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Question for Sorors and Astute Sisterfriends
I was just refreshing myself on my history, and thought of a question for Sorors and Sisterfriends:
SORORS: We all know that we share the sorority ideals, but which founder(s) do you think your personality is/are most like? Why? SISTERFRIENDS: Which founder(s) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority do you find most appealing and why? *this is public info that any sisterfriend could find* I think that I am most like Lillie Burke because she was an English major and English teacher, and Marie Woolfolk Taylor because she is described as being slim, elegant and stylish. What about you all? |
I think that I am more like:
Soror Anna E. Brown, she had the reputation of being SOLID, RELIABLE, GENTLE, AND SWEET... I am the same way...though I may SEEM HARSH (at times), etc...When one gets to KNOW ME..I am as GENTLE AS A LAMB! LOL http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif Whenever ANYONE, needs me...I AM THERE, SOROR OR ANYONE IN NEED! BUT... http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif ALSO... SOROR BEULAH E. BURKE....SHE WAS DESCRIBED AS...VERY GENEROUS IN HER CONTRIBUTION OF TIME AND WISE COUNSEL... That just goes along with what I said earlier... Soror, isn't this book better than the one before? I think so! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif |
I find Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporator Julia Brooks and Founder Marie Woolfolk Taylor and to be the most appealing. I find them both to be women of high standard and dedication to their personal and civic goals.
Ms. Brooks began to persue her career goal early by attending an teaching preparatory school, and continuing her education at Howard and Columbia Universities. She achieved and ensured that her success would be paralled by succeeding generations by her mentoring and financial support to her family members. She was active in her sorority and other civic organizations. In everything, she demonstrated civic excellence and consistency. Marie Woolfolk Taylor was truly an outstanding woman. Beyond her diverse educational and vocational background, I would imagine that she was very studious and intentful. In her studies, she was a Magna cum Laude graduate with honors outside of her major, which is an accomplishment indeed. She then went on to continue her education at the Schauffler Training School where she specilized in religion. She went on to work at her church home in Atlanta as a community assistant. She was also a probation officer, night school instructor, and Insurance Inspection Dept. Supervisor. In the community, she volunteered with the Red Cross, and was a board member and chairlady of various community and civic organizations. She was also very instrumental in chartering chapters of her sorority, and was the chapter basileus. Her experience and credentials were exhaustive. In addition, she lead her daughter to follow in her tradition of persuing excellence. Truly, Ms. Taylor's life was predicated on a pursuit of the higher good of mankind. I respect what she saught to do in her life, and believe that she presents women today with an example of what it means to have a fine balance on one's life. I find both women to be appealing because of their understanding of a higher calling upon their lives, and their diligence and excellence in fulfilling the mandates of the call. ------------------ I will bless the Lord at ALL times His praise shall continually be in my mouth. (Psalms 34:1, KJV) |
As I read the history of this organization, I marveled at how all of the founders worked and had a genuine love not just for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, but also for the general community.
However, the one lady that really stood out to me was Miss Nellie Quander. Her committment and determination in ensuring that her organization would become established throughout the nation is to be emulated. It really gave me (as a Women's Studies major)a sense of pride in the accomplishments that the ladies of this organization have achieved. It also renewed my passion to one day become a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. |
Convinced, this is one of the most interesting questions I've seen on this forum.
I tend to be proud of the fact that my home state and neighborhood high school produced one of your founders Anna E. Brown. And I admired her interest in African American history; as that was a very important part of my upbringing. I also appreciate the work of both Lucy D. Slowe and Marie Woolfolk Taylor with young women. Especially Mrs. Taylor's work with the 'delinquent' girls of Atlanta. There are several reasons why this piece of history is admirable to me, personally, but I won't go into details in this post. And both women went on to accomplish so much in their respective areas; they are truly inspirational to me. Again, thanks for the interesting and thought-provoking topic....and a safe New Year's to all! Peace and bless Kocandi [This message has been edited by kocandi712 (edited December 30, 2000).] |
Well I like Ethel Hedgmeman Lyle because she initiated the interest of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
I admire her determination and inspiration towards the most respected sorority. |
I think my personality is most like that of Soror Marjorie Hill. She is described as being small and sweet-voiced...and was always willing to help when a job had to be done. Those that know me will agree that I am rather soft-spoken, but when a job needs to be done, I'm always ready to get down to business.
