From the President
Welcome to Our Chapter Website
Greetings from the members of Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and welcome to our official website. We are proud to be a part of the first Greek-lettered organization organized by and for college-educated African American women. It is an honor and truly a privilege to serve as the president of this dynamic and engaged chapter.
The members of Gamma Omicron Omega (GOO) proudly give their time, talent and resources to meet the needs of our region and to be Forever in Service to all mankind.
As members we are thankful for the opportunity to serve in our community through the outstanding programmatic targets of our former International President & CEO, Dr. Glenda Glover. We served whole-heartly, “Exemplifying Excellence through Sustainable Service†and will continue to strengthen partnerships to address the needs of our community under the six new initiatives. Strengthen Our Sisterhood will serve as the new administration’s “Foundation Initiative†as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission. We congratulate Danette Anthony Reed, newly-elected, International President & CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
The remaining five initiatives will serve as the “Program Initiatives†which include:
Empower Our Families
Build Our Economic Wealth
Enhance Our Environment
Advocate for Social Justice
Uplift Our Local Community
These initiatives are designed to improve the lives of those we serve. We will work collaboratively to maximize our outreach on progressive endeavors and consistently produce leaders who will advance our credo of service. Click on the link below for more details about the new international program initiatives.
The Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter is proud to be a part of this international organization of over 1000 other chapters and 114 years of service to all mankind. We are proud to serve our community and remain equally devoted to the local signature services of GOO such as, East Texas Food Bank, Lollar Street Clean-Up, Watkins-Logan Veterans Home, and Rusk State Hospital, among others.
Thank you for visiting our website and I hope that this and future visits to our page will provide examples of our commitment to serving our community. Please visit often to learn more about our activities. Your support is instrumental to the success of our ongoing service efforts and the wellbeing of our community. Please also visit and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for more information!
Forever in Service to All Mankind,
Delphnie Kennedy | 2024-2025 President
Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter
2024 Scholarship Recipients
We are honored to announce our 2024 Chapter Scholarship Winners.
Macy Fischer (Mineola High School), will be attending Texas A&M University with a major in Sports Management.
Janiecia Furch (Tyler Legacy High), plans to attend Tyler Junior College and Texas A &M University with a major in Veterinary Science. Furch participated in our scholarship benefit for three years. She won 2nd Runner Up in 2024 Miss Fashionetta category.
Jaslyn Gilliam (Tyler High School), Miss Fashionetta 2024 winner plans to attend Tyler Junior College with a major in Social Work. She is a proud member of the TJC Apache Band. Jaslynn plans to continue her undergraduate studies at Stephen F. Austin University.
Kamryn Duncan (Tyler High School) will be attending the University of North Texas with a major in Psychology. Kamyrn is the daughter of member LaTunya Duncan and sister of member Ke’Undra Mumphrey.
Ja’Kayla Snow (Tyler High School), will be attending Texas Southern University, majoring in Secondary Education.
Haylee Wideman (Tyler High School), will be attending Grambling State University with a major in Social Work.
2023 Scholarship Recipients
Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® awarded $7500 in scholarships to high school graduating female students who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. Applicants who participated in Fashionetta™ were given priority consideration.
Each applicant was required to meet the following criteria:
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Be a high school graduating senior
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Be female
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Have applied for admission to or have been notified of acceptance by a college
or university
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Meet the grade point average of 2.8 or higher
Tyler High Graduates, Kamora Jackson, Shakayla Hill, and Aaliyah Iglesias pictured with Dr. Takova Wallace-Gay, Chapter President, during the awards ceremony held on May 4th at Tyler High Theater.
Tyler High School, Gamma Omicron Omega Scholarship Recipients.
Mineola High Graduating Senior Valerie Moreland, pictured with TaShara Stephens Everett, Corresponding Secretary. The ceremony was held on May 12th.
Valerie Moreland, Mineola High School
Cumberland High Graduating Senior Vonyelle De’Vold, pictured with her mother, Sharon Burnley, Rubye Kendrick, Parliamentarian, and Tricia Billington, Ivy Leaf™ Reporter and Fashionetta™ Promising Pearls Committee Chairman. The ceremony was held on May 19th.
Vonyelle De’Vold, Cumberland High School
