In 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America's first Greek-letter organization established by Black college women. Her roots date back to Howard University, Washington, D.C., where the idea for formation was conceived by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle of St. Louis, Missouri.
Through the years, however, Alpha Kappa Alpha's function has become more complex. After incorporation in 1913, Alpha Kappa Alpha gradually branched out and became the channel through which selected college-trained women improved the socioeconomic conditions in their city, state, nation, and the world.
In a world in which materialism is pervasive, and technology and competition have decreased the need for collaboration and cooperation, it is critical to have an association that cuts across racial, international, physical, and social barriers to help individuals and communities develop and maintain constructive relationships with others. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is that vital organization.
Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood composed of women, such as the members of the Nu Xi Omega chapter, who have consciously chosen this affiliation as a means of self-fulfillment through volunteer service. Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards; promotes unity and friendship among college women; alleviates problems concerning girls and women; maintains a progressive interest in college life; and serves all mankind through a nucleus of more than 170,000 women in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa.
The history of Nu Xi Omega chapter is a story of service to an ideal. The concept of a graduate chapter for Sorors who live in Middlesex and Somerset counties was born in the summer of 1979 at an informal social gathering in Plainfield attended by Sorors Carol Patterson Anderson, Pamela Johnson James, Debbie Macon, Drucilla Carson Wiggins and Gloria Grey Williams.
With 17 other Sorors who heartily endorsed the idea, the women formed the Middlesex and Somerset Counties Alumnae Interest Group. In June 1980, the group learned from then-Regional Director Nellie Gaylord that all requirements for chapter status had been met.
Nu Xi Omega was chartered December 6, 1980 by 33 women:
| Gwen Adams | Carol Patterson Anderson | Willa Baldwin |
| Ann Brown* | Drucilla Carson Wiggins | Charlotta Colley |
| Hazel Davis | Angela Downing | Kim D. Eason |
| Jane Griffin | Barbara W. Wynn | Gloria Grey Williams |
| Elvira Williams | Teri M. Harvey | Ogretta Whipper Hawkins |
| Gale Hicks | Nettie James | Pamela Johnson James* |
| Beverly Jenkins | Carolyn Sabb-McCombs | Karen Ayn Louis |
| Sandra Hawks Slaughter | Chrystal McArthur | Marie O'Neal |
| Patricia O'Neal | Rosalyn Roberts | Doris H. Robinson |
| Susan Settles | Glenda Simmons* | Gloria Sims |
| Arena Stanley | Thelma Tate | Maurice M. Williams* |
| * = Current members of the Chapter | ||
In forming Nu Xi Omega, these Sorors took an important step toward realizing our shared aspiration to "take our place in the vanguard of civilization" and to do so "By Merit and Culture."
Chapter Presidents (Past and Present)
Since its chartering, Nu Xi Omega has had 9 Chapter Presidents:
| Pamela Johnson James* | (1981 - 1984) | |
| Ogretta Whipper Hawkins | (1985 - 1986) | |
| Teri M. Harvey | (1987 - 1988) | |
| Fanette Hahn | (1989 - 1990) | |
| Drucilla Carson Wiggins | (1991 - 1994) | |
| Karen Ishmael | (1995 - 1996) | |
| Rosa M. Lane | (1997 - 2000) | |
| Constance Pizarro* | (2001 - 2004) | |
| Andrea Moten* | (2005 - Present) | |
| * = Current members of the Chapter |
2007
Soror Constance Pizarro
Soror of the Year, Nu Xi Omega Chapter
2006
Soror Kimberly Woods