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I posed this question in a forum that I am co-founder of and for the longest time I wasn't sure of my answer. Each of the founders have qualities that are similar to my own but I think Lucy Diggs Slowe is the founder that is most appealing to me. She and I have similar paths in that I am a working student as was she. I also appreciate her versatility and interest in different activities inside and outside of college. What stands out the most for me is that she was known for her enthusiasm and activism for her sorority. I know that organizations that I have been a part of being enthusiastic and active are qualities that are EXTREMELY important to me. It shows that you fully understand the history and positive impact of said organization.
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All I can say ig thank God for Nellie Quander!
I feel that my dedication an love for AKA are similar. Just as I feel that she thought vows should be taken seriously, I too think that vows to anything including AKA should be considered a serious matter! |
I admire Ms. Nellie M. Quander the most because of her strong will, pride for her organization, perseverance and dedication http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif. In my quest for knowledge concerning Alpha Kappa Alpha I learned about Ms. Nellie M. Quander and her work with the incorporation and preservation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and I find her the most interesting. It is because of Ms. Nellie M. Quander's strong legacy that I have pursued AKA even harder.
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Lluvmook, you took the words right out of my mouth! I couldn't agree more. Nellie Quander is my choice.
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Lucy Diggs Slowe. I really admire her commitment to children and education. She seems like such an dignified and gracious woman. Especially realizing the challenges that all women faced in that time simply to be educated. Founder Slowe perservered and made great contributions to the education of children in my hometown. She was efficient and organized, always poised to get the job done. If I could embody some of those characteristics I'd be doing well.
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I like this thread! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif
I think that if I had to choose only one of our illustrious founders, I would have to choose Soror Margaret Flagg Holmes. She was known to make friends easily, and I, too, have been labeled a social butterfly by some. I love to meet new people and make new friends. She also loved to travel, and that is a passion of mine, as well, I just don't have the financial means to do it!! |
Beulah E. Burke, because she was a science major and was very active in the sorority like I am now...
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I love the style of Nellie Quander. Bold, and determined, fiesty and sassy. Hey, you gotta love her.
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I'm shocked at the number of replies there are to this thread, I thought that there would be more. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/confused.gif
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I would have to say Incorporator Minnie Beatrice Smith. She showed an unparalled commitment to Alpha Kappa Alpha with her efforts during the incorporation period. She personally rallied up a lot of support to preserve Alpha Kappa Alpha. She showed a lot of initiative and that is admirable to me.
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I admire Soror Nellie Quander for the age at which she entered into the sorority. I consider her the one I am most like for that reason and for the fact that she acted so quickly when the perpetuity of the sorority was threatened. She reminds me of how I am concerning the things I love. I could go on and on about the continuous accomplishments of our beloved Soror but this would take all day! Much Love
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I would say Norma Boyd... ... definitely http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
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Soror Ethel Hedgeman-Lyle-trailblazer,funny, spontaneous
Soror Lucy Diggs-Slowe-English teacher,talented singer,gracious Soror Marie Woolfolk Taylor-tasteful dresser,astute,outspoken, persuasive,talented-drama/music Reflecting back has truly brought back fun memories. Thanks I needed that. ------------------ You are the master of your own destiny! |
Why have people stopped posting to this??
Ok..I feel I'm a little like Anna Easter Brown b/c I'm "solid, reliable, gentle & sweet". I'm a little like Sarah Meriweather b/c I'm pretty much always in a hurry. I'm a little like Lavinia Norman b/c if I had a dollar for every dream I've had, I'd be able to fulfill every single one of them. I'm a little like Carrie Snowden b/c I was very anxious to join AKA & b/c I have been touted by interests-turned-sorors as being "most gracious & lovely". I'm a little like Nellie Quander b/c I will agree to disagree with your ideals-but, it will take hell & high water for me to let anyone destroy & disband an ideal that I KNOW is right & should be preserved, namely, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Let me stop here b/c this will become too long...& I'll get emotional...but, I guess (in truth) I can find something in every one of them that I find also in myself. That's the beauty of the whole thing. Some interests may see memorizing the founders & who they were as a torturous chore that AKA's demand be done just for the heck of it...but, sisterfriends, these were REAL people...REAL people that have shaped America. They did, indeed, and that's deep b/c if you try to imagine America without AKA, or any of the other BGLO's...I can't even imagine it..not even in my mind's eye. So, sisterfriends learn the history b/c it is good & it is important...and, now you have no "excuse" for not being familiar with our illustrious founders...and, let's keep this thread going. ------------------ If you don't know what we say about "excuses", then you ain't ready... |
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Alright now yall former Ivies, don't make Big Sis Vivacious come out now! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif Our lovely Soror Nellie Quander, of the storied Quander family of DC, was an incorporator, not a founder.
