Ratified, provided to the membership as sacred and meaningful. Second only to its Constitution in importance among Delta's publication.
What the Ritual of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.?
100
1944-1947
Who Mae Wright Peck Williams?
100
Pictures should not be for casual usage; should be revered and honored.
Who are the Big Sister Founders?
100
Comprised of three Greek letters, Delta, Sigma, and Theta; has nine jewels in the Sigma which represent the Nine Cardinal Principles.
What is the Sorority Pin?
100
Central Region, Eastern Region, Farwest Region, Midwest Region, South Atlantic Region, Southern Region, Southwest Region.
What is the Seven Regions of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.?
200
Frederica Chase Dodd, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Ethel Cuff Black, Florence Letcher Toms, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, and Eliza Shippen.
What are the Big Sister Founders present at the 1939 National Convention?
200
Presided over the Sorority from 1939-1944; Created the Office of Undergraduate Coordinator (now know as the National 2nd Vice President)
Who is H. Elsie Austin?
200
Membership does this whenever the National President and/or Past National President enter a Delta assembly (opened or closed).
What is stand?
200
Designed by Epsilon Chapter, The Ohio State University, and adopted in 1920.
What is the Pyramid Pin?
200
Arts & Letters; Heritage & Archives; Leadership Academy; Program Planning & Development; Social Action
What are 5 Standing Committees of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.?
300
He was petitioned to help end discrimination and segregation in the armed forces.
Who is President Franklin Roosevelt?
300
Served from 1935- 1939, participated in the revision of the Sorority Ritual
Who is Vivian Osborne Marsh?
300
These women are invited to become members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and are held in high esteem and membership stands when they are introduced in closed (Delta only) assemblies.
Who are honorary members?
300
The goddess Minerva (Pallas Athena), Goddess of Wisdom.
What is the Sorority emblem?
300
Held biennially for all members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the National Convention?
400
The traveling Library was formally opened on December 8, 1945.
Where is Franklin County, NC?
400
Victory Book Drive, U.S. Government War Bonds, First Black to graduate from the University of Cincinnati Law School.
Who H. Elsie Austin?
400
Established by the Golden Life Committee in 1982 as a special category for all Deltas age 65 years of age or over (later changed to 62).
Who are Delta Dears?
400
Symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle used during ritual ceremonies.
What is the Torch of Wisdom?
400
These committees are part of the National Executive Board.
What are the Nominating Committee, Finance Committee, and Scholarship & Standards Committee?
500
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. assisted in founding this college in Chicago, IL.
What is Roosevelt College?
500
Focused on voting and equal rights for women and minorities and fair employment practices.
Who is Mae Wright Peck Williams?
500
This is the only Delta song that may be sung as a solo?
What is the Delta Sweetheart Song?
500
Speaks for the Sorority or delegates the authority to a member.
Who is the National President?
500
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Headquarters is located in this city.