St. Louis Metropolitan Chapter of NAASC

With full hearts, we thank the incredible Spelman alumnae of Metro St. Louis who showed up, poured in, and lifted one another during our Founder’s Day celebrations. Your presence, energy, and unwavering sisterhood made the moment truly special. 💙

Here’s to honoring our legacy and continuing the work—together.

A special thank you to our Chapter Vice President, Rukiya Anthony, for leading our planning efforts, and to our Recording Secretary, LaJuan Williams, for spearheading our fundraiser. We are grateful to our Founders Day Committee—Briana (Bre) Bryant, Debbie Ross, Tandra Taylor, and Akemie Gray (also our Chapter Treasurer)—for bringing the vision to life.

We also extend heartfelt appreciation to our Regional Director, Lynette Watson, and Immediate Past President, Terry Plain, for their continued support, encouragement, and guidance.

Finally, thank you to our eloquent and gracious guest speaker, Mary Elizabeth Grimes. Your message resonated deeply—reminding us that now, more than ever, sisterhood matters. 💙

Today is decision day for many of you! Whether Spelman College is in your future or not, we are proud of you for writing a page in your next chapter. What is for you, will find you!

Let us know if you or your loved one is Spelman bound!!

LaJuan Williams, c/o 91 and current Recording Secretary along with other alums were able to join the Morehouse Glee club Thursday at New Sunny Mount Missionary Baptist Church - NSM, St. Louis, Mo. She was able to fellowship with one of her classmates, Robin Jenkins Bates-c/o ‘91 son, John Bates, Morehouse 2028.

We are always happy to support Morehouse men and current students when opportunities arise. Thank you to the Morehouse College Glee Club for visiting St. Louis.

We wish the Spelman Githii (formerly Spelman Honors program) scholars the best at their tournament today! We know you will represent Spelman College well. Enjoy the photos of Alumna, Spelman family, supporters and current students last night at Gourmet Soul Restaurant and Catering. Thank you for including us in your celebration!

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Parents, Alums current students and friends … stop what you are doing and support our fundraiser …. 💙💙💙

From our chapter to you, Happy Holidays!! We are so grateful for your support and love to our current students, alums and friends.

We pray this season is full of love, joy and especially charity! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Congrats again to Spelman alumna, Mary Elizabeth Grimes for her Salute to Excellence award!

Thank you to Kipp St. Louis for hosting our alumnae today at the elementary school. Special shout out to their CEO, our Spelman Sister, Nathalie Meanes-Henderson for hosting us. Literacy is very important and we enjoyed reading alongside brilliant young people.

Congrats for 19 years in #1!!! 🩵🩵🩵

Spelman College continues to lead! We’re proud to be named the No. 1 HBCU for the 19th year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. We also ranked No. 2 in Social Mobility, No. 7 in Learning Communities, and are proud to remain among the top 40 National Liberal Arts Colleges. View all of our 2025–2026 rankings: https://tinyurl.com/4ybvw9a9