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What do Delta Sigma Theta call themselves?
One of the largest sororities founded in the U.S., more than 350,000 initiated members are college-educated women….
| Delta Sigma Theta | |
|---|---|
| Mascot | Elephant |
| Chapters | Over 940 (including alumnae chapters) |
| Nicknames | Deltas, Reds, DST, Devastating Divas |
| Headquarters | 1707 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20009 United States |
What is a Delta Sigma Theta chant?
Among sorority members, like Delta Sigma Theta, chants are a way to show belonging and sisterhood. Whether they are singing the praise and pride of their members, remembering their founders or urging members on to greatness, these chants and songs are inspiring.
What does oo OOP mean for Delta Sigma Theta?
(Corrected comment) “Oops oops”* is a clever play on words as it is close to the Delta’s signature call “oo oops” & “oops oops” also has the English meaning “I’ve made a mistake”.
When was the first Delta Sigma Theta chapter founded?
Delta Sigma Theta continues to Charter new chapters at both the Collegiate and Alumnae level. Individual Chapters are Chartered, not Founded, as only the Perpetual body was founded, and the founding occurred January 13, 1913 at Howard University.
What does the sculpture of Delta Sigma Theta represent?
The sculpture was unveiled on April 28, 1979, at 3:15 p.m. by members of Delta Sigma Theta, to honor the founders of the service sorority. The sculpture is described as symbolizing “the attributes of strength, courage, hope, wisdom, beauty and femininity as depicted by the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta”.
When was the Delta Sigma Theta hymn written?
The official Delta Sigma Theta Hymn, written by Florence Cole Talbert and Alice Dunbar Nelson, was adopted in 1924. Regions were established in 1925, and the Jabberwock was established as the scholarship fundraiser.
When did Delta Sigma Theta join the tournament of Roses?
The Sorority reached a centennial year by being the first black Greek-lettered organization to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2013, with a float entitled “Transforming Communities through Sisterhood and Service”. The African Violet is one of Delta Sigma Theta’s recognized symbols.