Alpha Tau Omega History

Alpha Tau Omega Chapter delivers a variety of innovative programs of service that uplift and empower our youth and the broader community. Signature youth initiatives include a reading enrichment program at the Eastside Boys and Girls Club and the Mahogany Brain Challenge, an annual competition held each February that celebrates African American history and intellectual excellence. We currently sponsor a mentoring program for youth to develop them as our next generation of leaders.

In addition to our youth-focused efforts, we champion programs that promote community education around critical issues such as health awareness, economic empowerment, social justice, and educational advancement. Through our scholarship program, we support graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education.

The first elected officers of Alpha Tau Omega Chapter were trailblazing women: Bettie S. Browne, President; Lucille Bonnett, Vice President; Kittie Haywood, Second Vice President; Susie Curtis, Secretary and Hostess; Laura Gates, Treasurer; and Susie Mae Curtis, who was appointed as the Chapter Reporter.

Chartered in 1930 during a time of profound racial discrimination, the chartering members of Alpha Tau Omega were visionary leaders and pillars of the San Antonio community. They were educators, activists, social advocates, public speakers, businesswomen, writers, church and civic leaders, and board members. Despite the challenges of their era, they advanced scholarship, academic achievement, and social progress. Many were also involved in artistic expression—well before such paths were widely recognized for Black women. These charter members were women of foresight, courage, and purpose—undeniably ahead of their time.

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Our Purpose

The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Tau Omega Chapter, is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college educated women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind.

Our Vision

The Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is the premier sisterhood of college-educated women committed to serving the citizens of San Antonio and the surrounding Bexar County communities.

Through innovative and impactful programs, Alpha Tau Omega Chapter remains steadfast in its mission of service. We support youth through initiatives such as a reading enrichment program at the Eastside Boys and Girls Club and the Mahogany Brain Challenge, an annual African American history competition held each February. Our mentoring programs have empowered young women and men through academic enrichment and leadership development.

We also champion community-focused programs that address critical issues including health awareness, economic empowerment, global poverty, social justice, and educational advancement. Each year, we award scholarships to graduating high school seniors and proudly promote the legacy and contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including our adopted institution, St. Philip’s College.

Our signature fundraiser, Fashionetta™, and our annual Shades of Green golf tournament provide essential support to sustain and expand our programs of service.

Our Legacy

About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated had its humble beginnings as the vision of nine college students on the campus of Howard University in 1908. Since then, the sorority has flourished into a globally-impactful organization of nearly 300,000 college-trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servant-leadership that is both domestic and international in its scope.

As Alpha Kappa Alpha has grown, it has maintained its focus in two key arenas: the lifelong personal and professional development of each of its members; and galvanizing its membership into an organization of respected power and influence, consistently at the forefront of effective advocacy and social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world.

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Legacy of Leadership

18th South Central Regional Director

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Dr. Jacqueline O. Dansby

1990 - 1994

Alpha Tau Omega Chapter is also the home of the 18th South Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Dr. Jacqueline O. Dansby, Ph.D.

Dr. Jacqueline O. Dansby was elected as the 18th South Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in 1990. Re-elected in 1992, she served two terms in this position. Her tenure was characterized by a warm and positive spirit of sisterhood, a passion for excellence, tireless energy and enthusiasm, innovative approaches, solid commitment, and attainment of goals. Dr. Dansby has dedicated over 50 years of uninterrupted service to the sorority.