Past Presidents
Founders
Jewels & Pins
Delta Oath & Regions
Information
100
Served from 1919-1923. Elected to the office of Grand President four times. Created Grand Chapter.
Who was Big Sister Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander?
100
She was the first president of Lambda Chapter and served as Grand Treasurer of the national organization. She taught drama at Bennett College and served as Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts.
Who is Big Sister of Osceola Macarthy Adams?
100
Dedicated to the national staff
What is Temperance?
100
I will strive to reach the highest....which I can possibly attain
Educational, Moral, and Spiritual Efficiency
100
Pyramid colors
What is Red & White?
200
Served from 1935-1939. Revised the Ritual, was involved in the civil rights movement, and authorized the National Library Project.
Who was Big Sister Vivian Osborne Marsh?
200
From Washington, D.C., and graduated from Howard in 1913 as valedictorian and class president. Her father was a professor of religion for 31 years at Howard University. Married a founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Who is Big Sister Edna Brown Coleman?
200
Dedicated to our ancestors born slaves
What is Justice?
200
I will never lower my aims....
for my temporary benefit which might be gained
200
Describe the Sorority Crest
Designed by Big Sister F. Ailene Marks and Past National President Big Sister Jeannette Triplett Jones, both of Lambda Chapter. Composite to express the Sorority's public motto.
300
Served 1939-1944. Created the office of Second National Vice President.
Who was Big Sister Helen Elsie Austin?
300
First Sergeant-at-arms of Alpha Chapter. She helped charter the graduate chapter in Dallas, Texa. The Eta Beta Chapter, which was changed to the Dallas Alumnae Chapter in 1960, became the first Greek-letter organization in the city.
Who is Big Sister Frederica Chase Dodd?
300
Describe the Sorority Pin
Created by Big Sister Madree Penn White, includes the three Greek letters, contains the 9 Jewels on the Sigma, and the four corners contain pearls.
300
I will endeavor to preserve my health...
for however great ones mental and moral strength may be, physical weakness prevents the accomplishment of much that otherwise might be done.
300
Two major Local Series
What is Red Table Talk & Elephants in the Room?
400
Served 1944-1947. Focused on voting and equal rights for women, minorities, and fair employment practices.
Who was Big Sister Mae Wright Downs Peck Williams?
400
Was born in Chicago, Illinois. Helped Alpha Nu Chapter in purchasing a sorority house on the campus of the University of Illinois. Was a constant supporter of the Alpha Chapter.
Who is Big Sister Marguerite Young Alexander?
400
Dedicated to the National officers
What is Honesty?
400
I will close..
my ears and seal my lips to slanderous gossip
400
Sorority Colors
What is Crimson and Cream?
500
Severed 1929-1931. Grand Chapter incorporated under D.C. Laws (1930) and joined the National Pan-Hellenic Council as treasurer.
Who was Big Sister Anna Johnson Julian?
500
From Lynchburg, Virginia. She helped lobby Delta Sigma Theta to participate in the march for Women's Suffrage.
Who is Big Sister Jimmie Bugg Middleton?
500
Describe the Fortitude Pin
Replica of the sculpture Fortitude, commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979. It serves as a tribute to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
500
I will labore to enable...
the ideals and purify the atmosphere of the home
500
It is an extravaganza in which other local groups are invited to participate. Generally, a cultural and fundraising activity.
What is Jabberwock?
600
Served 1926-1929. Created the Biennial Conventions and the National Vigilance Committee approved.
Who was Big Sister Ethel Lamay Calimese?
600
From Washington, D.C. and became a music teacher in the Washington, D.C. public school system.
Who is Big Sister Olive Claire Jones?
600
Dedicated to the Founders
What is Compassion?
600
I will always protest..
against the double standards of morals
600
Say 3 committees
700
Served 1958-1963. Established the Social Action Commission.
Who was Big Sister Jeanne L. Noble?
