Aurelia Norris Young

born in Knottsville, Kentucky

musician, writer, composer, performer, educator, traveler

studied violin, piano, organ and french horn

member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 1st president of chapter (1941-1943)

moved to New London, Ohio when she was 15

graduated from Wilberforce Univeristy in 1937

moved to Mississippi after graduation and met husband, Jack Harvey Young Sr.

• married in 1938, two kids (Jack Young Jr. and Hilda Jeannette Young Hall)

former music professor at Jackson State College (now Jackson State University)

• established a bachelor of music education degree program still being offered today