National Presidents
Who were the first 3 National Presidents?
Sadie Tanner Mossel Alexander, G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley, and Ethel Lamay Calimese
Who Speaks for Delta?
National President and CEO Elsie Cooke-Holmes
In 1957, the Grand Chapter provided a theme for Christmas giving: ______ _____ ______.
Delta Christmas Party
When and where was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Founded?
What are all 9 Jewels of the Sigma?
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, and Temperance
Who were the 4th, 5th, and 6th National Presidents?
Anna Johnson Julian, Gladys Byram Shepperd, and Jeannette Triplett Jones
What does the red candle represent and what does the white candle represent?
Red: Torch of Wisdom
White: Fundamental Principles
What are the 3 Traditional Delta programs that we discussed?
Founders Day, May Week, and Jabberwock
How often is the National Convention held?
biennialy
Who is the 4th Jewel Fellowship dedicated to?
This Jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta.
Who were the 7th, 8th, and 9th National Presidents?
Vivian Osborne Marsh, Helen Elsie Austin and Mae Wright Down Peck Williams
What is the pyramid flower and what is the sorority flower?
Pyramid Flower: Peppermint carnation
Sorority Flower: Purple Violet
______ ______ is set aside by chapters during ______, _______, and _____ for sorors to ______ to the ideals and purposes of the Sorority.
Founders Day is set aside by chapters during January, February, and March for sorors to rededicate to the ideals and purposes of the Sorority.
When was the First National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta and where was it held?
Who is the 5th Jewel Fidelity Dedicated to?
Honorary Members
Which National President created the Office of Second National Vice President (originally called Office of Undergraduate Coordinator)?
What is the Sorority Stone
Pearl
What is May Week?
Yearly period in May when chapters emphasize scholastic achievements, educational opportunities, and the encouragement of higher scholarship
Who were the first Honorary Members initiated?
Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell
Who is the 6th Jewel Honesty dedicated to?
This Jewel is dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who have guided the organization.
Dorothy Penman Harrison, Delta Christmas Party
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What is Jabberwock?
A large cultural and fundraising activity for charitable giving or scholarships
What are the 7 regions of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated?
Central, Midwest, Eastern, Farwest, Southern, South Atlantic, Southwest
Who is the 7th Jewel Justice dedicated to?
our ancestors, born slaves or freed to struggle