1913 DAT

Delta became actively involved in the civil rights movement

Executive Director of National Headquarters

Name 4 National Committees

DREF granted non-governmental status at the United Nations

Designed the ceremony for inducting Honorary Members.

Regional Conferences approved

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

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

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

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

Supports and sustains commitment to HBCUs

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

Theme was “Every Delta in the House”

National Headquarters was established

Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter

Who currently serves as National Secretary?

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

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

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

Delta Academy II – Gems established

Given for Outstanding Government Service

First Doctrine published and Leadership Academy established

Excellent musician and graduated as Valedictorian of the Teachers College.

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

On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded?

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

Tribute to the Arts & Artists

Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?

A bronze statue of a Black woman - arms are broken

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy started

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

Who currently serves as National President?

Teen Lift Program was established

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

President when the 1st National Convention was held

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

What convention was Grand Chapter created?

Five Point Projects (now Five Point Programmatic Thrusts) established

Who currently serves as National Second Vice-President?

Who designed the Sorority Crest?

Served as Directress of the Harlem School of the Arts

Social Action Award

The National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed

At what convention was the Delta Hymn adopted?

The National Commission on Arts & Letters was established

Omega Omega was established as a Memorial Chapter

What National Officers are appointed for National Convention only?

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

What is the sorority’s Most Sacred Trust?

Who currently serves as National First Vice-President?

Honors work in the field of Civil Right

Graduate Chapters were authorized

On-line registration implemented for Regional Conference and National Convention

The only Founder to receive a doctorate degree

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

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Delegates voted to hold National Convention every two years

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

In what year was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated?

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Outstanding contributions to African American Heritage

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

Who currently serves as National Treasurer?

Capital Funds Campaign implemented

The mortgage of Delta’s first Headquarters building was burned

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

First Executive Director hired

What is not one the Nine Jewels.

Honorary Member established home for unwanted babies

What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication?

Collegiate Chapter with highest GPA

Was from a small town in Beta, South Carolina

Honors achievement in field of communication

Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath?

The “SEE” Program was implemented

Taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, S.C.

Formed partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build 22 homes

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

The Jewel Courtesy is dedicated to what group? 

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

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

Special emphasis on Reclamation and Retention

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

This Honorary Member is a Special Correspondent for CNN:

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

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

Name the writers of the Delta National Hymn.

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

National Boards were created as part of the organizational structure

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

Office of 2nd National Vice President created

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