Students from across Natchitoches, Vernon, and Red River parishes recently participated in a multi-day college tour to Atlanta, Georgia, organized by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Natchitoches Alumnae Chapter.
The trip, focused on educational development, provided participants with firsthand exposure to higher education opportunities and campus life at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Students visited Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, where they toured campuses, explored academic programs, and learned about admissions requirements.
As part of the experience, students also visited The King Center to learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on leadership, service, and civic responsibility.
Organizers said the initiative aimed to inspire students to pursue higher education while reinforcing the importance of scholarship and personal growth.
The chapter recognized several community sponsors for supporting the trip, including Randy Williams, City Bank, Boise Cascade, the City of Natchitoches, Attorney Howard Conday, Joanna Cooper, Edward Ward, Dr. Marcus Jones, Cloyd Benjamin, and the Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation.
Special appreciation was also extended to Travis J. Batiste of Clark Atlanta University for assisting with coordination efforts.
Organizers said the program reflects the chapter’s ongoing commitment to empowering youth through education and opportunity.
