Mississippi State Organization has members who are educators, specialists, administrators or other key women in education. Mississippi State Organization is comprised of three districts (Northern, Central and Southern) and 33 chapters. Conventions and district meetings are held to support the professional and personal growth of members and to focus attention on current educational issues and concerns.
District Meetings Wrap-up
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From Shirley Hamilton:
Shirley Hamiliton, Northern District Assistant Director, led a painting session at the Central District and Southern District meetings. She has developed instructions for painting the rose for members to follow and share with others. Click on the picture below to download the instructions.
From the MSO Membership Committee:
At each District Meeting the MSO Membership Committee shared ways to increase awareness of the value of membership and actions members can take to promote membership in DKG. Click on the graphic below to download the presentation used at these meetings and share with your chapter members.
From Dr. Aleta Sullivan:
Dr. Sullivan presented a session on creating small boxes from Christmas cards at the Northern District meeting. She provided a video of the process so everyone can create her own box at home.
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TO ALPHA THETA!
LET'S CELEBRATE APRIL 13!
Alpha Theta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is turning fifty years old. A celebration of this special event will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnston Chapel United Methodist Church, 2093 Chapel Drive, Summit.
All MSO members are invited as the chapter takes a look back on fifty years of exceptional women teachers as they honor Charter Members, along with a fun Fashion Show of Alpha Theta through the Years. A special Moment of Memory will pay homage to those who have gone on before us. Making plans are members L-R: Angie Woodcock, Lou Warren, Susan Hallmark, Yvette Lott, Yvonne Howell, Cindy Newman, Carol Rawlings, Mary Jane McDonald, Delores Feldman- Charter Member, and Julia Boyd.
All MSO members are invited as the chapter takes a look back on fifty years of exceptional women teachers as they honor Charter Members, along with a fun Fashion Show of Alpha Theta through the Years. A special Moment of Memory will pay homage to those who have gone on before us. Making plans are members L-R: Angie Woodcock, Lou Warren, Susan Hallmark, Yvette Lott, Yvonne Howell, Cindy Newman, Carol Rawlings, Mary Jane McDonald, Delores Feldman- Charter Member, and Julia Boyd.
Recognizing MSO Members
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Dorothy Shank
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Ruby Jones
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Elaine Massey
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Dr. Kristina Pollard
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Happy 100th to Dorothy Shank!
It’s not every day that someone becomes a centenarian. On December 16, 2023 at First Baptist Church Meridian, Dorothy Shank was celebrated on her 100th birthday. Inducted into Gamma Chapter on May 8, 1967, Dorothy continues to be a faithful and supportive Delta Kappa Gamma member. Her own education included attending Chalk, Stevenson, Kate Griffin, and Meridian High School. Her college years were spent at Louisiana Tech. Dot’s teaching career was spent at Meridian High School teaching typing and shorthand to 11th and 12th grade students. Her teaching extended to 2– and 3-year old preschoolers at First Baptist Church where she continues to be a member.
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Congratulations, Mrs. Ruby!On September 30, family and friends gathered in Clarksdale to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs. Ruby Jones, Iota Chapter. She also celebrated her 75th year of membership in The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Indeed, these are two amazing milestones. Congratulations to Mrs. Ruby!
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Unveiling Ceremony for Elaine Elizabeth Massey
Fourteen members of the Mississippi State Organization and one guest met on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:30 for the unveiling of the memorial plaque for Zeta State Founder, Elaine Elizabeth Massey. The memorial took place at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian, MS. Eight chapters from across all three districts were represented. Gathering around her grave, several members, including six Order of Magnolia Past State Presidents chronicled Miss Massey’s early life, her extensive education, and her broad range of activities and honors.
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Also celebrated was Miss Massey’s vast involvement in Delta Kappa Gamma at the national, state, and chapter levels. Sandra McKiernon read from a Founders of Delta Kappa Gamma in Mississippi booklet, a section written about Miss Massey by then National President, Norma Smith. The booklet was published in December 1946 and included “The 10 Guideposts” from the National 4-H Post War Guideposts, which Miss Massey helped develop. After the unveiling, each member present placed a red silk rose on her headstone which now bears a Delta Kappa Gamma Memorial Plaque. To further commemorate her contributions to education and the Society, members closed the memorial by singing “The Delta Kappa Gamma Song.” Following the ceremony, members met at Meridian’s Weidmann’s Restaurant downtown for a fellowship luncheon.
Present for the Unveiling Ceremony were: Janice Garrett (Eta), Sandra McKiernon (Alpha Delta), Betty Barrett (Theta), Joanna Alston (Alpha Lambda), Linda Hollingsworth (Pi), Lynn Holliday (Pi), Carolyn Palmer (Xi), Jeanette Thrash (Xi), Tracy O’Flynn (Psi), Angie McHenry (Gamma), Cheryl Thomas (Gamma), Sylvia Gambill (Gamma), Karen Rhodes (Gamma), and Janet Berg (Gamma). Chris O’Flynn was a guest and served as photographer.
Submitted by
Janet L. Berg
Gamma Chapter
Present for the Unveiling Ceremony were: Janice Garrett (Eta), Sandra McKiernon (Alpha Delta), Betty Barrett (Theta), Joanna Alston (Alpha Lambda), Linda Hollingsworth (Pi), Lynn Holliday (Pi), Carolyn Palmer (Xi), Jeanette Thrash (Xi), Tracy O’Flynn (Psi), Angie McHenry (Gamma), Cheryl Thomas (Gamma), Sylvia Gambill (Gamma), Karen Rhodes (Gamma), and Janet Berg (Gamma). Chris O’Flynn was a guest and served as photographer.
Submitted by
Janet L. Berg
Gamma Chapter
Congratulations, Dr. Pollard!
The Leake County School District Board of Trustees approved the hire of Dr. Kristina Pollard as our new Assistant Superintendent on February 1, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year. With a career that's been a shining beacon in education since 1998, Dr. Kristina Pollard is a true education trailblazer.
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