Jewels

Question 1

To whom is the 1st jewel, Compassion, dedicated?

Answer 1

Compassion is dedicated to the founders of the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

Question 2

To whom is the 2nd jewel, Courtesy, dedicated?

Answer 2

Courtesy is dedicated to the mothers of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

Question 3

To whom is the 3rd jewel, Dedication, dedicated?

Answer 3

Dedication is dedicated to the past and present presidents

Question 4

To whom is the 4th jewel, Fellowship, dedicated?

Answer 4

Fellowship is the common spirit of sisterhood, which is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta

Question 5

To whom is the 5th jewel, Fidelity, dedicated?

Answer 5

Fidelity is the steadfast devotion and faithful commitment we give to purposes larger than ourselves, which is dedicated to honorary members

Question 6

To whom is the 6th jewel, Honesty, dedicated?

Answer 6

Honesty is the first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and meriting the trust of others, which is dedicated to the national officers (past and present) that have guided the organization

Question 7

To whom is the 7th jewel, Justice, dedicated?

Answer 7

Justice is dedicated to our ancestors, born slaves or freed to struggle, leaving a legacy of achievement in overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice.

Question 8

To whom is the 8th jewel, Purity, dedicated?

Answer 8

Purity is dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta

Question 9

To whom is the 9th jewel, Temperance, dedicated?Dedication of

Answer 9

Temperance is dedicated to the national staff

Question 10

What are the 9 jewels?

Answer 10

Compassion
Courtesy
Dedication
Fellowship
Fidelity
Honesty
Justice
Purity
Temperance

Question 11

What is the first jewel and what does it represent?

Answer 11

Compassion: essence of the human spirit

Question 12

What is the second jewel and what does it represent?

Answer 12

Courtesy: a second measure of concern for the welfare of others that arises from a genuine respect for the feelings of others and consideration for the inherent dignity of every living person

Question 13

What is the third jewel and what does it represent?

Answer 13

Dedication to a noble cause is one of the humanity’s highest callings and an act of consecration.

Question 14

Describe the components of the sorority pin.

Answer 14

1. The pin s comprised of the letters D, S, and T.

2. The middle letter is comprised of 9 jewels.

Question 15

What do the 9 jewels collectively represent?

Answer 15

The 9 cardinal virtues that are the basic attributes, which all Delta women should strive to attain.