Harriet Josephine Terry

Founding of Alpha Kappa Alpha Nine women founded Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on January 15, 1908. On October 30, 1908, Terry was elected treasurer of the sorority.

The first initiation ceremony took place on February 11, 1909. In fall 1909, Terry started as elected president of the chapter.

Harriet Terry was also elected Secretary for the Class of 1910 at Howard University.

After the war, Terry started teaching English at Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical College, devoted to creating new educators. (It is now Alabama A&M University). She stayed with the university for more than 35 years, inspiring generations.

Terry became a member of the National Women's Clubs, and also served with professional groups.

In 1959, Terry retired from teaching after having worked at Alabama A&M University for nearly 40 years. She returned to Washington, D.C., and joined the Xi Omega chapter of ΑΚΑ.