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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: Facts, History, and Symbolism, Exams of History

A comprehensive overview of delta sigma theta sorority, a historically black sorority founded in 1913. It delves into the sorority's history, founding principles, symbolism, and key figures. The document also explores the sorority's impact on social justice and its commitment to community service. It includes a series of questions and answers about the sorority, making it a valuable resource for students and anyone interested in learning more about delta sigma theta.

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2024/2025

Available from 03/01/2025

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Delta Sigma Theta Facts Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is being discrete? - ✔✔Showing discretion, keeping your business to yourself and not
having anyone know your every move.
How many founders are there? - ✔✔22 Illustrious Ladies
Founders 1-5 - ✔✔1. Osceola McCarthy Adams
2. Marguerite Young Alexander
3. Winona Cargile Alexander
4. Ethel Cuff Black
5. Bertha Pitts Campbell
Founders 6-10 - ✔✔1. Zephyr Chisom Carter
2. Edna Brown Coleman
3. Jessie McGuire Dent
4. Frederica Chase Dodd
5. Myra Davis Hemmings
Founders 11-15 - ✔✔1. Olive C. Jones
2. Jimmie Bugg Middleton
3. Pauline Oberdorfer Minor
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Delta Sigma Theta Facts Questions and

Answers Graded A+

What is being discrete? - ✔✔Showing discretion, keeping your business to yourself and not having anyone know your every move. How many founders are there? - ✔✔22 Illustrious Ladies Founders 1- 5 - ✔✔1. Osceola McCarthy Adams

  1. Marguerite Young Alexander
  2. Winona Cargile Alexander
  3. Ethel Cuff Black
  4. Bertha Pitts Campbell Founders 6- 10 - ✔✔1. Zephyr Chisom Carter
  5. Edna Brown Coleman
  6. Jessie McGuire Dent
  7. Frederica Chase Dodd
  8. Myra Davis Hemmings Founders 11- 15 - ✔✔1. Olive C. Jones
  9. Jimmie Bugg Middleton
  10. Pauline Oberdorfer Minor
  1. Vashti Turley Murphy
  2. Naomi Sewell Richardson Founders 16- 22 - ✔✔1. Mamie Reddy Rose
  3. Eliza Pearl Shippen
  4. Florence Letcher Toms
  5. Ethel Carr Watson
  6. Wertie Blackwell Weaver
  7. Madree Penn White
  8. Edith Motte Young What does Crimson and Cream symbolize? - ✔✔Purity, Courage, Wisdom When was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - ✔✔January 13, 1913 On what campus was DST founded? - ✔✔Howard University What is DST founded on? - ✔✔Scholarship, sisterhood, and community service When was DST incorporated? - ✔✔ 1930 When was the Delta Rho Chapter founded on ASU campus? - ✔✔November 22, 1952 (61 years)

What are the 9 jewels? - ✔✔1. Compassion 4. Fellowship 7. Justice

  1. Courtesy 5. Fidelity 8. Purity
  2. Dedication 6. Honesty 9. Temperance What is DST Motto? - ✔✔"Intelligence is the torch of Wisdom" Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - ✔✔Cornell University; 190 6 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - ✔✔Howard University; 1908 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity - ✔✔Indiana University; 1911 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority - ✔✔Butler University; 1922 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - ✔✔Howard University; 1914 Zeta Phi Beta Fraternity - ✔✔Howard University; 1920 Iota Phi Theta Fraternity - ✔✔Morgan State University; 1963 Where is Lady of Fortitude located? - ✔✔on campus of Howard University

Who created Lady of Fortitude? - ✔✔James King What does Lady of Fortitude symbolize? - ✔✔Strength, Courage, Hope, Wisdom, Beauty, Feminity What do the facial features represent? - ✔✔Depicts courage and determination What do the outreached hands represent? - ✔✔The re-coding of love as well as the giving of oneself to others The statue is shown pushing forward, the tension on her thigh - ✔✔Rep. of her strength What is fortitude? - ✔✔Stands to inspire women to move forcefully forward to meet life's challenges Where are the African Violets located? - ✔✔Live in moist humid jungles of Africa The African Violet - ✔✔Like the deltas, the violets can stand alone and still reflect beauty What does the Elephant symbolize? - ✔✔Strength and determination

Epsilon Chapter - ✔✔Established at Ohio State University on Nov 19, 1919 December 28, 1947 - ✔✔Jabberwook was formally adopted and copyrighted by DST