Marguerite Young Alexander

Marguerite Young Alexander (March 1, 1889 – December 3, 1954) an American eductor and was one of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

[4][5] On January 13, 1913, she and 21 other sorority sisters voted to withdraw and from Alpha Kappa Alpha and establish a new sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, that was devoted to community service and social activism.

[9][8] Young was an English teacher at DuSable High School in Chicago, Illinois.

[2][7] She continued to be active in Delta Sigma Theta, often serving as an honored guest.

[12] She was a charter member of the Lambda chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, based in Chicago.