Study Guide Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
Purpose of Pyramid Study Guide (PSG) - ANSWERto provide information on history
and traditions of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) & to prepare Pyramids for
membership into the org.
Major Goal of The Membership Intake Program - ANSWERTo Gain from each
initiate, a commitment to the ideals, values, and public service mission of Delta
Sigma Theta.
The first jewel - ANSWERCompassion; essence of the human spirit; dedicated to the
Founders
The second jewel - ANSWERCourtsey; dedicated to the mothers of DST members
The National Delta Achievement Test - ANSWERThe official examination of the
Sorority. The test is administered at the end of the Pyramid Preparation Period. The
content is based on extant history and significant information about the organization.
Each Pyramid must also know about the Region and chapter into which she
anticipates being initiated. Administered on Day 8 of the PPP. One retest allowed, if
needed will take place on Day 9.
Mission Statement - ANSWERDelta 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 day was DST Alpha chapter presented with a certificate of incorporation -
ANSWERFeb 18 1913
The Sorority Pin - ANSWER- designed by Madree Penn White - Founder and the
second president of the sisterhood
- the pin is comprised of DSandT for Delta Sigma Theta
- the middle letter Sigma has 9 jewels that represent the nine Cardinal Virtues
- the 9 Cardinal Virtues symbolize the 9 jewels of the Delta Emblem
- These are CCDFFHJPT
1. Compassion
2. Courtesy
3. Dedication
4. Fellowship
5. Fidelity
6. Honesty
7. Justice
8. Purity
9. Temperance
, The third jewel - ANSWERDedication; dedicated to the national presidents past and
present
Osceola MacArthur Adams - ANSWER-Born in Albany Georgia
-selected the Delta mottoes
-first president of Lambda Chapter (Chicago)
-Grand Treasurer of national organization
-Directed the debut of actors Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier
-Taught drama at Bennett College
-Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts
-Married Numa Adams, dean of music at Howard university
Jessie McGuire Dent - ANSWER-Born in Galveston, Texas
-The chapters first secretary
-Teacher
-Won equal rights for Black teachers in Galveston
-Displayed in the Texas Cultural Archives
Frederica Chase Dodd - ANSWER-Born: Dallas, Texas
-1st Sergeant-at-arms of Alpha Chapter
-1924-helped charter graduate chapter of DST in Dallas which became first greek
letter org in the city
-Helped establish YWCA in Dallas
-Director of Emergency Relief Station for blacks
Marguerite Young Alexander - ANSWER-born in Chicago
-spoke French and Spanish (focuses after graduation)
-French and Spanish correspondence secretary (Chicago)
- in 1950 as a member of the housing group she helped the Alpha Nu chapter in the
purchase of a sorority house on the campus of the university
Winona Cargile Alexander - ANSWER-born in Columbus, Georgia
-graduated with honors
-became a teacher
-first black social worker for the New York City and County Charities
-Alpha Chapters first custodian
Ethel Cuff Black - ANSWER-born in Wilmington, Delaware
-first Vice President of Alpha chapter
-social studies teacher
-retired from the New York City public school system
-chapter member of queens (NY) Alumnae chapter
Bertha Pitts Campbell - ANSWER-Born in Winfield, Kansas
-Grew up in Montrose, Colorado
-Teacher
-Participated in the Women's Suffrage march 68 years later
-Started the Bertha Pitts Campbell Scholarahip Fund
Zephyr Chisom Carter - ANSWER-Born in El Paso, Texas
Answers(RATED A+)
Purpose of Pyramid Study Guide (PSG) - ANSWERto provide information on history
and traditions of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) & to prepare Pyramids for
membership into the org.
Major Goal of The Membership Intake Program - ANSWERTo Gain from each
initiate, a commitment to the ideals, values, and public service mission of Delta
Sigma Theta.
The first jewel - ANSWERCompassion; essence of the human spirit; dedicated to the
Founders
The second jewel - ANSWERCourtsey; dedicated to the mothers of DST members
The National Delta Achievement Test - ANSWERThe official examination of the
Sorority. The test is administered at the end of the Pyramid Preparation Period. The
content is based on extant history and significant information about the organization.
Each Pyramid must also know about the Region and chapter into which she
anticipates being initiated. Administered on Day 8 of the PPP. One retest allowed, if
needed will take place on Day 9.
Mission Statement - ANSWERDelta 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 day was DST Alpha chapter presented with a certificate of incorporation -
ANSWERFeb 18 1913
The Sorority Pin - ANSWER- designed by Madree Penn White - Founder and the
second president of the sisterhood
- the pin is comprised of DSandT for Delta Sigma Theta
- the middle letter Sigma has 9 jewels that represent the nine Cardinal Virtues
- the 9 Cardinal Virtues symbolize the 9 jewels of the Delta Emblem
- These are CCDFFHJPT
1. Compassion
2. Courtesy
3. Dedication
4. Fellowship
5. Fidelity
6. Honesty
7. Justice
8. Purity
9. Temperance
, The third jewel - ANSWERDedication; dedicated to the national presidents past and
present
Osceola MacArthur Adams - ANSWER-Born in Albany Georgia
-selected the Delta mottoes
-first president of Lambda Chapter (Chicago)
-Grand Treasurer of national organization
-Directed the debut of actors Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier
-Taught drama at Bennett College
-Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts
-Married Numa Adams, dean of music at Howard university
Jessie McGuire Dent - ANSWER-Born in Galveston, Texas
-The chapters first secretary
-Teacher
-Won equal rights for Black teachers in Galveston
-Displayed in the Texas Cultural Archives
Frederica Chase Dodd - ANSWER-Born: Dallas, Texas
-1st Sergeant-at-arms of Alpha Chapter
-1924-helped charter graduate chapter of DST in Dallas which became first greek
letter org in the city
-Helped establish YWCA in Dallas
-Director of Emergency Relief Station for blacks
Marguerite Young Alexander - ANSWER-born in Chicago
-spoke French and Spanish (focuses after graduation)
-French and Spanish correspondence secretary (Chicago)
- in 1950 as a member of the housing group she helped the Alpha Nu chapter in the
purchase of a sorority house on the campus of the university
Winona Cargile Alexander - ANSWER-born in Columbus, Georgia
-graduated with honors
-became a teacher
-first black social worker for the New York City and County Charities
-Alpha Chapters first custodian
Ethel Cuff Black - ANSWER-born in Wilmington, Delaware
-first Vice President of Alpha chapter
-social studies teacher
-retired from the New York City public school system
-chapter member of queens (NY) Alumnae chapter
Bertha Pitts Campbell - ANSWER-Born in Winfield, Kansas
-Grew up in Montrose, Colorado
-Teacher
-Participated in the Women's Suffrage march 68 years later
-Started the Bertha Pitts Campbell Scholarahip Fund
Zephyr Chisom Carter - ANSWER-Born in El Paso, Texas
