PPP Day 1 & 2 Information to know

Question 1

What is Delta Sigma Theta’s Mission Statement?

Answer 1

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community.

Question 2

The Sorority Pin was designed by which founder?

Answer 2

Madree Penn White

Question 3

What date was Delta Alpha Chapter Incorporated?

Answer 3

February 18th, 1913

Question 4

What are the 9 Cardinal Virtues (the 9 Jewels of the Delta Emblem)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What are the Three Rites of Passage?

Answer 5

-The Pyramid Induction Ceremony
-The Initiation Ceremony
-The Omega Omega Service

Question 6

What are the five parts of the Minerva Circle of Identity

Answer 6

-Sisterhood
-Black
-College
-Woman
-Public Service

Question 7

What does Sisterhood that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

Answer 7

Sisterhood is the core of Delta Sigma Theta

Question 8

What does Black that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

Answer 8

Black is remembering that we are always black, this is a black sorority, and our primary focus is on the black community

Question 9

What does College that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

Answer 9

College is representing that this is an Organization based off of college educated woman

Question 10

What does Women that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

Answer 10

Woman is representing that we are an all women’s sorority

Question 11

What does Public Service that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

Answer 11

Public Service represents that this is a sorority based off of public service

Question 12

In 1912, which founder and what idea did this founder have to go to Myra Davis Hemmings about?

Answer 12

In 1912, Madree Penn White presenteIn 1912, Founder Madree Penn White presented Myra Davis Hemmings at Howard University with the idea of the group to consider becoming a chartered sorority (basically meaning she wants the sorority to be officialized nationally)

Question 13

What did the Founders of Delta do on March 13th, 1913?

Answer 13

The Deltas marched with suffragette movement under the banner of Delta Sigma Theta

Question 14

Who were the first 3 honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta?

Answer 14

Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell

Question 15

The Delta Hymm was written and composed by what Sorors?

Answer 15

Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert

Question 16

What is the First Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 16

Compassion

Question 17

What is the Second Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 17

Courtesy

Question 18

What is the Third Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 18

Dedication

Question 19

What is the Fourth Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 19

Fellowship

Question 20

What is the Fifth Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 20

Fidelity

Question 21

What is the Sixth Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 21

Honesty

Question 22

What is the Seventh Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 22

Justice

Question 23

What is the Eighth Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 23

Purity

Question 24

What is the Nineth Jewel in the Sigma

Answer 24

Temperance

Question 25

The First Jewel in the Sigma is Compassion. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 25

Compassion: The essence of the human spirit. This jewel is dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Question 26

The Second Jewel in the Sigma is Courtesy. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 26

Courtesy: Springs from a genuine respect for the feelings of others. This Jewel is dedicated to the Mothers of Delta Members

Question 27

The Third Jewel in the Sigma is Dedication. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 27

Dedication: To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration (blessings). (Ones dedication to a cause is one of the most important things a person can do) This jewel is dedicated to the past and present National Presidents

Question 28

The Fourth Jewel in the Sigma is Fellowship. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 28

Fellowship: The common spirit of Sisterhood. This jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta

Question 29

The Fifth Jewel in the Sigma is Fidelity. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 29

Fidelity: The steadfast (constant) devotion and faithful commitment we give to the purposes larger than ourselves, and a disciplined devotion which involves us in those experiences that are the very essence of an organization. Dedicated to the Honorary Members

Question 30

The Sixth Jewel in the Sigma is Honesty. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 30

Honesty: The first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and meriting (earning) the trust of others. Dedicated to the past and present National Officers, that have guided this organization

Question 31

The Seventh Jewel in the Sigma is Justice. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 31

Justice: The firm and continuous obligation to render (provide) to everyone, regardless of race, creed, color, or sex, that which is his or her due. Dedicated to our ancestors

Question 32

The Eighth Jewel in the Sigma is Purity. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 32

Purity: Character, mind, and conduct is the supreme goal of human life. Dedicated to the deceased Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta

Question 33

The Ninth Jewel in the Sigma is Temperance. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

Answer 33

Temperance: Self-restraint in conduct. Dedicated to the National Staff

Question 34

What is the Sacred Trust

Answer 34

The Induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority’s most sacred trust

Question 34

What is the Sacred Vow?

Answer 34

Membership into Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment