The Delta Oath
What are the first 2 lines of the Delta oath?
I will strive to reach the highest educational, moral, and spiritual efficiency which I can possibly attain.
I will never lower my aims for my temporary benefit which might be gained.
Which of these corresponding founders does what:
A. She participated in the Women's Suffrage March 2 times
B. First vice president of Alpha Chapter, Charter member of Queens Alumnae
C. Was the first president of Lambda chapter, wrote the delta mottes, and served as grand treasurer for the national organization
D. First black social worker for NYC, and Alpha Chapters first custodian
E. Helped Alpha Nu Chapter with the purchase of a sorority house
A. Bertha Pitts Campbell
B. Ethel Cuff Black
C. Osceola Macarthy Adams
D. Winona Cargile Alexander
E.Marguerite Young Alexander
What is the first jewel? Explain what it is and who it is dedicated to.
Compassion, the essence of the human spirt, dedicated to the founders of Delta.
What are the 5 elements of the Minerva Circle of Identity?
1.Sisterhood
2.Black
3. College
4. Women
5. Public Service
Name the first 6 national presidents and the corresponding years.
1. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander 1919-1923
2. G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley 1923-1926
3.Ethel Lamay Calimese 1926-1929
4. Anna Johnson Julian 1929-1931
5. Gladys Byram Sheppard 1931-1933
6. Jeanette Triplet Jones 1933-1935
What are lines 4 -6 of the Delta oath?
I will close my ears and seal my lips to slanderous gossip.
I will labor to enable the ideals and purify the atmosphere of the home.
I will always protest against the double standards of morals.
Which of these corresponding founders does what:
A. First sergent at arms in Alpha Chapter, helped establish YWCA for black women
B. First corresponding secretary of Alpha Chapter, teacher in Galveston, won equal pay for black teachers
C. Alpha Chapter's first reporter, a singer and actress
D. Served as president of AKA and DST and was Grand Vice president
E. Many of the 1st Delta meetings were held in her house
A. Frederica Chase Dodd
B. Jessie McGuire Dent
C. Zephyr Chisom Carter
D. Myra Davis Hemmings
E. Edna Brown Coleman
Name the second jewel and its meaning.
Courtesy, springs from the genuine respect for the feelings of others
When was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated?
Monday January 13th, 1913
Who was the first president to be elected to the office of grand president four times?
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander
What is the 3rd line of the Delta oath?
I will endeavor to preserve my health for however great ones mental and moral strength may be, physical weakness prevents the accomplishment of much that otherwise might be done.
Which of these corresponding founders does what:
A. Good musician, Alpha Chapter's fist treasurer
B.Helped lobby DST to participate in te women's suffrage march
C. Mother of 5 daughters 4 of who are deltas
D. Became a music teacher in Washignton D.C.
A. Pauline Oberdorfur Minor
B. Jimmie Bugg Middleton
C. Vashti Turley Murphy
D. Olive Clarie Jones
Name the third jewel and explain what it is.
Dedication, a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consideration
When and where was the first national convention held?
December 27th-30th, 1919 in Washington, D.C.
What are some facts about G. Dorothy Pelham Belkey and Ethel Lamay Camilise? (can also be about what happened under their regin)
G. Dorothy Pelham Belkey: Established Omega Omega Chapter, Approved Regional Conference permanently
Ethel Lamay Camilise: Bienial Conveentions approved, Regional Directors became elected by the region
What are lines 7-8 of the Delta oath?
I will take an active interest in the welfare of my country, using my influence toward the enactment of laws for the protection of the unfortunate and weak and for the repeal of those depriving humans beings of their privileges and rights.
I will never belittle any race and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand.
Which of these corresponding founders does what:
A. Last surviving founder, died in 1993
B. Only founder to receive doctorate degree, she never married
C.First to enter the Omega Omega chapter, etablished the Second Baptist Church
D. Charter member of Washington DC Alumnae chapter, collects elephants
A. Naomi Sewell Richardson
B. Eliza Pearl Shippen
C. Mamie Reddy Rose
D. Florence Letcher Toms
Who is the second jewel (courtesy) dedicated to?
Mothers of Delta
What events happed through years 1920-1922?
1920: Graduate chapters were authorized
1921: May Week Established
1922:Housing, sinking and scholarship award, and the college tuition funds were created
Under which president was the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed, and Delta incorpated under D.C laws?
Anna Johnson Julian
What are lines 9-10 of the Delta oath?
I will not shrink form undertaking what seems wise and good because handicaps or obstacles of any kind confront me, but striving to preserve a calm mind with a courageous spirit, barring bitterness from my heart.
I will strive all the more earnestly to reach the goal.
Which of these corresponding founders does what:
A. Served a recording secretary
B. was a teacher then retired to be a dramatic performer
C. Published book "The valley of the poor"
D. Drafted the constitution and Bylaw, designed the sorority pin and ceremony for induction new members
A. Edith Motte Young
B. Ethel Carr Watosn
C. Wertie Blackwell Weaver
D. Madree Penn White
Who is the third (dedication) jewel dedicated to?
The National presidents past and present
What events happened in 1923, 1924, and 1930?
1923: Honorary member, Mary McLeod Bethune, was initiated
1924:Delta Hymn and composed by Deltas Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
1930: Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated by Library of Congress in D.C.
Under which presidents were the National Board Component Established and the National Headquarters Established?
Gladys Byram Shepperd and Jeannette Triplet Jones