook,.i ng on a,t ih er • riglxh t ...d rikina 9 diqnified, imagmafive,
forceful ...
FLORENCE STEELE HUNT —l, ook<.i ng on a.t ihoerr ilpeffft . vital, understanding,
cheerful, gentle ... .
GLADYS CANNON NUNBRY — next to J. Barnes . . . stable, spiritual, dependable,
idealistic ...
ELLA WELLS BUTLER-standing . . . reserved, pleasant, deliberate, observant . . .
MILDRED MORRIS WILLIAMS - seated on arm of sofa (now deceased).
OUR HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
AS YOUR DREAM CONTINUES TO EXPAND
from
ALL OF THE CHAPTERS
Significance of the Pearls
Since this is the Golden Anniversary of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, it is
a good time to pause and take an evaluation of ourselves.
No lesser One than The Almighty, guided and selected friends who were to become
Founders.
Through the years they have developed their most outstanding characteristic which
was inserted in the ritual so long ago.
Each individual is the result of his many forefathers. So Phi Delta Kappa is a result of
the character qualities of each of its Founders.
The final pearl in the Phi of your pin, stands for Ella Wells Butler. She has given the
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa the warm sincere friendships which each member
may find. To have a friend one must be a friend.
The seventh pearl, stands for Edna McConnell, and purity. She so typified purity, that
God in his goodness, took her to Himself before we had even begun to grow. He only lent
her to us as a reminder that as she has gone, so we too must ere long go.
The sixth pearl is Gladys Cannon Nunery. She is the symbol for power. The power and
fortitude to get things done, which is so true of our dear sorority, was given to us by her.
We have the power to attract the finest teachers in the world. The power to help and
uplift all ages. May we always have the power and strength to fight for what we believe in
whether it be in Alabama, New Jersey, or New York.
Julia Asbury Barnes is the fifth pearl. She is the symbol for dignity.
The name of Phi Delta Kappa must always carry dignity. It must never be the object of
jokes. Through the years she and it have developed grace and elegance.
The dignity which our sorority has acquired locally, nationally and internationally
have sprung from her quality of dignity. Not haughty or disdainful, but natural, quiet
dignity is the essence which she has given each member.
The fourth pearl is Marguerite Gross who is concentration and stick-to-it-tiveness. In
spite of herself she has given us her backbone. When we make our own decisions we
concentrate on them and carry them through just as she does.
Mildred Morris Williams, the third pearl, gave us vivacity. The life and gusto with
which we tackle all and any thing we undertake, is her gift to us.
Three or four years ago she went to Omega Chapter while still in the lively, vibrant
years of life. Let us carry on for her by keeping the love of life in each chapter.
Florence Steele Hunt is the second pearl. She has given us femininity. What she has
given us is inestimable. May we always remember that we were created to be the mothers
of men, not their rivals. Let Phi Delta Kappa forever add the gentle but firm hand of the
loveable and kindly woman to all of its endeavors.
Gladys Merritt Ross is the first pearl. She is the symbol of ideals. Because of devotion
to ideals, we now extend from coast to coast and across the ocean.
THE NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA
ACKNOWLEDGES WITH APPRECIATION AND AFFECTION
THE DEDICATION AND LOYALTY OF HER SUPREME BASILEI
WHO SERVED WITH HONOR AND DISTINCTION
GLADYS MERRITT ROSS
Alpha Chapter
1923-1925
GLADYS CANNON NUNERY
Alpha Chapter
1925- 1926
AGNES FREEMAN
Alpha Chapter
1926- 1928
FLORENCE WILLIAMS
Alpha Chapter
1928-1932
JULIA GOENS
Lota Chapter
1932-1934
DELILAH PIERCE
Beta Chapter
1934-1937
*ONEIDA COCKRELL
Mu Chapter
1937-1941
GERTRUDE ROBINSON
Theta Chapter
1941-1945
OLIVIA HENRY
Zeta Chapter
1945-1950
MARION BLUITT
Beta Chapter
1950-1958
*HELEN W. MAXWELL
Theta Chapter
1958-1963
MABEL S. BOULDIN
Mu Chapter
1963-1969
♦deceased
PAST SUPREME BASILEI
L-R Back Row
Julia Goens — 4th
Gladys Nunery — 2nd
Delilah Pierce — 5th
L-R Front Row
Gladys M. Ross — 1st
Oneida Cockrell — 6th
Gertrude Robinson — 7th
Olivia Henry — 8th
Agnes Freeman Spangler — 3rd
Helen W. Maxwell — 10th Marion H. Bruitt — 11th Mabel S. Bouldin — 12th
REGIONAL DIRECTORS OR FIELD AGENTS 1923-1973
Responsibilities assumed by the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd anti-Basileus until 1966.
