Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Founded:        January 13, 1913

Where:            Howard University (Washington, D.C.)

Colors:            Crimson & Cream

Mascot:           Elephant

Twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on January 13, 1913.  These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need.   Delta Sigma Theta is the largest black Greek lettered sorority and has a host of famous women such as Shirley Chisholm, Ruby Dee Davis, Barbara Jordan, and Debbie Allen to name a few.  Delta, meaning change, changed the way the world looked at African-American coeds.  With the first public act performed by the Delta Founders being their involvement in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C. in March 1913, the devastating divas of DST will always stand for the rights of women everywhere.

In the Fall of 1975, 20 young women led by Georgia McCants, formed an interest group on Francis Marion University’s campus for women interested in Delta Sigma Theta.  On October 18, 1977 these young women met their goal and the Xi Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was charter at Francis Marion University. 

Since it’s conception, the Xi Omicron Chapter has contributed countless hours of community service to Francis Marion and the Florence community.  Currently, the chapter has participated in such projects as raising money for McLeod’s Children’s Hospital, volunteering at Mt. Zion Apartments, the Democratic Party of Florence, and Lester Elementary, setting up booths for HIV/AIDS Awareness and the Heart Walk and Adopt-A-Highway.