Dates
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?
1930
Became a music teacher in the Washington, D.C. school system.
Olive Claire Jones
Appointed to serve on several commissions by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon
Jeanne L. Noble
What were the first two (2) graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta?
New York City and Washington, DC.
What is the sorority’s Most Sacred Trust?
The Induction of New Members
At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted?
6th National Convention
Presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945; had interactions with multiple US Presidents including William H. Taft and John F. Kennedy.
Florence Letcher Toms
First Doctrine published and Leadership Academy established.
Hortense Golden Canady
Who are the two (2) writers of the Delta National Hymn?
Alice Dunbar Nelson &Florence Cole Talbert McCleave
What are the five (5) components of the Minerva Circle of Identity?
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
What convention was Grand Chapter created?
1st National Convention
The only Founder to receive a doctorate degree.
Eliza Pearl Shippen
Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years.
Ethel Lamay Calimese
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities?
Nine
Name the Nine Jewels.
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated?
1923
First Sergeant-at-Arms of the Alpha Chapter; charter member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter.
Frederica Chase Dodd
The National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed
Anna Johnson Julian
This Honorary Member was a journalist and senior correspondent for The PBS News Hour.
Gwen Ifill
Recite the Delta Oath and which Honorary Member wrote it.
Mary Church Terrell
I will strive...
When did The Founders participate in the women's suffrage march?
March 1913
First Custodian(Historian of the Alpha Chapter was the first Black social worker with New York City and county charities.
Winona Cargile Alexander
Formed partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 homes
Bertha Maxwell Roddey
Gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal powers and sang for TV shows.
Zephyr Chishom Carter
Pyramid Public Motto
Scholarship, fellowship, service and a desire to attain all that would ennoble.