Founders
This founder served as president of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Myra Davis Hemmings
Who is the Jewel Honesty dedicated to?
(Bonus: what number Jewel is Honesty?)
Dedicated to the past and president national officers who have guided the organization.
(Jewel #6)
Which National President was actively involved in the civil rights movement, especially with the anti-lynching bill?
7th National President Vivian Osborne Marsh
Who designed the sorority pin?
Who designed the pyramid pin?
Designed by founder Madree Penn White
Designed by the Epsilon Chapter at The Ohio State University (adopted in 1920 at the 2nd National Convention)
What is the Rap Order that is used for meetings and ceremonies?
(One Rap, Two Raps, Three Raps)
One Rap- Attention, Be Seated, End of Ceremony
Two Raps- Affirm the Sacred Vow, Affirm the Sacred Trust
Three Raps- Sorors Stand
Which founder was the first founder to enter into the Omega Omega Chapter and was from the small town of Belton, South Carolina?
Mamie Reddy Rose
Who is the Jewel Compassion dedicated to?
(Bonus: What number Jewel is Compassion?)
Dedicated to the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
(Jewel #1)
What are the two things that the Fundamental Principles are embodied in and what candle represents this during ceremonies?
Embodied in the Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath
The White Candle represents the Fundamental Principles
What does Delta DEARS stand for and how old does someone have to be to be considered a Delta Dear?
DEARS stands for Dedicated, Energetic, Active, Respective Sorors
Delta Dears are verified to be 62 years of age or older
What is the sorority's most sacred trust and most sacred vow?
The induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority's most sacred trust.
Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment.
What did Jimmie Bugg Middleton help lobby for?
She helped lobby for Delta Sigma Theta to participate in the march for Women's Suffrage
Who is the Jewel Fellowship dedicated to?
(Bonus: What number Jewel is Fellowship)
Dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta
(Jewel #4)
What is the history of the Fortitude Pin?
It is a replica of the sculpture Fortitude
It was commissioned by the sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979 as a tribute to the founders.
What is the sorority flower?
What is the pyramid flower?
Sorority flower: Purple/African Violet
Pyramid flower: Peppermint Carnation
Name all of the regions that make up Delta Sigma Theta.
(Bonus: What region is Lambda Eta apart of?)
Central
Eastern
Farwest
Midwest
SENSATIONAL South Atlantic
Southern
Southwest
Which founder was a singer and actress who used her vocal powers and sang for television shows?
Zephyr Chisom Carter
Name all nine cardinal virtues
Compassion
Courtesy
Dedication
Fellowship
Fidelity
Honesty
Justice
Purity
Temperance
What are the two major focuses of Protocol and Traditions?
Respect and Recognition
What is the sorority's public motto?
What is the pyramid motto?
Sorority's Public Motto- Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
Pyramid Motto- Scholarship, Fellowship, Service, and a desire to attain all that would ennoble
Name the members of the CURRENT national executive committee of Delta Sigma Theta
(Bonus: who are the regional director and representative for our region?)
National President and CEO: Elsie Cooke-Holmes
National First Vice President: Pamela E. Smith
National Second Vice President: Sadé Ried
National Secretary: Joi L. Moore
National Treasurer: Pamela R. Hill
Regional Director: Dr. Trish R. Johnson
Regional Representative: Kamryn Dixon
Which founder became the first black social worker for the New York City and County Charities and was the Alpha Chapter's first custodian?
Winona Cargile Alexander
Who is the Jewel Dedication dedicated to?
(Bonus: What number Jewel is Dedication?)
Dedicated to the past and present national presidents
(Jewel #3)
What was National President Mae Wright Downs Peck Williams known for?
She focused on voting and equal rights for women and minorities and fair employment practices for all
She emphasized education
During her tenure, she purchased three ambulances and war bonds
Who designed the sorority's crest and what does the crest express?
Expresses the Sorority's public motto, "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
Recite the greek alphabet
Delta (always start with this)
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta
Epsilon
Zeta
Eta
Theta
Iota
Kappa
Lambda
Mu
Nu
Xi
Omicron
Pi
Rho
Sigma
Tau
Upsilon
Phi
Chi
Psi
Omega
Delta Sigma Theta (always end with this)