PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS Flashcards
What is the mission statement of the Sorority
Delta Sigma Theta 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 what group is the Jewel Temperance dedicated?
Dedicated to the National staff
What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee?
To keep in touch with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the Negro race in general
Name the Nine Jewels
Compassion
Courtesy
Dedication
Fellowship
Fidelity
Honesty
Justice
Purity
Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year?
Feb 18, 1930
The jewel compassion is dedicated to whom or what group?
The Founders
Which honorary member wrote the Delta oath?
Mary Church Terell
What three Chapters were were in attendance at the First National Convention?
Alpha
Gamma
Epsilon
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication?
A noble cause is one of humanity’s highest callings and an act of consecration. To find ourselves we must lose ourselves in living fervently for worthwhile purposes
Name the Elements of the Minerva Circle
Sisterhood
Black
College
Women
Public service
Who designed the Sorority Crest?
Delta member- F. Aileen Marks and Past National President- JeanetteTriplett Jones both of Lambda Chapter
On what University campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded?
Howard University
Name the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn
Alice Dunbar Nelson
Florence Cole Talbert
In 1924
What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta ?
New York City ( Alpha Beta)
Washington DC ( Beta Beta)
In 1920
