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DST Study Guide Final Exam
1. What is Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated's mission statement? (page v): Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization of college education women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community
2. The Sorority Pin was designed by whom? (page 3):
Madree Penn White
3. Which letter do the Nine Cardinal Virtues sit in? (page 4):
Sigma
4. The second Jewel of the Sigma is (page 4):
Courtesy
5. The first Jewel of the Sigma is (page 4):
Compassion
6. The third Jewel of the Sigma is (page 4):
Dedication
7. The fourth Jewel of the Sigma is (page 32):
Fellowship
8. The fifth Jewel of the Sigma is (page
32): Fidelity
9. The sixth Jewel of the Sigma is (page
32): Honesty
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10. The seventh Jewel of the Sigma is (page 56):
Justice
11. The eighth Jewel of the Sigma is (page 56):
Purity
12. The ninth Jewel of the Sigma is (page
56): Temprance
13. Who is the second Jewel dedicated to? (page 4):
mothers of Delta members
14. What does the third Jewel of the Nine Cardinal Virtues mean? (page 4): one of
humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration
15. Who were the first honorary members of DST?
(page 5): Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Chuch Terrell
16. When was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated as an Honorary Member of DST? (page 6): 1923;
5th National Convention
17. Who wrote and composed the Delta Hymn?
(page 6): Sorors Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talber McCleave
18. Name four National Programs under Educational Development (page 69-70):
*National Library Project *Book Baskets *Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy *Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS *EMBODI
19. Name four National Programs under Economic Development (page 67-66): *Job
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25. Name three local programs under Physical and Mental Health: *American Cancer Society
Relay 4 Life *St Jude Walk/Run *Move Your Body Zoom
26. Name three local programs under International Awareness and Involve- ment: *World AIDS
Day
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27. Name three local programs under Political Awareness and Involvement: -
*Delta Days at the State Capitol *Combatting Voter Suppression *Voter Information *Census 2020
28. Osceola Macarthy Adams
(page 7): taught drama at Bennet College and serves as Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts; first black actress on Broadway; selected Delta's mottoes
29. Marguerite Young Alexander
(page 7): born in Chicago, IL; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter
30. Winona Cargile Alexander
(page 7): Alpha Chapter's first custodian; first Black social worker for the NYC and County Charities
31. Ethel Cuff Black
(page 8): first vice president of alpha chapter; charter member of Queens Alumnae Chapter; first black teacher in Richmond County NY
32. Betha Pitts Campbell
(page 8): born in Winfield, Kansas; participated in Woman's Suffrage March and repeated the act 68 years later; only Black student enrolled at her school; class President and Valedictorian of 1908
33. Zephyr Chisolm Carter
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42. Naomi Sewell Richardson
(page 11): last surviving founder when she died in 1993; the first Black graduate of Washingtonville High School; married a member of Alpha Phi Alpha.
43. Mamie Reddy Rose
(page 11): born in Belton, SC; first founder to enter into Omega Omega Chapter
44. Eliza Pearl Shippen
(page 11): only Founder to receive a Doctorate degree (English Literature); one of two founders who never married
45. Florence Letcher Toms
page 11): diploma and scholarship to Howard University presented to her by President William Howard Taft; introduced First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to audience of parents at John Wesley AME Zion Church (1945); collected elephants
46. Ethel Carr Watson
(page 12): teacher with career of over 30 years; after retirement, began second career as dramatic performer
47. Wertie Blackwell Weaver
page 12): published a novel entitled "The Valley of the Poor" (racism and poverty in the South); strong supporter of Alpha Chapter's activities
48. Madree Penn White
(page 12): spoke German, French, Greek, and Latin; designed ceremony for Hon- orary Member induction; set in motion mechanism for creating other chapters; designed sorority pin, serve as 2nd President of Alpha Chapter
49. Edith Motte Young
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50. Name all 22 Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: You know this!
