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When was Delta Sigma Theta incorporated? - Correct answer January 13th, 1913 What is the mission state? - Correct answer Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community On what campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - Correct answer Howard University At what national convention was Grand Chapter created? - Correct answer 1st National Convention What group is the Jewel Temperance dedicated to? - Correct answer The National Staff What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee - Correct answer To keep in touch with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race in general First Jewel - Correct answer Compassion: Essence of the human spirit; Dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Second Jewel - Correct answer Courtesy: A genuine respect for the feelings of others and consideration for the inherent dignitt of every living person; Dedicated to the mothers of Delta members
Third Jewel - Correct answer Dedication: To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration; Dedicated to National Presidents, past and present Fourth Jewel - Correct answer Fellowship: common spirit of Sisterhood; Dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Fifth Jewel - Correct answer Fidelity: is the steadfast devotion and faithful commitment we give to purposes that ourselves and a disciplines devotion which involves us in those experiences that are the very essence of this organization; Dedicated to the Honorary Members Sixth Jewel - Correct answer Honesty: the first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and meriting the trust of others; Dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who have guided the organization Seventh Jewel - Correct answer Justice: Firm and continous obligation to render everyone, regardless or race, creed, color, or sex that which is her due; Dedicated to our ancestors, born slaves or freed to stuggle, leaving a legacy of achievement in overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice. Eighth Jewel - Correct answer Purity: Character, mind, and conduct is the supreme goal of human life; Dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Ninth Jewel - Correct answer Temperance: Self-restraint in conduct; Dedicated to the National Staff What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention? - Correct answer Alpha- Howard University
- Scholarship Award Fund
- College Tuition Fund How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? - Correct answer 9 Who was the first Honorary Member initiated into Delta Sigma Theta? - Correct answer - Nannie H. Burroughs
- Gabrielle Pelham
- Mary Church Terrell At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? - Correct answer The 5th National Convention The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin? - Correct answer The Sigma I will close my ears - Correct answer and seal my lips to slanderous gossip I will take an active interest in the welfare - Correct answer of 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 privilege's and rights I will never belittle any race - Correct answer and will try to persuade other to take the same just stand Osceola Macarthy Adams - Correct answer - Selected the Delta mottoes
- Acclaimed actress and Directress of the America Negro Theater
Marguerite Young Alexander - Correct answer - Born in Chicago, IL
- Constant supporter of Alpha Chapter Winona Cargile Alexander - Correct answer - First custodian (historian) of the Alpha Chapter
- Was the first Black social worker with New York City and New York County charities. Ethel Cuff Black - Correct answer - The first Vice President of Alpha Chapter
- First Black teacher in Richmond County, NY
- Charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter. Bertha Pitts Campbell - Correct answer - The only Black student enrolled at her school
- Was the valedictorian of the class of 1908.
- Marched in the Women's Suffrage March twice, once in 1913 and another in 1981 Zephyr Chisom Carter - Correct answer - Born in El Paso, Texas
- Featured in the Crisis Magazine in 1913
- Reporter for Alpha Chapter. Edna Brown Coleman - Correct answer - President and valedictorian of her graduating class
- Married a Founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Jessie McGuire Dent - Correct answer - First Corresponding secretary of Alpha Chapter
- Instrumental in integrating the Galveston Public School System.
Mamie Reddy Rose - Correct answer - First of the Founders. to enter into the Omega Omega
- Chapter on Feb. 17, 1919 Eliza Pearl Shippen - Correct answer - Graduated magna cum laude from Howard University
- Received her M.A. and the only to receive PhD.
