Delta Sigma Theta Practice Test

Mission Statement

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

At what national convention was Grand Chapter created?

1st national convention

To whom or to what group is the jewel Temperance dedicated?

National Staff

What was the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee?

To keep in touch with political and civic activities of the country as they affect the negro race

Name the Nine Jewels

Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance

Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?

1930

The Jewel Compassion is dedicated to whom or what group in Delta?

Founders

Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath?

Mary Church Terrell

What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention?

Alpha, Gamma, Epsilon

What is the meaning of Jewel Dedication?

To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest calling and an act of consecration

Name the elements of the Minerva Circle of Identify?

sisterhood, Black, college, women, public service

Who designed the Sorority Crest?

F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Tripplet Jones

On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded?

Howard University

Name the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn

Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert

What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta?

New York City and Washington D.C.

What is the purpose of Jubilee Year established in 1929?

hundreds of Delta women would rededicate themselves to the sorority

Please name the four funds established under first national president Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

Housing fund, sinking fund, scholarship award fund, college tuition fund

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

Nine

Who was the first Honorary Member initiated into DST?

Nannie Burroughs

At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated?

5th convention

The jewels representing the nine cardinal virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin?

The Sigma

I will close my ears

and seal my lips to slanderous gossip

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 privilieges and rights

I will never belittle any race

and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand

Born in El Paso, Texas; featured in the Crisis Magazine in 1913; reporter for the Alpha Chapter, gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal powers and sang for TV shows

Zephyr Chisom Carter

Mother of five daughters, four of whom became Deltas; member of the Baltimore Branch of the National Association of College Women; Dunbar

Vashti Turley Murphy

First of the Founders to enter into the Omega Omega on February 17, 1919

Mamie Reddy Rose

First sergeant-at-arms of the Alpha Chapter; charter member of the Dallas Alumnae chapter

Frederica Chase Dodd

First Custodian (historian) of the Alpha Chapter; was the first black social worker with the New York City and New York County charities

Winona Cargile Alexander

Presented First lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1946. Had interactions with mutiple presidents including Taft and Kennedy

Florence Letcher Toms

Accomplished pianist who taught school in Washington DC

Olive Claire Jones

The first Vice President of Alpha Chapter, first Black teacher in Richmond County, NY; charter member of the Queens Alumnae chapter

Ethel Cuff Black

Served as the Recording Secretary of the Alpha Chapter; taught Claflin College in Orangeburg, SC

Edith Motte Young

Founder who selected the Delta mottoes, an acclaimed acress and Director of the American Negro Theater

Osceola McCarty Adams

Graduated manga cum laude from Howard University; received her M.A. and Ph.D

Eliza Pearl Shippen

The only Black student enrolled at her school; was the valedvictorian of the Class of 1908

Bertha Pitts Campbell

Last surviving Founder in 1993; the first Black graduate of Washingtonville High School

Naomi Sewell Richardson

Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter

Marguerite Young Alexander

Accomplished linguist who spoke German, French, Greek, and latin; designed the ceremony for inducating Honoary Members; first woman on the campus paper

Madree Penn White

President and Valedictorian of her graduating class

Edna Brown Coleman

Teacher for more than 30 years then began an career in dramatics

Ethel Carr Watson

First Corresponding Secretary of Alpha Chpter, instrumental in integrating the Galveston Public School

Jessie McGuire Dent

Author of the novel The Valley of the Poor about poor Blacks in the South

Wertie Blackwell Weaver

The first treasurer of the Alpha Chapter; author of Get off the Judgement Seat; excellent musician; graduated as Valedictorian from Teacher's College

Pauline Oberdorfer Minor

First president of the Alpha Chapter; was an active member of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women

Myra Davis Hemmings

President and National Treasurer of National association of College Women; Dean of Girls at the Black High School in Raleigh, N.C.

