Sorority Members Celebrating 50 Years of Sisterhood and Service

Sheryl Byrd, Zelda Neal, and Mary Robinson have one thing in common besides their love of the strong and gorgeous plant known as the ivy. They are each celebrating 5o years of Service To All Mankind as members of the nation’s first sorority for African-American women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Byrd, Neal, and Robinson are proud members of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter (“UAO”) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gwinnett County’s first Greek letter organization for African-American women. They selflessly join hands and hearts with UAO chapter members to improve the quality of life and living for all. Each is a servant to community service and is now revered as a “Golden” member of the international service organization. The sorority sisters will be honored at a special UAO luncheon on Saturday, July 11. 

Pictured: Mrs. Zelda Neal, Mrs. Sheryl Byrd, and Mrs. Mary Robinson

About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the first Greek-letter organization founded by African-American women at Howard University in 1908. Led by our now 29th president, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood of national and international stature. Its members share the same high moral, ethical, scholastic, and spiritual standards; and are leaders in their community – inspiring, serving, and empowering all with whom they come in contact while addressing the social and economic ills of our society. For more information about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., visit www.aka1908.com. #AKA1908

About Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter

On January 29, 1994, thirty aspiring professional women chartered the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The group gathered to implement and support the international programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated as they pertain to the needs of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Today, Upsilon Alpha Omega, the first African-American Greek-letter organization in Gwinnett County is over 250 members strong, and has made a significant impact on the community. Karan Rhodes serves as President. Andria S. Daniels serves as Vice President. www.upsilonalphaomega.com, #AKAinGWINNETT #UAOstateofmind