DAT Full Study Guide

What is the sorority's most sacred trust?

The induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta

What convention was Grand Chapter created?

2nd National Convention

What are the 5 components of the Minerva Circle of Identity?

Sisterhood

Black

College

Women

Public Service

Name the 9 Jewels.

Compassion

Courtesy

Dedication

Fellowship

Fidelity

Honesty

Justice

Purity

Temperance

Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?

1930

The Jewel of Courtesy is dedicated to what group?

dedicated to the mother of Delta members.

Which honorary member wrote the Delta Oath?

Mary Church Terrell

At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted?

6th National Convention

What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication?

Dedication to a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of

consecration.

10. Who designed the sorority crest?

F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett Jones

On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded?

Howard University

Name the writers of the Delta National Hymn.

Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave

What were the first two graduates (now alumnae chapter) authorized by Delta Sigma

Theta?

New York City and Washington D. C.

Write the mission statement of the Sorority.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated 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.

This Jewel is dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta.

Purity

How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities?

Nine

Name ONE of the first three honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta.

Nannie H. Burroughs

Gabrielle Pelham

Mary Church Terrell

In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated as an honorary member?

1923

The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin?

The Sigma

Write the Delta Oath.

I will strive to reach the highest educational, moral and spiritual efficiency which I can possibly

Attain.

I will never lower my aims for any temporary benefit which might be gained.

I will endeavor to preserve my health, for however great one's mental and moral strength may

be, physical weakness prevents the accomplishment of much that otherwise might be done.

I will close my ears and seal my lips to slanderous gossip.

I will labor to ennoble the ideals and purify the atmosphere of the home.

I will always protest against the double standard of morals.

I will take an active interest in 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.

I will never belittle any race and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand.

I will not shrink from undertaking what seems wise and good because handicaps or obstacles

of any kind confront me, but striving to preserve a calm mind with a courageous spirit, barring

bitterness from my heart,

I will strive all the more earnestly to reach the goal.

This Honorary member was a special correspondent for CNN.

Soledad O'Brien

She became a music teacher in the Washington D. C. School system.

Olive Claire Jones

The only founder to receive a doctorate degree.

Eliza Pearl Shippen

This founder taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, SC.

Edith Motte Young

This founder was the first sergeant-at-arms of Alpha Chapter. She is a charter member

of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter.

Frederica Chase Dodd

This founder was the first custodian or historian of the Alpha Chapter. She was the first

Black social worker with New York City and County Charities.

Winona Cargile Alexander

This founder presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley

AME Zion Church in 1945. Her interactions with multiple US Presidents including William

H. Taft and John F. Kennedy.

Florence Letcher Toms

Gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal and sang for TV shows.

Zephyr Chisom Carter

First Vice President of Alpha Chapter; first black teacher in Richmond County, NY;

Charter member of the Queens (MY) Alumnae Chapter.

Ethel Cuff Black

This founder was from a small town in Belton, SC.

Mamie Reddy Rose

Excellent musician and graduated as valedictorian of the Teacher's College.

Pauline Oberdorfer Minor

This founder helped lobby Delta Sigma Theta to participate in the March for Women's

Suffrage.

Jimmie Bugg Middleton

Designed the ceremony for inducting Honorary Members.

Madree Penn White

Last surviving founder in 1993; the first black graduate of Washingtonville High School.

She married a member of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Naomi Sewell Richardson

Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter.

Marguerite Young Alexander

Born in Winfield, Kansas and participated in the March on Washington in 1913 and

1981.

Bertha Pitts Campbell

President and Valedictorian of her graduating class. Married a founder of Omega Psi

Phi.

Edna Brown Coleman

Teacher for more than 30 years, then began a career in dramatics

Ethel Carr Watson

First corresponding secretary of Alpha Chapter; instrumental in integrating the Galveston

Public School system.

Jessie McGuire Dent

Author of a novel, "The Valley of the Poor" about Blacks in the South.

Wertie Blackwell Weaver

20. Served as Directress for the Harlem School of the Arts.

Osceola Macarthy Adams

First President of Alpha Chapter; was an active member of the NAACP and National

Council of Negro Women.

Myra Davis Hemmings

Graduated from the first public high school for Blacks in the US known as Dunbar High

School in Washington D. C.

