Presidents
Delta Teen Lift established during her presidency.
13th National President BS Geraldine Pittman Woods
National Library Project and Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair
Educational Development
Sung at the conclusion of formal Delta gatherings
Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn
Last surviving Founder in 1993; the first black graduate of Washingtonville High School; married a member of Alpha Phi Alpha.
BS Founder Naomi Sewell Richardson
Dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who have guided the organization
Honesty
Establishment of the Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair
16th National President BS Thelma Thomas Daley
Job Opportunity Project and Financial Fortitude
Economic Development
Tho we're far, far from thee, yet our hearts would near thee be . . .
Pyramid Hymn
First custodian (historian) of the Alpha chapter; first black social worker with NYC and county charities.
BS Founder Winona Cargile Alexander
I am the 5th Jewel
Fidelity
Served under President Lyndon B. Johnson as the US Civil Rights Commissioner.
14th President BS Frankie Muse Freeman, Esq.
My Cry in the Dark & Catching, Coping, and Conquering
Physical and Mental Health
Song at graduations and weddings
Delta Sweetheart Song
Born in Winfield, Kansas and participated in the 1913 and 1981 Women's Suffrage March.
BS Founder Bertha Pitts Campbell
Dedicated to the mothers of Delta members
Courtesy
Established Omega Omega as the memorial chapter.
2nd President BS G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley
Voter Registration and Delta Days in the Nation's Capital
Political Awareness & Involvement
Sung during sacred ceremonies
Beta Hymn
One of 2 Founders that never married; only Founder to receive a doctorate.
BS Founder Eliza Pearl Shippen
I am the 4th Jewel
Fellowship
Established the National Commission on Arts & Letters
15th National President BS Lillian Pierce Benbow
World AIDS Day and Mission Trips to African Nations
International Awareness & Involvement
Can be sung or recited
Delta Mizpah
Teacher for more than 30 years, then began a career in dramatics.
BS Founder Ethel Carr Watson
Dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Compassion