Philosophy Ideals/Principles
What is the sacred Vow
"Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment"
First Custodian (Historian) of Alpha Chapter, was first Black social worker with New York City and county charities
Winona Cargile Alexander
National Pan-Hellenic Council formed
Anna Johnson Julian
List two programs for the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: Educational Development
African-American Cultural Literacy Project, Delta Right to Read Project, Delta Teen Lift, Delta Youth Days in the Nation’s Capital, DST Scholarship Fund and College Tuition Loan Fund, National Library Project, The Book Mobile Project, Book Baskets, School America, Dr. Thelma T. Daley Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair, Black College Convocation, Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Delta GEMS, EMBODI
This pin was commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979.
Fortitude Pin
What are the five components of the Minerva Circle of Identity?
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
Presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945
Florence Letcher Toms
President when 1st National Convention was held
Graduate chapters were authorized
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander
List two programs for the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development
Job Opportunity Project, Employment & Training, Adopt-A-Black Business, Delta Habitat for Humanity, Financial Fortitude, The Delta Challenge: Homeownership Initiative, Delta H.O.M.E. (Home Ownership Maintenance and Education)
This is embodied in the virtues of the Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath.
Fundamental Principles
What does the Jewel Dedication mean?
To a noble cause is one of humanity’s highest callings and an act of consecration.
First Vice President of Alpha Chapter; first Black teacher in Richmond County, NW; charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter
Ethel Cuff Black
Five-Point Project (now Five-Point Programmatic Thrust) established
First Executive Director hired
Dorothy Irene Height
List the seven (7) regions of the Sorority.
Central, Eastern, Farwest, Midwest, South Atlantic, Southern, Southwest
This pin was designed by Soror Madree Penn White and comprised of three Greek letters: ∆ (Delta), Σ (Sigma),
Ө (Theta).
Sorority Pin
Who designed the Sorority’s Crest?
F. Ailene Marks and Past National President Jeannette Triplett Jones
Born in Winfield, Kansas, and participated in the March on Washington in 1913 and 1981
Bertha Pitts Campbell
Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years under her leadership
Ethel Lamay Calimese
What are the 5 programmatic thrusts?
Educational Development, Economic Development, Physical and Mental Health, International Awareness and Involvement, Political Awareness and Involvement
This symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle used during ritualistic ceremonies.
Torch of Wisdom
At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted?
6th National Convention
First Corresponding Secretary of Alpha Chapter; instrumental in integrating Galveston Public School System
Jessie McGuire Dent
The mortgage of Delta’s first Headquarters building was burned
Dorothy Penman Harrison
What region do you live in and who is the regional director?
Eastern Region
Regional director: Dr. Marie-Carmel Durandisse Pressley
What does the first, second, and third raps mean?
One rap:
Be Seated ,Attention, End of Ceremony
Two raps:
Affirm the Sacred Vow, Affirm the Sacred Trust
Three raps: Please stand