Gladys C. Nunery Margaret Williams Delilah W. Pierce Marjorie Devere Sidney T. Brown Marion Coprich Florence Williams Mabel James Mamie Brown Gertrude A. Robinson Star Goodman Fannie White Bennie Gardner Oneida Cockrell
Cleo Nelms Emma Arnold Elizabeth Wadden Rachel Capron Alma Turner Helen Harris Clarissa Wordsworth Ruby Grooms Daisy Delaney Leona G. Davis Anna L. Davidson Helen W. Maxwell Addie M. Johnson Helen B. Johns Rosetta Elliott
Hilda G. Bryant Mabel S. Bouldin Aurelia Harris Frances Schexsnider Leila Butler Winnie Palmer Naomi Taswell Billie Mason Octavia Douglass Katherine McEachern Leola Havard Doris Kerford Mattie Gamlin Anna Strong
♦Date changed from December to August - from annually to every two years.
MEMBERS at LARGE
Cleo Daniels
Billy Mason
Doris Jordan
Ernest B. Tillman
Eloise Brooks
Evelyn Boyd
Ora L. Thomas
Hortense Brabham
Lolita Boone
Aurelia Harris
Leola Havard
Doris Grant
Edna Davis
Clara Thornton
Iona Dukes
Frances Schexsnider
Rowena Bracken
Flossie Charles
CONCLAVE SITES
S. Basileus
Date
Location
Chapter
Officer
1945
Detroit, Mich.
Chi
Gertrude Robinson
1946
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sigma
Gertrude Robinson
1947
Wilmington, Del.
Rho
Gertrude Robinson
1948
Silver Anniversary
Alpha
Gertrude Robinson
1949
Washington, D. C.
Beta
Oneida Cockrell
1950
Tuskegee, Ala.
Upsilon
Oneida Cockrell
1951
Richmond, Va.
Alpha Zeta
Marion Bluitt
1952
Nashville, Tenn.
Alpha Beta
Marion Bluitt
1953
Washington, D C.
Beta
Marion Bluitt
1954
Chicago, Ill.
Mu
Marion Bluitt
1955
Charleston, W. Va. Epsilon
Marion Bluitt
1956
Miami, Florida
Epsilon
Marion Bluitt
1957
West Chester, Pa.
Xi
Marion Bluitt
1959*
Fort Worth, Texas Alpha Sigma
Marion Bluitt
1961
Cleveland, Ohio
Alpha Xi
Marion Bluitt
1963
Los Angeles, Cal.
Beta Theta
Marion Bluitt
1965
Washington, D C.
Beta
Marion Bluitt
1967
New Orleans, La.
Alpha Theta
Grade Bouldin
1969
Kansas City, Mo.
Alpha Alpha
Grace Bouldin
1971
Atlanta, Ga.
Alpha Epsilon
Elizabeth Henry
1973
Golden Anniversary Alpha, Theta,
Elizabeth Henry
New York City Beta Omicron,
Beta Epsilon, Iota, Eta, Pix
HISTORY
THE NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA
During the month of April 1923, Gladys Merritt invited eight enthusiastic future teachers of Jersey City, N.J. to her home to organize a sorority, which became known as the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, officially incorporated on May 23 1923
These founders were Gladys Merritt, Florence Steele, Marguerite Gross, Mildred Morns, Juba Asbury, Gladys Cannon, Edna McConnell and Ella Wells.
Seventeen months later the second chapter was established in Washington D C. In rapid succession came other chapters along the Eastern Coast. The Sorority then spread to the South, West, and to Liberia in West Africa. There are now 76 chapters with a total membership of over 3,000. There are now five regions; the Eastern, Southwestern Southeastern, Far West and the Mid-Western. ■
The national program of the sorority is expansive. It includes the following five points:
I.
rKUJBCTS
A.
International
Liberian Library, Monrovia, Africa
B.
National
Tuskegee Recreation Room, John Andrews Hospital
C.
Local
Project for children at Christmas
II.
Educational and Human Rights
A.
Scholarships-National and Local
B.
Negro History
C.
Commission on Civil Rights in Education
D.
Integration Research and Progress
E.
Special Services to the Exceptional Children
F.
Parent Education
G.
Citations
H.
Achievement Awards
III.
Reading Activities (Right to Read)
A.
Reading Centers and Clinics
B.
Summer Programs
C.
Special Activities for Youth and Adults
IV.
TEACH-A-RAMA
A.
Professional Growth
B.
Professional Ethics, Attitudes and Standards
C.
Big Sister Projects
V.
Youth Guidance and Recreation
A.
Xinos or Tops
B.
College Guidance Groups
C.
Recreational Programs for Youth
The aims of the sorority, established by the Founders, have been the sincere goals of each chapter through the years. They are:
(0 To promote the highest ideals of the teaching profession.
(2)
To foster a spirit of sisterhood among teachers.
(3)
To encourage youth to attain higher levels of education and character.
A person must be actively engaged in teaching, or a related field of education at the time of initiation. Beside classroom teachers, a large number are supervisors and administrators. Many hold doctorate degrees, and instruct in colleges and universities.
