with Correct Answers
Mission Statement -
Delta sigma theta sorority incorporated is an organization of college educated women commit
ted to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus
on the Black community
At what national convention was Grand Chapter created? - 1st national convention
To whom or to what group is the jewel Temperance dedicated? - National Staff
What was the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee? -
To keep in touch with political and civic activities of the country as they affect the negro race
Name the Nine Jewels -
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year? - 1930
The Jewel Compassion is dedicated to whom or what group in Delta? - Founders
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath? - Mary Church Terrell
What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention? -
Alpha, Gamma, Epsilon
,What is the meaning of Jewel Dedication? -
To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest calling and an act of consecration
Name the elements of the Minerva Circle of Identify? -
sisterhood, Black, college, women, public service
Who designed the Sorority Crest? - F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Tripplet Jones
On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded? - Howard University
Name the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn -
Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Th
eta? - New York City and Washington D.C.
What is the purpose of Jubilee Year established in 1929? -
hundreds of Delta women would rededicate themselves to the sorority
Please name the four funds established under first national president Sadie Tanner Mossell Ale
xander - Housing fund, sinking fund, scholarship award fund, college tuition fund
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? - Nine
Who was the first Honorary Member initiated into DST? - Nannie Burroughs
At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? - 5th convention
, The jewels representing the nine cardinal virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delt
a Pin? - The Sigma
I will close my ears - and seal my lips to slanderous gossip
I will take an active interest in the welfare -
of my country, using my influence toward the enactment of laws for the protection of the unf
ortunate and weak and for the repeal of those depriving human beings of their privilieges and
rights
I will never belittle any race - and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand
Born in El Paso, Texas; featured in the Crisis Magazine in 1913; reporter for the Alpha Chapter,
gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal powers and sang for TV shows -
Zephyr Chisom Carter
Mother of five daughters, four of whom became Deltas; member of the Baltimore Branch of th
e National Association of College Women; Dunbar - Vashti Turley Murphy
First of the Founders to enter into the Omega Omega on February 17, 1919 -
Mamie Reddy Rose
First sergeant-at-arms of the Alpha Chapter; charter member of the Dallas Alumnae chapter -
Frederica Chase Dodd
First Custodian (historian) of the Alpha Chapter; was the first black social worker with the New
York City and New York County charities - Winona Cargile Alexander