Founders
became a music teacher in the Washington, DC public school system.
was the only Founder to receive a doctorate degree
Olive Claire Jones
Eliza Pearl Shippen
It was commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at howard Uiversity in 1979 as a tribute to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
embodied in the virtues ofthe nine Jewels and the Delta Oath.
The Fortitude Pin
The Fundamental Principles
Established the Delta Leadership Academy
Biennial Conventions approved
Hortense Golden Canady
Ethel Lamay Calimese
This award honors work in field of civil rights and social justice.
This award honors Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The Mary Church Terrell Award
Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award
What Convention was Grand Chapter Created
1st National Convention.
She later taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, SC
She was the first sergeant-at -arms of Alpha Chapter.
Edith Motte Young
Frederica Chase Dodd
designed by Founder Madree Penn White. It is comprised of three Greek letters, Delta,
Sigma and Theta.
is a handmade work of art that was created in recognition of contributions of $1,000 or
more to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF).
The Sorority Pin
The Diamond Jubilee Pin
National Pan-Hellenic Council formed (Dr. Julian served as treasurer)
Established a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 affordable homes
Anna Johnson Julian
Bertha Maxwell Roddey
was established as a tribute to the arts and artists.
honors outstanding professionals in communications.
Osceola Award
Lillian Award
What is the meaning of the jewel dedication?
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty , Justice, Purity, and Temperance
to a noble cause is one of humanity’s highest callings and an act of consecration
the first Black social worker for the New York City and County Charities and she was Alpha Chapter’s first custodian.
she introduced First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to an audience of parents at John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945
Winona Cargile Alexander
Florence Letcher Toms
symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle used during ritualistic
ceremonies
designed by Epsilon Chapter, The Ohio State University, and adopted in 1920 at the
Second National Convention.
The Torch of Wisdom
The Pyramid Pin
she served on national commissions through appointments by Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford.
clearance of Delta Sigma Theta and the Delta Research and Educational Foundation for two delegate
positions as United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO);
Jeanne L. Noble
Yvonne Kennedy
Award honors outstanding women in Government service.
Award honors social activism.
Patricia Roberts Harris Award
Althea T.L. Simmons Social Action Award
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath?
Mary Church Terrell
was a very gifted woman who was not only a singer, but an actress as well. For several years she harnessed her vocal powers and sang for television shows.
served as the first, vice president of Alpha Chapter.
Zephyr Chisom Carter
Ethel Cuff Black
This is the sorority's public motto.
The Sorority emblem is the goddess Minerva (Pallas Athena), Goddess of Wisdom.
What is intelligence is the torch of wisdom
The Sorority Emblem
The Science in Everyday Experiences (SEE) program, funded by a five-year grant award from the National Science Foundation for young girls interested in math, science, engineering and technology, was implemented
Established Omega Omega as the Memorial Chapter
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd
G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley
honors outstanding contributions to African-American heritage
This award honors the collegiate chapter with the highest cumulative grade point average
Keeper of the Flame Award
Minerva Award for Academic Excellence
At What convention was the Delta Hymn Adopted
6th National Convention
was from the small town of Belton, South Carolina
she graduated as valedictorian of the Teacher’s College
Mamie Reddy Rose
Pauline Oberdorfer Minor
Two Rap
Three Rap
Attention, Be Seated, End of Ceremony;
Affirm the Sacred Vow, Affirm the Sacred Trust;
Sorors Stand
National Boards as component of organizational structure created
Delta Academy II – Delta GEMS (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully)
Gladys Byram Shepperd
Louise Allen Rice
an Honorary Member, who established an infant home for unwanted babies whose mothers could not or would not care for them.
a Delta who has provided leadership and service by “helping to improve the quality of life.” The award is a bronze statue of a Black woman whose arms are the broken chains
Clara M. Hale Humanitarian Award
Sadie T. M. Alexander Award
This Honorary Member is an anchor for CNN
Soledad O'Brian