Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School received a check donation in the amount of $5,750 that was raised through the efforts of the Eastern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Norda Munoz Davila, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority state coordinator, and other members of the sorority presented the check to Principal Joan Claxton and Assistant Principal Delicia Espinosa.
“It is my pleasure to present this check on behalf of Regional Director Rosia Blackwell Lawrence,” said Davila.
Regional Director Blackwell Lawrence and a delegation of members of the sorority visited the school in December of 2018. While on island, the group took part in a community outreach project by reading to students at Pearl B. Larsen Elementary and was intrigued by their eagerness to learn.
In keeping with the Sorority’s Educational Development Programmatic Thrust, Lawrence designated the school as the recipient of the Eastern Region’s 2018 surplus funds and hopes that the donation helps the school in providing a better learning environment.
“We hope that this donation helps the students thrive and helps the school get back to its pre-Maria state in whatever way it can,” Davila continued. “We appreciate you all having us here. Enjoy!”
The president of the St. Croix Alumnae Chapter, Sandra Setourie reflected on their December visit.
“We came here and had a wonderful time. The students, administration and staff were so accommodating. They were really happy to see us. We felt really comfortable.”
Aside from conducting the leadership training, they wanted to be able to give back to the community.
“We’re really truly happy we were able to help. Wherever our eastern region leadership travel, they always want to make an impact in that community,” said Setourie.
“We’re very thankful for the donation,” Claxton said. “Obviously, we need some computers in our computer lab, and this donation will assist us in doing so. It will also assist us with our PBIS program.”
