DST DELTA EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
What is the mission statement of the sorrority? correct answers DST, Inc.
is an organization of (1)college educated women (2) committed to the
constructive (3) development of its members and (4) to public service
with a (5) primary focus on the black community.
At what national convention was the Grand Chapter created? correct
answers First National Convention
To whom or to what group is the jewel of temperance dedicated?
correct answers National Staff
What was the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee? correct
answers To strengthen and unify the social action efforts of the
sorrority.
Name the 9 jewels correct answers Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication,
Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year? correct answers 1930
The Jewel Compassion is dedicated to whom or what group in Delta?
correct answers The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath? correct answers Mary
Church Terrell
What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention?
correct answers Alpha Chapter, Howard Univ.; Gamma Chapter, Univ. of
Penn.; and Epsilon Chapter; Ohio State Univ.
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? correct answers Dedication
to a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an action of
consecration. To find ourselves we must lose ourselves in living fervently
for worthwhile purposes.
Name the elements of the Minerva Circle of Identity. correct answers
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
Who designed the Sorority Crest? correct answers F. Ailene Marks and Past
President Jeannette Triplett Jones
, On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded?
correct answers Howard University.
Name the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn. correct
answers Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
What were the first two graduate (now called Alumnae) chapters
authorized by Delta Sigma Theta? correct answers New York City and
Washington, D. C.
What is the purpose of Jubilee Year established in 1929? correct answers
The purpose was to get hundreds of Delta woman to rededicate themselves
to the Sorority's ideals and become active participants in its programs
Name the four funds established under the First National President Sadie
Tanner Mossell Alexander. correct answers Housing Fund, Sinking Fund,
Scholarship Award Fund, and College Tuition Fund
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the
initiation activities? correct answers 9 and the delta oath
Who was the first Honorary Member initiated into Delta Sigma Theta
correct answers Mary MccLeod Bethune
At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? correct answers
5th
The jewels representing the 9 cardinal virtues are location on which Greek
letter on the Delta Pin? correct answers Sigma
Complete the following statements from the Delta Oath:
I will close my ears
I will take an active interest in the welfare
I will never belittle any race correct answers and seal my lips to slanderous
gossip
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
and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand.
Who's the current National President correct answers Elsie Cooke-
Holmes Who's the current National First Vice President correct
answers Pamela E. Smith
ANSWERS 2025
What is the mission statement of the sorrority? correct answers DST, Inc.
is an organization of (1)college educated women (2) committed to the
constructive (3) development of its members and (4) to public service
with a (5) primary focus on the black community.
At what national convention was the Grand Chapter created? correct
answers First National Convention
To whom or to what group is the jewel of temperance dedicated?
correct answers National Staff
What was the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee? correct
answers To strengthen and unify the social action efforts of the
sorrority.
Name the 9 jewels correct answers Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication,
Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year? correct answers 1930
The Jewel Compassion is dedicated to whom or what group in Delta?
correct answers The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath? correct answers Mary
Church Terrell
What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention?
correct answers Alpha Chapter, Howard Univ.; Gamma Chapter, Univ. of
Penn.; and Epsilon Chapter; Ohio State Univ.
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? correct answers Dedication
to a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an action of
consecration. To find ourselves we must lose ourselves in living fervently
for worthwhile purposes.
Name the elements of the Minerva Circle of Identity. correct answers
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
Who designed the Sorority Crest? correct answers F. Ailene Marks and Past
President Jeannette Triplett Jones
, On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded?
correct answers Howard University.
Name the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn. correct
answers Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
What were the first two graduate (now called Alumnae) chapters
authorized by Delta Sigma Theta? correct answers New York City and
Washington, D. C.
What is the purpose of Jubilee Year established in 1929? correct answers
The purpose was to get hundreds of Delta woman to rededicate themselves
to the Sorority's ideals and become active participants in its programs
Name the four funds established under the First National President Sadie
Tanner Mossell Alexander. correct answers Housing Fund, Sinking Fund,
Scholarship Award Fund, and College Tuition Fund
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the
initiation activities? correct answers 9 and the delta oath
Who was the first Honorary Member initiated into Delta Sigma Theta
correct answers Mary MccLeod Bethune
At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? correct answers
5th
The jewels representing the 9 cardinal virtues are location on which Greek
letter on the Delta Pin? correct answers Sigma
Complete the following statements from the Delta Oath:
I will close my ears
I will take an active interest in the welfare
I will never belittle any race correct answers and seal my lips to slanderous
gossip
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
and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand.
Who's the current National President correct answers Elsie Cooke-
Holmes Who's the current National First Vice President correct
answers Pamela E. Smith
