What is the sorority's Most Sacred Trust?
The induction of New Members
What convention was Grand Chapter created?
1st National Convention
What are the five components of the Minerva Circle of Identity?
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
Name the Nine Jewels
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?
1930
The Jewel Courtesy is dedicated to what group?
The mothers of Delta Members
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath?
Mary Church Terrell
At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted?
6th National Convention
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication?
To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest calling and an act of consecration
Who designed the Sorority Crest?
It was designed by F. Ailene and past National President Jeannette Triplett Jones
On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded?
Howard University
Name the writers of the Delta National Hymn
Alice Dunbar and Florence Cole Talbert McCleave
What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta?
New York City and Washington, D.C.
Write the mission statement of the sorority.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community
This Jewel is dedicated to the deceased Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta
Purity
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities?
Nine
Name one of the first three Honorary members initiated into Delta Sigma Theta
Nannie Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell
In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated?
1923 (5th National Convention)
The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta pin?
Sigma
Complete the following:
I will never belittle ______ and will try to persuade others to take the _______. I will not shrink from undertaking what ____________________________ of any kind confront me; but striving to preserve ___________________, barring b
any race, same just stand, seems wise and good because handicaps or obstacles, a calm mind with a courageous spirit, I will strive all the more earnestly to reach the goal
This Honorary Member is an Anchor and a Special Correspondent for CNN
Soledad O'Brian
Became a music teacher in the Washington, DC school system (founder)
Olive Claire Jones
The only Founder to receive a doctorate degree
Eliza Pearl Shippen
Taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, S.C. (founder)
Edith Motte Young
First Sergeant-at-Arms of the Alpha Chapter; charter member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter (founder)
Frederica Chase Dodd
First Custodian/Historian of the Alpha Chapter; was the first Black social worker with New York City and county charities (founder)
Winona Cargile Alexander
Presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945; had interactions with multiple US Presidents including William H. Taft and JohnF. Kennedy (founder)
Florence Letcher Toms
Gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal powers and sang for TV shows (founder)
Zephyr Chishom Carter
The first Vice President of Alpha Chapter; first Black teacher in Richmond County, NY; charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter (founder)
Ethel Cuff Black
Was from a small town in Beta, South Carolina (founder)
Mamie Reddy Rose
Excellent musician and graduated as Valedictorian of the Teachers College (founder)
Pauline Oberdorfer Minor
Helped lobby Delta Sigma Theta to participate in the March for Women's Suffrage (founder)
Jimmie Bugg Middleton
Designed the ceremony for inducting Honorary Members (founder)
Madree Penn White
Last surviving Founder in 1993; the first Black graduate of Washingtonville High School; married a member of Alpha Phi Alpha (founder)
Naomi Sewell Richardson
Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter (founder)
Marguerite Young Alexander
Born in Winfield, Kansas, and participated in the March on Washington in 1913 and 1981 (founder)
Bertha Pitts Campbell
President and valedictorian of her graduating class; married a Founder of Omega Psi Phi (founder)
Edna Brown Coleman
Teacher for more than 30 years then began a career in dramatics (founder)
Ethel Carr Watson
First Corresponding Secretary of Alpha Chapter; instrumental in integrating the Galveston Public School System (founder)
Jessie McGuire Dent
Author of the novel "The Valley of the Poor" about poor Blacks in the South (founder)
Wertie Blackwell Weaver
Served as Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts (founder)
Osceola McCarthy Adams
First President of the Alpha Chapter; was an active member of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women (founder)
Myra Davis Hemmings
Graduated from the first public high school for Blacks in the US known as Dunbar High School in Washington, DC (founder)
Vashti Turley Murphy
First Doctrine published and Leadership Academy established (President)
Hortense G. Canady
Special emphasis on Reclamation and Retention (President)
Frankie Muse Freeman
Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years(President)
Ethel Lamay Calimese
The National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed(President)
Anna Johnson Julian
Formed partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 homes(President)
Bertha M. Roddey
Appointed to serve on several commissions by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon(President)
Jeanne L. Noble
DREF granted non-governmental status at the United Nations(President)
Yvonne Kennedy
The "SEE" Program was implemented(President)
Gwendolyn E. Boyd
Omega Omega was established as a Memorial Chapter(President)
Dorothy Pelham Beckley
National Boards were created as part of the organizational structure(President)
Gladys Byram Shepherd
Theme was "Every Delta in the House"(President)
Yvonne Kennedy
Delta Academy II-Gems established(President)
Louise A. Rice
Fortitude" commissioned and presented to Howard University as a tribute to the Founders(President)
Dr. Thelma T. Daley
President when the 1st National Convention was held(President)
Sadie T.M Alexander
Emphasis was on education; focus was on voting and equal rights for women, employment practices and purchases of war bonds and ambulances(President)
Mae Wright Peck Williams
National Headquarters was established(President)
Jeannette Triplett Jones
An education from Louisiana, regarded as "A Leader with a Servant's Hat"(President)
Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre
Graduate Chapters were authorized(President)
Sadie T.M. Alexander
The National Commission on Arts and Letters was established(President)
Lillian Pierce Benbow
Five Point Projects (now Five Point Programmatic Thrusts) established(President)
Dorothy Irene Height
The mortgage of Delta's first Headquarters building was burned(President)
Dorothy Penman Harrison
Appointed to the Civil Rights Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson(President)
Frankie Muse Freeman
First Executive Director hired(President)
Dorothy Irene Height
Regional Conferences approved(President)
Dorothy Pelham Beckley
Teen Lift Program was established(President)
Geraldine Pittman Woods
On-line registration implemented for Regional Conference and National Convention(President)
Gwendolyn E. Boyd
Office of 2nd National Vice President created(President)
H. Elsie Austin
Delta became actively involved in the civil rights movement(President)
Vivian Osborne Marsh
Capital Funds Campaign implemented(President)
Mona H. Bailey
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy started(President)
Marcia L. Fudge
What was commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979?
