Founders
National Presidents
Jewels
Potpourri
Extra Credit
Expert Pyramid
Pearls of Wisdom
100
The founder who marched in the women's suffrage movement in 1913 and again in 1981
Who is Bertha Pitts Campbell
100
The was the youngest of two national presidents. The civil rights movement was prevelant on college campuses during her administration; the sorority supported student protesters such as Vivian Malone and Charlayne Hunter-Gault. This national president was the first African American female professor to receive tenure at NYU.
Who is Jeanne L Noble?
100
The jewel represents self-restraint in conduct
What is the Jewel Temperance
100
Who burned the Mortgage on the First National Headquarters Building, Held the First Delta Christmas Party, and First Publication of the Delta Newsletter (1957)
Who is Dorothy Penman Harrison - 11th National President, 1956-1958?
100
Which National President was a Civil Rights Attorney and first woman appointed to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights by President Lyndon B. Johnson
Frankie Muse Freeman - 14th National President, 1967 – 1971
100
What is the Pyramid Motto
What is "Scholarship, Fellowship, Service and a desire to attain all that would ennoble.”
100
Which pin was designed by Epsilon Chapter and adopted at the 2nd National Convention? Describe this pin.
200
The founder who served as chapter president of both Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta at Howard University
Who is Myra Davis Hemmings
200
This national president was the first African American to receive the Phi Beta Kappa Key at the University of Pennsylvania. The Grand Chapter was incorporated under her administration.
Who is Anna Johnson Julian?
200
The jewel represents what is fair and equitable in human relations
What is the Jewel Justice
200
One of the first honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After she graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio, she moved to Washington and supported the establishment of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. One of her most important contributions to the sorority was the creation of the Delta Oath.
Who is Mary Church Terrell?
200
Which National President focused on voting and equal rights for women and minorities and fair employment practices, the rurchase of war bonds and ambulances, emphasized education
Who was Mae Wright Downs Peck Williams - 9th National President, 1944-1947
200
What represents The Fundamental Principles and are embodied in the virtues of the Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath.
What is a white candle (used during the ritualistic ceremonies)
200
Who designed the Sorority Crest
Who was F. Ailene Marks and Past National President Jeannette Triplett Jones, both of Lambda Chapter
300
The first founder who entered the Omega Omega Chapter
Who is Mamie Reddy Rose
300
Who was the first African American to receive a Ph.D.; the niece of an African American artist who was known for his famous painting, “The Banjo Lesson.” An attorney who served as the Grand President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for four terms.
Who is Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander
300
The jewel dedicated to all deceased Sorors. To walk in righteousness and to live a life based on spiritual principles is to live a good life and inherit a blessing of purest measure is a key component of this jewel.
What is the Jewel Purity?
300
Name 3 Traditional Programs
Founders Day, May Week, Jabberwok
300
Which National President established Delta Teen Lift initiative and the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) in 1967
Who was Geraldine Pittman Woods - 13th National President, 1963 – 1967
300
What burns throughout the National Convention, Regional Conference, chapter meetings and ritualistic ceremonies
What is the Torch of Wisdom
300
Who speaks for Delta?
Only the International President and Chair, Board of Directors speaks for Grand Chapter
She may delegate authority to a member
The Regional Director or her designee speaks for the region.
The chapter president or her designee speaks for the chapter.
400
The founder who designed the Sorority pin, drafted the constitution and by-laws, and developed the plan for establishing alumni chapters. She was also an accomplished linguist who spoke several languages – German, French, Greek and Latin. This founder was the first female to serve on the staff of the Howard University Journal
Who is Madree Penn White
400
This person was the longest-serving national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The first national headquarters was purchased during her administration. She developed the Five-Point Project, later renamed as the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust during her administration. Later, she served as the president of the National Council of Negro Women.
Who is Dr. Dorothy Height
400
The jewel that brings an abundance of joy and pleasure to all human encounters. This jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the Jewel Fellowship?
400
Who served as the 16th National President and Commissioned the Sculpture, Fortitude, on Howard University Campus
Who is Thelma Thomas Daley
400
What is Pyramid Flower
What is the Peppermint Carnation
400
Which are appointed national officers
Who are the National Chaplain, National Parliamentarian, and National Sergeant-at-Arms
400
Which was Jeanette Triplette Jones
Who was the 6th National President who established the first National Headquarters
500
One of two founders who never married and the only founder to receive a Ph.D
Who is Dr. Eliza Pearl Shippen
500
This national president wrote a book about the life of one the first honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Mary Church Terrell. The first Delta directory was also published during her administration. During this time, the Central Region, comprised of the states of OK, KS, NE, IA and MO was established.
Who is Gladys Byram Shepperd
500
The jewel represents the essence of the human spirit. I am dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the Jewel Compassion?
500
Her grandmother was one of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She currently serves as the National Chaplain of the Sorority.
Who is Vashti Murphy McKenzie?
500
Which National President established the National Commission on Arts & Letters and implemented the Delta Right to Read Project
Who is Lillian Pierce Benbow - 15th National President, 1971 – 1975
500
What are 4 National Comittees
500
Who was Mona Humphries Bailey
She was the 17th President who initiated campaign to "Burn The Mortgage" on National Headquarters and implementation of Capital Fund Drive