There hes before us now the Golden Anniversary Conclave to be celebrated here in ew or City August 5-11, 1973, and the golden opportunity to influence the destiny through our rededication to effective classroom and community involvement.
ANNUAL MEETINGS
CONCLAVES
1923-1925 Gladys Merritt, Pres.
1925
PLACE: New York City
TIME: August
PRESIDING OFFICER: Julia Asbury in Absence of Gladys Merritt Ross who was ill
HIGHLIGHTS
President in her message sent to the meeting set forth the ideals of a teacher.
Gladys Cannon was elected president and Estelle Collins, Secretary.
1926
PLACE: Washington, D C.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Gladys Cannon, president
HIGHLIGHTS:
Gamma first to give local scholarship awards
Adopted 2 scholarships—national and local
Membership cards and membership certificates adopted
Ritual printed
Voted to keep national funds in Washington
Election:
Agnes Freeman, Pres. (Beta)
Gladys Cannon, 1st Vice-Pres. (Alpha)
Margaret Williams, 2nd Vice-Pres.
Delilah Williams, 3rd Vice-Pres. (Beta)
Estelle Collins, Rec. Sec. (Beta)
Gladys Merritt, Cor. Sec. (Alpha)
Muriel Grooms, Fin. Sec.
Elmira Tibbs, Treas. (Gamma)
Julia Asbury, Oust, of Insignia
Ruby E. Duffey, Oust, of Money (Beta)
Journal to be issued Feb. 1
1927
PLACE: Baltimore, Md.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Agnes Freeman, Pres.
HIGHLIGHTS
Honorary Members to receive pins from chapter with whom affiliated
Decision to let scholarship fund accumulate to at least $500
Krinon pins first used
Banner, song, poem selected
Duties of vice-presidents to include field agents
Yearly sorority slogans selected
Voted to limit conclaves to three days
Recognition of Founders’ Day to be yearly activity.
Election of officers:
Agnes Freeman, Pres. (Beta)
Maqorie De Vere, 1st Vice-Pres.
Mrs. Sidney Taylor Brown, 2nd Vice-Pres.
Marian Coprich, 3rd Vice-Pres.
Ethel Lewis, Rec. Sec. (Gamma)
Estelle Collins, Cor. Sec.
Gladys Cannon, Fin. Sec.
Gertrude Herbert, Treas.
Ruby E. Duffey, Cust. of Monies
Julia Asbury, Cust. of Insignia
1928
PLACE: Campus of State College, Orangeburg, S.C.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Agnes Freeman, Pres.
ATTENDANCE: 7 chapters- Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Zeta, Eta, Epsilon
HIGHLIGHTS
Discussion of disposition of scholarship fund
Amendment to constitution in re: Undergraduate chapters
Adoption of pledge for Krinon Clubs
Decision to use Greek titles for officers
Voted to hold 2 executive meetings per year.
Election:
Agnes Freeman, Basileus
Florence Williams, 1st Anti-Bas. (Zeta)
Mabel James, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Mamie Brown, 3rd Anti-Bas. (Episilon)
Ethel Lewis, Grammateus
Estelle Collins, Epistoleus
Bertha Pennington, Tamias (Gamma)
Gladys Cannon, Tamiouchos
Julia (Asbury) Barnes, Cust. Insignia
Delilah Williams, Cust. Monies
Vote to have sorority chain
Decision on ownership of sorority pins
Collection of $20 from each chapter for scholarship fund
1929
PLACE: Philadelphia, Pa.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Agnes Freeman, Basileus
HIGHLIGHTS:
Discussion on method of use of chain
Tax on delinquent payment of dues
Decision to publish a pamphlet 3 times a year.
Elections:
Florence Williams, Basileus
Gertrude A. Robinson, 1st Anti-Bas.
Mamie Brown, 2nd Anti-Bas. (Epsilon)
Mabel James, 3rd Anti-Bas.
Ethel Lewis, Grammateus
Aline Sheffey, Epistoleus (Eta)
Gladys Cannon, Tamiouchos
Bertha Pennington, Tamias
Julia A. Barnes, Cust. Insignia
Delilah Williams, Cust. Monies
Lillian Baugh, Editor (Zeta)
1930
PLACE: Jersey City, N.J.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Florence Williams, Basileus
HIGHLIGHTS
Inactivity of Lamb a discussed
Amendment to Constitution with reference to representation at conclaves
Decision to engrave date of organization of chapter on chain
Conclave slogan, “Sincere At All Times
Election:
Florence Williams, Basileus
Gertrude A. Robinson, 1st Anti-Bas. (Theta)
Mamie Brown, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Mabel James, 3rd Anti-Bas.
Ethel Lewis, Grammateus
Aline Sheffey, Epistoleus
Bertha Pennington, Tamias
Gladys Cannon, Tamiouchos
Lillian Baugh, Editor
1931
PLACE: Atlantic City, NJ.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Gertrude A. Robinson, Anti-Bas. due to illness of Basileus
Florence Williams
HIGHLIGHTS
Ebony gavel presented by founder
Presentation of Bible by Gladys Cannon
Election:
Julia Goens, Bas. (Iota)
Gertrude A. Robinson, 1st Anti-Bas.
