Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Black College Tour & Accepts Applications for Inaugural Fall Tour
Indianapolis, IN (March 25, 2010) – When most people hear DST they think of springing their clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time, but for 43 area students preparing to spring towards their futures, DST stands for Delta Sigma Theta!
On Sunday, March 28, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter (IAC) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Black College Tour. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony as this year’s participants board the bus for a six-day tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
“As a former Black College Tour participant, to having the opportunity to serve on the committee as student coordinator, I have personally seen the positive impact this program has had over the past 25 years for both parents and students,” said Rachelle Hardiman Bible, Chapter President. “The Black College Tour allows students to see for themselves what Historically Black Colleges and Universities have to offer. It is a joy to know the chapter has provided this opportunity to more than 1000 high school students since its inception. We are very proud to sponsor an educational program that makes a positive impact on young people and is still on the road to success after 25 years.”
The anniversary celebration begins Sunday at 8:45 a.m. DST at the Martin Luther King Community Center, 40 West 40th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. The bus departs for the tour at 9:00 a.m. DST. The chapter will recognize one of the tour originators, Ms. Doris Wheatley. Students, parents, sorority members and friends will also be on hand for the milestone event.
In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Spring Tour, IAC is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2010 Black College Tour. The trip is planned for October 21 – October 24, 2010. It is open to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors interested in visiting the following: Wilberforce University, Central State University, Fisk University, Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College. For more information visit: www.dstiac.com. The application deadline is April 30, 2010.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities. Today Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has more than 250,000 members and nearly 1,000 chapters worldwide. The Sorority uses its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement to create its national programs.
Everyone is invited to participate in IAC’s Delta GEMS & Delta Academy Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast (includes beverage) to support youth our programming for girls!
