Mottos & Vows
Sacred Trust
Induction of New Members(Three rites of Passage: The Pyramid
Inductions ceremony; The Initiation Ceremony; The Omega Omega Service)
What is the 5th Jewel and who is it dedicated to?
Fidelity- Honorary Members
Sorority Pin
Created by Madree Penn White. 3 greek letters Delta Sigma Theta; 9 jewels that represent the 9 Cardinal virtues. Each corner of the Sigma contains a pearl dedicated to the founders.
Who is the International President; Chair, Board of Directors?
Cheryl W. Turner
Name the first 5 founders
Qsceola Macarthy Adams
Marguerite Young Alexander
Winona Cargile Alexander
Ethel Cuff Black
Bertha Pitts Cambel
Sorority Public Motto
Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
What is the 7th Jewel and who is it dedicated to?
Justice- Our Ancestors
Diamond Jubilee Pin
Only available through 4/30/88. After that the die was destroyed. Recognition of contributions of $1000 or more to the Delta Research & Educational Foundation.(DREF)
Who is the National First Vice President?
Rosie Allen-Herring
Which Founder is from Albany Georgia, and Taught at Bennet Drama college?
Osceola Macarthy Adams
Torch of Wisdom
Symbolized the public motto & it’s represented by the red candle.
What is the 9th Jewel and who is it dedicated to?
Temperance- National Staff
Pyramid Pin
Epsilon Chapter, The Ohio State Univ. & adopted in 1920 @ the 2nd National Convention. Worn over the heart during intake represents: mind/body/spirit.
Who is the Executive Director of National Headquarters(provides operational leadership in certain areas of National Headquarters)?
Dorcas Washing
Whch founder was the last surviving member passing in 1993?
Naomi Sewell Richardson
Pyramid Public Motto
Scholarship, Fellowship, Service & Desire to attain all that would ennoble.
What is the 1st Jewel and who is it dedicated to?
Compassion- Founders
Fortitude pin
Replica of the sculpture Fortitude. Unveiled @ Howard Univ. in 1979 as a tribute to the founders of Delta Sigma Theta.
Who is the National Second Vice President?
Courtney Taylor
Which founding member created the Sorority Pin?
Madree Penn White
Secrets- What is the number one rule?
The secrets, passwords, signs, and grips are never written.
What is the 3rd Jewel and who is it dedicated to?
Dedication- National presidents past and present.
Sorority Emblem
Goddess Mirnerva (Pallas Athena), Goddess of Wisdom
Who is the National Secretary?
Wendy Johnson
Which founder wrote a book titled "The Valley of the Poor"?
Wertie Blackwell Weaver