Mamie Brown, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Star Goodman, 3rd Anti-Bas. (Nu)
Ethel Lewis, Grammateus
Helen Hoxter, Epistoleus (Iota)
Agnes Freeman, Tamiouchos
Gladys C. Nunery, Tamias
Julia A. Barnes, Cust. Insignia
Delilah Williams, Cust. Savings
Lillian Baugh, Editor
1932
PLACE: New York (YWCA)
PRESIDING OFFICER: Julia Goens, Basileus
HIGHLIGHTS
Sorority Fees reduced because of economic conditions
Custodian of Savings ordered to transfer funds from Prudential Bank, D C. to a national bank
National Program-Character Building continued, using poster contests
Elections:
Julia Goens, Bas.
Gertrude A. Robinson, 1st Anti-Bas.
Mamie Brown, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Star Goodman, 3rd Anti-Bas.
Ethel Lewis, Grammateus
Gladys Nunery, Tamias
Agnes Freeman, Tamiouchos
Julia Barnes, Cust. Insignia
Delilah Williams, Cust. Monies
Nell 0. Becker, Editor (Theta)
1933
PLACE: Birmingham, Ala.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Julia Goens, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS , . §
Funds of sorority tied up in Prudential Bank during Bank Holiday. Order for transfer not signed before the holiday
$25 membership in NAACP taken
Elections:
Julia Goens, Bas.
Elizabeth Waddell, 1st Anti-Bas. (Theta)
Fannie White, 2nd Anti-Bas. (Nu)
Mamie Brown, 3rd Anti-Bas.
Marion Sparks, Grammateus (Beta)
Gladys Thomas, Epistoleus (Zeta)
Agnes Freeman, Tamiouchos
Gladys Nunery, Tamias
Julia A. Barnes, Cust. Insignia
Delilah Williams, Cust. Monies
Nell 0. Becker, Editor
1934
PLACE: Washington, D.C.
Julia A. Goens, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS
Discussions begun on Pan-Hellenic affiliation
Enlargement of Nat Program; poster contests discontinued; character stressed
Honorary office of Ex. Advisor inaugurated
MBorority^undHo be placed in a national bank connected with the Federal Reserve
Elections:
Delilah Williams, Bas. (Beta)
Elizabeth Waddell, 1st Anti-Bas.
Bennie Gardner, 2nd Anti-Bas. (Nu)
Oneida Cockrell, 3rd Anti-Bas. (Mu)
Marion Sparks, Grammateus
Gladys Thomas, Episioleus
Anna Greene, Tamiouchos, (Iota)
B. Doreen Jolly, Tamias (XI)
Lillian Goings, Cust. Insignia (Eta)
Jessimae Harris, Cust. Savings (Sigma)
Nell Becker, Editor
Julia Goens, Ex. Advisor
1935
PLACE: No Conclave Held
1936
PLACE: Chicago, Hl.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Delilah Williams Pierce, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS
Acceptance of Handbook for Dean of Pledgees
Decision to have history of chapters placed in national files
Nat. Program-“Better Health-Better Character Week”, during Founders’ Week
Scrapbooks of achievement inaugurated
Purchase of loving cup for achievement award
Pan-Hellenic affiliation tabled
Establishment of a $400 yearly scholarship award
Change of jeweler from Degges and Clust. to J. 0. Pollack of Chicago
Membership in National Council of Negro Women taken
Elections:
Delilah W. Pierce, Bas.
Gertrude A. Robinson, 1 st Anti-Bas.
Bennie Gardner, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Oneida Cockrell, 3rd Anti-Bas.
Marion Sparks, Grammateus
Octavia Catlett, Epistoleus (Alpha)
Anna Greene Smith, Tamiouchos
B. Doreen Jolly, Lamias
Lillian Goings, Cust. Insignia
Mary Hughes, Cust. Savings (Gamma)
Julia Goens, Ex. Advisor
1937
PLACE: Washington, D.C.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Delilah Pierce, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS
Virginia Spottswood (Beta) first recipient of scholarship award
Constitution in process of revision
First time founder guest at conclave
Establishment of Guest Founder Fund.
Attorney Burrell retained as Legal Adv.
Elections:
Oneida Cockrell, Bas. (Mu)
Gertrude A. Robinson, 1st Anti-Bas.
Cleo Nelms, 2nd Anti-Bas. (Nu)
Emma Arnold, 3rd Anti-Bas. (Mu)
Marion Sparks Bluitt, Grammateus
Octavia Catlett, Epistoleus
Martha Hester, Tamiouchos (Iota)
Lorraine Finley, Lamias (Theta)
Dorothy Manigault, Editor (Iota)
Lilian Goings, Cust. Insignia (Eta)
Mary Hughes, Cust. Savings
Delilah Pierce, Ex. Adv.
