OFFICIAL COLORS AND RAP ORDER
SONGS
PINS
INSIGNIA AND REGALIA
ATTIRE
100
Crimson and cream or red and white can be used as substitutes.
What are the official Sorority colors?
100
Sang in a circle while swaying from right to left and can be sung at sorority functions, Delta bride's wedding reception, noteworthy accomplishment by a Delta, or events of other Pan-Hellenic organizations.
What is the Sweetheart song?
100
Designed by Madree Penn White and is comprised of three Greek letters.
What is the Sorority pin?
100
The violet.
What is the Sorority flower?
100
This type of attire is appropriate for most occasions except as specifically noted.
What is business attire?
200
White and red.
What are the official Pyramid colors?
200
Sang in a circle if possible or in place, with hands crossed right over left and joined.
What is the Delta National Hymn?
200
Designed by Epsilon Chapter and its three sides represent mind, body, and spirit.
What is the Pyramid pin?
200
The peppermint carnation.
What is the Pyramid Flower?
200
White, black, or red dress or skirt suit (no pants) is worn to this ceremony.
What is the Memorial Observance?
300
This is done for sorors to stand.
What are three raps?
300
Sang in a circle with hands joined (not crossed).
What is the Pyramid Hymn?
300
Unveiled at Howard University in 1979 as a tribute to our founders.
What is the Fortitude pin?
300
The pearl.
What is the Sorority stone?
300
Formal or after-five attire can be worn to this event at National Convention or Regional Conference.
What is the Closing Banquet?
400
This is done to affirm the Sacred Vow and Sacred Trust.
What are two raps?
400
Can be sung or recited.
What is the Delta Mizpah?
400
Created in recognition of contributions of $1,000 or more to DREF and was only available until April 30, 1988.
What is the Diamond Jubilee pin?
400
The goddess Minerva, goddess of wisdom.
What is the Sorority emblem?
400
White dress or skirt suit (no pants) is worn to these ceremonies.
What are Regional Conferences, Grand Chapter Formal Openings, and Honorary Member Initiation?
500
This is done for attention, be seated, and end of ceremony.
What is one rap?
500
Never sung as solos or renditions.
What are the Delta Mizpah, Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn, Delta Prayer, Beta Hymn, and Pyramid Hymn?
500
Created in recognition for sorors who contributed $2,200 or more towards the $1 Million Dollar Howard University Endowment Scholarship.
What is the Millenium pin?
500
Official coat of arms of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and includes Minerva, Shield, the Sword, the Staff, and the Laurel Wreath.
What is the Sorority Crest?
500
Pants cannot be worn to these ceremonies.
What are the Pyramid Induction, Initiation Ceremony, Omega Omega Service, Grand Chapter Formal Opening Ceremony, Honorary Member Initiation, Regional Conference Opening, Ceremony, and Memorial Observance?
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