Alpha Iota Omega Chapter History
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Iota Omega Chapter was chartered in September 1928, at the home of Mamie Williams.
Louise Thompson Clark of Kansas City, Kansas was the Regional Director who officiated the chartering.
Charter Members: Ada Brock, Hester Hardeman, Elizabeth Pennington, Fannie Patton, and Mamie Williams
Mamie L. Williams’ name will forever be linked to the Topeka Public School because the Williams Science and Fine Arts Elementary Magnet School was named after her in 1996. Eleven years after her death, it was discovered that there was no marker on her grave. The students at Williams Magnet raised money and our chapter donated $100.00 toward its purchase.
In 1996, the Kay E. Meadows Elementary School was named for another Alpha Iota Omega member. Dr. Meadows made history as the first black women ever elected to the Topeka Board of Education. Two other buildings in the Topeka 501 School District have been named after Alpha Iota Omega members; Holland Student Center for Flossie Holland and her husband, J.B.; and Ross Elementary for Barbara Ross and her husband Merrill.
Through the years, Alpha Iota Omega has been involved in the community. We continue to grant scholarships and actively participate in community events whenever we are needed.
Louise Thompson Clark of Kansas City, Kansas was the Regional Director who officiated the chartering.
Charter Members: Ada Brock, Hester Hardeman, Elizabeth Pennington, Fannie Patton, and Mamie Williams
Mamie L. Williams’ name will forever be linked to the Topeka Public School because the Williams Science and Fine Arts Elementary Magnet School was named after her in 1996. Eleven years after her death, it was discovered that there was no marker on her grave. The students at Williams Magnet raised money and our chapter donated $100.00 toward its purchase.
In 1996, the Kay E. Meadows Elementary School was named for another Alpha Iota Omega member. Dr. Meadows made history as the first black women ever elected to the Topeka Board of Education. Two other buildings in the Topeka 501 School District have been named after Alpha Iota Omega members; Holland Student Center for Flossie Holland and her husband, J.B.; and Ross Elementary for Barbara Ross and her husband Merrill.
Through the years, Alpha Iota Omega has been involved in the community. We continue to grant scholarships and actively participate in community events whenever we are needed.
Past Presidents
Mamie Williams
Dorothy Crawford
Ethel Barker
Alta Perkins
Flossie Holland
Barbara Davis
Janice Bryant
Ethel Woodson
Jeanne Penn
Marian Henderson
Rosilyn James-Martin
LaResta Smith-Williamson
Dorothy Hayes
Glenda Kearney DuBoise
Juanita Clardy
Kimberly L. Scott
Deborah Dawkins
Bishop Aletha Cushinberry, Ed.D.
Elizabeth Ross
Dorothy Crawford
Ethel Barker
Alta Perkins
Flossie Holland
Barbara Davis
Janice Bryant
Ethel Woodson
Jeanne Penn
Marian Henderson
Rosilyn James-Martin
LaResta Smith-Williamson
Dorothy Hayes
Glenda Kearney DuBoise
Juanita Clardy
Kimberly L. Scott
Deborah Dawkins
Bishop Aletha Cushinberry, Ed.D.
Elizabeth Ross