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The Pyramid public motto
What is "Scholarship, Fellowship, Service and a desire to attain all that would ennoble".
The Sorority's official colors? The pyramid's colors?
What are Crimson and Cream, and white and red.
The Sorority's Public Motto
What is "Intelligence is the torch of wisdom".
The sorority flower? The pyramid flower?
What are the African Violet and the peppermint carnation.
The Minerva Circle of Identity
What is Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
Recite the mission statement
What is "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community."
This pin was designed by a Founder and is worn over the heart, only by a duly initiated member of the Sorority.
What is the Sorority Pin.
The Sacred vow
What is "Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a Lifetime Commitment."
What are the Nine Cardinal Virtues of the Sorority?
What are Courtesy, Compassion, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, and Temperance.
Recite the Greek Alphabet
What is...
Name the Founders
Who are...
Name the seven official Sorority Songs
What are the Beta Hymn, Delta Mizpah, Delta Prayer, Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn, Delta Sweetheart Song, I Would Be True, and the Pyramid Hymn
4th National President (presiding years, 2 facts)
Who is Past National President Big Sister Anna Johnson Julian
The first 3 Honorary Members
Whp are Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell
This pin was made in recognition for sorors who contributed $2,200 or more towards the $1 Million Dollar Howard University Endowment Scholarship.
What is the Millennium Pin.
Name three Traditional Delta Programs and give a description of each
Founder's Day
Jabberwock
May Week
Name the seven regions (with adjectives) and 3 states/countries from each
Charismatic and Courageous Central Region
Historic and Dynamic Eastern Region
Fabulous Farwest Region
Mighty Midwest Region
Sensational South Atlantic Region
Dynamic Southern Region
Blazing Southwest Region
The parts of the Sorority Crest and what they represent
What is: Minerva (emblem; Goddess of Wisdom), the shield [which bears the torch, the sword that represents truth), the staff(that represents intelligent leadership), and Delta Sigma Theta] and the Laurel Wreath (the symbol of achievement, mark of honor, fame, distinction, glory and victory)
Name 3 current National committees and 3 standing committees
What are Finance Committee, Nominating Committee and Scholarship & Standards Committee; What are Arts and Letters Commission, Constitutional and Bylaws Committee, and Social Action Commission (etc.)
3 things accomplished during Past National President Big Sister Dorothy Irene Height's presidency
Purchase of National Headquarters building
Delta Five Point Project
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Describe the Lillian Award
What is "honors outstanding professionals in communications, particularly people working behind the scenes in the production arena. Includes the areas of radio, television, film, public relations, concert promotions, entertainment law, print journalism and the recording industry as well as corporations that have made a positive impact in the African American community through communications."
List the 5 Point Programmatic Thrust and 2 events under each (one local, one national)
Economic Development- Financial Fortitude and Beam Me Home KE
Educational Development - Delta Teen Lift and Fill the Bus
International Awareness and Involvement - World AIDS Day and To Be Real About Maternal Health
Physical and Mental Health - Summit V and Deltarobics
Political Awareness and Involvement - Delta Days at the Nation's Capital and Wish Upon A Vote
Describe the Ethel L. Payne Award for Excellence in Journalism
What is "Given in honor of the late Ethel L. Payne (the “First Lady of the Black Press”) internationally accomplished journalist and civil rights advocate who was a trailblazer in the field of journalism for women and African Americans. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions through their professional activities to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
25th National President (presiding years, 3 facts)
Creation of the Delta Fellows Program
Development of the DST Institute-Online Training Program
Establishment of the Hazing Prevention Task Force
Establishment of the Institutional Research Task Force
Presented the Hazing Prevention Summit
Recite the Delta Oath
What is....