Jewels
This Jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta.
Fellowship
She made the decision to become actively involved in the civil rights movement.
Vivian Osborn Marsh, 1935-1939
The Pyramid Pin
• Designed by Epsilon Chapter, The Ohio State University
• Adopted in 1920 at the 2nd National Convention
Designed by Founder Madree Penn White and worn over the heart
The Sorority Pin
What is the Pyramid’s Public Motto?
The Pyramid’s Public Mottos is “Scholarship, Fellowship, Service and a desire to attain all that would ennoble”.
This Jewel is dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who have guided the organization.
Honesty
The Five Point Project (renamed as the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust) was created
Dorothy Irene Height, 1947-1956
The official flower of the Sorority.
The Purple Violet
One Rap
Attention; Be Seated; End of Ceremony
The Sorority’s Public Motto
“Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom.”
This Jewel is dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Compassion
She focused on voting and equal rights for women and minorities and fair employment practices.
Mae Wright Peck Williams, 1944-1947
The Goddess of Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom
The Sorority Emblem
What should be excluded from casual usage such as T-shirts, tote bags, puzzles, screen savers, etc
Images of our founders
These members are recognized because of their upstanding contributions to society
Honorary Members
This Jewel is dedicated to the mothers of Delta members.
Courtesy
She burned the mortgage on the First National Headquarters building
Dorothy Penman Harrison, 1956-1958
The Sorority Crest
Designed by F. Ailene Marks and Past National President Jeanette Triplett Jones
What is the Sorority Stone
Pearl
Red and White
What are the Pyramid Colors
This Jewel is dedicated to the Honorary Members.
Fidelity
She Created the Office of Undergraduate Coordinator (Later known as the National 2nd Vice President)
Helen Elsie Austin, 1939-1944
The Peppermint Carnation
The Pyramid Flower
This day is set aside by chapters during the months of January, February and March for sorors to rededicate themselves to the ideas and purposes of the sorority
Founders Day
The acronym D.E.A.R.S.
Dedicated – Energetic – Active – Respected – Sorors
Dedicated – Energetic – Active – Respected – Sorors