Delta Sigma Theta Overview and Founders
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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

Name the first five founders.

Osceola McCarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell

Name the founders 6-10.

<p>Zephyr Chisom Carter, Edna Brown Coleman, Jessie McGuire Dent, Frederica Chase Dodd, Myra Davis Hemmings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the founders 11-15.

<p>Olive C. Jones, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Vashti Turley Murphy, Naomi Sewell Richardson</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the founders 16-22.

<p>Mamie Reddy Rose, Eliza Pearl Shippen, Florence Letcher Toms, Ethel Carr Watson, Wertie Blackwell Weaver, Madree Penn White, Edith Motte Young</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Crimson and Cream symbolize?

<p>Courage and purity</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Delta Sigma Theta founded?

<p>January 13, 1913</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what campus was DST founded?

<p>Howard University (Washington D.C.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is DST founded on?

<p>Scholarship, sisterhood, and community service</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was DST incorporated?

<p>February 18, 1930</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first public act performed by the Delta founders?

<p>Their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the official colors?

<p>Crimson and Cream</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the official flower?

<p>African Violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the official animal?

<p>There is no official animal. However, the elephant is an animal used by Deltas as tradition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the official symbol?

<p>Fortitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Five Point Program Thrust?

<p>Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the brother organization?

<p>Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 9 jewels in the sigma of the DST emblem?

<p>Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the DST motto?

<p>Intelligence is the torch of wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the 'Lady Fortitude' statue located?

<p>On the campus of Howard University</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who sculpted 'Lady Fortitude'?

<p>James King</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Fortitude symbolize?

<p>Strength, Courage, Hope, Wisdom, Beauty, and Femininity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the features represent (Lady Fortitude)?

<p>Courage and determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the outreached hands represent (Lady Fortitude)?

<p>The receiving of love as well as the giving of oneself to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Elephant symbolize?

<p>Strength and determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the trunk represent (Elephant)?

<p>The uplifted trunk represents high goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the right foot forward represent (Elephant)?

<p>Represents forward movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the purple and gold varieties of the African violet represent?

<p>Symbolizes the bond they have with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second chapter of DST?

<p>Beta Chapter, Wilberforce University February 5, 1914</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the third chapter of DST?

<p>Gamma Chapter, 1918 at University of Pennsylvania</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Delta Chapter?

<p>Established April 4, 1919 at the University of Iowa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Epsilon Chapter?

<p>Established at Ohio State University on Nov 19, 1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Α?

<p>Alpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Β?

<p>Beta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Γ?

<p>Gamma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Δ?

<p>Delta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ε?

<p>Epsilon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ζ?

<p>Zeta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Η?

<p>Eta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Θ?

<p>Theta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ι?

<p>Iota</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Κ?

<p>Kappa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Λ?

<p>Lambda</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Μ?

<p>Mu</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ν?

<p>Nu</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ξ?

<p>Xi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ο?

<p>Omicron</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Π?

<p>Pi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ρ?

<p>Rho</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Σ?

<p>Sigma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Τ?

<p>Tau</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Υ (u)?

<p>Upsilon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Φ?

<p>Phi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Χ?

<p>Chi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ψ?

<p>Psi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek letter Ω?

<p>Omega</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Delta Sigma Theta Overview

  • Delta Sigma Theta (DST) was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University, Washington D.C.
  • The organization emphasizes scholarship, sisterhood, and community service.
  • DST was incorporated on February 18, 1930.

Founders of Delta Sigma Theta

  • There are 22 founders, known as the "Illustrious Ladies".
  • Founders include:
    • Osceola McCarthy Adams
    • Marguerite Young Alexander
    • Winona Cargile Alexander
    • Ethel Cuff Black
    • Bertha Pitts Campbell
    • Zephyr Chisom Carter
    • Edna Brown Coleman
    • Jessie McGuire Dent
    • Frederica Chase Dodd
    • Myra Davis Hemmings
    • Olive C. Jones
    • Jimmie Bugg Middleton
    • Pauline Oberdorfer Minor
    • Vashti Turley Murphy
    • Naomi Sewell Richardson
    • Mamie Reddy Rose
    • Eliza Pearl Shippen
    • Florence Letcher Toms
    • Ethel Carr Watson
    • Wertie Blackwell Weaver
    • Madree Penn White
    • Edith Motte Young

Symbols and Colors

  • Official colors are crimson and cream, symbolizing courage and purity.
  • The African violet is the official flower, representing beauty despite standing alone.
  • The elephant, although not an official animal, is traditionally associated with DST and symbolizes strength and determination.

Four Founding Principles

  • The Five Point Program Thrust includes:
    • Economic Development
    • Educational Development
    • International Awareness and Involvement
    • Physical and Mental Health
    • Political Awareness and Involvement

Motto and Emblems

  • DST’s motto is "Intelligence is the torch of Wisdom".
  • The official symbol of DST is Fortitude, representing strength, courage, hope, wisdom, beauty, and femininity.

Significant Events and Activities

  • The first public act by the founders was participation in the Women’s Suffrage March in 1913.
  • Established a close bond with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., referred to as its brother organization.

Chapters and Expansion

  • The second chapter, Beta Chapter, was established at Wilberforce University on February 5, 1914.
  • The third chapter, Gamma Chapter, was established in 1918 at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Other notable chapters include Delta Chapter at the University of Iowa (April 4, 1919) and Epsilon Chapter at Ohio State University (November 19, 1919).

The Lady Fortitude Statue

  • The "Lady Fortitude" statue is located on Howard University's campus and was sculpted by James King.
  • The features of the statue symbolize courage and determination, with details that represent strength and the diversity of black women.

Additional Symbolism

  • The elephant's uplifted trunk symbolizes high goals, while its forward foot represents progress.
  • The purple and gold varieties of the African violet indicate the bond with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Greek Alphabet

  • The Greek alphabet representation includes:
    • Alpha (Α), Beta (Β), Gamma (Γ), Delta (Δ), Epsilon (Ε), Zeta (Ζ), Eta (Η), Theta (Θ), Iota (Ι), Kappa (Κ), Lambda (Λ), Mu (Μ), Nu (Ν), Xi (Ξ), Omicron (Ο), Pi (Π), Rho (Ρ), Sigma (Σ), Tau (Τ), Upsilon (Υ), Phi (Φ), Chi (Χ), Psi (Ψ), Omega (Ω).

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Explore the rich history and significance of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, founded in 1913 at Howard University. This quiz provides insights into its founders, the organization's core values of scholarship, sisterhood, and community service, and its official symbols and colors.

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