Mighty Midwest
Wilberforce
Women of Beta
National Conventions
Alpha and Beta Connections
100

In 1965 members of Beta chapter helped to establish the Epsilon Rho chapter. A city-wide collegiate chapter located in what city and state? 

Dayton, Ohio

100

Known as the Mother

Beta chapter

100

New York City Council Member and Wilberforce alumna was the 2026 commencement speaker for Wilberforce University.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

100

Due to wartime, this National Convention was delayed by two years.

17th National Convention

100

Known as the first expansion chapter?

Beta

200

How many states are included in the Midwest region?

8

200

Received the Wilberforce University Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award during the 2026 Wilberforce University Alumni Association National Conference.

Stacy Hunter Withers

200

In 2018, during the 48th Midwest Regional Conference, this Soror was awarded Advisor of the Year


Soror Kenya Arocho

200

This publication for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was authorized and established in December 1920 during the sorority's 2nd National Convention at Wilberforce University, with its inaugural issue published in February 1921.  

The Delta Journal

200

The Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered by 2 founders, 1 member of Alpha Chapter, and 4 Beta Sorors at what college, but currently functions as a city-wide chapter?

The University of Chicago

300

In total, how many collegiate and alumnae chapters are in the region?

125

300

The 96th Miss Wiberforce University

Honesty Lyon

300

In December 1944, this Beta Soror deployed to Europe to lead the first Black Women's Army Corps unit, the Six Triple Eights, to serve overseas.

Soror Charity Adams-Earley

300

Honorary membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc was established at what National Convention?

2nd National Convention

300

Under the direction of which founder was Beta Chapter officially chartered at Wilberforce University?

Madree Penn White

400

How many Past National Presidents reside or have resided in the Midwest? 

10

400

This chapter was chartered with the assistance of Beta chapter members, hosted the 2nd National Convention at Wilberforce University, and is the home of the 1919 National 1st Vice President.

Wilberforce Alumnae Chapter

400

This Beta Soror helped to establish Zeta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati on October 20th, 1920.

Edwina Woodyard

400

A national program of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. that was created at the second National Convention in 1920 at Wilberforce University. Established to highlight academic and professional achievement and emphasize the importance of higher education in the community, especially for black women. 

May Week

400

Which charter member spearheaded the efforts to establish the 2nd chapter of the sorority at Wilberforce University?

Ruby Martin

500

This chapter was chartered with the assistance of Beta chapter members, created the Pyramid Pin in 1920, and is located on what college campus? 

Epsilon (Ohio State University)

500

She joined the Wilberforce University High School (Academy) faculty in 1921. She taught music, German, and Latin at Wilberforce University for over 50 years and was later awarded an honorary doctorate from Wilberforce University by then-President Rembert E. Stokes. 

Flora Isabel Askew

500

In 2023, at the WUAA National Conference, she was awarded the Wilberforce University Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award.

Debra Edwards-Shepherd

500

During this National Convention, the petition was made by undergraduates to be represented on the executive board. The first convention where a collegiate held a national position on the executive board. 

17th National Convention

500

Served on the National Technology Committee from 2013 to 2019

La'Leatha C. Ryans Spillers