Our History
On August 25, 1979, the Magnificent Mu Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was chartered.
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Front Row: J. Leslie Cosby, Catherine Mickle, Regional Director: Deloris H. Oliver, Thelma J.
Mosley, Claronelle Griffin, Geraldine Miller, Yvonne Rawls
Middle Row: Lois Harrison, Audrey Johnson, Glenda Warren, Nancy Hill, Betty Abbott, Christine
Harper, LaKay Banks, Bettye Jennings
Back Row: Audrey Franklin, Marie Herring, Ira Jean James, Gloria Simmons, Evelyn Mickle, Angela
Terrell.
*Joyce L. Cosby added on the right.
The chartering members are:
Thelma J. Mosley, President
Bettye Jennings
Betty Abbott
Audrey Johnson
LaKay Banks
Catherine Mickle
Joyce L. Cosby
Evelyn Mickle
Audrey Franklin
Geraldine Miller
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Claronelle Griffin
J. Leslie Cosby
Christine Harper
Yvonne C. Rawls
Lois Harrison
Gloria Simmons
Marie Herring
Angela Terrell
Nancy Hill
Glenda Warren
Ira Jean James


Service since 1979
Mu Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha has become most well known in our community for our signature programs and fundraisers. Among our many successful local initiatives, our Pink Goes Red for Heart Health, our Seasonal Wraps give-away, and our longest running initiative the annual Pink Dress Luncheon for breast cancer education have made particularly positive impacts in the Gainesville community.
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The Mu Upsilon Omega chapter has made significant contributions to our local community as its members serve as leaders leaving lasting impact on our community. With over 75 members, the Ivy Vine of the Mu Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. continues to grow stronger and its roots deepen as we strive for the betterment of all mankind.

Executive Board

Kimberly Green
President
Stephanie Seawright
Vice-President

Amelia Hall
Treasurer

Debbra Livingston
Secretary

Janet Hayes
Corresponding Secretary

Tia Stover
Graduate Advisor

Shilah Carroll
Hostess

Latalyia McKnight
Ivy Leaf Reporter

Geraldine McClellan
Chaplain

Cynthia Cooper
Financial Secretary

Linda Castro Fields
Chapter Liasion
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Anterria Ellerbe
Sargent-At-Arms

Meshon Rawls
Parliamentarian

Shirley Green-Brown
Assistant Chaplain