Protocol, Traditions, & Awards

Commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979?

Fortitude Pin

Embodied in the virtues of the 9 Jewels and the Delta Oath

Fundamental Principles

Designed by Soror Madree Penn White and comprised of the three Greek Letters, Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority Pin

Created in recognition for contributions of $1,000+ for DREF; can be worn as a pendant

Diamond Jubilee Pin

Symbolizes the public motto; represented by the red candle used during ritualistic ceremonies.

Torch of Wisdom

Collegiate chapter with highest GPA

Minerva Award for Academic Excellence

Honorary Member established home for unwanted babies

Ciara M. Hale Humanitarian Award

Given for outstanding government service

Patricia Roberts Harris Award

Honors achievement in the field of communication

Lillian Award

Designed by Epsilon Chapter of Ohio State University; adopted in 1920 at the second

national convention.

Pyramid Pin

The Goddess Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom

Sorority emblem

"Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"

Sorority Public Motto

"Scholarship, fellowship, service, and a desire to attain all that would ennoble"

Pyramid Public Motto

How do sorors respond after three raps of the gavel during Delta meetings and ceremonies?

They stand

What does 1 rap of the gavel signify?

• Attention

• Be Seeated

• End of a ceremony

What do 2 raps of the gavel signify?

Affirm the:

• Sacred Vow

• Sacred Trust