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Delta’s Red and White Experience Addresses International Awareness and Education
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Local Heroes and College Bound Students to Benefit
The Bay Alumnae Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host its Red and White Experience, “A Passport Affair” on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Cullen’s, 11500 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77059 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.
This event will serve as the chapter’s 7th Annual Scholarship fundraiser honoring local heroes in the area of International Awareness and Development, one of the sorority’s programmatic thrusts. Since the chapter’s existence, over $20,000 in scholarships have been awarded to college-bound students.
Tickets are $60 per person and sponsorship levels are available for $500, $1000, and $2000. Sponsors will receive tickets to the event, an ad in the souvenir program and business promotion by display of the logo on the organization’s website.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, is one of few African American women’s organizations credentialed by the United Nations with this status.
For ticket and sponsorship information contact Lakesia Campbell, Gala Chair at 713-444-2509.
Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, chartered in 2005, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the Clear Lake, Friendswood, Pearland, Webster, Pasadena, and Seabrook areas with quality programs and services that promote strong communities. For additional information, see www.bahadeltas.org or the national website www.deltasigmatheta.org.
First woman and first African-American named to a CEO position at Sam’s Club
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, has named Rosalind Brewer as CEO of Sam’s Club — the first woman and the first African-American to hold a CEO position.
Brewer, who will also be president of Sam’s Club, was previously president of the retailer’s U.S. East business unit. She will report to CEO Mike Duke. The moves are reported to be effective Feb. 1.
Prior to joining Wal-Mart, Brewer held a number of executive positions at Kimberly-Clark Corp. and is graduate of Spelman College.
Deltas Savor the Holiday with Culinary and Musical Arts
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The Bay Alumnae Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated the holidays with fine cuisine and jazz during its 5th Annual Holiday to Savor signature event which included a Top Chef competition.The festive gathering was held on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Mosaic near the Houston Museum District. The uniquely planned social event and fundraiser allowed participants to sample and judge the gourmet cuisine of various restaurateurs and chefs from the Houston area. The Top Chef winners were: 1st place: Southern Comfort Catering by JoAnna D. Harris, Crabcake Balls; 2nd place: Sweetopia Desserts by Jennifer Cheeks, Sweet Potato Praline Cheesecake; and 3rd place: Mom’s Kitchen by Francis Warner, Seafood Fettucine.
Entertainment was provided by the legendary Conrad Johnson Youth Jazz Combo, students from Kashmere High School. The young musicians used this opportunity to raise funds for a trip to New York.
“I was thrilled to see the return of such a meritorious event which honors the efforts of local artists, one of which was a youth group,” said Brenda Powell, president of the host chapter. “Showcasing the youth jazz group was the icing on the cake.”
The Arts and Letters Committee which organized the event, chaired by LaMonika Hurst, is dedicated to empowering communities with the necessary resources and support in order to provide access to all facets of the arts for everyone.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization, through its national Arts and Letters Commission, is charged with stimulating interests in the arts and coordinating activities that promote African-American historical contributions.
10th Annual Jazz Soiree An Egyptian Experience
December 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held its scholarship fundraiser on Dec. 4 at the Hilton Americas-Houston. Entertainment was provided by Scott Gertner and his band.
Students Serve the Sunnyside Community
December 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Worthing students create their own opportunity to “G.I.V.E.” back to the community.
by Willie Williams
Guest Reporter
During this holiday season teenagers are looking for mulitiple ways to obtain volunteer hours. Instead of waiting on the opportunities, Worthing High students decided to create a unique way to give back to their community through a service-learning project held on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Serving Sunnyside: Celebrating the Spirit of Thanksgiving was organized by students as a way to give back to the community and to show positive social action from the student body.
“It inspired me to do more community service in the future,” said Raven Smith, a junior at Worthing who was inspired by this project. “My mission for Serving Sunnyside was to serve as many people as possible.”
Unlike an average soup kitchen, the students served as waiters and waitresses to the citizens of Sunnyside. Recipients of the service project were able to enjoy a hot meal that was prepared by students. During the planning period, the students were shocked to find out that they had a budget of zero dollars and had to get everything donated from local restaurants, churches and alumni to pursue this project.
“Many times we often forget about the people in our community who cannot afford a decent Thanksgiving meal,” said Shayla Tibbs, president of the Senior Class.
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Over 150 students volunteered to serve their community. This was the first year student organized a service project of this magnitude, and they plan to continue the project for years to come.High School Senior Surrounds Himself with Professional Journalists
November 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Worthing High School senior, Willie Williams, was the only high school student in attendance at the Houston Association of Black Journalists Student Mentorship Breakfast primarily intended for college students.Mary Benton, KPRC Local 2 reporter, President of HABJ and Region V Director of the National Association of Black Journalists welcomed Willie and others to the event which was held at the Houston Chronicle on Saturday, November 12. This memorable opportunity helped Willie finalize his intended college major to journalism.