As for the founder(s) I am most like, I've always found myself drawn to Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, because she was "the originator of the idea," and a charter member of more than just the Alpha chapter. My path to AKA was sort of a singular journey in that no one in my family supported Greek orgs., my school didn't allow Greek organizations and I had to literally dig up interest on my campus from other women and petition the local graduate chapter to consider us for membership. This made me cling to the idea of Soror Ethel as a pioneer whose focus laid the foundation of something spectacular. My journey into AKA has always felt like a pioneering one too, because after my line sister and I were initiated, we set about chartering a chapter. Though we didn't end up with a charter, we ended up with several collegiate sorors whom we helped make (and who are still my GIRLS to this day, by and large); leadership skills learned from drafting bylaws and creating programs; diplomacy skills from working with our Regional Director, graduate chapter, other undergraduates and our universities; event planning skills from producing the first step shows known to our school/surrounding area; and the strengthening of my "let me be the first to do it" nature. It's funny, but I never had much exposure to black Greeks coming up, but once read an article about AKA when I was about 12-years-old that talked about this pioneering group of women were the first to start the sorority movement for black women at a time when their kind was being raped, beaten and oppressed. Hell, many of the black men on Howard's campus resented the presence of women, according to my research. That one article was all I needed to convince me that I would one day be one of those "trailblazing" women. And here I am! I've also always loved Anna Easter Brown, because she was born on Easter Sunday. Other early pioneers I admire are Sorors Lorraine Richardson Green and Nellie Quander. As a history buff, I REALLY admire Soror Majorie Parker. But most of all, I love and admire those good old-fashioned sorors who brought me in "the right way", with reverence, love and devotion, especially Soror Gloria E. Bond (yes, she emphasized that E.). Sorry for the book. [This message has been edited by Discogoddess (edited January 24, 2001).] |
Well, they all hold some quality(ies) I hold dear... But all in all I would have to say I most identify with Founder Lucy Diggs Slowe b/c she was BUSY!!!!! I get the impression that she HAD to keep herself busy in order to have a good day... Very much like myself.
She was very organized and was prevailed upon consistently throughout her life to help prepare, organize, and maintain various organizations and projects. She LIVED the art of multi-tasking, wearing many hats while maintaining her career and involvement in the community. She was always willing to do... I will even assume that she had a hard time NOT taking on a new project... She said "Yes I will" just b/c the need was there and she knew she could do it. That's me to a "T". I love to read her profile just a teeny bit more than I do the others http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif But as we all know, they are ALL SPECTACULAR women!!! |
I have thought long and hard about this one. After much consideration, for all of the founders were indeed admiral--and there are several, namely Ms. Quander (whom, as Discogoddess noted was not a founder, but an incorporator--I stand corrected) for her sheer dedication and Ms. Taylor for her scholarship and humanity, whom I identify with--I have come to the conclusion that I fancy myself to be most like Lucy Diggs Stowe.
