FOUNDERS
Born in Winfield, Kansas, this founder participated in the March on Washington in 1913 and again in 1981 at the age of 92.
Who is Bertha Pitts Campbell?
This jewel is dedicated to the mothers of Delta members and is defined as genuine respect for the feelings of others and consideration for the inherent dignity of every living person.
What is Courtesy?
This founder was president of Alpha Chapter of both AKA and DST.
Who is Myra Davis Hemmings?
Graduate Chapters were authorized under this Grand President, who also established the first black greek letter organziation on the west coast.
Who is Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander?
This founder was an acclaimed actress and Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts.
Who is Osceola Macarthy Adams?
This founder presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945 and interacted with multiple US Presidents, including William H. Taft and John F. Kennedy.
Who is Florence Letcher Toms?
"Essence of the human spirit." There never was a heart truly great and generous that was not also tender and humane, ever ready to respond to human needs w/gentleness and mercy.
What is Compassion?
This founder was the first Treasurer of Alpha Chapter
Who is Pauline Oberdorfer Minor?
Serving as Grand President from 1929-2931, she was the first Treasurer of the National Pan Hellenic Council and Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated under her leadership.
Who is Anna Johnson Julian?
This founder was President and Valedictorian of her graduating class and married a founder of Omega Psi Phi.
EDNA BROWN COLEMAN
This founder helped lobby DST to participate in the March for Women’s Suffrage.
Who is Jimmie Bugg Middleton?
This is the third jewel and is dedicated to the National Presidents - past and present.
What is Dedication?
This founder was the Sergeant at Arms of Alpha Chapter
Who is Frederica Chase Dodd?
Known as a wartime president, this Grand President was focused on fair employment practices as well as voting and equal rights for women. She served from 1945 -
Who is Mae Wright Peck Williams?
This founder is from El Paso, Texas and is a gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal powers and sang for TV shows.
Who is Zephyr Chisom Carter?
This founder was the last surviving founder and the first graduate of Washingtonville High School.
Who is Naomi Sewell Richardson?
The common spirit of sisterhood and Big Sister Private Eye's favorite jewel, this is dedicated to the many chapters of DST.
What is Fellowship?
This founder was the first Vice-President of the Alpha Chapter?
Who is Ethel Cuff Black?
This Grand President built the Far West Region and was focused on Civil Rights & Anti-Lynching. She was the 7th Grand President.
Who is Vivian Osborne Marsh?
This founder was the only founder to receive a doctorate degree and one of two founders to never marry.
Who is Eliza Pearl Shippen?
This founder was a linguist, proficient in German, French, Greek, and Latin, designed the ceremony for inducting honorary members, and was the first woman on the campus paper, The Howard University Journal.
Who is Madree Penn White?
The steadfast devotion and faithful commitment we give to purposes larger than ourselves, and a disciplined devotions which involves us in those experiences that are the very essence of an organization.
What is fidelity?
This founder was the First Custodian of Alpha Chapter
Who is Winona Cargile Alexander?
National Headquaters was established while she was the Grand President from 1933-1935.
Who is Jeannette Triplett Jones?
This founder was a teacher for more than 30 years and then began a career in dramatics.
Who is Ethel Carr Watson