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The Sorority's Public Motto
Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
The Sacred Vow
Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a Lifetime Commitment
One Rap
Attention
Be Seated
End of Ceremony
The Sixth Jewel in the Sigma and who it is dedicated to
Honesty
This Jewel is dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who have guided the organization
The Nine Jewels are represented in this pin
The Sorority Pin
The Pyramid Public Motto
Scholarship, Fellowship, Service and a desire to attain all that would ennoble
The Sacred Trust
The Induction of New Members into Delta Sigma Theta is the Sorority's Most Sacred Trust
The Fundamental Principles are embodied in these two things
the Virtues of the Nine Jewels
The Delta Oath
Two Raps
Affirm the Sacred Vow
Affirm the Sacred Trust
This pin is a replica of a sculpture and was unveiled at Howard University as a tribute to the Founders in 1979
The Fortitude Pin
Symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle
The Torch of Wisdom
Three Raps
Sorors Stand
Three Rites of Passage
The Pyramid Induction Ceremony
The Initiation Ceremony
The Omega Omega Service
This Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath and in what year
Big Sister Mary Church Terrell
1948
Created in recognition of a contribution of at least $1,000 to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF)
The Diamond Jubilee Pin
The First Jewel in the Sigma and who it is dedicated to
Compassion
This Jewel is dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated
The Second Jewel in the Sigma and who it is dedicated to
Courtesy
This jewel is dedicated to the mothers of Delta members
The Fourth Jewel in the Sigma and who it is dedicated to
Fellowship
This Jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta
Represented by the White Candle
The Fundamental Principles
Epsilon Chapter (The Ohio State University) designed this pin that was adopted at the Second National Convention in 1920
The Pyramid Pin
Designed the Sorority Crest
Big Sister F. Ailene Marks
6th National President Big Sister Jeannette Triplett Jones
The Third Jewel in the Sigma and who it is dedicated to
Dedication
The Jewel is dedicated to the National Presidents, past and present
The Mission Statement
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.
The Fifth Jewel in the Sigma and who it is dedicated to
Fidelity
This Jewel is dedicated to the Honorary Members
Given to Deltas who donated $2,200 or more to the Howard University Endowment Scholarship
The Millennium Pin