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Founded: Howard University
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January 13, 1913 |
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Incorporated: February 19, 1913 (this incorporation date applied only to Alpha Chapter)
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March 1930 (this designation was for the entire organization) |
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Founders: |
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Osceola M. McCarthy (Adams) |
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Marguerite Young (Alexander) |
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Winona L. Cargile (Alexander) - Custodian, Alpha Chapter |
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Ethel L. Cuff (Black) - Vice President, Alpha Chapter |
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Bertha A. Pitts (Campbell) |
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Zephyr J. Chisom (Carter) - Reporter, Alpha Chapter |
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M. Edna Brown (Coleman) |
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Jessie M. McGuire (Dent) - Corresponding Secretary, Alpha Chapter |
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Fredericka J. Chase (Dodd) |
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Myra L. Davis (Hemmings) - President, Alpha Chapter |
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Olive C. Jones |
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Jimmie B. Bugg (Middleton) |
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Pauline R. Oberdorfer (Minor) - Sergeant-at-Arms, Alpha Chapter |
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L. Vashti Turley (Murphy) |
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Naomi Sewell (Richardson) |
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Mamie A. Reddy (Rose) |
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Eliza Pearl Shippen |
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Florence Letcher (Toms) |
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Ethel Carr (Watson) |
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Wertie C. Blackwell (Weaver) |
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Madree Penn (White) |
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Edith Motte (Young) - Recording Secretary , Alpha Chapter |
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*All Founders are deceased. |
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( ) indicates the Founder's married name. |
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The Offices listed are those held by the Founders at the Sorority's inception. |
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Sorority Flower: African Violet |
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Sorority Colors: Crimson and Cream |
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Sorority Crest: The Sorority Crest is the official coat of arms for Delta Sigma Theta. Designed by Soror F. Ailene Marks and past National President Soror Jeanette Triplett Jones, both of Lambda Chapter. |
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Sorority Pin: designed by Soror Madree Penn White |
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Pyramid Pin: designed by Epsilon Chapter, Ohio State University and adopted in 1920 at the Second National Convention. |
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Fortitude Pin: is a replica of the sculpture Fortitude, commissioned by the Sorority and unveiled at Howard University in 1979 as a tribute to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. |
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Sorority Emblem: Goddess Minerva (Pallas Athena), goddess of Wisdom |
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Sorority's Public Motto: "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom" |
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Traditional Delta Programs |
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Founder's Day |
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It is a day set aside by Chapters during months of January, February, and March for Sorors to rededicate themselves to the ideals and purposes of the Sorority. This is celebrated in a variety of ways by different Chapters. Programs may take the following forms: Banquet or Luncheon; Public Meeting; Artist Presentation; Radio or Television Programs; Rededication Services. Founders Day is also the time most frequently selected to accelerate reclamation activities. |
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May Week |
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This period in May of each year when Chapters emphasize scholastic achievements, educational opportunities and the encouragement of higher scholarship. In addition to being a public event which has educational value and captures the community's interest, may Week is often the culminating event of the year for the Chapter, with emphasis on the year's programs and progress. May Week serves to call attention to the various phases of the Delta program and can promote good public relations for the Chapter. Some Chapters have a week of activities, i.e., a public meeting, corporate workshop and a major social event. In this way, the community is made aware of the substantive activities as well as social activities, and this serves to sustain the Sorority's public service image. |
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Jabberwock |
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This is an extravaganza in which other local groups are invited to participate. It is generally cultural and fund raising activity. It seeks to render an entertainment of the highest caliber. The proceeds usually are given to charity, for scholarships, or to a worthy cause. jabberwock is intended to foster inter-organizational cooperation. It is a favorite activity on some college campuses, and is a stimulating and entertaining occasion for some communities. This activity usually includes a series of skits (both competitive and noncompetitive) by fraternal and non-fraternal groups, individuals and children, enhanced by lighting, staging and costumes in a theatrical presentation around a central theme. |
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