Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

2.4 WEBSITES MAY NOT INCLUDE:
The following should not appear on any website in written, audio, video, or image form. All of
the information listed below is privileged Delta information and should not be shared with non-
Deltas without the permission of Grand Chapter.
Written, audio, video, or image form refers to all types of Internet
media (e.g., blogs, podcasts, video broadcast websites, etc.)
∆ The Sorority Crest: The Sorority Crest may not be displayed on websites to prevent its
inappropriate use.
∆ The Torch of Wisdom: The official Torch of Wisdom may not be displayed on websites to
prevent its inappropriate use.
∆ Secrets, Passwords, Signs, and Grips: Secrets, passwords, signs, and grips can only be
transmitted by word of mouth from one Delta to another.
∆ Mottos: The Sorority's secret motto cannot appear on websites since it is never to be written
and should only be communicated in a closed Delta setting. The motto acronym (i.e. letters of
the motto) should only appear in personal correspondence between Sorors. Email is public
correspondence.
∆ Delta Oath: The Delta Oath is only given to women who have been duly initiated into the
Sorority and it is not to be displayed on websites.
∆ Official Delta Songs: The following official Sorority songs may not appear on websites in any
form (streaming, audio, text, etc):
Delta Mizpah
Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn
Delta Prayer
Beta Hymn
Delta Sweetheart Song
Pyramid Hymn
∆ Ceremonies, Formal Openings, Membership Intake Activities: Ceremonies, formal
openings, and membership intake activities are closed Delta assemblies; therefore these events
may not be shared with non-Deltas. Photos may be taken of sorors who are in robes but are not
Delta Internet Guidelines October 2011rev Page 8