Delta's Stories of Triumph (DST in the News)

[jitterbug13]

^^^^^
Ok, I see now. The orginal story had the chapter was founded, not chartered. And I added sorors because I felt that mostly sorors will be reading the story. But I'll change it. Thanks for the imput!

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by jitterbug13
^^^^^
Ok, I see now. The orginal story had the chapter was founded, not chartered. And I added sorors because I felt that mostly sorors will be reading the story. But I'll change it. Thanks for the imput!

You don't have to change the use of the word sorors on this board. I thought it was used in the original news article. That is the no-no.

[jitterbug13]

Originally posted by ladygreek
You don't have to change the use of the word sorors on this board. I thought it was used in the original news article. That is the no-no.

Gotcha! I'll add sorors back on! Thanks for all of your help!

[CrimsonTide4]

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/...0333/1002/NEWS

Girls learn by doing science
13 participate in program that also includes volunteer work


Ernst Lamothe Jr.
Staff writer


(November 13, 2005) — With her face centimeters away from a microscope, Kiara Worth adjusted her green goggles as she looked at the effects of an onion drenched in salt water.

"It's wrong, anyone who says boys are the only ones good in science," said Kiara, 14, of Rochester. "There're plenty of female scientists who had to go through all this work to become good."

Thirteen African-American girls are participating in a program at the University of Rochester intended to enhance their interest in science. The program goes from September to June with students meeting the first Saturday of each month for volunteering and the second Saturday for science experiments.

"Sometimes girls shy away from science. Learning science by doing science teaches them better than just figuring out concepts," said April Lynn Luehmann, assistant professor at UR's Warner Graduate School of Education.

Students mixed salt into water and put droplets on carrots, onions, and celery to view the process of osmosis, the movement of water molecules.

The program merged aspects of the Delta Academy, which is under the umbrella of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, and the Science STARS program at UR, which develops interactive projects for young students.

"It's a chance for girls to support themselves and each other to build sisterhood," said Phyllis Likely, a member of Delta Sigma Theta.

LaShanna Milton, 16, said she's leaning toward law over science but didn't want to pass up the program's opportunities.

"There are college students helping out in this class, so when I go to college, this will help me be better prepared," the Rochester resident said.

Brittney Johnson, 14, plans to be a pediatrician, so it wasn't hard to pique her interest.

"This is a whole new experience and I like it," said Brittney, of Chili. "This gives us a chance to explore so many new things."

Luehmann said one of her happiest moments in the program happened last week.

"A student, Temielle Floyd-Foster, put on one of the lab coats and said 'Wow, I feel like a scientist.' That's the point of the program," Luehmann said.

ELAMOTHE@DemocratandChronicle.com

[D.COM]

CONGRATS TO LAMBDA PSI (University of Florida) FOR WINNING YET ANOTHER 1ST PLACE IN STEPPING!!!

They won 1st place in the Black Greek Extravaganza at the Phillip's Center (Univ. of Florida) in Gainesville, FL.

To date, they have won EIGHT (8) competitions!

Keep up the great work Sorors!

[dstdoll97]

Congrats to my ls, Kim, on obtaining her Master's Degree. You go Soror.
Sending much D-E-L-T-A LOVE

[CrimsonTide4]

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?n...d=227937&rfi=6

A birthday celebration honoring the 104th birthday of Katie Albert Stewart, is scheduled for 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at Melrose Nursing Center, 1501 W. 29th St., Tyler.

Miss Stewart, the only child of the Rev. Dr. Albert Thomas and Garthelia Willa Harris Stewart, was born in Helena, Ark. Her parents moved to Tyler when she was very young, and she attended Tyler schools and East Texas Academy. Her education included graduating from the Colored High School, which later was named Emmett Scott High School. She is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University and received a master's degree from Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. She did additional study at Columbia University, New York, N.Y., Chicago University, Chicago, Ill., and University of Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio.


Miss Stewart's first job was teaching at Emmett Scott High School. She also taught at Texas College, T.J. Austin Elementary School and Tyler Junior College.

Miss Stewart never married and is a member of True Vine Baptist Church, where she has served as a Sunday school teacher, the first and only church clerk, and past superintendent of Sunday school. Other membership affiliations include East Texas Chapter of Links, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Smith County Retired Teachers Association, and Utopia Civic and Art Club.

A.T. Stewart Middle School was named in honor of Miss Stewart's father, Reverend Dr. Albert Thomas Stewart, an event spokesperson said.

Miss Stewart enjoys sewing, writing, and helping people. Her favorite color is pink, her favorite song is "How Great Thou Art," and her favorite scripture is the Twenty-Third Psalms.

