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Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated February 30, 1930. - ANSWER False, Jan 20 1930
The motto of Delta Sigma Theta is "Intelligence is the Torch of ..." - ANSWER Wisdom
Delta Sigma Theta was founded by students who had earlier been initiated into... - ANSWER Alpha Kappa Alpha
Who was named the 1st president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter? - ANSWER Myra Davis Hemmings
The collegiate founders sought to move towards social activism and greater public service, rather than social activities. - ANSWER True
Less than 2 months after the sorority's founding, Delta Sigma Theta women began their political activism by participating in the historic 1913... - ANSWER Women's Suffrage March, March 13 1913
On December 28, 1947, which expansion program was formally adopted and copyrighted by Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWER Jabberwock
Delta Sigma Theta uses the 5-Point Thrust as an organizing structure as it creates programs to benefit the African American community. What does the 5-Point Thrust consist of? - ANSWER a) physical and mental health
b) educational development
c) economic development
d) political awareness and involvement
e) international awareness and involvement
The purpose of May Week is... - ANSWER To emphasize the importance of higher education in the community, especially for black women
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the 1st and one of only 3 African American organizations with the NGO special consultative status with the United Nations - ANSWER True
_______ is for girls (ages 11 - 14) who demonstrate the potential for success, but may not have
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support systems or access to financial resources. Participants are exposed to math, science, technology, and non-traditional careers. Sessions may also include service learning activities, field trips and book clubs. - ANSWER Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
______ was designed to help sorority members and local communities to attain personal wealth and financial security. It was established as a result of increasing unemployment, Social Security debts, and the widening gap between wealth and poverty - ANSWER Financial Fortitude
Delta Sigma Theta is a non-profit organization - ANSWER True
_____ is an outgrowth and continuation of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Program. It was created to assist in facilitating the dreams and goals of at risk, adolescent African American girls, aged 14-18 - ANSWER Delta GEMS
Delta DEARS - ANSWER Dedication
Energetic
Active
Respected
Sorors
What does the The Pyramid Pin represent? - ANSWER Mind Body and Spirit
What does The Diamond Jubilee Pin represent - ANSWER Contributions of $1000 or more to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation
What does the The Sorority Pin represent? - ANSWER Founder Madree Penn White
Compromise of three Greek Letters: Delta, Sigma, & Theta
What does The Fortitude Pin represent? - ANSWER A tribute to the founders
The Sorority Flower - ANSWER African Violet
Pyramid Flower - ANSWER Peppermint Carnation
Sorority Colors - ANSWER Crimson and Cream
Pyramid Colors - ANSWER White and Red
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Iota phi theta:
Chapter President and vice president - ANSWER Robynne Oliver,
Skylynn Hayes
Mission Statement - ANSWER Delta sigma theta sorority inc. is an organization of college educated women committed to the development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community
At what national convention was the grand chapter established - ANSWER 2nd convention
Nine jewels - ANSWER Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, honesty, Justice, purity, temperance
What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee - ANSWER Stay participating/active in civil rights and political movements because of how they affect the black community
The jewel of compassion is dedicated to - ANSWER Founders
Which honorary member wrote the delta oath - ANSWER Mary Church Terrell
What 3 chapters were in attendance at the first national convention - ANSWER Alpha, epsilon, gamma
Name the elements of the Minerva circle - ANSWER Sisterhood, women, public service, black
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college
Who designed the Sorority Crest? - ANSWER Madder penn white
Born in El Paso, Texas; featured in the Crisis Magazine in 1913; reporter for Alpha Chapter. - ANSWER Zephr Chisom Carter
First of the Founders to enter into the Omega Omega Chapter on Feb. 17,
1919 - ANSWER Mammie Reddy rose
First sergeant-at-arms of the Alpha Chapter; charter member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter - ANSWER Frederica Chase Dodd
First custodian (historian) of the Alpha Chapter; was the first Black social worker with New York City and New York County charities. - ANSWER Winona Cargile Alexander
Presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley AME
Zion Church in 1945; had interactions with multiple U.S. Presidents including
William H. Taft and John F. Kennedy. - ANSWER Florence Letcher Toms
Accomplished pianist who taught school in Washington, D.C. - ANSWER Olive Claire jones
The first vice president of Alpha Chapter; first Black teacher in Richmond County, N.Y.; charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter - ANSWER Ethel cuff black
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Public School System. - ANSWER Jessie Mcguire Dent
Author of the novel "The Valley of the Poor" about poor Blacks in the South. - ANSWER Wertie Blackwell weaver
The first treasurer of the Alpha Chapter; author of "Get off the Judgment Seat". - ANSWER Pauline oberdorfer minor
First president of the Alpha Chapter; was an active member of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women. - ANSWER Myra Davis hemmings
President and national treasurer of the National Association of College Women; Dean of Girls at the Black High School in Raleigh, N.C. - ANSWER Jimmie Bugg Middleton
Name the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn. - ANSWER Florence Colbert talbert and Alice Dunbar Nelson
What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta
Sigma Theta? - ANSWER NYC and Washington DC
What is the purpose of Jubilee Year established in 1929? - ANSWER To make inactive members active again and rededicate to delta
Name the four funds established under First National President Sadie Tanner Mossell
Alexander. - ANSWER Housing Fund, sinking Fund, Scholarship Fund,
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College Tuition Fund.
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? - ANSWER 9
Who was the first Honorary Member initiated into Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWER Nannie H. boroughs
At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? - ANSWER 5th
The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin? - ANSWER Sigma
Complete the following statements from the Delta Oath:
I will close my ears - ANSWER
Name the immediate Past National President of the Sorority - ANSWER Cheryl Hickmon
List the seven regions of the Sorority: - ANSWER A. Central
B. Eastem
C. Farest
D.Midwest
E. Southem
