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Name three (3) current national programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and state the contributions they have made to the community and /or nation. -
Answer: >> 1. Economic Development- Financial Fortitude is one of the
programs that fall into The initiative helps members of the Sorority spread financial education throughout their local communities; budget. savings. financial planning
- Educational Development- EMBODI(Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence)- help young boys/men reach their fullest potential educationally, socially, and emotionally.
- Physical and Mental Health- HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: TOTAL WOMAN: MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT: It was created to promote self-care through physical wellness, emotional wellness, and awareness/advocacy. These programs provide an awareness to get healthy and empower the black community to take charge of their health. Partner with Weight Watchers, Breast Cancer Walk, American.diabetes association Tell me about a time you exhibited the sorority's public motto "Intelligence is the
Torch of Wisdom." - Answer: >> I exhibit the motto, "Intelligence is the Torch of
Wisdom" by recognizing the importance of academic excellence on a daily basis throughout my week. As a double major in computer science and dance on a full ride scholarship, I always put my academics first. While having a strong passion for learning in the arts and in STEM, I do not hesitate to mentor and guide others younger than me to attain their highest potential. As a dance captain, principal dancer, computer science TA, computer science mentor, and GGOG mentor, I love assisting black women in evolving in their desired career goals. Uplifting and helping others is what makes life beautiful.
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Give me an example of a time when you had to handle multiple responsibilities at
once. How did you prioritize your time? - Answer: >> My weekly schedule
consists of computer science and dance classes, multiple dance rehearsals, club meetings, and as my schedule permits volunteering at the atlanta food bank. I am able to prioritize my time with the help of my planner and attentively scheduling my life hour by hour to make sure I accomplish everything I need to for the day. I also plan on being ahead of my assignments so the days I'm coming home late the assignments are already turned in so I am done for the day. I am able to balance my weekdays in an organized manner and have been successfully balancing all of my responsibilities. Tell me about a time when you collaborated with others who held opposing
viewpoints. - Answer: >> There was a time I was co-choreographing a dance
with one of my teammates. When creating the dance she wanted to incorporate certain moves that I thought were not complex enough. Even though we had two different styles in creating, we fixed this obstacle by dividing the dance in two. She was able to create the first section and I was able to create the second section, so both of our visions came true and came together to form a complete dance. What service projects/programs are you aware of that this chapter is currently conducting in your community/on campus and how can you contribute to the
success of these projects/programs? - Answer: >> I am aware that this chapter
is currently participating in the Dashing Divas Walkathon which is a fundraiser to increase awareness and support the Ch'erette elementary school in Haiti. I can contribute to the success of this program by advertising it to my friends and family for their support and contribution. I could also participate and/or contribute in donating for this cause.
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What is DST's motto? - Answer: >> Intelligence is the torch of wisdom
What is the mission statement of DST? - Answer: >> Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committee to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community.
What is the purpose of DST? - Answer: >> Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Incorporated is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local comminutes throughout the world.
What is DST founded on? - Answer: >> Sisterhood, scholarship, and service
When was DST incorporated? - Answer: >> February 18, 1930
What does crimson and cream symbolize? - Answer: >> Courage and purity
What does the flower symbolize? - Answer: >> The brotherly bond with Omega
Psi Phi and modesty
What is the official animal of DST? - Answer: >> Elephant
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What is the official symbol of DST? - Answer: >> Pyramid
What are the nine jewels of DST? - Answer: >> Compassion, Courtesy,
Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, and Temperance
What is the Five Point Program Thrust of DST? - Answer: >> 1. Economic
Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
What is the brother fraternity of DST? - Answer: >> Omega Psi Phi
What date was Delta Sigma Theta Founded? - Answer: >> January 13, 1913
What year was Delta Sigma Theta incorporated? - Answer: >> 1930
How many Woman founded Delta? - Answer: >> 22 illustrious and game
changing women
Name Five of the founders. - Answer: >> 1.Osceola Macarthy Adams
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What is DST founded on? - Answer: >> Scholarship, sisterhood, and community
service
What was the first Public act performed by the Delta founders? - Answer:
>> Their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March
What is DST Motto? - Answer: >> "Intelligence is the torch of Wisdom"
What does the Elephant symbolize? - Answer: >> Strength and determination
Nu Epsilon Chapter founded by - Answer: >> 15 trail blazing charter members
Delta programs - Answer: >> EMBODI(Empowering Males to Build
Opportunities for Developing Independence)- help young boys/men reach their fullest potential educationally, socially, and emotionally. Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy- Made to save or protect young females (11-14) from academic failure, low self esteem, and a crippled future. Provides local chapter to enhance the education in public Financial Fortitude- the current Economic Development program initiative of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Financial Fortitude is a process that will help
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program participants to set and define goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and to put the plan into action Local chapter: Participate and awareness and celebration of women during the women month in march. celebration of delta week Various discussions throughout the school year for expression, clarity, education
Influential deltas - Answer: >> Loretta Lynch- first black US attorney general
Vanessa Wyche- NASA johnson center first black deputy director (august 2018) Hazel Johnson brown - first black woman general in the army. (1979) died 2011
qualities of sisterhood - Answer: >> Good communication
Willingness to listen and understand Protection to a certain extent Transparency and honesty Accountability
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2. MARGUERITE YOUNG ALEXANDER
3. WINONA CARGILE ALEXANDER
4. ETHEL CUFF BLACK
5. BERTHA PITTS CAMPBELL
6. ZEPHYR CHISOM CARTER
7. EDNA BROWN COLEMAN
8. JESSIE MCGUIRE DENT
9. FREDERICA CHASE DODD
10. MYRA DAVIS HEMMINGS
11. OLIVE C. JONES
12. JIMMIE BUGG MIDDLETON
13. PAULINE OBERDORFER MINOR
14. VASHTI TURLEY MURPHY
15. NAOMI SEWELL RICHARDSON
16. MAMIE REDDY ROSE
17. ELIZA PEARL SHIPPEN
18. FLORENCE LETCHER TOMS
19. ETHEL CARR WATSON
20. WERTIE BLACKWELL WEAVER
21. MADREE PENN WHITE
22. EDITH MOTTE YOUNG
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What are the sorority's major programs based on? - Answer: >> The 5 Point
Programmatic Thrusts:
- Physical & Mental Health
- Educational Development
- Economic Development
- International Awareness & Involvement
- Political Awareness & Involvement
What are some Delta international initiatives? - Answer: >>
Name 4 vital components of sisterhood. - Answer: >> Example: Love, Honesty,
Trust, Dedication Name 2-3 programs that this chapter is currently performing and describe roles
that you might assume. What programs have you participated in? - Answer:
Name 3 national programs of Delta and how they contribute to Community
Service on a national level. - Answer: >> 1.
