Jewels
What is the 6th Jewel?
Honesty
Who is the 11th National President?
Soror Dorothy Penman Harrison
How many terms did she serve as president?
2 terms, from 1958 – 1963
It was established in 1960 and is the most prestigious honor bestowed by Delta Sigma Theta.
The Mary Church Terrell Award
When was Xi Tau chartered?
The Xi Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on Saturday, April 5, 1980.
What does the 6th Jewel stand for?
Honesty is the first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and meriting the trust of others.
What is considered one of the highlights of her presidency?
The burning of the mortgage on the first National Headquarters building in 1957.
Who is the 12th National President?
Soror Jeanne L. Noble
This award was established in 1973 to pay tribute and honor to individuals and institutions that have achieved excellence as artists, institutions and patrons of Arts and Letters.
The Osceola Award
Under who's guidance was the chapter chartered by?
Soror Nancy Randolph
Who is the 6th Jewel dedicated to?
It is dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who have guided the organization.
What year was the first Delta Christmas Party established and what did it address?
In December of 1957 and it addressed the issue of civil rights.
What was a high priority during her terms in office?
Civil rights issues
This award goes to the person or institution that continues to keep alive throughout generations, a tradition of contribution from the African American heritage while fulfilling the highest standards of integrity and excellence in presentation and performance.
Keeper of the Flame Award
Name the 11 charter members
Tracy Lynn Carroll
Karen Marie Freeman Wilson
Yvette Coleman Graham
Josie Irene Johnson
Loretta Elizabeth Lynch
Sharon Denise Malone
Corinne Michaela McIntosh Douglas
Lisa Anne Ross
Constance Christene Russell
Dana R. Scott Saulsberry
Kimberly Anne Wyche Huyghue
What are Jewels 1 – 6?
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity and Honesty
What publication was designed to keep the membership better informed of announcements and communications of general interest?
The Delta Newsletter in April of 1957.
What is significant about August 28, 1963?
The March on Washington for jobs and freedom; it was the largest demonstration ever seen in the Nation’s Capital.
What are the seven (7) scholarship awards constitutionally reserved for Deltas?
The Julia Bumry Jones Scholarship, the Juliette Derricotte Scholarship, the Sadie T. M. Alexander Scholarship, the Myra Davis Hemmings Scholarship, the Bertha Pitts Campbell Scholarship, the Vashti Turley Murphy Scholarship, and the Cheryl A. Hickmon Scholarship.
What schools were apart of the original charter?
Babson College, Bentley University, Brandeis University, Harvard University, Lesley University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts University, and Wellesley College
Which Jewel is often forgotten about?
None of them! Every Jewel Matters
What were the years of her administration?
1956 – 1958
What National Commission was established during her tenure?
National Social Action Commission
It was established in 1977 at the 34th National Convention to bring an outstanding professor to lecture and teach on a specific campus for a year.
The Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair
What is the chapter's motto?
"Raising the bar since 1980"