
Delta Epsilon Omega Honors Ruth Patrick Thomas with Scholarship Naming Celebration
On Thursday, Oct. 17, members of Delta Epsilon Omega celebrated a landmark event at the home of Soror Ruth Patrick Thomas. The chapter honored her extraordinary legacy by naming all its scholarships after her. These include awards for high school students, Gamma Beta members and postgraduate professionals, all sponsored by Delta Epsilon Omega/Nebraska Ivy League.
“Through this dedication, Delta Epsilon Omega celebrates decades of service and commitment to education, excellence and community leadership,” Basileus Anita Johnson said.
Founded in 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska, Delta Epsilon Omega’s legacy is built on the contributions of visionary charter members, including Ruth Solomon and Geneva Burney. Soror Ruth Thomas, the chapter’s Diamond member with 75 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., holds a unique place in history as the first Black member of the Omaha School Board. Her trailblazing career as an educator, activist and mortician continues to inspire.
On Thursday, Oct. 17, members of Delta Epsilon Omega celebrated a landmark event at the home of Soror Ruth Patrick Thomas. The chapter honored her extraordinary legacy by naming all its scholarships after her. These include awards for high school students, Gamma Beta members and postgraduate professionals, all sponsored by Delta Epsilon Omega/Nebraska Ivy League.
“Through this dedication, Delta Epsilon Omega celebrates decades of service and commitment to education, excellence and community leadership,” Basileus Anita Johnson said.
Founded in 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska, Delta Epsilon Omega’s legacy is built on the contributions of visionary charter members, including Ruth Solomon and Geneva Burney. Soror Ruth Thomas, the chapter’s Diamond member with 75 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., holds a unique place in history as the first Black member of the Omaha School Board. Her trailblazing career as an educator, activist and mortician continues to inspire.