51. What creation of Grand Chapter was under which Past National President and at what National
Convention? page 15): Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1919-1923) 1st National Convention
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62. Finish the line from the Delta Oath, "I will labor to ennoble "
(page 24): the ideals and purify the atmosphere of the home
63. Finish the line from the Delta Oath, "I will always protest against "
(page 24): the double standards of morals
64. Finish the line from the Delta Oath, "I will take an active interest in "
(page 24): the welfare 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 privileges' and rights
65. Finish the line from the Delta Oath, "I will not shrink from undertaking "
(page 24): what seems wise and good because handicaps and obstacles of any kind confront me, but striving to preserve a calm mind with a courageous spirit, barring bitterness from my heart
66. Finish the line from the Delta Oath, "I will strive all the more "
(page 24): earnestly to reach the goal
67. Who wrote the Delta Oath? (page
24): Mary Church Terrell
68. Where was the Fortitude Pin unveiled and in what year? (page 41):
unveiled at Howard University in 1979
69. What was the Diamond Jubilee Pin created in recognition of?
(page 41): created in recognition of contributions of $1000 or more to Delta Re- search and Educational Foundation (DREF)
70. Who designed the Sorority Crest?
(page 44): F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Tripplet Jones
71. What is the Pyramid Public Motto?
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72. Who created the Pyramid Public Motto? (page 44):
Epsilon Chapter Ohio State University
73. Who serves as the sorority's emblem? (page 44):
Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom
74. What are the Fundamental Principles embodied in? (page 45):
virtues of the Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath
75. The white candle represents
(page 45): virtues of the Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath
76. The red candle represents
(page 45): public motto; Torch of Wisdom
77. What does the Torch of Wisdom symbolize? (page 45):
the public motto; red candle
78. In meeting etiquette, what does one rap mean? (page 45): be
seated or the end of the ceremony
79. In meeting etiquette, what does two raps mean? (page 45):
affirm the Sacred Vow and Sacred Trust
80. In meeting etiquette, what does three raps mean? (page 45):
Sorors Stand
81. Name the seven regions (page
46): Central Region Eastern Region Far West Region Midwest Region South Atlantic
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83. What are the three positions appointed by the National President?: chap- lain
parliamentarian sergeant-at-arms
84. March Church Terrell Award
(page 98): award honors in field of civil rights and social justice
85. Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award (page 98):
Honors HBCUs
86. Osceola Award
(page 98): Tribute to the arts and artists
87. Lillian Award
(page 99): Honors outstanding professionals in communications
88. Patricia Roberts Harris Award
(page 99): Honors outstanding women in Government service
89. Keeper of the Flame Award
(page 99): Outstanding contributions to African American Heritage
90. Minerva Award for Academic Excellence
(page 100): Collegiate chapter with highest cumulative GPA
91. Clara M. Hale Humanitarian Award
(page 101): Honorary member established home for unwanted babies
92. Sadie T.M. Alexander Award
14 / (page 102): a bronze statue of a Black woman whose arms are the broken chains of slavery...
93. Who is the current National President? (page 104):
Beverly Evans Smith
94. Who is the current National First Vice President? (page 105):
Cheryl A. Hickmon
95. Who is the current National Second Vice President? (page 106):
Diamond Compton
96. Who is the current National Secretary? (page 106):
Elsie Cooke-Holmes
97. Who is the current National Treasurer? (page 106):
Pamela Hill
98. Who is the current National Executive Director? (page 107):
Lois Elizabeth Bingham
99. Who is the current National Deputy Executive Directory? (page 107):
Dorcas Washington
100. Which Honorary Member is an anchor and correspondent on CNN? (page 114):
Soledad O'Brien
101. Who is the Southern Regional Director? (page
116): Deidra K. Diaz
102. Who is the Southern Regional Representative? (page 166):
Kyrsten Sheffield
103. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on which college campus?-
: Howard University
