Mission Statement - ANSWERSDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community.
What convention was Grand Chapter created? - ANSWERS1st nationa...
DST Study Guide Questions & Answers
Mission Statement - ANSWERSDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an
organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its
members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community.
What convention was Grand Chapter created? - ANSWERS1st national convention
The jewel temperance is dedicated to - ANSWERSNational staff
Purpose of the National Vigilance Committee - ANSWERSto keep in touch with the
political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race in general
Name the nine jewels - ANSWERScompassion, courtesy, dedication, fellowship, fidelity,
honesty, justice, purity, and temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated when - ANSWERSFebruary 18 1930
The jewel compassion is dedicated to - ANSWERSfounders of delta sigma theta inc.
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath - ANSWERSMary Church Terell
What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention -
ANSWERSAlpha chapter, gamma chapter, epsilon chapter
What is the meaning of the jewel dedication - ANSWERSTo a noble cause is one of
humanity's highest calling and an act of consecration
What components make up the Minerva Circle of Identity - ANSWERSSisterhood,
black, college, women, public service
Who designed the sorority crest - ANSWERSF. Ailene Marks and Jeanette Triplett
Jones
On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded -
ANSWERSHoward University
Writers of the Delta National Hymn - ANSWERSAlice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole
Talbert
What were the first two graduate chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta -
ANSWERSAlpha Beta and Beta Beta
, Purpose of the Jubilee Year established in 1929 - ANSWERSJubilee year was
established with hopes that hundreds of Delta women would rededicate themselves to
the sorority's ideals and become active participants in its programs
Four funds established under First National President Sadie T. Mossell Alexander -
ANSWERSHousing fund, sinking fund, the scholarship award fund, and college tuition
fund
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities -
ANSWERSNine
First honorary member initiated into Delta Sigma Theta - ANSWERSGabrielle Pelham-
mother of G. Dorothy Pelham Beckly
At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? - ANSWERS5th convention in
December of 1923
The jewels representing the nine cardinal values are located on which Greek letter on
the Delta Pin? - ANSWERSSigma
Complete the following statement from the Delta Oath:
I will close my ears - ANSWERSand seal my lips to slanderous gossip
Complete the following statement from the Delta Oath:
I will take an active interest in the welfare - ANSWERSof 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
Complete the following statement from the Delta Oath:
I will never belittle any race - ANSWERSand 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 - ANSWERSZephyr Chisom Carter
Mother of five daughters, four of whom became Deltas; member of the Baltimore
Branch of the National Association of College Women; first public high school in U.S.
Dunbar High School - ANSWERSVashti Turley Murphy
First of the Founders to enter into the Omega Omega Chapter on Feb. 17, 1919; from
Beta, SC - ANSWERSMamie Reddy Rose
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