1913 DAT

Taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, S.C.

First Custodian (Historian) of Alpha Chapter; was the first Black social worker with New York City and county charities

In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated?

This Honorary Member is a Special Correspondent for CNN:

Five Point Projects (now Five Point Programmatic Thrusts) established

Who currently serves as National Second Vice-President?

What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication?

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

The National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed

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On-line registration implemented for Regional Conference and National Convention

Office of 2nd National Vice President created

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DREF granted non-governmental status at the United Nations

Honors work in the field of Civil Right

President when the 1st National Convention was held

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

Honors achievement in field of communication

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

Name 4 National Committees

What is not one the Nine Jewels.

The Jewel Courtesy is dedicated to what group? 

President and valedictorian of her graduating class; married a Founder of Omega Psi Phi

What convention was Grand Chapter created?

Name one of the first three (3) Honorary members initiated into Delta Sigma Theta?

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

Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?

First Doctrine published and Leadership Academy established

Special emphasis on Reclamation and Retention

Who designed the Sorority Crest?

Became a music teacher in the Washington, D.C. school system:

Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years

Name the writers of the Delta National Hymn.

Teen Lift Program was established

An educator from Louisiana, regarded as “A Leader with a Servant’s Heart”

Supports and sustains commitment to HBCUs

Who currently serves as National President?

What National Officers are appointed for National Convention only?

Omega Omega was established as a Memorial Chapter

Tribute to the Arts & Artists

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

First Corresponding Secretary of Alpha Chapter; instrumental in integrating the Galveston Public School System

Born in Winfield, Kansas, and participated in the March on Washington in 1913 and 1981

The National Commission on Arts & Letters was established

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

First Sergeant-at-Arms of the Alpha Chapter; charter member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter

Formed partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 homes

Capital Funds Campaign implemented

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

What are the five (5) components of the Minerva Circle of Identity?

Collegiate Chapter with highest GPA

Honorary Member established home for unwanted babies

Who currently serves as National Treasurer?

The “SEE” Program was implemented

Theme was “Every Delta in the House”

Was from a small town in Beta, South Carolina

First Executive Director hired

Social Action Award

Who currently serves as National First Vice-President?

National Headquarters was established

On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded?

Outstanding contributions to African American Heritage

Presented 1st lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945, interacted with many Presidents

Delta Academy II – Gems established

Helped lobby Delta Sigma Theta to participate in the March for Women’s Suffrage

The mortgage of Delta’s first Headquarters building was burned

Graduated from the first public high school for Blacks in the U.S. known as Dunbar H.S.

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy started

National Boards were created as part of the organizational structure

Served as Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts

Given for Outstanding Government Service

The only Founder to receive a doctorate degree

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

At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted?

Graduate Chapters were authorized

What is the sorority’s Most Sacred Trust?

Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter

Delta became actively involved in the civil rights movement

This Jewel is dedicated to the deceased Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta

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

A bronze statue of a Black woman - arms are broken

Who currently serves as National Secretary?

Excellent musician and graduated as Valedictorian of the Teachers College.

Designed the ceremony for inducting Honorary Members.

Regional Conferences approved

Executive Director of National Headquarters

Appointed to the Civil Rights Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson

Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath?

Last surviving Founder in 1993; 1st Black graduate of Washingtonville High School; married a member of Alpha Phi Alpha

The first VP of Alpha Chapter; first Black teacher in Richmond County, NY; chartermember of the Queens Alumnae Chapter

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

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