Gamma Chapter
Mississippi State Organization of the The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Key Women Educators of Meridian & Lauderdale County, Mississippi
2022 GAMMA CHAPTER WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD
Gamma Chapter's Woman of Distinction has been an Honorary Member of Delta Kappa Gamma since 1982 - 40 years! It is rare that an Honorary Member of any chapter is as active as this person has been. A former Meridian Public School District School Board Member, this lady has been supportive in many ways including serving on many committees as well as volunteering for various tasks within the chapter. Over the past few years, Lynne has helped keep Gamma Chapter informed on different legislative issues pertaining to children and to education.
2021 GAMMA CHAPTER WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD
2019 GAMMA CHAPTER WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD
2017 GAMMA CHAPTER WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD
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39-year honorary member, Dr. Margaret Morrison is very active in Delta Kappa Gamma.
Beginning in 1970, she worked for the Mississippi Health Department, serving and educating people in her 9-county district. Her love for and dedication to DKG is evidenced by her involvement at the chapter and district levels.
This year, Gamma Chapter's Woman of Distinction is one among us who is currently in her 37th year in education. She has served the profession as both a classroom teacher and capable administrator.
In Delta Kappa Gamma, she has served as Gamma Chapter President and is currently serving a 2nd biennium as Treasurer. She attends chapter meetings faithfully, she has attended several district and Zeta State meetings, and she has also attended 1 International meeting.
Of the Society she says, "It's an honor to be a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. The fellowship with outstanding educators has enabled me to grow as a leader and improve my practice in serving students and teachers."
Because of her outstanding contributions to Gamma Chapter, the Personal Growth and Services Committee recognizes Cheryl Thomas as this biennium's Woman of Distinction.
Gamma Chapter?s 2013 Woman of Distinction has had a remarkable teaching career.
She majored in Chemistry at Mississippi College and went on to earn her Masters Degree from the University of Mississippi at Ole Miss.
She has taught in several places all over the state including Whynot, Sebastapool, Harperville, Meridian, Brookhaven, and she taught several years at the Mississippi State College for Women, where she earned her terminal degree.
Sue was initiated in Alpha Chapter, Columbus in October of 1962. After she moved to Meridian, she transferred her membership to Gamma Chapter.
Sue has been faithful to attend as many meetings as possible.
It is with great pleasure that the Personal Growth and Services Committee awards the 2013 Gamma Chapter Woman of Distinction Award to Dr. Sue Marsalis!
Janet Berg is Gamma Chapter's 2011 Woman of Distinction. A member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International since 1999, Janet has served as Communications Chairman, Recording Secretary, and has been Gamma Chapter's Treasurer since 2006. In 2009, she established Zeta State's first chapter website, www.gammachapter.net, to keep members informed through web-technology. In addition to serving her chapter as webmaster, she publishes GammaGrams, Gamma Chapter's newsletter.
Janet has presented programs at her local chapter, at all 3 Zeta State District Meetings, and at Zeta State Convention. She currently serves on the Mary Stuart Harmon Scholarship Board of Trustees, and has served as the Zeta State Convention Registration Chairman for the last 3 meetings.
Janet has attended 2 International meetings--Toronto and San Diego.
2022 ~ Lynne Taleff
2021 ~ Shauna Waters
2019 ~ Audrey Thompson
2017 ~ Margaret Morrison
2015 ~ Cheryl Thomas
2013 ~ Sue Marsalis
2011 ~ Janet Berg
2009 ~ Vivian Fulton
2007 ~ Teri Edwards
2005 ~ Diane Toms
2003 ~ Dot Shank
2001 ~ Fay Edwards
1999 ~ Karen Rhodes
1997 ~ Julia Reece
1995 ~ Sylvia Gambill
1993 ~ Coy Jefcoat
1987 Jane ~ Bruekmeier