[CrimsonTide4]

Governor Rendell to Nominate Allegheny County Judge Cynthia Baldwin to Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Governor Will Make Nomination at Conclusion of Justice Nigro's Term

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today
announced his intention to nominate the Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin to the
Pennsylvania Supreme Court in January. Pending Senate confirmation, Judge
Baldwin will replace sitting Justice Russell Nigro who Governor Rendell
praised as an outstanding jurist both on the Philadelphia Common Pleas court
and Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

"Judge Cynthia Baldwin is a widely respected jurist, and I am incredibly
pleased that she has agreed to continue her service to Pennsylvanians in this
important post.

"Her work as Chair of the Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees
can be described as nothing less than outstanding. I worked closely with
Judge Baldwin throughout the negotiations to create a dual campus at Penn
State Dickinson Law School, and know her to be a terrific person, an extremely
talented and intelligent person and a dedicated public servant."

Baldwin, 60, was the first elected African-American female judge on the
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in 1989. She is assigned to the civil
division, but was first a family and juvenile court judge. She is the Chair
of the board of trustees at The Pennsylvania State University, where she
earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in American literature.
She earned her law degree at Duquesne University where she is a member of the
Board of Directors as well as a past president of its Law Alumni Board.

"Judge Baldwin has not only served Pennsylvanians proudly from the bench
and on numerous boards, but continues a lifelong commitment to community
service and activism which made her a perfect candidate," said Governor
Rendell.

Judge Baldwin is a past appointee to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime
and Delinquency, serving for 12 years under Governor Robert Casey, and is a
past member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing. She is a seasoned
attorney having been associated with several law firms and serving as
attorney-in-charge for the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the Office of the
Attorney General.

"With so many competent people who wanted to serve on this Court I am
thrilled that Governor Rendell has given me this phenomenal opportunity to
serve the people of Pennsylvania," said Judge Baldwin. "After 16 years in the
Court of Common Pleas I know to listen well and to serve well are the best
tools a jurist can possess. I am proud to put my experience and my dedication
to the law to use for all Pennsylvanians."

Judge Baldwin lives with her husband Arthur L. Baldwin in White Oak, and
has two adult children.

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.governor.state.pa.us.

CONTACT:
Kate Philips
717-783-1116

[CrimsonTide4]

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13481050.htm



Article Excerpt
If confirmed by the state Senate, Baldwin would become the second African American woman to serve as an interim justice of the state's highest court. In the 1980s, Juanita Kidd Stout, a Philadelphian, served in the same capacity. Only one African American, Robert N.C. Nix Jr., has been elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court; he also served as chief justice.

[mccoyred]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13481050.htm



Article Excerpt
If confirmed by the state Senate, Baldwin would become the second African American woman to serve as an interim justice of the state's highest court. In the 1980s, Juanita Kidd Stout, a Philadelphian, served in the same capacity. Only one African American, Robert N.C. Nix Jr., has been elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court; he also served as chief justice.

Judge Stout is also a Soror!

Also, I believe Judge Nix is an Alpha but don't quote me on that.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by mccoyred
Judge Stout is also a Soror!

I know. That's why I thought it even more prevalent to highlight. We even have a scholarship in her name.

ETA: I googled Robert NC Nix just now. Impressive bio but I did not see any mention of Alpha. Sadly he passed away in 2003 of Alzheimer's Disease.

[Ms Public Service]

Delta’s Maryland Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) received on December 16, 2005 a grant from the Department of Education totaling $899,775. The MEOC has been servicing the Maryland community since 1968. Our MEOC is one of the few EOCs that is based in the community and not on a college campus. Participants in DelTeens/Delta GEMS as well as members of the general community should visit both centers to attend workshops on college admission, financial aid, alternative education, career decision making and GED practice tests and referrals.

http://meoconline.com/about.html

http://www.ed.gov/programs/trioeoc/eocgrantees2005.xls

[ladygreek]

The MEOC is one of our best kept secrets--unfortunately. Thanks for posting this.

[jitterbug13]

There is no mention in the story that she is a soror. I just happened to ask my mom if she knows her and she said that Dr. Deas was one of her big sisters when she was pledging!

http://www.charleston.net/stories/?n...tion=hiprofile

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by jitterbug13
There is no mention in the story that she is a soror. I just happened to ask my mom if she knows her and she said that Dr. Deas was one of her big sisters when she was pledging!

http://www.charleston.net/stories/?n...tion=hiprofile

Good stuff!