Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (ΔΣΘ) is a historically African American sorority. On January 13, 1913, twenty-two educated women attending Howard University founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in Washington, D.C. They were dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs assisting the African American community. A few years later, the Alpha Chapter chartered the Beta Chapter on the campus of Wilberforce University.

These Sorors made valuable contributions to the growth of Delta Sigma Theta in the Midwest. 

            *In 1919, Geraldine Jackson served as the National 1st Vice President.

            *Isabel Askew served on the National Judiciary Committee and also composed “Delta 

                        Sigma Theta, How We Love Thy Name”, known as the “Beta Hymn”.

As Deltas completed their undergraduate education, it became necessary to establish graduate chapters so they could continue serving the community-at-large. 

In 1922, Delta Sigma Chapter was chartered at Wilberforce, Ohio as the fourth graduate chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The Charter Members were from the Wilberforce area: Isabel Askew, Helen Ferguson, Anna Dickinson Foster, Margaret Watkins Hardoen, Geraldine Jackson, Marie Bolden Madison, Maude Nickens, Marie Turner, and Geneva Walton. The identified service area included Greene, Clark, and Montgomery Counties. Saddie Mossell (Mozzell) of Washington, D.C. provided direction for the group.

Over the years, WAC’s charter date has been listed as 1934 and is still used.

During the Delta Sigma Chapter’s infancy, the chartering sorors along with others in Wilberforce, Xenia and surrounding areas developed a chapter program under the leadership of Marie Madison.  In addition to providing scholarships for deserving undergraduate students, the chapter presented an annual Jabberwork, a traditional Delta activity.  Several recitals were sponsored.  One featured Helen Ferguson, a pianist and soloist, and renowned gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson.

In 1944, the chapter hosted the 16th National Convention in Shorter Hall on the campus of Wilberforce University.  Before regions were established, the Wilberforce sorors routinely invited nearby chapters to Wilberforce for a conference. 

At the 25th National Convention, Statler-Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. on August 20, 1958, the Constitution and By-Laws were amended to state that “Alumnae Chapters shall be identified by name of the city and state in which they are located”. The new name, Wilberforce Alumnae Chapter, readily identified the location and type of chapter.  In 1990 the chapter became a member of the newly established Pan Hellenic Council for the Wilberforce area.