1938
PLACE: Philadelphia, Pa.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Oneida Cockrell, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS
Inauguration of tardiness and absentee fines
First guest founder at Conclave—Gladys Merritt Ross
Revised Constitution adopted for working period of five years
Adoption of handbook for Regional Directors, Dean of Pledgees
Purchase of Ditto Machine for use by Supreme Grammateus
Vote to give inexpensive pin to scholarship award winner
Establishment and maintenance of recreation rooms adopted as national program project
Initial payment of $100 on $500 Life Membership in NAACP
Vote to use nominating committee in elections at 1939 Conclave. Delilah Pierce chairman
Elections:
Oneida Cockrell, Bas.
Cleo Nelms, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Gertrude A. Robinson, 1st Anti-Bas.
Emma Arnold, 3rd Anti-Bas.
Marion Bluitt, Grammateus
Martha Hester, Tamiouchos
Lorraine Finley, Tamias
Dorothy Manigault, Editor
Helen Ogle Atkins, Nat. Program Dir.
1939
PLACE: New York, N.Y.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Oneida Cockrell, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS
Julia Barnes, guest founder
Vote on prospective chapters in Kansas City, Kansas and Nashville, Tenn.
Decision to admit members of other sororities into our sorority
Delta, Kappa, Lambda, Omicron-inactive
Decision on chapter names when end of alphabet is reached
Decision to have a theme for each issue of the Krinon
Change of title of officer in charge of program from Nat. Program Director to Nat.
Eduational Director
Nominating Committee set down rules for candidates for office
Nominating Committee used for first time
Committee appointed to revise song or get a new one
Gertrude Robinson presented argument for change of name of the sorority to “Phi Kappa Delta”, Reason—confusion with Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
Adoption of report forms for conclaves to be used by officers
Advisability of holding regional meetings discussed
First presentation of program of Jr. Teachers Clubs by Gertrude Robinson; latter sent to chapters for vote.
Decision to give honorable mention to outstanding sorors at conclave banquets
Incorporation of Candlelighting Service and Funeral Service in ritual
Elections:
Oneida Cockrell, Bas.
Rachel Capron, 1st Anti-Bas. (Zeta)
Cleo Nelms, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Alma Turner, 3rd Anti-Bas. (Mu)
Marion Bluitt, Grammateus
Martha Hester, Tamiouchos
Lorraine Finley, Tamias
Dorothy Manigault, Editor
Helen Atkins, Nat. Program Dir.
1940
PLACE: West Chester, Pa.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Oneida Cockrell, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS
Formulation of requirements for Kappa’s reinstatement
Decision to drop inactive members of 10 years or more
Vote to retain present name of the sorority
Revision of membership applications
Adoption of warrant slips in drawings on treasury
Decision to give scholarship winners printed certificates
Presentation of key from the sorority to scholarship winner upon graduation from college provided her work merits it
Recognition of service pins to be given to all former basilei
Contract with Pollack renewed
Elections:
Gertrude A. Robinson, Bas.
Rachel Capron, 1st Anti-Bas.
Cleo Daniels, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Alma Turner, 3rd Anti-Bas.
Marion Bluitt, Grammateus
Nan Wooding, Tamiouchos (Iota)
Alma Jackson, Tamias (Eta)
Helen Harden, Editor (Theta)
Hilda Bryant, Nat. Ed. Director (Beta)
1941
PLACE: Indianapolis, Ind.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Gertrude A. Robinson, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS
Gladys Nunery, guest founder at conclave
Sup. Grammateus authorized to make up an information circular. Suggested by Sup.
Basileus
Decision to send information for reinstatement to Kappa
Decision to honor former Grammateus Ethel Lewis Phillips with honorary key
Dr. Merze Tate selected as first nat. honorary member
Decision to have honorary members only as part of nat. rather than chapter program
Jr. Teachers’ Clubs discussed; committee authorized to formulate rules and name for
the clubs; authorization for chapters to open such clubs were advisable
Decision to invest in War Bonds nationally
New boundaries of regions accepted.
Appointment of committee to formulate rules for selection of honorary members
Incorporation of Romans 12:9-18 in ritual in honor of soror Cockrell
Appointment of history committee
Enlargement of publicity machine
Authorization to print Candlelighting Service and Funeral Service
Conclave invitations listed for 1942, 1943,1944,1945,1948
Guest founder for 1942 conclave to be Florence Steele Hunt
First discussion of Phi Delta Kappa Camp
Elections:
Gertrude Robinson, Bas
Helen Harris, 1st Anti-Bas. (Theta)
Cleo Daniels, 2nd Anti-Bas.
Clarissa Wadsworth, 3rd Anti-Bas.