“Attending the HABJ Student Mentorship Breakfast opened my eyes to realize that journalism would be an appropriate career for me to pursue,” said Willie, who currently serves as the editor of The Colt yearbook. “I realized that I have a true passion for writing and gathering the facts.”
Willie was surrounded by other aspiring journalists as well as professional journalists such as Cindy George, Health Reporter for the Houston Chronicle; Gene Norman, Chief Meteorologist for KHOU Channel 11; Courtney Gilmore, News Reporter for KPRC Local 2; Isiah Carey, News Reporter for Fox 26 and other professionals.
Willie found out about the event from reading the blog of a local journalist and inquired about attending from his journalism teacher who is also a member of HABJ.
Topics discussed included opportunities for journalists in a newspaper newsroom; the changing landscape of broadcast media; and the important role of social media for journalists. Willie was impressed with the sessions and decided that he wants to organize a social media seminar for his peers. He made his plans known during the breakfast and received an overwhelming response from members of the media to serve as panelists.
Journalism teaches students to gather and write information regarding local and world issues, current events and people for publication in newspapers, magazines and Web sites,” said Worthing journalism teacher, Vickee Syes. “Students will develop skills in research, interviewing, editing, layout and design, and legal and ethical issues in journalism.
High School Students Use Social Media To Enhance Learning
October 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
In this age of information technology, it is imperative that high school students learn to utilize the resources that exist in order to enhance their learning.
As a high school journalism teacher it is my duty to expose my students to the “new media”. High school students use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets; however, they seldomly use it as a learning tool or academic resource.
In my photojournalism classes, students have been introduced to WordPress. Ironically, I was introduced to WordPress through my graduate journalism course. I decided that my students not only needed to know what WordPress offered, they needed to actually use it as a learning tool and a way to display their work. It is exciting to know that high school students are using the same resources that graduate students are using in the field of journalism.
Photojournalists are trained to meet deadlines. This 9 weeks my photojournalists had to complete a photo essay and post it to their WordPress blogs. Syes Social Media Superstars were given an assignment and a strict deadline. Only those students who completed the assignment by the deadline date were deemed Syes Social Media Superstars. Montell Texada and Mason Pruitt are not present in the picture, but they are also recognized as Superstars.
As novice photojournalists, these students have proven that connecting social media to classroom instruction can lead to academic achievement.
(L-R) Jordan Cline, Shayla Tibbs, Chloe Sanders, Jasmine Wilmore, Kamesha Blackburn and Nic Malveaux. Photo by Vickee Syes.
You can view their work by visiting their sites:
Jordan: www.toorealjordan.wordpress.com
Shayla: www.1carelesswhisper.wordpress.com
Shelly: www.livesceneshelly.wordpress.com
Jasmine: www.jasminewilmore45.wordpress.com
Chloe: www.chloesanders54.wordpress.com
Kamesha: www.kameshab.wordpress.com
Nic: www.nickosworld.wordpress.com
Montell: www.ripslugga.wordpress.com
Mason: www.lilmaso.wordpress.com
Worthing Seniors Step Up to Help Out
September 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A plan designed to help combat the effects of the recession for graduating seniors.
In these tough economic times, it has become a challenge for many graduating seniors and their parents to afford the expenses of senior activities and fees. The Senior Class of 2012 Executive Board of Evan E. Worthing High School has created a plan to combat the recession. The Help and Hope Plan is designed to offer fundraising opportunities to help students raise money for senior fees.
The first event, a car wash, will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Tech Building on the corner of Wilmington and Scott Streets. Parents of seniors are asked to sell 9 pre-sale car wash tickets. Tickets are $5 each. The money the student raises will be applied towards their first installment of their senior fees.
In order for students to take advantage of this plan, they will need to contact their Senior Class Sponsors for details.
Worthing Students Kick Off “I’m In!” Campaign
September 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Members of Worthing's Legacy and G.I.V.E. Clubs are excited about the "I'm In!" Campaign.
The Legacy and G.I.V.E. Clubs at Evan E. Worthing High kick off the “I’m In!” campaign. The campaign, lead by students, will focus on touting the new initiatives that students, parents and guardians will see this year at Worthing High School.
“If students join the ‘I’m In!’ campaign, they will feel that they can be successful and Worthing as a whole can be successful,” Tanisha Manning, president of Legacy said. “No one has taken Worthing seriously and there is so much potential in our students and our school.”
“I’m In!” will include community outreach, neighborhood festivals, city events and interaction on the doorsteps of parents and guardians throughout the Sunnyside community. Students will share with everyone the great things that are happening behind the doors of Worthing High School.
Worthing High School is located in Houston, Texas in the Sunnyside Community.