Like her, I am an educator and a champion of education for our people. As I reread about her illustrious and ground breaking career, I see a woman who fulfilled many of the goals that I set for myself--graduate studies, professor of English, college dean--having done all of this during a time when these things were far more difficult to accomplish. She coupled all of this with a dedication to the goals of the sorority. As drafter of the sorority constitution, I imagine that she was a women with a way with words. I fancy myself to have a silver pen (please, don't tell me I am delusional http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif). I hope to have the opportunity follow the trails that she "blazed" (if you all don't mind me borrowing the phrase) both in her career and her choice in a sisterhood. [This message has been edited by Little32 (edited January 26, 2001).] |
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This email was sent to me in another forum, and I thought I would share....(it is quite lengthy)... i was searching the net came across this i hope that it inspires a sisterfriend and uplifts a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc REMARKS BY : DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority by Robert B. Ingram, Ph.D., Board Member Miami Dade County Public Schools District 1 August 26, 2000 WHO CAN FIND A VIRTUOUS WOMAN? Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs 31:10). That was the proverb I reflected upon in preparation for todays salute to the SOPHISTICATED WOMEN OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, women, whose price is far above rubies. Your lives are personified in the words, "Sugar and spice and everything nice". Because, to me, you evidence the strength of women like Sojourner Truth (1795 1883), because you, too, are pilgrims of God whose mission is to liberate our people. To me, you evidence the quintessence of women like Queen Nzinga (1582-1663), for you too accept your role as astute diplomatic and political servants whose generosity of the spirit motivates and inspires others to do the best than can with The tools they have. To me, you demonstrate the tenacity of women like Harriet Tubman because of your lion-hearted spirit drives you to practice what you profess. You do not pretend to be what you do not intend to be. You are my "sheroes". You are the scintillating, splendid, shining brilliance of people like: 1 Marjorie Hill 2 Lucy D. Slowe 3 Lillie Burke 4 Ethel Hedgeman Lyle 5Anna E. Brown 6 Marie Woolfolk Taylor 7 Beulah E. Burke 8 Margaret Flagg Holmes 9 Lavinia Norman You are the enticing elegance and exquisite charm of some of the most revered women in our history. You evidence the brilliance and judgement of a: 1 Norma Boyd 2 Ethel Jones Mowbray 3 Alice P. Murray 4 Sarah M. Nutter 5 Joanna B. Shields 6 Carrie E. Snowden and a 7 Harriett J. Terry You have the resolution and patience of a: 1 Norma Boyd 2 Julia E. Brooks 3 Ethel Jones Mowbray 4 Nellie M. Quander 5 Nellie Pratt Russell and a 6 Minnie B. Smith Your courage, your strength and your knowledge. Your mastery, your wisdom and your energy are nothing less than sugar and spice an everything nice. ECCLESIASTICAL LESSONS When I think of the AKA'S I draw spiritual lessons from your service. Let me pass along a story from the Bible that illustrates what I mean. The story of Esther details, in my mind, the sacrifices of people like yourselves. You know the story. Esther, was an orphan that became a queen. Esther was a Jewish girl whose parents were both dead. Esther lived and was raised by her cousin Mordecai. Through Mordecai, Esther learned to love, to trust and to obey a mighty God. DOWN BUT NOT OUT Esther's people, like many of the people AKA represents have been: * Marked down * Knocked down * Backed down * Put down * Cracked down, and * Held down Without Esther's help not only would her people be down, they would be out. Esther was faced with a choice, to save her own life or save the lives of her people. She knew the law. To speak to the King meant instant peril to her own personal safety. And not to speak to the King meant instant death to her people. In today's vernacular Esther was in a double bind; caught between a rock and a hard place. In the 4th chapter and the 16th verse of the book named after her, we find her coming to grips with her destiny. Devotion to her people was far greater than the duty to herself. So it is with AKA'S who are devoted to our people. ALL of our people. You serve because of your love, not because of any law. To continue the legacy of your FOUNDERS THREE THINGS MUST OCCUR: I. First you must continue being: ABOLITIONISTS Being an ABOLITIONISTS is the precondition for self-determination. Our destiny is largely in our own hands. Our Bible tells us to seek and we shall find. Knock and the door shall be opened to us. If we are to make good in this race called life, we must do so through organized, unified strategies. Whatever our strategies they must emancipate ourselves and our people from the media's powerful practice of perpetuating negative, violent images that encourage irresponsible thoughts, behavior and activities. It appears to me that the majority media delights in portraying African Americans as pimps, pushers and prostitutes, using inflammatory words to portray negative propaganda with such intensity that subconsciously African American people are embracing and acting out these destructive stereotypes. What that says to me is this, when we fail to be ABOLITIONISTS our people, we continue to allow their fertile minds to be inculcated with violent thoughts, guided by violent sights, trained by violent sounds, instructed by violent words, directed by violent things, schooled in violent places, and therefore, too many of our people continue to be violent outlaws, who live violent, dehumanizing lives. Secondly, you must continue imparting KNOWLEDGE Occasionally, your heartfelt fervor may decline and your devotion may subside, but despite an occasional misstep you must continue keeping the lamp of KNOWLEDGE burning. o Forgetful AKA'S, need to open their minds up. o Lazy AKA'S, need to pep up. o Sleepy AKA'S, need to wake