The Lancaster Alumnae Chapter was originally chartered November 23, 1975 as the Lancaster-York Alumnae Chapter when 12 interested members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. from both the Lancaster and York communities stepped forward to form a sisterhood of service to both areas. Charter members were Wanda Long Brantley, Mary Copper*, Betty Mitchell Crenshaw*, Julia Hines-Harris*, Ethel Grace Holliday, Catherine Jones, Carolyn Wheeler Maxey, Delois B. Nichols, Madelyn Nix, Genora Orr*, Gwen Smith Rankin, Mary Jennelle Robinson*, and Juanita Dennis Wright*. 

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Over time, the chapter transitioned to the Lancaster Alumnae Chapter in the mid-eighties. Historically, the chapter has sponsored and/or participated in various events and service to the local community that include voter registration, scholarships exceeding $75,000 to a diverse population of students within Lancaster County and Oxford, PA, mentoring pre-teen and young teenage girls, Brightside Opportunity Center's Annual Health Fair, and  educational programs in the Arts and Sciences. More recently we have sponsored a series of financial workshops designed to assist our community in becoming financially fit.

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Our chapter looks forward to the ongoing growth of our sisterhood and our commitment to providing service to our communities. 

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*deceased 

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