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What is the sorority's most sacred trust? - ANSWER The induction of new members into
Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority's most sacred trust.
What convention was Grand Chapter created? - ANSWER 1st National Convention
What are the 5 components of the Minerva Circle of Identity? - ANSWER Sisterhood
Black
College
Women
Public Service
Name the 9 Jewels. - ANSWER Compassion
Courtesy
Dedication
Fellowship
Fidelity
Honesty
Justice
Purity
Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year? - ANSWER 1930
The Jewel of Courtesy is dedicated to what group? - ANSWER The Jewel of Courtesy is
dedicated to the mother of Delta members.
Which honorary member wrote the Delta Oath? - ANSWER Mary Church Terrell
At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted? - ANSWER 6th National Convention
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? - ANSWER Dedication to a noble cause
is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of
consecration.
10. Who designed the sorority crest? - ANSWER F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett
Jones
On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded? - ANSWER
Howard University
Name the writers of the Delta National Hymn. - ANSWER Alice Dunbar-Nelson and
Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave
, What were the first two graduates (now alumnae chapter) authorized by Delta Sigma
Theta? - ANSWER New York City and Washington D. C.
Write the mission statement of the Sorority. - ANSWER 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.
This Jewel is dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta. - ANSWER Purity
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? -
ANSWER Nine
Name ONE of the first three honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta. - ANSWER
Nannie H. Burroughs
Gabrielle Pelham
Mary Church Terrell
In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated as an honorary member? - ANSWER
1923
The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on
the Delta Pin? - ANSWER The Sigma
Write the Delta Oath. - ANSWER I 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,
What is the sorority's most sacred trust? - ANSWER The induction of new members into
Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority's most sacred trust.
What convention was Grand Chapter created? - ANSWER 1st National Convention
What are the 5 components of the Minerva Circle of Identity? - ANSWER Sisterhood
Black
College
Women
Public Service
Name the 9 Jewels. - ANSWER Compassion
Courtesy
Dedication
Fellowship
Fidelity
Honesty
Justice
Purity
Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year? - ANSWER 1930
The Jewel of Courtesy is dedicated to what group? - ANSWER The Jewel of Courtesy is
dedicated to the mother of Delta members.
Which honorary member wrote the Delta Oath? - ANSWER Mary Church Terrell
At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted? - ANSWER 6th National Convention
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? - ANSWER Dedication to a noble cause
is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of
consecration.
10. Who designed the sorority crest? - ANSWER F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett
Jones
On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded? - ANSWER
Howard University
Name the writers of the Delta National Hymn. - ANSWER Alice Dunbar-Nelson and
Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave
, What were the first two graduates (now alumnae chapter) authorized by Delta Sigma
Theta? - ANSWER New York City and Washington D. C.
Write the mission statement of the Sorority. - ANSWER 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.
This Jewel is dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta. - ANSWER Purity
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? -
ANSWER Nine
Name ONE of the first three honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta. - ANSWER
Nannie H. Burroughs
Gabrielle Pelham
Mary Church Terrell
In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated as an honorary member? - ANSWER
1923
The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on
the Delta Pin? - ANSWER The Sigma
Write the Delta Oath. - ANSWER I 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,
