Delta Sigma Theta Interview Study Prep
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., was founded when & where? - ANS-January 13, 1913 on the
campus of Howard University in Washington, DC
What was the number of founders? - ANS-22 Founders: 1. ADAMS OSCEOLA MACARTHY 2.
MARGUERITE YOUNG ALEXANDER
3. CARGILE WINONA ALEXANDER 4. CUFF BLACK ETHEL 5. PETTS CAMPBELL,
BERTHA 6. CARTER ZEPHYR CHISOM 7. EDNA BROWN COLEMAN
8. JESSIE MCGUIRE DENT
9. FREDERICA CHASE DODD
10. HEMMINGS MYRA DAVIS 11. C. OLIVE JONES
12. MIDDLETON'S JIMMIE BUGG 13. MINOR PAULINE OBERDORFER 14. VASHTI
TURLEY MURPHY
15. RICHARDSON NAOMI SEWELL 16. Rose MAMIE REDDY 17. SHIP APPEARED ELIZA
PEARL 18. TOMS BY FLORENCE LETCHER 19. CARR ETHEL WATSON 20. WERTIE
BLACKWELL WEAVER
21. WHITE MADREE PENN 22. YOUNG EDITH MOTTE If you were elected National
President of Delta what new programs would you implement, and why? - ANS-
Is there anything else that we need to know to fully assess and evaluate your interest in Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? - ANS-Free question.
Name 2-3 programs that this chapter is currently performing and describe roles that you might
assume. What programs have you participated in? - ANS-1.
2.
3.
Name 3 national programs of Delta and how they contribute to Community Service on a
national level. - ANS-1.
2.
3.
Name 4 vital components of sisterhood. - ANS-Example: Love, Honesty, Trust, Dedication
Name some important principles necessary for Delta's continuous existence. - ANS-1. Intake
to ensure the membership of the organization.
2. programming that addresses the requirements of the people it serves. 3. Fundraising to
ensure the organization can cover the cost of hosting events.
Identify some notable Deltas and describe their actions. - ANS- The major programs of the
sorority are based upon: - ANS-The organization's Five-Point Programmatic Thrusts:
1. Physical & Mental Health
2. Educational Development
3. Growth in the Economy 4. Political Engagement and Awareness 5. International
Awareness & Involvement
There are several issues going on in the black community. Using the five point thrusts, how
might the chapter address them? - ANS- What international Delta initiatives are there? - ANS-
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., was founded when & where? - ANS-January 13, 1913 on the
campus of Howard University in Washington, DC
What was the number of founders? - ANS-22 Founders: 1. ADAMS OSCEOLA MACARTHY 2.
MARGUERITE YOUNG ALEXANDER
3. CARGILE WINONA ALEXANDER 4. CUFF BLACK ETHEL 5. PETTS CAMPBELL,
BERTHA 6. CARTER ZEPHYR CHISOM 7. EDNA BROWN COLEMAN
8. JESSIE MCGUIRE DENT
9. FREDERICA CHASE DODD
10. HEMMINGS MYRA DAVIS 11. C. OLIVE JONES
12. MIDDLETON'S JIMMIE BUGG 13. MINOR PAULINE OBERDORFER 14. VASHTI
TURLEY MURPHY
15. RICHARDSON NAOMI SEWELL 16. Rose MAMIE REDDY 17. SHIP APPEARED ELIZA
PEARL 18. TOMS BY FLORENCE LETCHER 19. CARR ETHEL WATSON 20. WERTIE
BLACKWELL WEAVER
21. WHITE MADREE PENN 22. YOUNG EDITH MOTTE If you were elected National
President of Delta what new programs would you implement, and why? - ANS-
Is there anything else that we need to know to fully assess and evaluate your interest in Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? - ANS-Free question.
Name 2-3 programs that this chapter is currently performing and describe roles that you might
assume. What programs have you participated in? - ANS-1.
2.
3.
Name 3 national programs of Delta and how they contribute to Community Service on a
national level. - ANS-1.
2.
3.
Name 4 vital components of sisterhood. - ANS-Example: Love, Honesty, Trust, Dedication
Name some important principles necessary for Delta's continuous existence. - ANS-1. Intake
to ensure the membership of the organization.
2. programming that addresses the requirements of the people it serves. 3. Fundraising to
ensure the organization can cover the cost of hosting events.
Identify some notable Deltas and describe their actions. - ANS- The major programs of the
sorority are based upon: - ANS-The organization's Five-Point Programmatic Thrusts:
1. Physical & Mental Health
2. Educational Development
3. Growth in the Economy 4. Political Engagement and Awareness 5. International
Awareness & Involvement
There are several issues going on in the black community. Using the five point thrusts, how
might the chapter address them? - ANS- What international Delta initiatives are there? - ANS-