Marion Bluitt, Grammateus
Nan S. Wooding, Tamiouchos
Alma Jackson, Tamias
Helen Harden, Editor
Hilda Bryant, Nat. Ed. Director
1942
PLACE: New York, N.Y.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Gertrude A. Robinson
TYPE: SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION (1 day)
Transportation difficult due to War II
HIGHLIGHTS
Decision to present an award to 1st editor of Krinon
Reports of committees and officers with recommendations sent to chapters for sanction.
Alpha Zeta and Alpha Eta chapters approved
Official reinstatement of Kappa Dec. 29
Adoption of plans for Jr. Teachers’ Clubs
Appointment of committee to review and revise if necessary the constitution for permanent adoption; 5 yr. period at an end.
Acceptance of invitations to hold the first Southern Regional Conference in Nashville April 25,1943.
NO ELECTIONS
1943
PLACE: New York, N.Y.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Gertrude A. Robinson, Bas.
TYPE: SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION
HIGHLIGHTS
First achievement Award authorized for individuals; First to receive will be Madeline Morgan; honorable mention key to Bessie King.
Design of medal submitted by Delilah Pierce accepted and to be executed by Pollack. Nat. Ed. Director changed to Nat. Program Director
Informational Circulars in printed form submitted by Sup. Grammateus Life Membership Medal from NAACP had been received during the year. Presentation of name of Madeline Morgan for Spingarn Medal made by sorority Testimonial planned for Feb. 19, 1944 in honor of Madeline Morgan and Bessie King. Status of members-at-large defined
First Legislative Committee of the sorority formed
Appointment of committee to carry out national Teen-Age Canteens and Workshops Decision to purchase a $500 bond if treasury will stand it
1944
PLACE: Baltimore, Md.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Gertrude A. Robinson, Bas.
HIGHLIGHTS
NaSoNewS in existence for a year. Decision to continue. A bi-monthly bulletin Guest Founder—Ella Wells Butler
$100 donation to Nat. Council of Negro Women
Nat Program enlarged
A project to equip and maintain a reading room for children in Liberia started
March of Dimes for equipment for the recreation room at the Infantile Paralysis Unit of John Al Andrew Hospital, Tuskegee Institute started; to be an annual affair
$100 donated to NAACP for Equalization of Teachers’ salaries
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune elected honorary member
Epsilon Theta Gamma, a part of the Jr. Teachers Guidance Clubs authorized
Discontinuance of scrapbooks as competitive project; now as achievement only
Achievement Award Medal Rules presented
Vote that members take out memberships in Association for Study of Negro Life and History. National donation of $50
1945
PLACE: Detroit, Mich.
PRESIDING OFFICER: Gertrude A. Robinson, Bas.
BASE LEI
1945-1949 Olivia Henry
1949-1957 Marion Bluitt
1957-1961 Helen Maxwell
1961-1969 Mabel Bouldin
1969-1973 Elizabeth Henry
EXECUTIVE MEETINGS
Oct. 1925 V Washington, D. C. at Eula Simms’s Home
Gladys Cannon, presiding
June 1926 - Suggestions for program, journal to be published after conclave
Contributions by chapters to NAACP Defense Fund 525 Pnze t0 chapter sponsoring most chapters during the year
April 1928 - Washington, D.C.-Asno, Freeman’s home.
Music to national song accepted
Oct. 1928 ■ Baltimore, MdR Bertha Pennington
Each chapter pay for link in chain as a symbolic treasure for the sorority.
Nov., 1928 ^Philadelphia, Pa. - Mary White
Agnes Freeman, presiding
Financing the journal scholarship fund
Feb. 1929 R Washington, D. C. Estelle V. Collins
June 8,1929 Jersey City, N. J. - Gladys Cannon
Nov. 9,1929 - Baltimore, Md. - Janet Gaines
AKA requested sorority status
Mar. 1,1930 B New York - Gertrude Herbert
Sorority chain ready for use.
M o i mon of Krinon on Founders' Day with 3 issues A $1.00 per yr
May 31,1930 B Atlantic City - Amaza Morris Y '
B Attorney Burrell defined professional and collegiate
Nov. 15,1930 | Philadelphia. YWCA
Feb. 14,1931 — Camden, N. J. B Baird’s Republican Club
Florence Williams, presiding
Decision to use Maners and Morals as theme for nat. program.
Poster Contest with Dorothy Spraggins, chr.
Nov. 21, 193B- New York — Gertrude A. Robinson, 1st Anti-Bas. presiding Basileus Ill.
Sorority sent “Book of the Month” to Soror Williams
April 2, 1932 — Washington, D. C.B YWCA
Ed. committee known as “Child Personality Committee”
Nat. award of four medals honoring late Basileus Williams to be given for nat. program as prizes
Oct. 1,1932 - Philadelphia. Pa. YWCA
May 6, 1933 Baltimore, Md.
Poster Contest unsuccessful
2 issues of Krinon. Magazine to be enlarged.
May 5,1934 Camden, N. J.
Dates of issue of Krinon changed.
Sorority song revision by Alice Rousseau accepted.
May 4,1935 B Philadelphia, Pa.
