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What is the sorority's most sacred trust? - ANSWERSThe induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority's most sacred trust. What convention was Grand Chapter created? - ANSWERS1st National Convention What are the 5 components of the Minerva Circle of Identity? - ANSWERSSisterhood Black College Women Public Service Name the 9 Jewels. - ANSWERSCompassion Courtesy Dedication Fellowship Fidelity Honesty Justice Purity Temperance Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year? - ANSWERS1930 The Jewel of Courtesy is dedicated to what group? - ANSWERSThe Jewel of Courtesy is dedicated to the mother of Delta members. Which honorary member wrote the Delta Oath? - ANSWERSMary Church Terrell At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted? - ANSWERS6th National Convention What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? - ANSWERSDedication to a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration. 10. Who designed the sorority crest? - ANSWERSF. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett Jones On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded? - ANSWERSHoward University Name the writers of the Delta National Hymn. - ANSWERSAlice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave What were the first two graduates (now alumnae chapter) authorized by Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWERSNew York City and Washington D. C. Write the mission statement of the Sorority. - ANSWERSDelta 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. This Jewel is dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta. - ANSWERSPurity How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? - ANSWERSNine Name ONE of the first three honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta. - ANSWERSNannie H. Burroughs Gabrielle Pelham Mary Church Terrell In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated as an honorary member? - ANSWERS1923 The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin? - ANSWERSThe Sigma Write the Delta Oath. - ANSWERSI will strive to reach the highest educational, moral and spiritual efficiency which I can possibly Attain. I will never lower my aims for any temporary benefit which might be gained. I will endeavor to preserve my health, for however great one's mental and moral strength may be, physical weakness prevents the accomplishment of much that otherwise might be done. I will close my ears and seal my lips to slanderous gossip. I will labor to ennoble the ideals and purify the atmosphere of the home. I will always protest against the double standard of morals. I will take an active interest in the welfare of my country, using my influence toward the enactment of laws for the protection of the unfortunate and weak and for the repeal of those depriving human beings of their privileges and rights. I will never belittle any race and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand. I will not shrink from undertaking what seems wise and good because handicaps or obstacles of any kind confront me, but striving to preserve a calm mind with a courageous spirit, barring bitterness from my heart, I will strive all the more earnestly to reach the goal