Alpha Kappa Alpha History Flashcards

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What are the names of the Original Nine (The Seniors)?

Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Elizabeth Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Livinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, Marie Woolfolk Taylor

Who are The Sophomores?

Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Alice Porter Murray, Sarah Mariweather Nutter, Joanna Mary Berry Shields, Carrie E. Snowden, Harriett Josephine Terry

Who are The Incorporators?

Julia Evangeline Brooks, Nellie May Quander, Nellie Pratt Russell, Minnie Beatrice Smith

What is the date of incorporation of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

January 29th, 1913 Signup and view all the answers

What is the address of the Alpha Kappa Alpha corporate office?

5656 Stoney Island, Chicago IL, 60637 (the Ivy Center) Signup and view all the answers

What are the 10 regions of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

North Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, South Atlantic, Great Lakes, Southeast, South Central, Central, Midwestern, Far western, International Signup and view all the answers

What is the motto of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?

By culture, By merit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?

To cultivate & encourage high scholastic and ethical standards; To promote unity & friendship among college women; To study & help alleviate problems concerning girls & women in order to improve their social stature; To be of service to ALL mankind. Signup and view all the answers

When was the 1st Boule held?

December, 1918 Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the initiation hymn?

Harriet Josephine Terry Signup and view all the answers

What is the official symbol of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Green Enameled Ivy Leaf Signup and view all the answers

Who composed the song for Founders Day?

Anna Easter Brown Signup and view all the answers

What was the date of the 1st Ivy Day?

May 25th, 1909 Signup and view all the answers

When did the motto come into existence?

January 15th, 1908 Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 initiatives of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

<ol> <li>Educational Enrichment, 2) Health Promotion, 3) Family Strengthening, 4) Environmental Ownership, 5) Global Impact</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 1st International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?

Nellie May Quander Signup and view all the answers

When was the 1st International Chapter established?

1948 in Liberia Signup and view all the answers

What do the 20 Pearls represent?

The original nine, the sophomores, and the incorporators Signup and view all the answers

Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?

To ensure perpetuity. Signup and view all the answers

What does H.O.P.E stand for?

Help Other People Excel Signup and view all the answers

What does E.S.P stand for and who initiated it?

Economics, Sisterhood and Partnership; Barbara McKenzie Signup and view all the answers

What semester and date did the 2nd chapter start?

Fall 1913; Beta Chapter; University of Chicago Signup and view all the answers

When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded?

January 15th, 1908 at Howard University (Miner Hall) Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as 'The guiding light' or 'The moving spirit' of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Signup and view all the answers

When was the Ivy Leaf designated as the official organ of AKA?

1921 Boule Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Omega signify in the context of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

All graduate chapters end with Omega Signup and view all the answers

Who created the motto for Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Beulah Elizabeth Burke and Lillie Burke Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the Sorority Crest for Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Phyllis Wheatley Waters Signup and view all the answers

What do the colors Salmon Pink and Apple Green represent?

Salmon Pink: Femininity, Apple Green: Vitality Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the pledge for Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Grace Edwards Signup and view all the answers

What is the NPHC incorporation date?

1937 Signup and view all the answers

Where and when was the NPHC founded?

May 10th, 1930 at Howard University Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ivy leaf represent?

To grow and thrive Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 1st Supreme Basileus?

Nellie May Quander Signup and view all the answers

What is the flower of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?

Pink Tea Rose Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (1)?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Founded: December 4th, 1906 at Cornell University Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (2)?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founded: January 15th, 1908 at Howard University Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (3)?

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Founded: January 5th, 1911 at Indiana University Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (4)?

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Founded: November 17th, 1911 at Howard University Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (5)?

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founded: January 13th, 1913 at Howard University Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (6)?

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Founded: January 9th, 1914 at Howard University Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (7)?

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Founded: January 16th, 1920 at Howard University Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (8)?

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Founded: November 12th, 1922 at Butler University Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (9)?

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Founded: September 19th, 1963 at Morgan State University Signup and view all the answers

What was the 1st ritualistic initiation date and place?

February 11th, 1909 at Miner Hall Signup and view all the answers

Who chartered the Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?

Beulah Elizabeth Burke Signup and view all the answers

Who drafted the bylaws and charter?

Lucy Diggs Slowe Signup and view all the answers

Who finalized the bylaws and charter?

Margaret Flagg Holmes and Lavinia Norman Signup and view all the answers

What were the Community Impact Days/Months of Omicron Eta Omega?

January - MLK Day of Service, February - Pink goes Red, May - 1908 Playground Mobilization, June - Alzheimer's Support Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 1st president of Alpha Kappa Alpha (not international)?

Lucy Diggs Slowe Signup and view all the answers

What was Omicron Eta Omega known as before it was chartered?

The Mystical Pearls Signup and view all the answers

Which pearl invited the sophomores?

Marie Woolfolk Taylor Signup and view all the answers

What is the founded date of Omicron Eta Omega?

May 26th, 1984 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the original nine was born on Easter?

Anna Easter Brown Signup and view all the answers

Which of the pearls was born on the 4th of July?

Lucy Diggs Slowe Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Central Region president?

Katherine Walker Steele Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Vice 1st President (international) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?

Glenda Baskin Glover Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 2nd Vice President (undergraduate)?

Keniece Gray Signup and view all the answers

Who created the organization name, motto, and colors?

Beulah E. Burke and Lillie Burke Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 1st Ivy over the wall?