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Name some notable Deltas and what have they done? - Answer: >>
What do these mean to you? a. Joy in Sisterhood b. Service in heart
c. Power in voices - Answer: >>
The major programs of the sorority are based upon: - Answer: >> The
organization's Five-Point Programmatic Thrusts:
- Physical & Mental Health
- Educational Development
- Economic Development
- Political Awareness & Involvement
- International Awareness & Involvement What inspired you to be a Delta? Why is becoming a member of Delta Sigma
Theta important to you? - Answer: >> Example: Talk about the local chapter;
Different Delta's that you know. Campus activities & programs. Exposure to Deltas that you've had growing up.
What did you do to lead a team project and ensure success? - Answer: >>
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What qualities exemplify Sisterhood? Give an example of how it applies in your
life. - Answer: >> Example: Describe how being an only child you've never
experienced having a sister, but being on a team of all females helped mold you and the bonds that you've developed with them through "the collective movement of dance" illustrates what you believe a Sisterhood exemplifies. Another example of that is the bond that you developed over the 2 years with your debutante sisters. And how you've supported each other through the years, despite being separated at colleges across the US. You're still united. Why are you interested in membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? (This
question is not rated) - Answer: >> I want to be a part of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority Incorporated because Delta's are change makers. Delta means change and Delta's do not sit back and watch the world crumble around them; they pick up the pieces and help mold the world with a better foundation. Living is meaningless if you are not uplifting others. If you are not helping others then you are not living. Everyone is placed in this world for a reason and I appreciate how deltas exhibit humanity and empathy towards others. They think about others before themselves. Delta Sigma Theta has advocated for laws and policies to sustain and expand civil rights since our founding in 1913. Tell me about a time you engaged in social
action. - Answer: >> A time I engaged in social action was during the pandemic.
While COVID-19 was shutting down the world, George Floyd had been shot and killed by police officers and put the world in an uproar. I encouraged my family and friends to participate in a protest on Pennsylvania Ave in support of Black Lives Matter. We made and displayed signs. From my participation in this event I made a decision not to silence my voice in the future when I'm aware of injustices.
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school's pom and dance team so I wasn't new to band dancing and the fact that I was able to get back into something I love, I was very appreciative and extremely excited to see what future events might be since this event really touched home for me. Prime Time (fighting out insecurities and safe ways of expressing frustration), this event occurred when I needed it most. During that time, I was struggling with stress and overstimulation and that morning I went to the gym and it brightened up my entire day. I am seen as an aggressive person, in high school sports would be my outlet to take some of my anger and energy out of and since coming into college I have no longer had that outlet. The fact that y'all allowed us to fight out troubles physically and mentally was amazing for my physical and mental health. I felt very free and unburdened and I truly loved it. Tell me about a situation where you took initiative and went beyond the
expectations of your team or community to assist in achieving a goal. - Answer:
>> As a junior varsity member of my high school's pom and dance team, I took the
initiative to learn the varsity team's routines. During a competition at Hershey Park, one of the varsity members couldn't participate and their formations were in jeopardy. I volunteered to take her place and when they were about to teach me the choreography, I told them I already knew it and they were shocked and impressed. We achieved our goal to win 1st place. team was in jeopardy of not competing. familiar. took initiative. We all make mistakes we wish we could take back. Tell me about a time you wish you had handled a situation differently and how or if you corrected it. -
Answer: >> For a group project where we had to learn a coding language on
our own, I made an assumption on my portion of the group project that the assignment had the same instructions as previous assignments. The next day in
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class, the professor was going over the assignment instructions and showed that for this assignment some of the instructions changed. I told my teammate I wasn't aware that it was different, I thought it was the exact same as the other times and didnt think to check. I talked to the professor about my mistake and she told me if I resubmitted she wouldn't take points off, so I redid the assignment and we got a 100% on that portion of the project. What Delta events or activities have you attended that influenced your desire to become a Delta and what made these events or activities so impactful to you? -
Answer: >> The Heartbeat of Home Koming (acknowledging black culture
through the arts), genuinely gave me joy. I truly appreciate the acknowledgement of the arts and how much they benefit our culture. I was the captain of my school's pom and dance team so I wasn't new to band dancing and the fact that I was able to get back into something I love, I was very appreciative and extremely excited to see what future events might be since this event really touched home for me. Prime Time (fighting out insecurities and safe ways of expressing frustration), this event occurred when I needed it most. During that time, I was struggling with stress and overstimulation and that morning I went to the gym and it brightened up my entire day. I am seen as an aggressive person, in high school sports would be my outlet to take some of my anger and energy out of and since coming into college I have no longer had that outlet. The fact that y'all allowed us to fight out troubles physically and mentally was amazing for my physical and mental health. I felt very free and unburdened and I truly loved it.
