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The History of Delta Sigma Theta
“Service, Scholarship, and Sisterhood”
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 bytwenty-two collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the Delta Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March inWashington D.C., March 1913. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930.
(First Row): Winona Cargile Alexander, Madree Penn White, Wertie Blackwell Weaver,
Vashti Turley Murphy, Ethel Cuff Black, Frederica Chase Dodd;
(Second Row): Osceola Macarthy Adams, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Edna Brown Coleman,
Edith Mott Young, Marguerite Young Alexander, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Eliza P. Shippen;(Third Row): Zephyr Chisom Carter, Myra Davis Hemmings, Mamie Reddy Rose, Bertha Pitts Campbell,
Florence Letcher Toms, Olive Jones, Jessie McGuire Dent, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Ethel Carr Watson.
The original artwork is a life sized painting on canvas created by artist Tarleton Blackwell. The original hangs in the National Headquarters Office in Washington, D.C.
Higher Standards of Academic Excellence and Dedicated Service to the Community
Since her founding, Delta has grown into an organization of over 250,000 college-educated women in over 900 chapters who strive diligently to uphold the morals and values of the Sorority.
The Five-Point Thrust Program
D Economic Development
D Educational Development
D Physical and Mental Health
D Political Awareness and Involvement
D International Awareness and Involvement
Links to Delta's National Website
***Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a non-hazing organization, and the Rho Gamma Chapter strictly follows these guidelines and principles set forth by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated National headquarters. Hazing of any sort of will not be tolerated under any circumstances by the National headquarters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, nor the Rho Gamma Chapter. Please consult Applicant's Rights and Responsibilities as detailed on Delta's National Website for more information.***
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