Marjorie Hill Signup and view all the answers

Who is the International President?

Dorthy Buckhanan Wilson Signup and view all the answers

Who is the International 1st Vice President?

Glenda Baskin Glover Signup and view all the answers

Who is the International 2nd Vice President?

Keniece Gray Signup and view all the answers

Who is the International Secretary?

Charletta Wilson Jacks Signup and view all the answers

Who is the International Treasurer?

Danette Anthony Reed Signup and view all the answers

Who is the International Parliamentarian?

Martha L. Petrine Beard Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Undergraduate Member at Large?

Victoria Simpson Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Undergraduate Member at Large?

Princess 'Faith' Singleton Signup and view all the answers

Who is the North Atlantic Regional Director?

Meredith L. Henderson Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Mid Atlantic Regional Director?

Joyce Henderson Signup and view all the answers

Who is the South Atlantic Regional Director?

Sharon Brown Harriet Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Great Lakes Regional Director?

Toni S. Kendrick Signup and view all the answers

Who is the South Eastern Regional Director?

Katina M. Semien, Esq. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Central Regional Director?

Kathy A. Walker-Steele Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Mid-Western Regional Director?

Jan Carpenter-Baker Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Far Western Regional Director?

Carol R. Dixon Signup and view all the answers

Who is the International Regional Director?

Gizette L. Thomas, Esq. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sorority?

A society for women with selective membership limited by invitation of persons who are already members. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Boule?

The periodic assembly of the total membership Signup and view all the answers

What is the Directorate?

The governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session. Signup and view all the answers

What does Soror mean?

Sister Signup and view all the answers

What are the membership classifications of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?

Undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life and honorary Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest honor to receive from the sorority?

Honorary Membership Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between graduate and undergraduate chapters?

Undergraduate chapters are established by charter to a collegiate institution; graduate chapters are set up specifically for alumnae. Signup and view all the answers

When does the Boule meet?

Biennially Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sorority as written in the constitution?

To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and alleviate problems concerning girls and women, and to be of service to all mankind. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sorority's Board of Directors called?

Directorate Signup and view all the answers

How many offices make up the Board of Directorate?

18 Signup and view all the answers

Are all members of the Board of Directorate graduate sorors?

False Signup and view all the answers

Are some members elected geographically?

True Signup and view all the answers

Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha's chief officer?

Supreme Basileus Signup and view all the answers

How many regions are there in the sorority?

10, including International Signup and view all the answers

What states make up the Central Region and who is the Director?

WI, IL, KY, MO (STL & Cape Girardeau), MN, ND, SD; Central Regional Director: Kathy A. Walker-Steele Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Regional Director?

She oversees management over her particular states. Signup and view all the answers

What are Regional Conferences?

A study session designated to clarify procedures and resolve chapter problems through workshops and discussion. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founding and Key Figures

Original Nine: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Elizabeth Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Livinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, Marie Woolfolk Taylor.
The Sophomores: Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Alice Porter Murray, Sarah Mariweather Nutter, Joanna Mary Berry Shields, Carrie E. Snowden, Harriett Josephine Terry.
The Incorporators: Julia Evangeline Brooks, Nellie May Quander, Nellie Pratt Russell, Minnie Beatrice Smith.
1st President: Lucy Diggs Slowe; 1st International President: Nellie May Quander.

History and Milestones

Founded on January 15th, 1908 at Howard University (Miner Hall).
1st Boule held in December, 1918; Ivy Day celebrated on May 25th, 1909.
Date of Incorporation: January 29th, 1913.
1st International Chapter established in Liberia in 1948; 1st Ivy Leaf as official organ designated at the 1921 Boule.

Mission and Purpose

Motto: "By culture, By merit".
Purpose: Promote high scholastic standards, unity among women, address issues affecting girls and women, and serve all humanity.

Symbols and Initiatives

Official Symbol: Green Enameled Ivy Leaf; Flower: Pink Tea Rose.
The Ivy Leaf represents growth and thriving.
Five Initiatives include Educational Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership, and Global Impact.

Governance and Structure

Boule: Periodic assembly of total membership, held biennially.
Directorate: Governing body when the Boule is not in session, composed of 18 offices.
Regional Directors oversee management within their states; there are 10 regions including International.

Membership and Honor

Membership classifications: Undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, and honorary.
Highest honor: Honorary Membership; key figures who drafted bylaws include Lucy Diggs Slowe and Margaret Flagg Holmes.

Notable Events and Contributions

Community Impact Days include MLK Day in January and Alzheimer’s Support in June.
1st Ritualistic Initiation was on February 11th, 1909 at Miner Hall.
The Central Region includes states like Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, and is directed by Kathy A. Walker-Steele.

Recent Leadership

Current International President: Dorthy Buckhanan Wilson; Vice President: Glenda Baskin Glover; International Secretary: Charletta Wilson Jacks; Treasurer: Danette Anthony Reed.

Historical Recognition and Integration

NPHC founded on May 10th, 1930 at Howard University; incorporated in 1937.
20 Pearls symbolize Original Nine, Sophomores, and Incorporators.
E.S.P initiated by Barbara McKenzie stands for Economics, Sisterhood, and Partnership.

Key Dates and Contributions

Date motto was adopted: January 15, 1908; 1st Ivy over the wall by Marjorie Hill.
Over 60 years of service and support for women's issues, community development, and educational initiatives.

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