DELTA SIGMA THETA QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS|
UPDATED VERSION 2025/2026
THE SORORITY PIN - ANSWER-designed by founder madree penn white
The pin is compromised of three Greek letter - ANSWER-D S T
Sigma represents the nine jewels - ANSWER-The nine cardinal virtues
Nine Cardinal Virtues - ANSWER-Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication,
Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
The first jewel - ANSWER-Compassion; essence of the human spirit;
dedicated to the Founders
Second jewel - ANSWER-Courtsey; genuine respect for the feelings of
others in consideration for the inherent dignity of every living person
Third Jewel - ANSWER-Dedication to a noble cause is one of humanity's
highest callings and an act of consecration
When was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - ANSWER-January 13, 1913
On what campus was DST founded? - ANSWER-Howard University
What is DST founded on? - ANSWER-Scholarship, sisterhood, and
community service
When was DST incorporated? - ANSWER-1930
How many founders are there? - ANSWER-22
When did they perform their first PUBLIC act? - ANSWER-March 1913
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, Founders 1-5 Black - ANSWER-1) Winona Cargile Alexander
2) Madree Penn White
3) Wertie Blackwell Weaver
4) Vashti Turley Murphy
5) Ethel Cuff Black
Founders l6-22 - ANSWER-1) Mamie Reddy Rose
2) Bertha Pitts Campbell
3) Florence Letcher Toms
4) Olive Jones
5) Jessie McGuire Dent
6) Jimmie Bugg Middleton
7) Ethel Carr Watson
Founders 11-15 - ANSWER-1) Marguerite Young Alexander
2) Naomi Sewell Richardson
3) Eliza P. Shippen
4) Zaphyr Chisom Carter
5) Myra Davis Hemmings
Ist President - ANSWER-Sadie T.M. Alexander* 1919-1923
First black to be awarded a PhD
2nd President - ANSWER-Dorothy Pelham Beckley 1923-1926
Use of print forms for reports applications and other formal documents
began under her leader ship
3rd President - ANSWER-Ethel LaMay Calimese 1926-1929
Established the national vigilance committee
4th president - ANSWER-Anna Johnson Julian 1929-1931
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UPDATED VERSION 2025/2026
THE SORORITY PIN - ANSWER-designed by founder madree penn white
The pin is compromised of three Greek letter - ANSWER-D S T
Sigma represents the nine jewels - ANSWER-The nine cardinal virtues
Nine Cardinal Virtues - ANSWER-Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication,
Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
The first jewel - ANSWER-Compassion; essence of the human spirit;
dedicated to the Founders
Second jewel - ANSWER-Courtsey; genuine respect for the feelings of
others in consideration for the inherent dignity of every living person
Third Jewel - ANSWER-Dedication to a noble cause is one of humanity's
highest callings and an act of consecration
When was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - ANSWER-January 13, 1913
On what campus was DST founded? - ANSWER-Howard University
What is DST founded on? - ANSWER-Scholarship, sisterhood, and
community service
When was DST incorporated? - ANSWER-1930
How many founders are there? - ANSWER-22
When did they perform their first PUBLIC act? - ANSWER-March 1913
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, Founders 1-5 Black - ANSWER-1) Winona Cargile Alexander
2) Madree Penn White
3) Wertie Blackwell Weaver
4) Vashti Turley Murphy
5) Ethel Cuff Black
Founders l6-22 - ANSWER-1) Mamie Reddy Rose
2) Bertha Pitts Campbell
3) Florence Letcher Toms
4) Olive Jones
5) Jessie McGuire Dent
6) Jimmie Bugg Middleton
7) Ethel Carr Watson
Founders 11-15 - ANSWER-1) Marguerite Young Alexander
2) Naomi Sewell Richardson
3) Eliza P. Shippen
4) Zaphyr Chisom Carter
5) Myra Davis Hemmings
Ist President - ANSWER-Sadie T.M. Alexander* 1919-1923
First black to be awarded a PhD
2nd President - ANSWER-Dorothy Pelham Beckley 1923-1926
Use of print forms for reports applications and other formal documents
began under her leader ship
3rd President - ANSWER-Ethel LaMay Calimese 1926-1929
Established the national vigilance committee
4th president - ANSWER-Anna Johnson Julian 1929-1931
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