Denbigh Alumnae
Recognizing the need… Answering the call.
The Denbigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was formed primarily by the unique demographic expansion of the city of Newport News, Virginia. Denbigh, the area of Newport News formerly known as Warwick County, was comprised of a high concentration of minority and disadvantaged persons. The area lacked many of the physical and human resources necessary to support the low income, disadvantaged, and under-served communities.
Thirty-one local members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated were convinced they could build comprehensive, community-based programs that would positively impact the entire community. With the well-planned and already established programs within the Sorority, a core group of other sorority members, and the sincere efforts of the churches and other concerned civic groups, they resolved to accomplish their vision.
On December 21, 1997, the Denbigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered. Our charter members are:
- Lisa Carter
- Cusetta Corridon
- Janie Dillard
- Debbie Garret-Cook
- Doris Garrett
- Bertina Giles (Henderson)
- Almeria Grant
- Denise Jenkins
- Jacqueline Jenkins
- Elizabeth C. Johnson
- Michelle Lewis
- JoAnne Lewis-Nixon
- Ava Marrow
- Kellie Mason
- Rosilyn Melvin
- Theresa Miles
- Karen Miller
- Arlene Montgomery
- Shannon Moore
- June R. Owens
- JoCile Parker-Harvey
- Aretha Perry
- Pecora Richardson
- Vikki Richardson*
- Lynn Sawyer
- Twana Smith
- Doretha Spells
- Ina Spells-Greene
- Mary Spells
- Ethel Veneble*
- Alice Zimmerman
*Deceased Member
