Halestine Session received her undergraduate degree from Allen
University, Columbia, South Carolina and masters degree from the
University of Illinois. She is a former high school teacher in
Timmonsville, South Carolina and a kindergarten teacher for 26
years at Washington School in Champaign, Illinois. Mrs. Session
was recognized by Bank of Illinois and Channel 15 as Teacher of
the Month in 1989.
Mrs. Session is a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal
Church and a dedicated Sunday School teacher. She is a member
of and an officer in the following Bethel Church groups: Willing
Workers Club, Expansion Fund, Scholarship Committee and Benevolent
Fund. She is a member of Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, NCNW, NAACP, Urban League, Allen University
Alumni Association and the University of Illinois Alumni Association.
For several years she has prepared weekly meals for many women
and men who lived alone. In addition, she visits and takes necessities
and treats to nursing home residents. Halestine loves learning;
she loves children and working with them.
On several occasions at Bethel A.M.E. Church, the children, with
her guidance, have delivered performances in plays and public
speaking. She has tutored children in her home and continues to
volunteer in the schools.
Halestine is married to David H. Session and they have two sons:
Kendal M. Session and Darrel R. Session (deceased). They have
two granddaughters; Miesha and Courtney.
Halestine
J. Session