WASHINGTON FISK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
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A Message from the WFAA President
Dear Fiskites,
WFAA has had a productive and fun summer, and we are excited about the year ahead. Our Executive Board has planned opportunities to engage alumni, family, and friends through fellowship and active support of Fisk University. Monthly meetings remain the focal point of how we connect, while fundraising, student mentoring, and social events offer even more ways to get involved.
Our goals are ambitious and achievable: 100 paid members and $25,000 raised for scholarships and support of Fisk students. As our network grows,
we want WFAA to be a resource for Fisk University and for each other. Here’s to another wonderful year of fellowship, service, and support of our beloved Fisk University!
Ever on the Altar,
Kerene Tayloe, President
WFAA Meetings
The Washington Fisk Alumni Association (WFAA) invites you to explore the Nation's Capitol with us. Connect with Fiskites in the DC metropolitan area. Find out about events and scholarship opportunities.
All meetings are held at 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month (except holiday Sundays, Super Bowl, and the months of May/Commencement, July, and August).
Contact us for meeting information and to be added to our email list.
2026 WFAA Meeting Schedule
Sundays @ 4PM
• September 13th
• October 4th
• November 1st
• December 6th
• January 10th
Scholarships
Will Carter Scholarship
Mr. Carter served many years as the Washington Fisk Alumni Association (WFAA) Vice President for Membership, insuring that we met our membership goal of 100 paid members. In addition, he served as GAAFU Chair and member of the University’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Carter has represented the university with honor and distinction, always with a heart for the Fisk students. We honor him with this scholarship to support current and future students with covering the cost of attending Fisk University.
Thank you Mr. Carter for your service to Fisk University and the Washington Fisk Alumni Association. [MORE]
Scholarship Opportunities for College Students (2025-2026)
The Washington Fisk Alumni Association is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for both new and returning college students for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. We will be awarding 3 scholarships to students. Our mission is to support aspiring scholars in their educational pursuits and to foster a commitment to academic excellence within our community. [MORE]
Upcoming Events
WFAA Reclamation Day Party - October 10, 2026
Join fellow Fiskites for the WFAA Reclamation Day Party, a time to reconnect, welcome back alumni, and embrace new members of our Washington Fisk community!
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Date: Saturday, October 10th | 1PM to 5PM
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Location: 5S Lounge, 12617 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel, MD 20708
This event is free, but you must register to attend.
Fiskites on Broadway - Holiday Edition - November 7 & 8, 2026
Fiskites on Broadway – Holiday Edition brings alumni and friends together for an evening of music, theater, and fellowship in support of Fisk University students. See the Rockettes and Wanted: The Legend of the Sisters Clarke!
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Date: November 7 (Saturday) & November 8 (Sunday), 2026
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Location: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave. (Avenue of the Americas), New York, NY
Join Our Virtual Happy Hour
Join our Fisk Fun Bunch (FFB) and Friends Virtual Happy Hour on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at
6PM EST. For more information on how to join, contact Ann Paytes '69.
WFAA Dues
To be an active member of the WFAA, all you have to do is pay your annual membership dues of $50.00/year.
The membership year is from January 1 - December 31.
Please complete the Membership Contact Form, and then submit your payment of $50.00 by Zelle or Check to the Financial Secretary.
Zelle: WFAAmembers@gmail.com
Check: Mrs. Cheryl Eason
3590 Stephies Court
Alexandria, Virginia. 22309
What Everyone Should Know About Fisk
Founded in 1866, Fisk University is the oldest institution of higher education in Nashville, Tennessee. Fisk received a charter for the first chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society on a predominantly black campus in 1953. Fisk’s outstanding faculty and students continue to enhance the University’s national reputation for academic excellence that is validated year after year by the leading third party reviewers, as well as by the pool of talented applicants and the large percentage of alumni who complete graduate or professional degrees and become leaders and scholars in their fields.