Respect & Recognition
The Sorority invites women into honorary membership who are recognized because of their outstanding contributions to society.
What is Respect and Recognition of Honorary Members
All Delta sing
What is the official songs
Designed by Founder Madree Penn White & is comprised of three Greek letters, Delta, Sigma and Theta.
What is the sorority pin
Violet
What is the official flower of the sorority
“Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a Lifetime Commitment.”
Sacred Vow
When the Regional Director and/or Regional Representative enter a regional or chapter activity and when they are introduced, the membership stands and remains standing until these revered sorors are seated.
What is Respect and Recognition of Regional Officers
Official Songs are never sung as
What is solos or renditions
Designed by Epsilon Chapter, The Ohio State University, and adopted in 1920 at the Second National Convention. Its three sides represent mind, body and spirit.
What is the Pyramid Pin
Crimson and Cream
What is the Sorority Colors
“Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom”.
This concept was established by the Golden Life Committee in 1982 as a special membership category for all Deltas verified to be 65 years of age or over.
What is Delta DEARS
All Deltas sing these specific songs (5 songs)
Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn, Delta Prayer, Beta Hymn, Pyramid Hymn and The Delta Mizpah.
An original work of art created as recognition for sorors who contributed $2,200 or more towards the $1 Million Dollar Howard University Endowment Scholarship.
What is the Millennium Pin
Pearl
What is the sorority stone
Goddess Minerva (Pallas Athena), aka Goddess of Wisdom.
What is the Sorority Emblem
In regards to Respect and Recognition for the National President and Past National Presidents, it is the duty of the chapter president, or her designee in her absence, to
what is offer them the opportunity to select how they wish to participate.
Song can be sung at sorority functions and other Greek functions. It can also be sung upon any noteworthy accomplishment by a Delta and at events of other Pan-Hellenic organizations.
What is the Sweetheart Song
Commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979 as a tribute to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
What is the Fortitude pin
Circular engraving with “Delta Sigma Theta Grand Chapter” surrounding the crest.
What is the sorority seal
“Scholarship, Fellowship, Service and a desire to attain all that would ennoble”.
What is the Pyramid public motto
Their pictures are not for casual usage such as T-shirts, tote bags, puzzles, screen savers, etc.
What is Respect and Recognition for the Founders
Represented by the red candle used during ritualistic ceremonies. It burns throughout the national convention, regional conference, chapter meetings and ritualistic ceremonies.
What is the Torch of Wisdom
A handmade work of art that was created in recognition of contributions of $1,000 or more to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF).
What is the Diamond Jubilee Pin
The official coat of arms of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
What is the sorority crest
Rap Order for Meetings and Ceremonies
What is
One Rap - Attention, Be Seated, End of Ceremony;
Two Raps - Affirm the Sacred Vow, Affirm the Sacred Trust;Three Raps - Sorors Stand