Delta Sigma Theta Practice Test
"Fortitude" commissioned and presented to Howard University as a tribute to the Founders -
ANS-Thelma Thomas Daley
1971 to 1975; 1705, 1707, and 1709 New Hampshire Ave. acquired for Delta's Headquarters; -
ANS-Lillian Pierce Benbow
1st executive director - ANS-Patrica Roberts Harris
2 Traditional programs of DST - ANS-Founders Day, Jabberwock, May Week
5 honorary members and contributions - ANS-Angela Bassett -actress
Ruby Dee- Actress
Artist Arthea Franklin Actress Cicsely Tyson India Maxwell- educator ESTL
The first woman to be published in the campus newspaper, ANS-Madree Penn White was an
accomplished linguist who also spoke Greek, Latin, German, and French. She also designed
the ceremony for introducing Honoary Members. Accomplished pianist who taught school in
Washington DC - ANS-Olive Claire Jones
Althea T.L. Simmons Award - ANS-honors social Activism
An educator from Louisiana, regarded as "Leader with a Servant Heart" - ANS-Cynthia M.A.
Butler-McIntyre
Anderson-Dix Award - ANS-Carolyn Virginia Anderson- 1st Black licensed Doctor
Dorothy Dix- mentally ill care
Anthony-Mott-Truth Award - ANS-Susan B. Anthony, Lucretia Mott and Sojourner Truth.
Honors someone on the ongoing quest securing women's rights
Appointed to Civil Rights Commission by president Lyndon B. Johnson - ANS-Frankie Muse
Freeman
Appointed to serve on several commissions by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon -
ANS-Jeanne L. Noble
At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? - ANS-5th convention
At what national convention was Grand Chapter created? - ANS-1st national convention
Author of the novel The Valley of the Poor about poor Blacks in the South - ANS-Wertie
Blackwell Weaver
Beta Hymn - ANS-Delta Sigma Theta, How we love thy name
chorus: Oh! How we love thee dear old Delta. Delta means devotion. Simga strong emotion.
Theta means grateful for our shared acquaintance with you. ANS-Zephyr Chisom Carter was
born in El Paso, Texas, was featured in Crisis Magazine in 1913, worked as a reporter for the
Alpha Chapter, and was a gifted singer and actress who used her vocal abilities to sing for
television shows. Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter - ANS-Marguerite Young
Alexander
Capital Funds Campaign Implemented - ANS-Mona H. Bailey
Clara M. Hale Humanitarian Award - ANS-Honorary member established home for unwanted
babies
, Collegiate Soror of the Year - DST member of the ANS who exemplifies nine fundamental
virtues in her daily life Current Biennium theme - ANS-Joy in our sisterhood, power in our voices
and service in our hearts
Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years - ANS-Ethel Lamay Calimese
Establishment of the Gems at Delta Academy II by ANS-Louise A. Rice
Delta became actively involved in the civil rights movement. - ANS-Vivian Osborne Marsh
Delta Christmas Party - ANS-Dorothy Penman Harrison
Delta DEARS - ANS-Dedication
Energetic
Active
Respected
Sorors
The ANS-Hortense Golden Canady's Delta Doctrine Delta Female Executive Award -
ANS-honors women executives in corporate America
Delta founders and past national presidents endowed scholarship - ANS-in memory of the
founders and past presidents given to member only
The ANS-G Delta Hymn was chosen. Dorothy Pelham Beckley
Delta Mizpah - ANS-Dear Sorors, now we must depart join hands in Delta's chain. Let us be
loyal faithful true in heart, and honor Delta's precious name. Amen
Delta Prayer: Heavenly Father, ANS-O. Pour on us thy spirit. Send us thy blessing in this hour
with thee. Grant us thy fullness Father we implore thee. Bless out Sorority.
Chorus: O hear our prayer Father, hear our prayer Amen.
Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn - ANS-Delta with glowing hearts we praise thee for the
strength thy love bestows. For the glowing grace of thy sisterhood and the power that from it
flows. Keep in us a strong endeavor and out souls to rapture raise.
Chorus: Delta Sigma Theta, we rejoice in theeeee. Delta Sigma Theta, we promise to stand by
you. Devoted to truth, a bond of our youth.
Which year saw the incorporation of Delta Sigma Theta? - ANS-1930 Delta Sweetheart Song -
ANS-She may be an Omega Sweetheart or the dream girl of A-phi-A. She many wear a Kappa
diamond or her love may a Sigma be, but if she wears the delta symbol then her first love is
DST
Delta Teen Lift - ANS-Geraldine Pittman Woods
Describe the function and purpose, noting at least one current emphasis of the Social Action
Comission - ANS-function- monitors legislation at federal, state and local levels
Purpose- so we are aware of which laws affect our community
Diamond Jubilee - ANS-created in recognition for contributions of $1000+ for DREF
Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award - ANS-Honors HBCUs
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy started - ANS-Marica L. Fudge
Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF) and ANS Economic Development -
ANS-Financial Fortitude 1. spreads financial education in community. 2. explains the
fundamentals of earning, spending, saving, and investing. Delta HOME 1. Participants trained
on 3 phases of home ownership. 2. Three stages: purchasing, occupying, and maintaining a
home Educational Development - ANS-Delta Academy 1. mentor program for at risk young
ladies. 2. Ages 11-14
"Fortitude" commissioned and presented to Howard University as a tribute to the Founders -
ANS-Thelma Thomas Daley
1971 to 1975; 1705, 1707, and 1709 New Hampshire Ave. acquired for Delta's Headquarters; -
ANS-Lillian Pierce Benbow
1st executive director - ANS-Patrica Roberts Harris
2 Traditional programs of DST - ANS-Founders Day, Jabberwock, May Week
5 honorary members and contributions - ANS-Angela Bassett -actress
Ruby Dee- Actress
Artist Arthea Franklin Actress Cicsely Tyson India Maxwell- educator ESTL
The first woman to be published in the campus newspaper, ANS-Madree Penn White was an
accomplished linguist who also spoke Greek, Latin, German, and French. She also designed
the ceremony for introducing Honoary Members. Accomplished pianist who taught school in
Washington DC - ANS-Olive Claire Jones
Althea T.L. Simmons Award - ANS-honors social Activism
An educator from Louisiana, regarded as "Leader with a Servant Heart" - ANS-Cynthia M.A.
