History

Gamma Psi Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

It started with 22 young women at Howard University in 1913...

And then with 10 young women at Tougaloo College in 1948...

Delta History      

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-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 in Washington 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.

2006 National Minerva Award from National President Louise Rice to Gamma Psi President Keila Brown

2006 Regional Chapter of the Year Award - Pres. Brown and Advisors Stewart & Porter

As one of the 900 chapters across the world, the Gamma Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on February 16, 1948 on the campus of Tougaloo College, by ten courageous and spirited women. The Gamma Psi Chapter was not only the first in the state but was also the first on the yard. (Tougaloo College). Gamma Psi is always coming hard. Continuing to be a step above the rest, we take our qualities and we put them to the test. It was their dream and our inspiration so today we rank highest and the best in the nation. Delta's long tradition of public service on campus and in the community is visible in programs such as the Freshmen Mentoring Program, Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Forums, Family Health & Safety Day, Adopt-A-Family, Big Brother and Sister, Delta Academy, Habitat for Humanity, Harvest Carnival, Project D.E.L.T.A., Depression Forum, The Delta Art Gallery and a host of other programs that coincide with the sorority's Five-Point programmatic thrust.  After fifty-nine years of upholding our rich history and famous legacy, Gamma Psi women continue to make an indelible mark on the world.

Awards & Citations

National Awards

∆ National Collegiate Chapter of the Year (2004)

∆ Minerva Award for Academic Excellence (2004, 2006)

Southern Region Awards

∆ Collegiate Soror of the Year

- Kedra James (2005)

∆ Collegiate Chapter of the Year (2006)

∆ Advisor of the Year

- Nancy Stewart (2006)