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In 1st grade I was sitting at my desk when my favorite teacher walked by with a red shirt on. Well being the curious child I was, I asked her why she had a shirt on that said AEO.*sorry ladies but I was young* She pulled me to the side and said this is not an A E or an O. When you get a little bit older, I will express to you the letters and meaning on this shirt. Well as time grew on,(3rd) my teacher and her friends ,who also had the same kind of strange symbols with them at all times, came into the classroom and sai that they needed people to help them in a homeless project. Well I raised my hand. I didn't care what type of project it was because these ladies and my teacher were ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP ANYONE. When students didn't understand their work, they were willing to stay after school off the clock to help in any form or fashion. When students didn't have a ride home, they took people home and never made a complaint. The only time I had ever seen these ladies mad was when another teacher did that strange noise that they always do when they saw each other. Well anyway I went with these ladies and we stayed at a homeless sheltor all day feeding people, taking up money outside and other things.
Once again I was touched how wonderful and caring these ladies were. They have ALWAYS ALWAYS lended a helping hand, no matter what it was. They were never to busy to smile and say have a nice day,hug you when you were feeling down, or just listen to a childs problem. Right then I knew that no matter what those strange letters said on their shirt one day I wanted to be apart of that. As I approached my sixth grade year, I was still helping these ladies in anyway. I would often go by their house where we would bake cookies for a bake sell where they would donate the money to a children's hospital. Finally, the day came when it was just I and my teacher. Mrs Z i asked her, what does those letters mean that you treasure so much. And why do you always where them whenever we go. Monique(and I quote) Those letters mean more to me more than you'll ever know. They represent courage, strength, honesty, and commentment. They mean that I took a vow to honor and always serve man kind. That is what those letters mean. I will always speak my mind, never pass judgement on someone but to know that I am only human, therefore I to make mistakes. This is why I wear those letters on my shirt. I am not going to tell you what those letters mean, you are old enough now to go out and do some research. and when you find out the meaning of these words, be sure to tell me and my friends. Well ladies, thats just what I did. And I can say proudly that in the 7th grade, I reported to my teacher and her friends that I know what the meaning of everthing she said to me. There was only one explanation Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. My teacher looked at me and said, you are correct. I have never felt so proud in my life.
This is why i want to be a member of DST. I know that I can offer my services and undying loyalty. Sorry its so long but everytime I think about my teacher and our friends, I get happy because if it wasn't for her, I would Not be the Person I am today. Bye
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