Delta Symbols/Colors/Regalia
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The Sorority Pin - ANSWER-Designed by Big Sister Madree Penn White
-Made up of letters Delta, Sigma, and Theta,
-The 9 jewels in the Sigma represent the 9 cardinal principles
-Each corner of the Sigma has a pear dedicated to the Founders
Diamond Jubilee Pin - ANSWER-created in recognition of anyone who contributes of
$1k or more to the Delta Research and Education Foundation
-can be worn as pin
-die was destroyed, discontinued after April 30, 1988
The Pyramid Pin - ANSWER-Designed by Epsilon Chapter (Ohio State) and adopted
in 1920 at the second national convention
-Worn over the heart
-Three sides represent mind, body, and spirit
The Fortitude Pin - ANSWER-replica of the sculpture Fortitude
-commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard in 1979 as a tribute to the
Founders
-can be pinned on a dress, blouse, suit, or worn as pendant
Millennium Pin - ANSWER-created as a recognition for big sisters who gave $2200
or more to the $1 Million Dollar Howard U Endowment Scholarship
-presented to Howard on the 90th Anniversary of DST
-was available through 2004
Sorority Flower - ANSWERThe violet (if no fresh ones, can use purple African violets
or fake ones)
Pyramid Flower - ANSWERPeppermint Carnation
Sorority Colors - ANSWERCrimson and Cream (substitutes: red and white)
Pyramid Colors - ANSWERWhite and red
Sorority Stone - ANSWERPearl
Sorority's Public Motto - ANSWERIntelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
Pyramid's Public Motto - ANSWERScholarship, Fellowship, Service, and a desire to
attain all that would ennoble
Banner and Flag - ANSWER-Displayed when the Sorority has National Conventions,
Regional Conferences, and other ritualistic ceremonies
-if no ceremony/conference-displayed at National Headquartes
CORRECT 100%
The Sorority Pin - ANSWER-Designed by Big Sister Madree Penn White
-Made up of letters Delta, Sigma, and Theta,
-The 9 jewels in the Sigma represent the 9 cardinal principles
-Each corner of the Sigma has a pear dedicated to the Founders
Diamond Jubilee Pin - ANSWER-created in recognition of anyone who contributes of
$1k or more to the Delta Research and Education Foundation
-can be worn as pin
-die was destroyed, discontinued after April 30, 1988
The Pyramid Pin - ANSWER-Designed by Epsilon Chapter (Ohio State) and adopted
in 1920 at the second national convention
-Worn over the heart
-Three sides represent mind, body, and spirit
The Fortitude Pin - ANSWER-replica of the sculpture Fortitude
-commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard in 1979 as a tribute to the
Founders
-can be pinned on a dress, blouse, suit, or worn as pendant
Millennium Pin - ANSWER-created as a recognition for big sisters who gave $2200
or more to the $1 Million Dollar Howard U Endowment Scholarship
-presented to Howard on the 90th Anniversary of DST
-was available through 2004
Sorority Flower - ANSWERThe violet (if no fresh ones, can use purple African violets
or fake ones)
Pyramid Flower - ANSWERPeppermint Carnation
Sorority Colors - ANSWERCrimson and Cream (substitutes: red and white)
Pyramid Colors - ANSWERWhite and red
Sorority Stone - ANSWERPearl
Sorority's Public Motto - ANSWERIntelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
Pyramid's Public Motto - ANSWERScholarship, Fellowship, Service, and a desire to
attain all that would ennoble
Banner and Flag - ANSWER-Displayed when the Sorority has National Conventions,
Regional Conferences, and other ritualistic ceremonies
-if no ceremony/conference-displayed at National Headquartes