Butler-McIntyre
Anderson-Dix Award - ANS-Carolyn Virginia Anderson- 1st Black licensed Doctor
Dorothy Dix- mentally ill care
Anthony-Mott-Truth Award - ANS-Susan B. Anthony, Lucretia Mott and Sojourner Truth.
Honors someone on the ongoing quest securing women's rights
Appointed to Civil Rights Commission by president Lyndon B. Johnson - ANS-Frankie Muse
Freeman
Appointed to serve on several commissions by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon -
ANS-Jeanne L. Noble
At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? - ANS-5th convention
At what national convention was Grand Chapter created? - ANS-1st national convention
Author of the novel The Valley of the Poor about poor Blacks in the South - ANS-Wertie
Blackwell Weaver
Beta Hymn - ANS-Delta Sigma Theta, How we love thy name
chorus: Oh! How we love thee dear old Delta. Delta means devotion. Simga strong emotion.
Theta means grateful for our shared acquaintance with you. ANS-Zephyr Chisom Carter was
born in El Paso, Texas, was featured in Crisis Magazine in 1913, worked as a reporter for the
Alpha Chapter, and was a gifted singer and actress who used her vocal abilities to sing for
television shows. Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter - ANS-Marguerite Young
Alexander
Capital Funds Campaign Implemented - ANS-Mona H. Bailey
Clara M. Hale Humanitarian Award - ANS-Honorary member established home for unwanted
babies
, Collegiate Soror of the Year - DST member of the ANS who exemplifies nine fundamental
virtues in her daily life Current Biennium theme - ANS-Joy in our sisterhood, power in our voices
and service in our hearts
Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years - ANS-Ethel Lamay Calimese
Establishment of the Gems at Delta Academy II by ANS-Louise A. Rice
Delta became actively involved in the civil rights movement. - ANS-Vivian Osborne Marsh
Delta Christmas Party - ANS-Dorothy Penman Harrison
Delta DEARS - ANS-Dedication
Energetic
Active
Respected
Sorors
The ANS-Hortense Golden Canady's Delta Doctrine Delta Female Executive Award -
ANS-honors women executives in corporate America
Delta founders and past national presidents endowed scholarship - ANS-in memory of the
founders and past presidents given to member only
The ANS-G Delta Hymn was chosen. Dorothy Pelham Beckley
Delta Mizpah - ANS-Dear Sorors, now we must depart join hands in Delta's chain. Let us be
loyal faithful true in heart, and honor Delta's precious name. Amen
Delta Prayer: Heavenly Father, ANS-O. Pour on us thy spirit. Send us thy blessing in this hour
with thee. Grant us thy fullness Father we implore thee. Bless out Sorority.
Chorus: O hear our prayer Father, hear our prayer Amen.
Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn - ANS-Delta with glowing hearts we praise thee for the
strength thy love bestows. For the glowing grace of thy sisterhood and the power that from it
flows. Keep in us a strong endeavor and out souls to rapture raise.
Chorus: Delta Sigma Theta, we rejoice in theeeee. Delta Sigma Theta, we promise to stand by
you. Devoted to truth, a bond of our youth.
Which year saw the incorporation of Delta Sigma Theta? - ANS-1930 Delta Sweetheart Song -
ANS-She may be an Omega Sweetheart or the dream girl of A-phi-A. She many wear a Kappa
diamond or her love may a Sigma be, but if she wears the delta symbol then her first love is
DST
Delta Teen Lift - ANS-Geraldine Pittman Woods
Describe the function and purpose, noting at least one current emphasis of the Social Action
Comission - ANS-function- monitors legislation at federal, state and local levels
Purpose- so we are aware of which laws affect our community
Diamond Jubilee - ANS-created in recognition for contributions of $1000+ for DREF
Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award - ANS-Honors HBCUs
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy started - ANS-Marica L. Fudge
Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF) and ANS Economic Development -
ANS-Financial Fortitude 1. spreads financial education in community. 2. explains the
fundamentals of earning, spending, saving, and investing. Delta HOME 1. Participants trained
on 3 phases of home ownership. 2. Three stages: purchasing, occupying, and maintaining a
home Educational Development - ANS-Delta Academy 1. mentor program for at risk young
ladies. 2. Ages 11-14
