CHAPTER HISTORY

Epsilon Beta Omega Chapter was chartered in Spartanburg, S.C., part of the Significant South Atlantic Region, on March 5, 1949. The charter members were Sorors Helen L. Anderson, Deloris A. Brown, Evangeline Cleveland, Elizabeth Edwards, Florence Jones, Cammie Fludd, Hazel L. Jones, M. Roberta Mattison, Candice L. Nicholas, Edna D. Pearson, Carie P. Shell, Ellen Carter Watson, Laura J. Whitney, Cynthia Williams, and Leone M. Young. Now, 70 years later, Soror Mary Roberta Mattison Henderson is the last surviving charter member and is very active with Epsilon Beta Omega with over seventy-five (75) years of service and resides in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Currently the chapter thrives with nine active Golden Sorors, thirty-five active Silver Stars, and 80 members.

To fulfill the sorority’s motto, “Service to All Mankind,” Epsilon Beta Omega Chapter works closely with local service agencies to address the needs of the Spartanburg community. The chapter members promote education, health, the family, the arts, and global initiatives through the international programs. The chapter also partners with other sororities and fraternities to promote voter registration and political awareness. In January 2016, the City of Spartanburg presented the MLK Humanitarian Award to the Epsilon Beta Omega Chapter during the annual MLK Unity Celebration.

In the spirit of the sorority’s founders, Epsilon Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® remains committed to enriching the quality of life for the community through educational, cultural, and global alliances.

Former Chapter Presidents: 1949-2024

Dr. Ellen C. Watson~
Cammie F. Claggett~
Evangeline C. Allen~
Geraldine Cureton~
Sara W. Fair~
Charlie M. Campbell~
Willie Heath Bobo~
Janie B. Cooper~
Catherine T. Duncan~
Hillard H. Dawkins~
Katie Barksdale~
Deloris H. Oliver~
Matilda C. Rogers
Rena M.J. Hagler~
Dorothy S. Byrd~
Elizabeth Ann Waddell
Mary Ann Deku
Joyce B. Ruth
Sarah Little
Margaret H. Sarratt
Sadye M. Frye~
Doris K. Sears
Dr. Sarah R. Simmons
Serena J. Ravenell
Iola M. Gilliam
English L.J. Gibbs
Dr. Gloria H. Boozer
Sundra P. Byrd
Rosalyn H. Mattingly, Esq.
Sarah A. Hollis
Lisa W. Thornton
Kira L. Reaves
Trannie Mosley
Marchele Garrett
Arian K. Peterson
Tasha Brockman