Past National Presidents
The revision of the Sorority Ritual.
Who is Vivian Osborne Marsh?
During an introduction or presentation - the membership stands and remains standing until each has been introduced or presented.
Who are National Presidents and Past National Presidents?
Embodied in the virtues of the nine Jewels and Delta Oath.
What is the Fundamental Principles?
Designed by Founder Madree Penn White.
What is is Sorority Pin?
The Sorority Colors.
What is crimson and cream?
The emphasis on education; focus on voting and equal rights for women, employment practices and purchases of war bonds and ambulances.
Who was Helen Elsie Austin?
They should be revered and honored and their pictures should be limited to official documents, posters and wall hangings.
Who are the 22 Founders?
The Goddess Minerva - The Goddess of Wisdom.
What is the Sorority Emblem?
Designed by Epsilon Chapter, Ohio State University and adopted in 1920 at the Second National Convention.
What is Pyramid Pin?
What is white and red?
The National Headquarters was established.
Who was Vivian Osborne Marsh?
The Sorority invites outstanding women based on their contributions to society.
Who are Honorary Members?
Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom.
What is the Sorority Public Motto?
Commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979.
What is the Fortitude Pin?
The Purple African Violet.
What is the Sorority Flower?
The National Library Project authorized.
Who was Vivian Osborne Marsh?
The membership stands and remains standing when they enter a regional or chapter activity.
Who are the Regional Director and Regional Representative?
Scholarship, Fellowship, Service, and a desire to attain all that would ennoble.
What is the Pyramid Public Motto.
Created in recognition for contribution of $1000 plus for DREF. Can be worn as a pendant.
What is the Diamond Jubilee Pin?
The Peppermint Carnation.
What is the Pyramid Flower?
The first black woman to graduate from the university of Cincinnati Law School.
Who was Helen Elsie Austin?
The DEARS acronym stands for:
What is Dedicated, Energetic, Active, Respected, Sorors
Delta Meetings and Ceremonies
What are RAP Orders?
One Rap: attention, be seated, end of ceremony
Two Raps: affirm the Sacred Vow, affirm Sacred Trust
Three Raps: Sorors Stand
Symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle used during ritualistic ceremonies.
What is the Torch of Wisdom?
The circular engraving with Delta Sigma Theta Grand Chapter surrounding the crest.
What is the Sorority Seal?