The first Xinos club for Alpha Chapter was established in Jersey City, New Jersey. In 1984, Founder Julia A. Barnes, with the assistance of Alpha Chapter Member Esther Cooke invited ten high school girls to meet at the home of Founder Barnes to form a Xinos group. The young ladies were excited as they met the requirement for membership. At that time, there were few youth groups outside of church and the YWCA for them to join.
The youth group grew and they engaged in many worthwhile activities such as: tutoring, career development forums, volunteering, attending cultural and social gatherings chaperoned by their parents and sorority members. Many girls were anxious to join the group. Other organizations in the city followed Alpha’s lead and form youth groups.
The Eastern Region’s first Xinos Convention with Alpha, Eta and Gamma Chapters attending, was held in Newark, New Jersey. There were about 150 girls in attendance. The program included a panel discussion on careers led by sorority members, a luncheon and a dance. The girls and their guests had a wonderful time. They enjoyed every minute and were reluctant to leave.
Today, nearly all of the chapters of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. have Xinos Clubs. Sorority members continue to work diligently to keep the Xinos actively involved in activities to enhance their academic success, to provide cultural enrichment, and to act as positive role models so other young ladies will become members.