Philosophy / Ideals
What is the sorority’s most sacred trust?
The induction of new members.
First President of Alpha Chapter; was an active member of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women
Myra Davis Hemmings
President when 1st National Convention was held
Graduate chapters were authorized
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander: 1st National President, 1919 – 1923
Who is the Executive Director of National Headquarters?
Dorcas Washington
What group is the jewel Courtesy dedicated to?
The mothers of Delta members.
What are the five components of the Minerva Circle of Identity?
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
The only Founder to receive a doctorate degree
Eliza Pearl Shippen
Established the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy as a signature Delta Program
Marcia L. Fudge
21st National President, 1996 – 2000
Name three current National Committees.
Program Planning and Development, Scholarship and Standards, Information and Communications, Membership Services (any three)
This is embodied in the virtues of the Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath.
Fundamental Principles
Name the Nine Jewels.
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance.
First Custodian (Historian) of Alpha Chapter, was first Black social worker with New York City and county charities
Winona Cargile Alexander
Fortitude was commissioned and presented to Howard university as a tribute to the Founders under her leadership
Thelma Thomas Daley
16th National President, 1975 – 1979
Which national officers are appointed only for National Convention?
National Chaplain, National Parliamentarian, National Sergeant-at-Arms.
This symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle used during ritualistic ceremonies.
Torch of Wisdom
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?
1930
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 John F. Kennedy
Florence Letcher Toms
Five-Point Project (now Five-Point Programmatic Thrust) established. First Executive Director hired
Dorothy Irene Height
10th National President, 1947 – 1956
List the seven (7) regions of the Sorority.
Central, Eastern, Farwest, Midwest, South Atlantic, Southern, Southwest
This pin was designed by Epsilon Chapter, Ohio State University and adopted in 1920 at the Second National Convention.
Pyramid Pin
What are the two components of the Fundamental Principles of the organization?
The Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath.
Last surviving Founder in 1993; the first Black graduate of Washingtonville High School; married a member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Naomi Sewell Richardson
First Doctrine published and Leadership Academy established under her leadership
Hortense Golden Canady
18th National President, 1983 – 1988
Who currently serves in the following positions?
International President & Chair, Board of Directors
National First Vice President
National Second Vice President
National Secretary
National Treasurer
International President & Chair, Board of Directors: Cheryl W. Turner
National First Vice President: Rosie Allen-Herring
National Second Vice President: Courtney Taylor
National Secretary: Wendy J. Johnson
National Treasurer: Rosalyn L. Glenn
Two Raps mean…
Affirm the Sacred Vow
Affirm the Sacred Trust