Philosophy/ Ideals, Principles
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, and Temperance
The only founder to receive a doctorate degree?
Eliza Pearl Shippen
This past national president formed a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 homes.
Bertha Maxwell Roddey
Outstanding contributions to African American Heritage
Keeper of the Flame Award
Designed by founder Madree Penn White and comprised of three Greek letters
Sorority Pin
What year was Delta Sigma Theta incorporated?
1930
This founder helped lobby Delta Sigma Theta participate in the Women's Suffrage March.
Jimmie Bugg Middleton
This past national president's theme was "Every Delta in the House"
Yvonne Kennedy
Collegiate Chapter with highest GPA
Minerva Award for Academic Excellence
Created in recognition for contributions of $1000 for DREF
Diamond Jubilee Pin
Who designed the Sorority Crest?
Jeanette Triplett Jones & F. Ailene Marks
This founder was the 1st vice president of the Alpha Chapter; 1st black teacher in Richmond county, NY; Charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter
Ethel Cuff Black
This past national president established the Five-Point Projects ( now the Five Point Programmatic Thrust)
Dorothy Irene Height
Given for Outstanding Government Service
This is embodied in the virtues of the Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath
Fundamental Principles
Which honorary member wrote the Delta Oath?
Mary Church Terrell
This founder was a teacher for over 30 years then began a career in dramatics.
Ethel Carr Watson
This past national president after 40 years of leadership, she made history as the 1st regional representative to be elected as a national president.
Cheryl A. Hickmon
Tribute to the Arts & Artists
Osceola Award
This pin was designed by the Epsilon Chapter and adopted in 1920 at the 2nd national Convention
Pyramid Pin
Who are the two writers of the Delta National Hymm?
Alice Dunbar Nelson & Florence Cole Talbert
This founder is a gifted actress and singer who harnessed her vocal powers and sand for TV shows.
Zephyr Chishom Carter
This past national president implemented the Capital Funds Campaign under her term
Mona Humphries Bailey
Supports and substains commitment to HBCUs
Dr. Thelma T. Daley Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award
What is the Sorority's public motto?
"Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"