In May of 1952, Regional Director, Aster Lee Henderson visited Lubbock at the request of 9 dynamic Deltas headed by Hazel Alexander. After her visit to Lubbock, Ms. Henderson noted in her report "I think this progressive Western city is an ideal spot for the expansion of Delta. The Sorors are quite enthusiastic and command the respect of the people of the community." A formal request was then submitted to National Headquarters on September 2, 1952. On the evening of Saturday, November 15, 1952, the Delta Xi Sigma chapter was chartered in Lubbock, Texas. Soror Henderson's first observation of the charter members in 1952 still rings true for today's Lubbock chapter.

Soror Monique Murry has been named Ervin Elementary's Teacher of the Year, a recognition that highlights dedication to her students and her ability to create a positive, engaging learning environment.

Soror D'Juana McPherson was honored as one of Lubbock's Hometown Heroes, a distinction she shares with Sorors Patterson Harris and Chapman. This recognition celebrates Soror McPherson's years of service and leadership in the community, where her compassion and commitment have made an impact.

We are thrilled to congratulate Sorors Raegan Higgins Siwatu and Nedra Hotchkins. They were recognized as 2025 YWCA Women of Excellence! This prestigious honor celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and dedication to improving our community.

Congratulations to our very own Soror Keymah who was selected to be a part of the Delta Authors on Tour in the Southwest Region!

Lubbock Alumnae is so proud to celebrate Soror Teferi on her induction into Phi Kappa Phi, the highest academic honor society in the country!!! Her discipline and dedication speak for themselves, and she is so deserving!

Let's take a moment to recognize our very own 2nd VP, Valorie Duvall who recently took her oath of office as a member of the Lubbock County Historical Commission for the 2025-2026 term.

We are proud to celebrate our members with key leadership roles in the community: Soror Chapman, One Voice Home Vice President 2025 Family Guidance and Outreach Board member. Soror Bibbs-Samuels, Slaton Economic Development Corporation Board member. Soror McPherson, YWCA Executed Board 2025. Soror Duvall, NAACP Secretary 2025. Soror Hill, NAACP Assistant Secretary 2025. Soror O’Neal, NAACP Assistant Treasurer 2025.

The Lubbock Alumnae chapter has plenty to celebrate! Soror Makayla Holmes, who has recently joined the Friendship ISD family as the new broadcast media teacher at Terra Vista Middle School! Soror are Holmes is now blending her love for broadcasting with her gift for teaching, and we know she'll inspire the next generation of media professionals.

Congratulate Soror Valerie Duvall on her election as a precinct chair for Precinct 40! This is social action at its finest. She will lead her community to ensure Precinct 40 turns out to vote.

Congratulations to Soror Qualimetra Chapman for being appointed as a new board member for the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross is one of Delta Sigma Theta's strategic partners, and we are increasingly proud to have this connection through Soror Chapman's leadership.

Three of our Sorors were recently recognized by the Lubbock Branch of the NAACP for their contributions to the community. Soror Sheila Patterson Harris received well deserved recognition for her dedicated service to the Lubbock community as a member of the Lubbock City Council. Soror Patterson Harris continues to be a trail blazer and we celebrate her leadership. Sorors Valorie Duvall and D'Jauna McPherson were honored for their leadership on the Rise Up Juneteenth committee. They helped organize and elevate that Juneteenth celebrations while bringing the community together. We are incredibly proud of these Sorors and their achievements.

Soror Sherell Guichard-Thomas is retiring after 34 years of service at the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Regulatory Services Division. Soror Guichard-Thomas is a Generalist Surveyor in Regulatory Services with a Master of Science in Microbiology! She is also a Registered Professional Sanitarian.

We are thrilled to celebrate our remarkable Sorors Valorie Duvall and Ella O'Neal, for their outstanding recognition by the City of Lubbock. Soror Duvall was honored for hosting over 350 guests from across a dozen states and the Bahamas at the 49th NUSA (Neighborhoods USA) conference. Her efforts really put Lubbock on the map! Soror Ella O'Neal has been appointed to the Park and Recreation Board, and we're excited to see the positive changes she'll bring to our community.

Soror Qualimetra Chapman has been hired as part of the administration team at Ridgewood Elementary, Frenship ISD's 9th elementary school. The doors will open this fall, and Soror Chapman is excited to be part of a culture of excellence from day one

Let's put our hands together for Dr. Adrienne Cozart for earning her DBA in Business Administration! Her depth of knowledge and commitment to excellence are truly admirable. Not only is she the former Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX, she generously mentors aspiring entrepreneurs as a SCORE mentor and serves on national, state, and community boards, including the National Girl Scout Board and the Texas Association of Workforce Boards. Dr. Cozart has earned her numerous honors and awards, including the esteemed Senator Robert L. Duncan Community Champion Award and the United Way - Rita Harmon Award for Volunteer Service.

Congratulations to Soror Tamara Clay for being named as Dunbar College Preparatory Academy's Teacher of the Year!

We are proud to share that Soror Bibbs-Samuels was a presenter at the NFPA One Voice Conference. This honor highlighted her dedication to families and her support for those involved with foster care.

Soror Adrienne Cozart was also invited to present at the Chambers Diversity Summit. Her invitation to speak underscores her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Soror Sheila Patterson Harris was a 2024 Honoree of the YWCA Women of Excellence for her dedication to the community.

Soror Wendy Ross and Soror Alexis Ortiz participated in a "Black Women in Leadership" panel at Texas Tech University. The panel was hosted by the Intercultural Engagement and Education Office, and was a joint celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month (March 2023).

Dr. Raegan Higgins Siwatu was promoted to full professorship in the Texas Tech University School of Mathmatics (February 2023).

Texas Tech hosted a Lunch with Legends to honor retired Black administrators from Lubbock ISD. Amongst the honorees were our very own Soror Vernita Woods-Holmes and Soror Natalie Harris. Thank you Sorors for your continued impact on the youth, and Lubbock community (January 2023).

D'Juana McPherson was awarded the Spirit of Philanthropy Award by the Lubbock Association for Fundraising Professionals (November 2022).

Dr. Raegan Higgins Siwatu was named one of the Young Professionals of Lubbock Top Twenty under 40 in November 2019.

Dr. Raegan Siwatu was featured as a Diversity Champion for 2016 in the September 2016 issue of Insight into Diversity magazine (www.insightintodiversity.com). The issue is titled Inspiring Women in STEM, Honoring women who inspire and encourage the next generation of STEM leaders.

Sherell Guichard-Thomas was elected to the national board for the American Bouvier des Flandres Club for a 3 year term, 2014 thru 2017.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Vernita Holmes received the Ray J. Diekemper - Lifetime of Service Award.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Adrienne Cozart received the Senator Robert L Duncan Community Champion Award. The award is given to organizations and/or individuals who have positively impacted the Lubbock Community.

Adrienne Cozart was recently appointed as the Vice chair of the Texas Workforce Board.

The African American Chamber of Commerce recently inducted Lottie Barrow and Mae Phea into their Educators Hall of Fame.

Gwen Titus has recently been appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board. She is also a member of the MLK Celebration Committee