Pan-Hellenic controversy discussed
Discussion of enlarged national program
April 18,1936B Washington, D.C.
Bonding of nat. financial officers
National program theme: “Character Development Through Health”
Insertion of expiration date on membership cards
May 1,1937 B Philadelphia, Pa.
Professional vs. collegiate settled.
Executive Meetings discontinued except for the one on the morning of the annual conclave.
SUBMITTED BY:
HISTORY COMMITTEE
Gladys C. Nunery, Chr.
Marion H. Bluitt
Julia Goens
Delilah W. Pierce
Charter Members
December, 1945
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THE KRINON >
Year
Type of Book
Theme
Pages
Features
Editor r
1930
6" x 9" bulletin
Education No.
12
“The School” by Clara Waugh A Review Reading—Barton Knighthood of Youth—Thomas
Lillian A. Baugh
1932
3-6 x 9 Bulletins February May November
Convention No.
Spring No.
November - Autumn
11
12
9
Picture of Julia Goens, basileus, Poets Corner
Prize compositions
poster contest
Lillian A. Baugh ■
I
1933
7" x 10" Bulletin
Spring No.
12
Sorority Doings
Pictures
Use of Table of contents for 1st time 1st running title page set-up
Nell O. Backer
1934
9" x 12%" Journal
Spring No.
30
Title page for 1st time.
Table of contents grouped under 6 titles Cover Design Ads—pictures
Nell O. Becker
1935
9%"x 12#' wire bound rough paper wide margins
Fall No.
48
Cover by Augusta Savage. “Martinique” Book Reviews for 1st time
Nell O. Becker
r
1936
9% x 12% red and gold journal
Fall No.
48
Children’s Poems for 1st time
Nell O. Becker
J
1937
9% x 12" yellow with red stripping black letters
Fall No.
40
Nat. Scholarship winner spotted 1st time -13 pictures
Dorothy Manigault I
»
1938
9%x 12%
Fall No.
50
Roster of Nat. officers 1st time. Chapter Chatter definte form 23 pictures
Sorority song for 1st time
Dorothy Manigault j
I
1939
wire bound 9x12
Fall No.
83
Guest Editorial 1st time Classified
Teaching positions 1st time Cover—Delilah Pierce Vital Statistics 1st time
$
Dorothy Manigault
1
t
1940
9 1/8x1256 magazine
“The Teachers’ Role in the World Today”
96
Committees included ir Directory, 1st time Board of Editors 1st time New type table of contents
1
Dorothy Manigault k
s
1941
8 x 10% magazine
“Defend Democracy by Extending Democracy”
117
Smaller book less waste paper More pictures of recreation rooms
Helen E. Harden f
i
1942
8x 10%
“Better Guided Youth Today Better Adjusted Youth Tomorrow”
104
Patriotic lineoleum cuts by D. Pierce
Nat. Defense introduced
Pep songs
Children’s Book
Directory 1st time
Helen E. Harden 1
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KRINON (cont'd)
Year
Type of Book
Theme Pages
Features
Editor
1943
8x 10%
“Education for Democracy”
World War II Biographies War Bond Jingles
Helen E. Harden
1947
8%x 10%
Cooperative Living 1000
Human Relations
Grace Bouldin
1948
8%x 10%
A Quarter Century of Progress with Phi Delta Kappa
1949
Impediments to Cooperation among Negroes
1950
Racial Harmony Begins in Childhood
Valerie Rhinehart
1951
Peace through Education
1952
8%x 10%
Education - Democracy’s
Creative Arts In The
Valerie Rhinehart
Laboratory
Classroom
Guidance Groups
Children’s Corner
1953
8%x 10%
Our Schools The Key To
Why Students Leave School
Valerie Rhinehart
Freedom
Pupil Teacher Planning Individual Responsibility
In Education
1954
8%x 10%
Developing Future Citizens
Phi Delta Kappa Faces
Valerie Rhinehart
For Better Understanding
Integration as a Challenge Segregation Outlawed A Workshop That Worked
1957
Building Youthful Leadership in a Changing World
Valerie Rhinehart
1958
Educating America’s Youth for Life in a New Era
1959
Tomorrow’s World Needs Today’s Teaching
1960
1961
The Same as 1959
1962
1963
Facing New Frontiers in Education
1964
8 x 10%
The Teacher’s Role in a Changing
Walk Tall Child
Valerie Rhinehart
World
(Poem by Founder Barnes) Values in Books and Reading in a Changing World
Reading Task in the Elementary Grades
1965
8 x 10%
Developing Realistic and
Role of the teacher in a
Valerie Rhinehart
Sound Concepts Within the
changing world
Child
A Basic Learning Program Negro History Report
KRINON (cont'd)
Year
Type of Book
Theme Pages
Features
Editor
1966
8 x 10%
Preparing Today’s Youth
White House Conference
Valerie Rhinehart
for Tomorrow’s
“To Fulfill These Rights”
Opportunities
Special Learning Difficulties
of Deprived Children
1967
8 x 10%
Valerie Rhinehart
1968
8 x 1014
Meeting the Challenges of
Valerie Rhinehart
1969
8 x 10%
Social Change Through
Valerie Rhinehart
1970
8x 10%
Education
Roberta Lewis
1971
8x 10%
Involving Today’s Youth in
Roberta Lewis
1972
8x 10%
Building Tomorrow’s Society
Roberta Lewis
1973
8 x 10%
50th Anniversary Issue
Roberta Lewis
HISTORY OF THE PUBLICITY PROGRAM
Prior to 1939 the publicity program was under the direction of Supreme Basileus Krinon Editor
Supreme Grammateus Chapter Officers
1939 - Under the direction of the Krinon Editor, Soror Manigault, with the committee ^consisting of the regional directors, Supreme Grammateus, Program Director, Olivia S. Henry.