700
Born in Columbus, Georgia, and was the Alpha Chapter's first custodian. Also became the first Black social worker for the New York City and County Charities.
Who is Big Sister Winona Cargile Alexander?
700
Jewel for the Presidents past & present
What is Dedication?
700
I will take an active...using my influence....of those depriving...
Interest in the welfare of my county...towards the enactment of laws for the protection of the unfortunate and weak and for the repeals...humans beings of their privileges and rights
700
Sorority Stone
What is a pearl?
800
Served 1956-1958. Burned the mortgage on the First National Headquarters.
Who is Big Sister Dorothy Penman Harrison?
800
She was the First Corresponding Secretary of Alpha Chapter. A teacher in the Galveston School District and played an instrumental role in integrating schools. Also, battle the school district to get equal wages for Black teachers.
Who is Big Sister Jessie Mcguire Dent?
800
Dedicated to the honorary members
What is Fidelity?
800
I will never belittle...stand
any race and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand.
800
Sorority Flower
What is the African Purple Violet?
900
I served from 1933-1935. The National Headquarters was established under my administration. I am also responsible for the first National Handbook and revised, printed, and release of the National Constitution.
Who was Jeannette Tripplett Jones?
900
Served as president of both Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Served in the Sorority in many capacities, including Grand Vice President.
Who is Big Sister Myra Davis Hemmings?
900
Describe the Pyramid Pin
Designed by Epsilon Chapter, The Ohio State University, and adopted in 1920 at the second National Convention.
900
I will not shrink from...but striving to...
undertaking what seems wise and good because handicaps or obstacles of any kind confronts me,... persevere a calm mind with a courageous spirit, barring bitterness from my heart.
900
When chapters emphasize scholastic achievements, educational opportunities, and the encouragement of higher scholarship.
What is May Week?
1000
Served from 1923-1926. Created the nomenclature system for naming chapters and established Omega Omega as the Memorial Chapter.
Who was Big Sister G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley?
1000
Was the First Vice President of Alpha Chapter. A charter member of Queens (N.Y.) Alumnae Chapter. First Black teacher in Richmond County, NY.
Who is Big Sister Ethel Cuff Black?
1000
Dedicated to the many chapters
What is Fellowship?
1000
I will strive
all the more earnestly to reach the goal.
1000
Programatic Thrust
What are Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement?
1100
Served from 1947-1956. Created the Five-Point programmatic Thrust and was a leading female voice in the 1960s the Civil Rights Movement.
Who was Big Sister Dorothy Irene Height?
1100
Was the only Black student enrolled at her school and was valedictorian of the class of 1908. On March 3, 1913, she participated in the Women's Suffrage March, Delta's first public act as a Sorority. Sixty-eight years later, she repeated this momentous walk on August 2, 1981.
Who is Big Sister Bertha Pitts Campbell?
1100
Dedicated to the mothers
What is Courtesy?
1100
Name all the regions
What are the Central, Eastern, Farwest, Midwest, South Atlantic, Southern, and Southwestern regions?
1100
Pyramid Flower
What is Peppermint Carnation?
1200
Served 1931-1933. Was the Director of the Eastern Region and Chairman of the Committee on Regional Conferences. Instrumental in stabilizing the finances of the Grand Chapter and expanding Delta Sigma Theta chapters into the South.
Who was Big Sister Gladys Byram Sheppered?
1200
She was Alpha Chapter's first reporter. She 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.
Who is Big Sister Zephyr Chisom Carter?
1200
Dedicated to the deceased Soror's
What is Purity?
1200
The region we are in is called. (Bonus states/countries is contained in the region)
What is the Historic and Dynamic Eastern Region?
Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., Arabian Gulf, Germany, United Kingdom, U.S. Virgin Islands, Southern Africa, West Africa
1200
Held in January, February, and March for rededication to the ideals and purposes of the Sorority.
What is Founders Day?