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Holly Springs‑Marshall County Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

About

Chapter History

Carrying forward Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's commitment to public service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action in Holly Springs, Marshall County, and Benton County.

Rooted in Service Since 1979

The Holly Springs–Marshall County Alumnae Chapter was established in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1979. Since then, the chapter has carried forward Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s commitment to public service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action in the local community.

The Holly Springs–Marshall County Alumnae Chapter has proudly served this community for many years and, with God’s guidance, will continue to do so for many years to come. With your continued support, we remain committed to serving our community through impactful programs and initiatives that promote educational development, economic empowerment, physical and mental health, political awareness and civic engagement, as well as international awareness and involvement.

Our Foundation

Holly Springs–Marshall County Alumnae Chapter Charter Members

*Deceased

We honor the vision, devotion, and enduring legacy of our chapter’s charter members who planted the seeds of sisterhood and service in Marshall and Benton Counties:

Boyce Blackmon *1973
Shirley Blake *1972
Wilda L. Johnson1971
Barbara J. Longest *1970
Lottie T. McMillian1971
Mildred McMillian *1970
Naomi K. Nero *1925
Wanda Pegues1973
Sharon L. Daniels Reilly1976
Ginevera Reaves *1973
Betty D. Spright1975
Ester G.R. Wicks1971

*Deceased charter members.

Impact in Action

Chapter Signature Programs

  • I A.M. Conference (I Advance Myself)
  • Mother, Daughter, Sister Brunch
  • Thanksgiving & Christmas Holiday Basket Donations
  • Teacher’s Appreciation Day
  • Read Around the Christmas Tree
Key Milestones

Major Accomplishments

  • 40th Charter Anniversary – March 2019
  • Red Ribbon Chapter
  • National, Regional & State Award Winning Chapter
  • Donates $10K annually to Rust College (local HBCU) via MS State Tag Commission funds from Delta license plate car tag sales during the annual UNCF banquet
  • Charitable Partnerships Participating Chapter (St. Jude, American Cancer Society, Sister Network, DREF and American Heart Association)
Archival Record

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Recognition of Excellence

Chapter Awards & Honors

2017

Red Ribbon Award (MS State Cluster)

2017

International Awareness & Involvement Award (Samaritan’s Purse) – 53rd National Convention (Las Vegas, NV)

2017

Political Awareness & Involvement Award (Voter Registration Drive) – 53rd National Convention (Las Vegas, NV)

2017

Certificate for Project 13 Chapter – 53rd National Convention (Las Vegas, NV)

2018

Red Ribbon Award (MS State Cluster)

2019

Red Ribbon Award (MS State Cluster)

2019

Social Action Award – Delta Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma

2020

Red Ribbon Award (MS State Cluster)