Founders
National Presidents
Jewels
Five Point Thrust
100
The founder who marched in the women's suffrage movement in 1913 and again in 1981. She refused to ride in a limousine when the march was re-enacted 68 years later.
Who is Bertha Pitts Campbell?
100
The was the youngest of two national presidents. The civil rights movement was prevelant on college campuses during her administration; the sorority supported student protesters such as Vivian Malone and Charlayne Hunter-Gault. This national president was the first African American female professor to receive tenure at NYU.
Who is Jeanne Noble?
100
The jewel represents self-restraint in conduct.
What is the Jewel Temperance?
100

Promotes financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment

Economic Development

200
The founder who served as chapter president of both Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta at Howard University.
Who is Myra Davis Hemmings?
200
This national president was the first African American to receive the Phi Beta Kappa Key at the University of Pennsylvania. The Grand Chapter was incorporated under her administration.
Who is Anna Johnson Julian?
200
The jewel represents what is fair and equitable in human relations.
What is the Jewel Justice?
200
One of the first honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After she graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio, she moved to Washington and supported the establishment of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. One of her most important contributions to the sorority was the creation of the Delta Oath.
Who is Mary Church Terrell?
300
The first founder who entered the Omega Omega Chapter.
Who is Mamie Reddy Rose?
300
The first African American to receive a Ph.D.; the niece of an African American artist who was known for his famous painting, “The Banjo Lesson.” An attorney who served as the Grand President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for four terms.
Who is Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander?
300
The jewel dedicated to all deceased Sorors. To walk in righteousness and to live a life based on spiritual principles is to live a good life and inherit a blessing of purest measure is a key component of this jewel.
What is the Jewel Purity?
300
She is the Regional Director of the South Atlantic Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Hickory Alumnae and Rho Theta Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are located in this region. She is a member of the Orangeburg (SC) Alumnae Chapter.
Who is Andria Jeffries?
400
The founder who designed the Sorority pin, drafted the constitution and by-laws, and developed the plan for establishing alumni chapters. She was also an accomplished linguist who spoke several languages – German, French, Greek and Latin. This founder was the first female to serve on the staff of the Howard University Journal.
Who is Madree Penn White?
400
This person was the longest-serving national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The first national headquarters was purchased during her administration. She developed the Five-Point Project, later renamed as the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust during her administration. Later, she served as the president of the National Council of Negro Women.
Who is Dr. Dorothy Height?
400
The jewel that brings an abundance of joy and pleasure to all human encounters. This jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the Jewel Fellowship?
400
She served as the 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She recently became the President of Alabama State University.
Who is Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd?
500
One of two founders who never married and I am the only founder to receive a Ph.D.
Who is Dr. Eliza Pearl Shippen?
500
This national president wrote a book about the life of one the first honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Mary Church Terrell. The first Delta directory was also published during her administration. During this time, the Central Region, comprised of the states of OK, KS, NE, IA and MO was established.
Who is Gladys Byram Shepperd?
500
The jewel represents the essence of the human spirit. I am dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the Jewel Compassion?
500
Her grandmother was one of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She currently serves as the National Chaplain of the Sorority.
Who is Vashti Murphy McKenzie?
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