Soror of the Year, Nu Xi Omega Chapter
2005
Soror Elizabeth Nolley
Soror of the Year, Nu Xi Omega Chapter
Nu Xi Omega Chapter
Ruth C. Easly Award (for Member Reactivation)
North Atlantic Regional Conference
Nu Xi Omega Chapter
Collabortive Community Service Award
North Atlantic Regional Conference
Soror Onekka Kimble, Nu Xi Omega
Marvelous Marchers Award, National MS Society Walkathon
Precious Pearls, Nu Xi Omega
Marvelous Marchers Team Award, National MS Society Walkathon
2004
Soror Constance Pizarro, President, Nu Xi Omega
2nd Place - President of the Year, Overall
North Atlantic Region
Nu Xi Omega Chapter
2nd Place - Chapter of the Year, Small Chapter
North Atlantic Regional Conference
Nu Xi Omega Chapter
Ruth C. Easly Award (for Member Reactivation)
North Atlantic Regional Conference
Soror Onekka Kimble, Nu Xi Omega
Premium Pacer Award, National MS Society Walkathon
Precious Pearls, Nu Xi Omega
Marvelous Marchers Team Award, National MS Society Walkathon
Precious Pearls, Nu Xi Omega
Most Creative T-Shirt Award, National MS Society Walkathon
Soror Cynthia Stallings-Smith
Soror of the Year, Nu Xi Omega Chapter
2003
Soror Constance Pizarro, President, Nu Xi Omega
2nd Place - President of the Year, Small Chapter
North Atlantic Region
Nu Xi Omega Chapter
2nd Place - Chapter of the Year, Small Chapter
North Atlantic Regional Conference
Nu Xi Omega Chapter
Ruth C. Easly Award (for Member Reactivation)
North Atlantic Regional Conference
Nu Xi Omega Chapter
Collabortive Community Service Award
North Atlantic Regional Conference
Soror Onekka Kimble, Nu Xi Omega
Silver Steppers Award, National MS Society Walkathon
Precious Pearls, Nu Xi Omega
Bronze Team Award, National MS Society Walkathon
Soror Rita Butler Holiday
Soror of the Year, Nu Xi Omega Chapter
2002
Soror Constance Pizarro, President, Nu Xi Omega
3rd Place - President of the Year, Small Chapter
North Atlantic Region
Nu Xi Omega Chapter
EAF Silver Medallion
Nu Xi Omega's AKA Connection Committee and Related Program
MLK Day Award
Soror Andrea Moten
Soror of the Year, Nu Xi Omega Chapter
2001
Nu Xi Omega's AKA T.R.A.I.L. Program
North Atlantic Regional Director's S.P.I.R.I.T. Award, Small Chapter
Today, Nu Xi Omega members work together to bring the Spirit of Alpha Kappa Alpha to life in New Jersey's Middlesex and Somerset Counties:
Andrea Moten, President
Rita Butler-Holliday, First Vice-President
Shauna Carter, Second Vice-President
Diamond Parker-Mason, Secretary
Selina Myers, Vice-Secretary
Nicole May-Bynes, Correspondence Secretary
Cynthia Stallings-Smith, Treasurer
Maria Cleveland, Vice-Treasurer
Karen Ross, Financial Secretary
Karen Wilson, Vice-Financial Secretary
Linda M. Hill, Official Hostess
Erika Lane, Sergeant-Of-Arms
Elizabeth Nolley, Parliamentarian
Nicole May-Bynes, Ivy Leaf Reporter
Kelly Phillips-Shields, Historian
Rita Butler Holliday, Chaplain
Jacqueline Thompson, Curator
Kimberly Racine, Member-At-Large
Karen Aitken-Douyon
Patricia Arroyo
Sonja Asante
Crystal Black-Davis
Ann Brown
Nicole Brown
Jocelyn Chisolm Carter
Latica Clark
Sandra Comarcho
Jacqui Davis
Dana Daye
Adrienne Dupree
Rhonda Faison
Stephanie Fennell
Olufemi Frances-Jules
Dara Govan
Marla Ham-Chakotae
Linda M. Hill
Jacqueline Holliday
Pamela Johnson James
Onika Johnson
Carol Kelley
Onekka Kimble
Yolanda Lockley
Clara McKnight
Danielle McLaughlin
Robbie Mitchell
Elizabeth Nolley
Martha Nolley
Diamond Parker-Mason
Tyrene Qualls Petersen
Kelly Phillips-Shields
Tamiko Pino-Bethea
Constance Pizarro
Valerie Rawls
Jillian Rose
Shawn Stephens
Joi Taylor
Debra Turner
Toyi Ward
Melodie Warner
Dana Harris Waters
La Chelle Gardner Watkins
Maurice M. Williams
Rhonda J. Williams
Sonya Williams
Karen M. Wilson
Sheron Wilson
Kimberly Woods