194044. National Publicity Chairman, Olivia S. Henry, appointed by Supreme Basileus. Committee: Nat. Publicity Chr.
Program Director Supreme Grammateus
Krinon Editor Conclave Director
Regional Directors
Appropriation: $225 per year
Machinery
1.
ANP clipping and release service per year $25.00
1. Instructions sent to all local publicity chairmen (copy of ANP instructions for ^correspondents)
3.
Letters of instruction in re news of national importance
Scholarship National Program Founders Day
Conclave
4.
Letters of instruction in re clippings for National Publicity Scrap book.
5.
Publication of Publicity Handbook, Dec. 1941
6.
Subscription to newspapers as good-will gesture
7.
Annual letters to newspapers thanking them for cooperation.
8.
Annual Letter to Associated Negro Press
Landmarks to Publicity History
1.
Welcome to Phi Delta Kappa Sorority in electric lights on City Hall
Philadelphia, Pa. Conclave, Dec. 1938
2.
Public Relations Conference
a.
Regional Publicity Conference — Pyramid Club, Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. Speaker: Mr. G. James Fleming
b.
Joint Publicity Breakfast - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Phi Delta Kappa Sorority SyWCA, Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 1941
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PHI DELTA KAPPA
SEPTEMBER MINUTES
Meeting was called to order at 3:10 at Soror’s Chapman home. Meeting
was opened with ritual and a combination of pep songs.
Minutes were read and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Treasurers report - Collected $591.31 from dues and cocktail sip. $475
for expenses, and balance as of September $145.73.
Conclave report - Soror McGlothen and Chapman.
NEW BUSINESS
The group decided to try three fund-raising projects this year.
Meister Singer program - Lorectia Gass and Ann Chapman
Bake Sale - Willie Brown and Edna Perkins
Candy Sale - Simmie Daniels
Xinos report - Soror Daniel’s and Florence will have 9 pledgees in October.
The group decided to have a workshop on the by-laws and Manuel an hour
before the meeting starts in October.
The group voted not to send money for an ad to the chapter in New York.
Meeting adjourned at 4:15.
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 16
A letter was received from Soror Arthur M. Norris asking us to vote on a
national project that was brought out at the conclave. Because she
wanted the vote back immediately tne board voted as follows:
1. Problems of the Aged
2. Hypertension and Nutrition
3. Dialysis Machine for each Region
4. Operation Heartbeat
5. Family Campus Subscription Day
The board suggests the following activities for the Xinos or PDK as their
Christmas.project:
Go to a nursey School and do something nice for the children. (Zion Methodist)
(make stockings, toys, etc.).
Baskets for needed families.
Caroling at nursing homes.
PHI DELTA KAPPA SEPTEMBER MINUTES
Meeting was called to order at 3:10 at Soror's Chapman home. Meeting was opened with ritual and a combination of pep songs.
Minutes were read and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Treasurers report - Collected $591.31 from dues and cocktail sip* $475 for expenses, and balance as of September $145.73.
Conclave report - Soror McGlothen and Chapman.
NEW BUSINESS
The group decided to try three fund-raising projects this year.
Meister Singer program - Lorectia Gass and Ann Chapman
Bake Sale - Willie Brown and Edna Perkins
Candy Sale - Simmie Daniels
XInos report - Soror Daniel's and Florence will have 9 pledgees in October.
The group decided to have a workshop on the by-laws and Manuel an hour before the meeting starts In October.
The group voted not to send money for an ad to the chapter in New York.
Meeting adjourned at 4:15.
BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 16
A letter was received from Soror Arthur M. Norris asking us to vote on a national project that was brought out at the conclave. Because she wanted the vote back immediately t»e board voted as follows:
1.
Problems of the Aged
2.
Hypertension and Nutrition
3.
Dialysis Machine for each Region
4.
Operation Heartbeat
5.
Family Campus Subscription Day
The board suggests the following activities for the XInos or PDK as their Christmas.project:
Go to a nursey School and do something nice for the children. (Zion Methodist) (make stockings, toys, etc.).
Baskets for needed families.
Caroling at nursing homes.