DST Study Guide with Complete Solutions

DST Study Guide with Complete Solutions Mission Statement - ANSWER-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community. What convention was Grand Chapter created? - ANSWER-1st national convention The jewel temperance is dedicated to - ANSWER-National staff Purpose of the National Vigilance Committee - ANSWER-to keep in touch with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race in general Name the nine jewels - ANSWER-compassion, courtesy, dedication, fellowship, fidelity, honesty, justice, purity, and temperance Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated when - ANSWER-February 18 1930 The jewel compassion is dedicated to - ANSWER-founders of delta sigma theta inc. Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath - ANSWER-Mary Church Terell ©EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/13 What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention - ANSWER-Alpha chapter, gamma chapter, epsilon chapter What is the meaning of the jewel dedication - ANSWER-To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest calling and an act of consecration What components make up the Minerva Circle of Identity - ANSWER-Sisterhood, black, college, women, public service Who designed the sorority crest - ANSWER-F. Ailene Marks and Jeanette Triplett Jones On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded - ANSWER-Howard University Writers of the Delta National Hymn - ANSWER-Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert What were the first two graduate chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta - ANSWER-Alpha Beta and Beta Beta Purpose of the Jubilee Year established in 1929 - ANSWER-Jubilee year was established with hopes that hundreds of Delta women would rededicate themselves to the sorority's ideals and become active participants in its programs Four funds established under First National President Sadie T. Mossell Alexander - ANSWER-Housing fund, sinking fund, the scholarship award fund, and college tuition fund ©EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/13 How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities - ANSWER-Nine First honorary member initiated into Delta Sigma Theta - ANSWER-Gabrielle Pelham- mother of G. Dorothy Pelham Beckly At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? - ANSWER-5th convention in December of 1923 The jewels representing the nine cardinal values are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin? - ANSWER-Sigma Complete the following statement from the Delta Oath: I will close my ears - ANSWER-and seal my lips to slanderous gossip Complete the following statement from the Delta Oath: I will take an active interest in the welfare - ANSWER-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 righ