Founders
Hailing from Gonzales, Texas, she served as president of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Who is Myra Davis Hemmings?
New nomenclature for naming chapters was authorized. Delta Bulletin was published. Use of printed forms, documents, and applications. Served from 1923-1926
Who is G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley?
Delta Sigma Theta was founded on this campus on this date.
What is Howard University on January 13, 1913?
Founding the National Training School for Women and Girls, she also advocated for greater civil rights for African Americans and women. The first Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta.
Who is Nannie H. Burroughs?
...committed to the ______ __________ of its members...
What is "constructive development"?
Became a music teacher in the Washington, D.C. public school system.
Grand Chapter was incorporated under D.C. laws (1930) under this president's administration
Who is Anna Julian Johnson?
First National Convention held in this year from December 27 – 30 in Washington, DC
When is 1919?
This Honorary Member was amongst the first 3 Honorary Members and wrote the Delta Oath.
Who is Mary Church Terrell?
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an _______ of _______ ________ _______...
She was the only Founder to receive a doctorate degree and one of only two Founders who never married.
Who is Eliza Pearl Shippen?
1st National President of Delta Sigma Theta, served from 1919-1923. Became the first Black to be awarded a Ph.D.
Who is Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander?
On this date, Delta’s Alpha Chapter was granted a Certificate of Incorporation.
What is February 18, 1913?
She was a gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal powers and sang for television shows
Who is Zephyr Chisom Carter?
________ is dedicated to the mothers of Delta members.
What is Courtesy or the Jewel Courtesy?
Was the driving force and inspiration behind Delta Sigma Theta. An accomplished linguist; designed the Sorority Pin.
Biennial Conventions approved by delegate vote under this national president's tenure?
On March 3, 1913, this happened.
What is Deltas marched with suffragette movement under the banner of Delta Sigma Theta or Delta Sigma Theta's first public act?
This pair was responsible for writing the Delta National Hymn.
Who is Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave?
_______ is at the center of the Minerva Circle of Identity.
What is "Sisterhood"?
Participated in the Women's Suffrage March on March 3, 1913 and 68 years later, she repeated this walk on August 2, 1981.
Who is Bertha Pitts Campbell?
This national president helped design the Sorority's crest?
Who is Jeannette Triplett Jones?
National Boards were as a component of organizational structure were created under Gladys Byram Shepperd who served during which years?
What is 1931-1933?
She married a Founder of Omega Psi Phi. She was extremely studious and graduated in 1913 as valedictorian and Class President.
Who is Edna Brown Coleman?
Sing the Pyramid Hymn
Far in the distance is the goal for which we strive;
Laboring ever, may we all arrive!
To the golden splendor, for which ev’ry heart doth yearn.
We will pledge our honor, seeking more to learn.
Chorus
Delta Sigma Theta! Take, O take us to thy heart!
Delta Sigma Theta, From us ne’er depart.
Delta, O Delta, let us hear thy gentle voice.
To hear the word, Delta, makes our hearts rejoice.
Though we’re far, far from thee, yet our hearts would near thee be.
Nearer to thy Chapter, nearer, near to thee.
Chorus
Delta Sigma Theta! Take, O take us to thy heart!
Delta Sigma Theta, From us ne’er depart.