Notable Deltas
Mary Church Terrell
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath?
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
What are the Nine Jewels?
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?
1930
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
What are the five (5) components of the Minerva Circle of Identity?
PYRAMID PIN
Designed by Epsilon Chapter, Ohio State University and adopted in 1920 at the second National Convention.
Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert McCleave
Who wrote the Delta National Hymn?
The Mothers of Delta members
The Jewel Courtesy is dedicated to what group?
Who designed the Sorority Crest?
It was designed by F. Ailene Marks and past National President Jeannette Triplett Jones
Significance of Sigma
The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin?
National Chaplain
National Parliamentarian
National Sergeant-at-Arms
What National Officers are appointed for National Convention only?
Nannie Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell
Name one of the first three (3) Honorary members initiated into Delta Sigma Theta?
Purity
This Jewel is dedicated to the deceased Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Purity
New York City and Washington, D.C.
What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta?
I will never belittle any race,
and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand. I will not shrink from undertaking what seems wise and good because handicaps or obstacles of any kind confront me; but striving to preserve a calm mind with a courageous spirit, barring bitterness from my heart, I will strive all the more earnestly to reach the goal
Name the location of three (3) of the International Chapters of the Sorority
Germany, Japan, England, Jamaica, US Virgin Islands, Korea; Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada
Soledad O'Brian
Which Honorary Member is a Special Correspondent for CNN?
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities?
Nine
At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted?
6th National Convention
Two Raps
Affirm the Sacred Vow
Affirm the Sacred Trust
One Rap
Be seated
Attention
End of the Ceremony
Initiated in 1923 (5th National Convention)
In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated?
To a noble cause is one of humanity’s highest calling and an act of consecration.
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication?
What convention was Grand Chapter created?
1st National Convention
DIAMOND JUBILEE
Created in recognition for contributions of $1000+ for DREF. Can be worn as a pendant.
Three Raps
Please Stand