Fortitude pin/statue
What are embodied in the virtues of the nine Jewels and the Delta Oath
Fundamental principles
What was designed by Soror Madree Penn White and comprised of three Greek letters?
sorority pin
What was created in recognition for contributions of $1000+ for DREF and can be worn as a pendant?
Diamond Jubilee
What symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle used during ritualistic ceremonies?
Torch of Wisdom
What was designed by Epsilon Chapter, Ohio State University and adopted in 1920 at the second National Convention?
Pyramid Pin
What is the goddess Minerva, the goddess of wisdom?
Sorority emblem
What is "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom?
SororityPublic Motto
What is the pyramid public motto?
Scholarships, fellowship, service and a desire to attain all that would ennoble.
What does one rap represent?
Be seated, Attention, End of Ceremony
What does two raps represent?
Affirm the Sacred Vow, Affirm the Sacred Trust
What does three raps represent?
Please stand
Who is the National President?
Dr. Paulette C. Walker
Who is the National First Vice-President?
Beverly Evan Smiths
Who is the National Second Vice-President?
Taylor D. McCain
Who is the National Secretary?
Cheryl A. Hickman
Who is the National Treasurer?
Deborah Jones-Buggs
What National Officers are appointed for National Convention only?
National Chaplain, National Parliamentarian, National Sergeant-at-Arms
Name three of the current National Committees
nominating committee, finance committee, scholarship and standards committee
Who is the Executive Director of National Headquarters?
Rosaline McKinney
Seven Regions of the Sorority
Central, Easter, Farwest, Midwest, South Atlantic, Southern, Southwest
Three of the International Chapters of the Sorority
Germany, Jamaica, US Virgin Islands
Which region is the chapter that you are seeking membership located?
Southern
Who is the current Regional Director?
Sandra K. Horton
Who is the current Regional Representative?
Jessica Shotwell
List two Economic Development programs
Adopt-A-Black Business, Financial Fortitude
List two Educational Development programs
Delta Teen Lift, Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
List two International Awareness & Involvement programs
Thika Memorial Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, International Day of Service
List two Physical and Mental Health programs
Summit V, Health and Healing
List two Political Awareness and Involvement programs
Delta Days in Nation's Capital, Voter education and registration efforts
List one Economic Development local program
Rendezvous in Red
List one Educational Development local program
IMAGE (afterschool program)
List one International Awareness & Involvement local program
Symposium
List one Physical and Mental Health local program
Chapter participation in Metro-Atlanta Heart Walk
List one Political Awareness and Involvement local program
Voter Registration
Which award gives the winner a bronze statue of a Black woman-arms are broken?
Sadie T.M. Alexander Award
What is the social action award?
Althea T.L. Simmons Award
What award/scholarship supports and sustains commitment to HBCUs?
Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair
What award honors work in the field of civil rights?
Mary Church Terrell
What award is a tribute to the arts and artists?
Osceola Award
What award honors someone who has made outstanding contributions to African American Heritage
Keeper of the Flame Award
What award honors the collegiate chapter with highest GPA?
Minerva Award for Academic Excellence
What award is named after a honorary member who established home for unwanted babies?
Clara M. Hale Humanitarian Award
What award is given to someone who has given for outstanding government service?
Patricia Roberts Harris Award
What award honors achievement in the field of communication?
Lillian Award