DELTA STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Purpose of Pyramid Study Guide (PSG) correct answers to 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 correct answers To Gain
from each initiate, a commitment to the ideals, values, and public service
mission of Delta Sigma Theta.
The National Delta Achievement Test correct answers The 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 correct answers 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 day was DST Alpha chapter presented with a certificate of
incorporation correct answers Feb 18 1913
The Sorority Pin correct answers - 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 first jewel correct answers Compassion; essence of the human spirit;
dedicated to the Founders
The second jewel correct answers Courtsey; dedicated to the mothers of
DST members
The third jewel correct answers Dedication; dedicated to the national
presidents past and present
Osceola MacArthur Adams correct answers -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
Marguerite Young Alexander correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -Born in El Paso, Texas
-Active in the collegiate chapter of the NAACP
-Alpha chapters first reporter
-A gifted singer and actress
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Purpose of Pyramid Study Guide (PSG) correct answers to 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 correct answers To Gain
from each initiate, a commitment to the ideals, values, and public service
mission of Delta Sigma Theta.
The National Delta Achievement Test correct answers The 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 correct answers 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 day was DST Alpha chapter presented with a certificate of
incorporation correct answers Feb 18 1913
The Sorority Pin correct answers - 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 first jewel correct answers Compassion; essence of the human spirit;
dedicated to the Founders
The second jewel correct answers Courtsey; dedicated to the mothers of
DST members
The third jewel correct answers Dedication; dedicated to the national
presidents past and present
Osceola MacArthur Adams correct answers -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
Marguerite Young Alexander correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -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 correct answers -Born in El Paso, Texas
-Active in the collegiate chapter of the NAACP
-Alpha chapters first reporter
-A gifted singer and actress
