~ Brief Epsilon Epsilon History ~
Several African American women on campus had a dream, a dream they wished to fulfill through service in an Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter. Six young ladies worked diligently to create a chapter that would uphold the goals of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. They were Ann Benson, Juanita Chambers, Edna S. Gentry, Elma Mardis, Ethel Perkins, and Helen Shelby ~ the intelligent and elegant founders of Epsilon Epsilon. The Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at the University of Memphis was founded on September 28, 1968. Velma Jones assisted the six founders in creating the chapter.
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After all rules of the bylaws and constitution were adhered to, Epsilon Epsilon began its journey of unsurpassed sisterhood and service to the community. One of its first ventures was to raise funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation, a prevalent disease in the black community. The following year they sponsored a Pink and Green ball, which became a popular annual event. Proceeds were always donated to a non-profit organization. Epsilon Epsilon also had the highest GPA among Black Greeks on campus, which it continues to have today.
Through the years, the sophistAKAted ladies of Epsilon Epsilon have continued to uphold the dreams of its founders, by excelling academically, socially, and by providing "service to all mankind." |
