Delta History
The Three Rites of Passage
Where is Howard University?
Biennial Convention approved; Abolished duties of Grand Chapter President and VP to allow regions to elect own regional directors.
Who is Ethel Lamy Calimese?
Wrote the Delta Oath
Who is Mary Church Terrell?
How many Jewels are there?
During the Sixth National Convention, this song was adopted.
What is the Delta Hymn?
The Founding Date of Delta Sigma Theta.
What is January 13, 1913?
New nomenclature system for naming chapters were authorized; Established Omega Omega as the Memorial Chapter.
Who is G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley?
Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell
Who is the First Honorary Members?
National Headquarters established
Who is Jeannette Triplett Jones?
Name by geographic area.
What is a Alumnae Chapter?
Under the Second National Convention in 1920 this was authorized.
What is Graduate Chapter?
Grand Chapter incorporated under D.C. laws (1930); National Pan-Hellenic Council formed ( served as treasurer)
Who is Anna Johnson Julian?
Writers of the Delta National Hymn.
Who is Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave?
Sacred Trust
What is the " Induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the Sorority's Most Sacred Trust" ?
With the circle on the board, write in the The Minerva Circle of Identity.
What is Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, and Public Service.
On the sorority pin, the Nine Cardinal Virtues are on represented as pearls.
What is the Sigma?
Grand President for the 1st National Convention; Creation of Grand Chapter.
Who is Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander?
The previous collegiate chapter got the name Omega Chapter. The next collegiate chapter would be name...
Who is the Alpha Alpha Chapter?
Sacred Vow
What is Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a Lifetime Commitment?
First Public Service Act of Delta Sigma Theta
What is the March of 1913?
National Boards as component of organizational structure were created
Who is Gladys Byram Sheppard?
National Headquarters were established.
Who is Gladys Byram Sheppard?
The five components to remember the Mission Statement.
What is organization, College Educated Women, Constructive Development of Members, Public Service, and Primary Focus on Black Community?