[6] She recited "Little Edith's Request" at the school's closing exercises in June 1895, where she was presented with the gold medal for lessons.

[1] After discovering that there were some members who wanted change some symbols of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Nellie Quander, the immediate past president of the college sorority, contacted Smith and other members to inquire into whether they had agreed to accept the proposed changes.The inquiries received back all favored no acceptance of any changes.

As a result, Smith worked with Quander to stop the proposed changes to the organization as well as fulfill the legal requirements for expansion.

[11][1] Smith helped to develop the strategy to preserve the organization and she, Quander, and Norma Boyd completed the necessary requirements for international incorporation.

[1][4] Smith was a member of the Women's Frederick Douglas Benefit Association and St. Augustine Catholic Church.