Jimmie Bugg Middleton

President when the first National Convention held

Sadie Tanner Mossel Alexander

Graduate Chapters were authorized

Sadie Tanner Mossel Alexander

Omega Omega was established as a Memorial Chapter

G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley

Delta Hymn was adopted

G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley

Regional Conferences approved

G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley

Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years

Ethel Lamay Calimese

Elections of Regional Directors began

Ethel Lamay Calimese

The National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed

Anna Johnson Julian

Grand Chaper was incorporated

Anna Johnson Julian

National Boards were created as part of the organizational structure

Gladys Byram Sheppard

National Headquarters was established

Jeannette Tripplett Jones

Delta became actively involved in the civil rights movement.

Vivian Osborne Marsh

Office of 2nd National Vice President created

Helen Elsie Austin

Emphasis was on education; focus was on voting and equal rights for women, employment practices and purchases of war bonds and ambulances

Mae Wright Downs Peck Williams

First Executive Director hired

Dorothy Irene Height

Five Point Projects

Dorothy Irene Height

The mortgage of Delta's first Headquarters building was burned

Dorothy Penman Harrison

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

Jeanne L. Noble

Delta Teen Lift

Geraldine Pittman Woods

Golden Celebration

Geraldine Pittman Woods

Organization increased in membership.

Geraldine Pittman Woods

Appointed to Civil Rights Commission by president Lyndon B. Johnson

Frankie Muse Freeman

1971 to 1975; 1705, 1707, and 1709 New Hampshire Ave. acquired for Delta's Headquarters;

Lillian Pierce Benbow

The National Commission on Arts & Letters was established

Lillian Pierce Benbow

"Fortitude" commissioned and presented to Howard University as a tribute to the Founders

Thelma Thomas Daley

Capital Funds Campaign Implemented

Mona H. Bailey

Leadership Academy established

Hortense Golden Canady

Delta Doctrine

Hortense Golden Canady

Theme was " Every Delta in the House"

Yvonne Kennedy

Formed partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 homes

Bertha Maxwell Roddey

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy started

Marica L. Fudge

The "SEE" Program was implemented

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd

Online registration implemented for regional Conference and National Convention

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd

Delta Academy II-Gems established

Louise A. Rice

An educator from Louisiana, regarded as "Leader with a Servant Heart"

Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre

Theme was "sisterhood Called to Serve: Transforming Lives, Impacting Communities"

Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre

National President

Beverly E. Smith

National First Vice President

Cheryl A. Hickmon

National Second Vice President

Diamond Compton

National Secretary

Elsie Cooke-Holmes

National Treasurer

Pamela Hill

Executive Director

Lois Elizabeth Bingham

What national officers are appointed for national convention only?

Chaplin

Sergeant at Arms

Parliamentarian

Name three of the current national committees:

Internal Audit

Finance

Arts and Letters

Name the Immediate past national president of the sorority?

Dr. Paulette C. Walker

List seven regions of the sorority.

Central, Eastern, Farwest, Midwest, Southern, South Atlantic, Southwest

Name the location of four of the international chapters of the Sorority

Virgin Islands

England

Japan

Korea

In which region is the chapter that you are seeking membership, located?

Southern

Regional Director

Sandra K. Horton

Regional Rep

Jasmine Minor

Economic Development

Financial Fortitude 1. spreads financial education in community. 2. Teaches basic principles on earning, spending, saving and investing.

Delta HOME 1. Participants trained on 3 phases of home ownership. 2. 3 phases: buying, living in and keeping a home

Educational Development

Delta Academy 1. mentor program for at risk young ladies. 2. Ages 11-14

Delta GEMS 1. Gems- growing and empowering myself successfully 2. Ages: 14-18

International Awareness and Involvement

World Aids day 1. started in 2008 2. Slogan "Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise!"

Delta House 1. established for children who became orphans after the outbreak of HIV/AIDs. 2. Dedicated in 2002

Physical and Mental Health

My cry in the Dark 1. awareness to mental health disorders. 2. Alienates stigmas

The Total women: 1. Address health issues impacting Black families 2.Encourages behavior lifestyle changes