Sorority Pin/Mission Statement/etc
Who designed the Sorority Pin?
Big Sister Founder Madree Penn White
What are the first 3 jewels of the Sigma?
Compassion, Courtesy, and Dedication
Osceola Macarthy Adams taught _____ at ______ _____ and served as _____ of the Harlem School of the Arts
Osceola Macarthy Adams taught drama at Bennet College and served as Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts
Who was the 1st National President and when did she serve?
Sadie Tanner Mossel Alexander, 1919-1923
What is the Sacred Trust?
The induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the Sorority most Sacred Trust
What is the middle letter on the sorority pin and what does it contain?
the sigma; the 9 jewels that represent the 9 cardinal virtues
Who is the jewel compassion dedicated to?
The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Where was Marguerite Young Alexander born?
Chicago, Illinois
Who was the 2nd National President and when did she serve?
G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley, 1923-1926
What is the Sacred Vow?
Fill in the Blanks of the Mission Statement...
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an ________ of ____ ____ ____ committed to the ______ _____ __ ___ _____ and to ____ ____ with a ______ ____ __ ___ _____ _________
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community
Who is the jewel Courtesy dedicated to?
The mothers of Delta members
Which founder became the first black social worker for the New York City and County Charities?
Winona Cargile Alexander
Who was the 3rd National President and when did she serve?
Ethel Lamay Calimese, 1926-1929
What are the 3 Rites if Passage?
What is the 5 finger method of the mission statement?
organization, college-educated women, constructive development of members, public servuce and primary focus on black community
Who is the jewel Dedication dedicated to?
The National Presidents, past and present
Which founder was the Alpha Chapter's first custodian?
Winona Cargile Alexander
Who established the Omega Omega as the memorial chapter?
G. Dorothy Pelham beckley
Who is the Goddess of Wisdom?
Minerva
Who were the writers of the Delta National Hymn?
Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert-Mccleave
What are the 9 Cardinal Virtues?
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, and Justice
Which founder was the first corresponding secretary of the Alpha Chapter?
Jessie McGuire Dent
Who created the Grand Chapter?
Sadie Tanner Mossel Alexander
What are the 5 components of the Minerva Cicle of Identity?
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, and Public Service