Affiliate NewsPhilo Lelia M. Collins 25 yearsPhilo Brenda Foster 28 yearsPhilo Dorothy Littlejohn 25 yearsPhilo Dobbie S. Williams 31 yearsA certificate was presented to:Philo Phyllis Hosley 21 yearsPhilo Elretha Wade has completed requirements for becoming amember of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).This qualifies Philo Wade to be called upon by the SC EmergencyResponse Team or by FEMA. This course was offered by theEmergency Preparedness Community Project.Contact: Reena M. Tucker, ReporterDON’T LET INTERESTEDYOUNG WOMEN,PHILOS, & RHOERSSETTLE FOR PASS AROUNDS!Give them this form to get their own personal,home-delivered copy of the AURORA Magazineo Yes! Send me the next three issues of the AURORA magazine for $15.00Please PrintNameAddressCity/State/Zip54ExpandingOur Horizons …<strong>Sigma</strong> Meets Seoul<strong>Soror</strong><strong>Kelly</strong> <strong>Price</strong>This Is Who She Is …Subscription will begin 4-6weeks after receipt of paymentCheck the appropriate category:o <strong>Rho</strong>er o Philo o Inactive <strong>Soror</strong>o Membership Candidate o OtherMail with your cashier check/money order to:<strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong> <strong>Soror</strong>ity, <strong>Inc</strong>.Attn: AURORA Magazine1000 Southhill Dr., Suite 200Cary, NC 27513-8628
<strong>Soror</strong> Julia B. Rogers BennettXi <strong>Sigma</strong> Chapter, Spartanburg, South CarolinaOmega <strong>Rho</strong> - April 26, 2006<strong>Soror</strong> Julia B. Rogers Bennett was born to the late James and Fannie B. Rogers on January 29, 1918. She was thewidow Freddie Bennett Sr. She is survived by a daughter <strong>Soror</strong> Helen Bennett and, a son Freddie and his wife Georgia,all of Spartanburg, SC.<strong>Soror</strong> Bennett graduated from Allen University and the South Carolina State College (University) with degrees inElementary Education and advanced degrees in Special Education. She taught fifth grade and special education classesfor forty-two years in Spartanburg County before retiring in 1981. <strong>Soror</strong> Bennett was a pioneer in the Special Educationsector having established a premier demonstration/teaching classroom for public school special education students. Shereceived recognition and citations for this and other accomplishments in education from Women of the Upstate, AllenUniversity Alumnae, Spartanburg Progressive Men’s Club and Spartanburg County School District Seven.<strong>Soror</strong> Bennett was a member of <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong> for 65 years – and until the last four years of her life was an activemember of Xi <strong>Sigma</strong> Chapter. She played such a vibrant role in the development and activities of Xi <strong>Sigma</strong> that newinductees thought of her as a “founding member” of the chapter. Her second proudest moment was the pinning of herdaughter, Helen, as her “sister.”<strong>Soror</strong> Bennett’s life was one of dedication to her family, dedication to her students and diligence in any activity orproject she pursued. Sweet, frank, strong, honest, earnest, compassionate, adventurous, insightful and “a sister until theend” are words usually stated when Mrs. Bennett’s name is mentioned.<strong>Soror</strong> Olivia Doyle BoswellOmega <strong>Rho</strong> - August 14, 2006<strong>Soror</strong> Olivia Doyle Boswell passed away in Oakland, California after a long illness. Throughout her life, she was wellknown and very involved in the Bay Area community. She held many local, state and national offices in numerous civic andfraternal organizations. <strong>Soror</strong> Boswell was a charter member of Beta Theta <strong>Sigma</strong> chapter of <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong> <strong>Soror</strong>ity,<strong>Inc</strong> in 1947. Her dedication and love for the sorority was legendary among her family and friends.<strong>Soror</strong> Boswell attended LeMoyne College in Memphis, Tennessee, later the University of California in Berkeley. Mrs.Boswell retired from the Naval Supply Center after thirty-three years of service. She leaves two sisters, Woodred DoyleSavage and Gwendolyn D. Poston - Wade, to cherish her memories.Spring/Summer 2007 • The Aurora 55
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