Founding of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
At Howard, Ethel was one of seven sophomore honor initiates into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She participated in the first Ivy Day ceremonies on May 25, 1909, when members started a tradition of planting ivy at Miner Hall.
In 1909 Ethel Jones was the first vice-president of Alpha Kappa Alpha. The following year she served as president of the chapter.
Ethel Jones graduated in 1910 with a bachelor's degree in math and a minor in education.
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