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Founders
100
The first president of Alpha chapter
Who is Myra Davis (Hemmings)?
100
The designer of the sorority pin.
Who is Founder Madre Penn White?
100
Where Delta Sigma Theta was founded.
What is Howard University?
100
The core of the Minerva Circle of Identity.
What is sisterhood?
100
Taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, SC
Who is Edith Motte Young?
200
The first recording secretary of Alpha chapter
Who is Edith Motte (Young)?
200
Represented by the nine jewels in the Sigma.
The Nine Cardinal Virtues/Nine Cardinal Principles
200
Honorary member initiated in 1923.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
200
The writer of the Delta oath.
Who is Mary Church Terrell?
200
Published a novel entitled, "The Valley of the Poor"
Who is Wertie Blackwell Weaver?
300
The first custodian of Alpha chapter.
Who is Winona Cargile (Alexander)?
300
This jewel is dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta
What is Compassion?
300
The first three honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta.
Who are: Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham and Mary Church Terrell?
300

The black community.

Who is Delta Sigma Theta's primary focus?

300
Graduated from Howard in 1913 as valedictorian and class president.
Who is Edna Brown Coleman?
400
The first sergeant-at-arms of Alpha chapter.
Who is Federica Chase (Dodd)?
400
One of humanity's highest callings
What is dedication to a noble cause.
400
The first treasurer of Alpha chapter.
Who is Pauline Oberdorfer (Minor)?
400
Delta Sigma Theta's most Sacred Trust.
What is the induction of new members?
400

Battled the Gavelston School District in court and won equal wages for black teachers.

Who is Jessie McGuire Dent?

500
The first reporter of Alpha Chapter.
Who is Zephyr Chisom (Carter)?
500
The third jewel and an act of consecration.
What is dedication?
500
The first corresponding secretary of Alpha Chapter.
Who is Jessie McGuire (Dent)?
500
The basic attributes which all Delta women should strive to attain.
What are the 9 cardinal virtues/9 cardinal principles?
500
Following her retirement as a teacher, she began a second career as a dramatic performer.
Who is Ethel Carr Watson?