| National Society of Pershing Angels Company Charle 16 |
| Florida A&M University |
| General Information |
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| The National Society of Pershing Angels is the only national drill sorority in the country. Since it's founding in 1965, Pershing Angels has grow while other similar organizations have ceased to exist. Recognizing drill ability, promoting citizenship, and maintaining a HIGHLY efficient drill company ensures the strengh and progress of the organization. |
| General Information Founded: February 9, 1965 Morgan State University - Baltimore, Maryland Motto: �To foster the spirit of friendship and cooperation among the women in the military department, and to maintain a highly efficient drill company.� Official Colors: Royal Blue & White National Philanthropy: PASS (Pershing Angels Sorority Scholarship) Angels Scholars NSPA Service Incentive - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America NSPA Service Incentive: On 9 September 2000, the Society adopted the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (www.sicklecelldisease.org) as its national philanthropy. Each NSPA unit has committed at least one major community service project to SCDAA |
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| Beginnings |
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| In 1964, a group of 30 ladies started a society at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University). It was not until February 9, 1965, that they were recognized as what is now the ONLY national drill sorority, The National Society of Pershing Angels. In doing so, these outstanding women became a part of CAPERS (Coed Affiliates of Pershing Rifles), organized at the University of Oklahoma in 1962 by the Kaydettes. |
| Historical Growth |
| Pershing Angels functioned as a local entity until expanding to encompass other drill teams and Pershing Rifles Auxiliary groups at Company C-16, Florida A&M University, Company C-15, Norfolk State College (presently Co. R-4-5, Norfolk State University), Hampton (Institute) University, and Howard University. Although CAPERS disbanded in the mid 1980's, Pershing Angels is still standing strong. To date, Pershing Angels & CAPERS have collectively touched the ladies of more than 40 colleges and universities. |
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