- 1 of 2 to never marry Florence Letcher Toms - Correct answer - Presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945
- Had interactions with multiple US Presidents including William H. Taft and John F. Kennedy
- Collected elephants Ethel Carr Watson - Correct answer - Teacher for more than 30 years
- Retired and began a career in dramatics Wertie Blackwell Weaver - Correct answer - Born in Kansas City, Missouri
- Author of the novel entitled "The Valley of the Poor." - Her book focused on racism and poverty in the South. Madree Penn White - Correct answer - Accomplished linguist who spoke German, French, Greek, and Latin
- Designed ceremony for inducting Honorary Members
- Designed sorority PENN
- Drafter initial constitution of bylaws
- Second President of Alpha Chapter and DST
- First woman of the campus paper, The Howard University Journal. Edith Motte Young - Correct answer - Taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, SC
- Recording secretary of Alpha Chapter 1st National President of Delta Sigma Theta - Correct answer Sadie T. M. Alexander: 2nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta - Correct answer G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley 3rd National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1926-1929) - Correct answer Ethel Lamay Calimese 4th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1929-1931) - Correct answer Anna Johnson Julian 5th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1931-1933) - Correct answer Gladys Byram Sheppard 6th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1933-1935) - Correct answer Jeannette Triplett Jones 7th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1935-1939) - Correct answer Vivian Osborne Marsh 8th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1939-1944) - Correct answer Helen Elsie Austin 9th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1944-1947) - Correct answer Mae Wright Peck Williams
21st National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1996-2000) - Correct answer Marcia L. Fudge 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta (2000-2004) - Correct answer Gwendolyn Elizabeth. Boyd 23rd National President of Delta Sigma Theta (2004-2008) - Correct answer Louise Allen. Rice 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (2008-2013) - Correct answer Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre 25th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (2013-2017) - Correct answer Dr. Paulette C. Walker 26th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (2017-Present) - Correct answer Beverly E. Smith Who is the current National President? - Correct answer Beverly E. Smith Who is the current National First Vice President? - Correct answer Cheryl A. Hickmon Who is the current National Second Vice President? - Correct answer Diamond Compton Who is the current National Secretary? - Correct answer Elsie Cooke-Holmes Who is the current National Treasurer? - Correct answer Pamela Hill
Who is the current Executive Director? - Correct answer Lois Elizabeth Bingham What officers are appointed for national convention only? - Correct answer Chaplain, Parliamentarian, and Sergeant-at-Arms Name three of the current national committees: - Correct answer Rituals and Ceremonies Committee Social Action Commission Constitution and Bylaws Committee Name the Immediate Past National President of the Sorority - Correct answer Dr. Paulette C. Walker 1st Region - Correct answer Central Second Region - Correct answer Eastern Third Region - Correct answer Farwest Fourth Region - Correct answer Midwest (our region) Fifth Region - Correct answer South Atlantic Sixth Region - Correct answer Southern Seventh Region - Correct answer Southwest What are the locations of four of the International Chapters of the Sorority? - Correct answer Virgin Islands Japan South Korea
Name two programs for Physical and Mental Health - Correct answer My Cry in the Dark The Healthy Weight Program Summit V Lifestyle Change Initiative Name two programs for Political Awareness and Involvement - Correct answer Voters Education Delta Days at the Nations Capital Social Action Voter Education Voter Registration List two traditional programs of Delta Sigma Theta - Correct answer May Week Founders Day Jabberwock What is a Life Development Center (LDC)? - Correct answer Housing for elderly, provides programs for youth and community. How do LDC's foster the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of Delta Sigma Theta? - Correct answer Programs that are held foster the 5 point thrust are Job Fairs (economic), Library services(educational), Political awareness(political), Mental health counseling (physical and mental health), international relationships (international awareness) What are the goals of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy? - Correct answer To enhance learning and interest in science, math, and technology, as well as prepare young girls for leadership in the 21st century
What are the goals of the Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta Gems Institute? - Correct answer For at-risk adolescent girls and help them succeed academically as well as assist with proper goal setting and involving them in community service. What is the distinguished Professor Endowed Chair? - Correct answer Endowments are given to Black Colleges/Universities through a grant for a professor of distinction for a two-year period. How do local chapters participate in the Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair? - Correct answer Local chapters recommend sites and donate funds. Describe the function and purpose of the Social Action Commission and name one current emphasis - Correct answer The Social Action Committee monitors legislation at the federal, state, and local levels. 100 years ago, it was Women's Suffrage. Today, one current emphasis is voter registration. What is the mission of the Delta Research and Educational Foundation? - Correct answer It serves identify solutions for issues that affect African American women and their families nationally and globally through funding and support of national programs. ???What is the theme of the current Biennium??? - Correct answer Joy in our sisterhood, power in our voice, service in our hearts??? Alice Dunbar Nelson (Honorary Member) - Correct answer First woman to serve on the Delaware State Republican Committee Ethel L. Payne (Honorary Member) - Correct answer First Black woman journalist to cover international affairs
