Past National Presidents
Protocols
Traditions
Official Delta Symbols
Insignia, Colors & Regalia
100

The revision of the Sorority Ritual. 

Who is Vivian Osborne Marsh? 

100

During an introduction or presentation - the membership stands and remains standing until each has been introduced or presented. 

Who are National Presidents and Past National Presidents? 

100

Embodied in the virtues of the nine Jewels and Delta Oath. 

What is the Fundamental Principles? 

100

Designed by Founder Madree Penn White. 

What is is Sorority Pin? 

100

The Sorority Colors. 

What is crimson and cream? 

200

The emphasis on education; focus on voting and equal rights for women, employment practices and purchases of war bonds and ambulances. 

Who was Helen Elsie Austin? 

200

They should be revered and honored and their pictures should be limited to official documents, posters and wall hangings. 

Who are the 22 Founders? 

200

The Goddess Minerva - The Goddess of Wisdom. 

What is the Sorority Emblem? 

200

Designed by Epsilon Chapter, Ohio State University and adopted in 1920 at the Second National Convention. 

What is Pyramid Pin? 

200
The official Pyramid colors. 

What is white and red? 

300

The National Headquarters was established. 

Who was Vivian Osborne Marsh? 

300

The Sorority invites outstanding women based on their contributions to society. 

Who are Honorary Members? 

300

Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom. 

What is the Sorority Public Motto? 

300

Commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979. 

What is the Fortitude Pin? 

300

The Purple African Violet. 

What is the Sorority Flower? 

400

The National Library Project authorized. 

Who was Vivian Osborne Marsh? 

400

The membership stands and remains standing when they enter a regional or chapter activity. 

Who are the Regional Director and Regional Representative? 

400

Scholarship, Fellowship, Service, and a desire to attain all that would ennoble. 

What is the Pyramid Public Motto.  

400

Created in recognition for contribution of $1000 plus for DREF. Can be worn as a pendant. 

What is the Diamond Jubilee Pin? 

400

The Peppermint Carnation. 

What is the Pyramid Flower? 

500

The first black woman to graduate from the university of Cincinnati Law School.  

Who was Helen Elsie Austin? 

500

The DEARS acronym stands for:  

What is Dedicated, Energetic, Active, Respected, Sorors 

500

Delta Meetings and Ceremonies  

What are RAP Orders?

One Rap: attention, be seated, end of ceremony

Two Raps: affirm the Sacred Vow, affirm Sacred Trust

Three Raps: Sorors Stand 

500

Symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle used during ritualistic ceremonies. 

What is the Torch of Wisdom? 

500

The circular engraving with Delta Sigma Theta Grand Chapter surrounding the crest. 

What is the Sorority Seal?