up. o Angry AKA'S, need to make up. o Stingy AKA'S, need to give it up, and o Gossiping AKA'S, need to shut up. No matter which way the winds of controversy blow, remember success will not come from holding a good hand, but from playing a poor hand well. There is a higher power that will help you to make a way out of no way. When you impart KNOWLEDGE, you may not be what you wish to be, you may not be what you're going to be, but by the Grace of God, you will not be what you used to be! III. Finally, you must continue being an: ACTUALIZER To be a ACTUALIZER is to provide a synthesis between being an ABOLITIONISTS and Imparting KNOWLEDGE. Without that balance, one could embark on something called "divine insanity". Divine Insanity" is the confusion in doing something, and not knowing if it right or wrong. Confusion like the young sister I saw outside of the church pulling and empty dog chain. I asked her "What was the matter?" and she answered I don't know, I am so confused I don't know if I found this chain or lost my dog!" Implicit in imparting KNOWLEDGE is that you are not confused. You are doing what you are doing according to a standard not according to a birth right. Who you are, and not who your father and mother is or was, is what's important. Knowing yourself, liking yourself and being yourself is the cornerstone of being imparting KNOWLEDGE. Just like the words to the song says, "Your mother may have, your father may have, but God bless the child that has got his own". AKA'S I've stopped by to invite you to continue your ABOLITIONIST activities, continue imparting KNOWLEDGE, and continue ACTUALIZING. Continue pledging your good name, your fortune and your life for the uplifting of our people. One of the life qualities I admire most about the AKA's I know, is how they vigorously resists tyranny and champion truth. The AKA's I know confront seemingly unsurmountable odds, such as illiteracy, drug use and drug abuse, single parent households, child abuse, inadequate health care, gang-related violence, low self-esteem, aids, unemployment and under employment. The AKA's I know are constructive and positive individuals who are ready, willing, and able to lift their people from: o Criticism to Compliment. o Self-pity to Self-reliance. o Resentment to Contentment. o Hate to Love. o Fear to Faith. We can never relive today, therefore, it behooves us to give a good account of ourselves, every moment of this day. We need not be overwhelmed. They realize that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. I've stopped by to invite you to keep making that one step at a time: o Children are precious, teach one. o Parents are needed, reach one. o Educators are people of distinction, salute one. o Goals can be achieved, have one. o Philosophies inspire, create one. o Cultural partnerships promote diversity, join one. o Obstacles are surmountable, move one. o Prejudices prevent growth, conquer one. o Coalitions are necessary, build one. o Positive role models, are crucial, be one. I'm only one, But I am one I can't do everything, But I can do something, And by the Grace of God, What I can do, I will do By now you may have gleaned that Abolitionist, Knowledge and Actualizing conforms to your call letters "AKA". AKA, to me represents is a sorority of high regard, a sorority of self-sacrifice, a sorority that evidences the true measuer of a person's giving. LILY Let me put may remarks in a frame using a story I once heard about a "Lily". One day, the story goes, a beautiful "Lily" was observed growing in the middle of a garbage dump. The question was asked the Lily, "How can yiou grow with such beauty in the middle of such salacious and satology mees?" The Lily replied, "Because my roots, strive, thrive and are alive below the mess, My head rises above the mess, My slender stem grows and glows through the mess, So even though I am in the mess, I am not a part of the mess!" I've stopped by to thank you for not being a part of the APATHY, ABHORRENCE, or ABOMINATION. You are "Sugar and Spice and every thing nice. You are women who are admired, acclaimed and adored by individuals, families and nations--not only here in AMERICA but around the world as well. Ancient records show that your ancestors served as queens, goddesses, scholars, diplomats, scientists, icons, prophetess and freedom fighting women-warriors exalted sometimes above their fathers, their husbands and their brothers. You share those attributes, and that is why I can say without equivocation you are "Sugar and Spice and everything nice". You have been blessed with the blood of women who have administered great and mighty nations, led determined and capable armies into battle and founded splendid and enduring royal dynasties. Indeed, no other human of any racial or ethnic type has been so widely venerated as has the African woman. Thank you for inviting me to share these small tributes of historical recognition, for I am honored to salute the prominence, grandeur and majesty of members of your AKA Sorority. You are "Sugar and Spice and everything nice". My prayer is that you hold on as your ancestors and founders held on and say with determination: "I don't feel no ways tired,/ I've come to far from where I started from/ Nobody told me that the road would be easy/ But I've come too far for God to leave me!" So go forward AKA'S and remember ESTHER, she too was "Sugar and Spice and everything nice". |
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Out of all the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I would have to say that I identify with Majorie Hill. Though little is known about Ms. Hill due to her untimely death, she was quoted as always saying "my mother says..." which I also say quite often. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif: |
Beulah Elizabeth Burke because she was such a dedicated an active member...she put in the work and founded other chapters and was known to be there when needed.:)
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Anna Easter Brown. I always identified with her due to her love of African American history. Also, her words that are in my signature serve as a source of constant inspiration for me.
