Beta Eta HistoryThe Beta Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on May 7, 1937, by 15 dynamic women. It was the first Black Greek-lettered Sorority on Alabama State University’s campus. The Beta Eta Chapter has had two members initiated into the chapter become past national presidents, Soror Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, and Soror Yvonne Kennedy. After 85 years, the Beta Eta Chapter’s ability to work diligently on the campus of Alabama State University has been upheld by women continuing the legacy of the chapter.
The Beta Eta Chapter was Chartered May 7th, 1937.
Charter members include: Soror Mae Jean Clark, Soror Margaret Forston, Soror Emma Kate Gray, Soror Mildred Motley Hardy, Soror Ella Bennett Jones, Soror Wilhemina Gray Jones, Soror Mabel Robinson Love, Soror Thelma Austin Rice, Soror Fannie Streety, Soror Almedia McGee Stickney, Soror Cleonia Taylor, Soror Mamie L. Thornton, Soror Alice L. Walker, Soror Wilhemina Walker, Soror Willie Pearl Wright.