Vashti Turley Murphy

First doctrine published and leadership academy established

Hortense G. Canady

Special emphasis on reclamation and retention

Yvonne Kennedy

Delegates voted to hold national convention every 2 years

Ethel Lamay Calimese

Secretary National Pan-Hellenic Council

Anna Johnson Julian

Formed a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 homes

Bertha M. Roddey

Appointed to serve on several commissions by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon

Jeanne L. Noble

Application of technology for chapter operations, headquarters operation and efficent communication for chapters and sorors around the world.

Gwendolyn E. Boyd

The Omega Omega was established as the memorial chapter.

G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley

National Boards were created as part of the organizational structure

Gladys Byram Sheppard

Theme was " Every Delta in the Delta House"

Yvonne Kennedy

Delta Academy 2, GEMS established

Louise Allen Rice

Fortitude commissioned and presented to Howard University as a tribute to the founders

Thelma Thomas Daly

President when the first National Convention was held

Sadie T. M. Alexander

Emphasis was on education; focus was on voting and equal rights for women and

employment practices; purchased war bonds and ambulances

Mae Wright Peck Williams

National Headquarters was established

Jeanette Triplett Jones

An educator from Louisiana; regarded a "A Leader with a Servant's heart"

Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre

Graduate chapters were authorized

Sadie T. M. Alexander

National Commission of Arts and Letters established

Lillian Pierce Benbow

5 Point Projects (now 5 Point Programmatic Thrust) established

Dorothy Irene Height

The mortgage of Delta's first headquarters building was burned

Dorothy Penman Harrison

Appointed to the Civil Rights Commission by Lyndon B. Johnson

Frankie Muse Freeman

First executive director

Patricia James Roberts

Regional conferences approved

G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley

Delta Teen Lift program was established

Geraldine Pittman Woods

Online registration was implemented for Regional conferences and National Conventions

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd

Office of Second Vice President established

Helen Elsie Austin

Delta became actively involved in the Civil Rights Movement

Vivian Osborne Marsh

Capital funds campaign implemented

Mona Humphries Bailey

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy started

Marcia L. Fudge

National President

Cheryl W Turner

National First Vice President

Rosie Allen-Herring

National Second Vice President

Courtney Taylor

National Secretary

wendy j johnson

National Treasurer

Rosalyn Glenn

What National Officers are appointed for national convention only?

Chaplain, Sergeant-at-arms, Parliamentarian

Name THREE of the current national committees

Technology Committie

Communications and Public Relations Committie

Leadership Academy

Executive Director

Dorcas Washington

List the 7 regions of the sorority.

Central

Eastern

Farwest

Midwest

Southern

South Atlantic

Southwest

Name the locations of THREE international chapters of the sorority.

Germany

Japan

Republic of Korea

8. Name the current regional director and the regional representative of the region you

named in #7.

Regional Director: Sabrina Polote

Regional Representative: Lindsay Houser

List 2 programs for each the 5

points of the 5 Point Programmatic Thrust. Economic Development

Financial Fortitude

Adopt-A-Black Business

List 2 programs for each the 5

points of the 5 Point Programmatic Thrust. Educational Development

Delta GEMS

Delta Academy

List 2 programs for each the 5

points of the 5 Point Programmatic Thrust. International Awareness and Involvement

International Day of Service

Delta House

List 2 programs for each the 5

points of the 5 Point Programmatic Thrust. Physical and Mental Health

My Cry in the Dark

Summit V

List 2 programs for each the 5

points of the 5 Point Programmatic Thrust. Political Awareness and Involvement

Delta Days at the Nation's Capital

Public Policy

List 1 local chapter's program for each of the 5 points of the sorority's public service program. Educational Development

Spelling Bee

List 1 local chapter's program for each of the 5 points of the sorority's public service program. Economic Development

Financial fortitude

List 1 local chapter's program for each of the 5 points of the sorority's public service program. International Awareness and Involvement

Snacks for Troops

List 1 local chapter's program for each of the 5 points of the sorority's public service program. Physical and Mental Health

Breast Cancer Awareness

List 1 local chapter's program for each of the 5 points of the sorority's public service program. Political Awareness and Involvement

Vote Like you Mean it

A bronze statue of a Black woman, arms are broken

Sadie T. M. Alexander Award

Social Action Award

Althea T. L. Simmons Social Action Award

Look for honors work in the field of Civil Rights

The Mary Church Terrell Award

Supports and sustains commitment to HBCUs

Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award

Tributes to the arts and artists

Osceola Award

Outstanding contribution to African American Heritage

Keeper of the Flame Award