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I always liked this question....
>>> SISTERFRIENDS: Which founder(s) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority do you find most appealing and why?
I'll say Ms. Lucy Diggs Slowe would be the Founder I find most appealing because she was described as such a hard worker who supported herself through school like I've done. Although I have a very supportive family, I've worked all but one year while I was in school (high school-thru-law school). So I feel like I can relate to her lifestyle in terms of time management to balance classes, work and other activities. Also as the first President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority I see her as really being a 'take charge' person whom her sorority sisters respected especially Ethel Hedgeman. Having been the President of Student Orgs. I know its a rewarding yet difficult position to be in, so I feel like I relate to her on that level as well by going above and beyond the ordinary academic routine by taking on leadership roles. Another thing that stands out is the respect she garnered throughout her career, while in the DC Public school and especially at Howard Univ. as the Women's Dean. As stunning the AKA stained glass window is, the window dedicated to Ms. Lucy Diggs Slowe's is equally amazing! It really lets you know just how much her life affected others. I want to leave a mark on the lives of others the way in which she did. (Wouldn't mind a window my self..lol) But her ability to reach children, college students as well as her colleagues which in an of itself is a huge accomplishment is inspiring. :D |
There are a few of the founders that appeal to me:
Carrie Snowden: She was described as a small, slim, gracious woman that was very eager to join the sorority( I can TOTALLY understand where she is coming from). Ethel Jones-Mowbray: Although she graduated with a degree in math with a minor to teach, she started a catering business. (This is me to the tenth degree. I will graduate with a degree in History with a education minor. Cooking, though, is my first love ). I'm sure that there are many more of your founders that I can find something in common with, but these two phenomenal women are most like the woman I am, and the woman I strive to always be... |
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Ethel Hedgeman Lyle had excellent taste!!!!!
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I suppose I would identify most to the late Ms. Lucy Diggs Slowe. After her mother died, she worked her way through school, and became very successful. She was known to have so many activities/projects going on simultaneously and was known for her organizational skills. She was very studious and responsible even while she was in undergrad, and was recognized for this by her faculty and peers.
I can totally relate to her being that sometimes, I feel like I took on too much independence at a young age. My peers and elders often do look at me and say, "Girl, I wonder how you manage to do it." I can see myself being a self-made success like Ms. Slowe, and becoming revered for all of my hard work. ;) |
I really think that this topic should be revived. It is nice to hear the thoughts of different people about the beautiful organizers of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc.
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I find Nellie Quander to be most appealing. She was dedicated to her sorority, planned the incorporation and continued the dream of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
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I would say Founder Lucy Diggs Slowe. She emphasized the importance of black women studying Economics and Government (one of my majors :D ) so that they would have the knowledge and capability of improving the social conditions of our race...I also feel that I have the determination and drive that seems like an apparent part of Founder Ethel Hedgeman Lyle's personality...:)
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I have a profound respect for the founders, but especially the Original group
I have to add on to what I said in my previous post. In addition to Founder Beulah Burke I also identify with Lillie Burke.
Lillie Burke & Beulah Burke were both Greek scholars and tooke the intiative to help formulate the motto--very intelligent ladies. Also it is said that Beulah was contacted to help in nationalizing the sorority because it was known that she supported this progression. Lillie was also known for her lovely floral arrangements. That tells me she had a bit of an artist within her and great taste--not unlike myself.:D Finally the fact that these two sisters were so close reminds me quite a lot of the relationship I have with my own sisters. (sniff sniff):p |
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