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What are the names of the Original Nine (The Seniors)?
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?
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?
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?
What is the date of incorporation of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What is the address of the Alpha Kappa Alpha corporate office?
What is the address of the Alpha Kappa Alpha corporate office?
What are the 10 regions of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What are the 10 regions of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What is the motto of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
What is the motto of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
What is the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
What is the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
When was the 1st Boule held?
When was the 1st Boule held?
Who wrote the initiation hymn?
Who wrote the initiation hymn?
What is the official symbol of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What is the official symbol of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who composed the song for Founders Day?
Who composed the song for Founders Day?
What was the date of the 1st Ivy Day?
What was the date of the 1st Ivy Day?
When did the motto come into existence?
When did the motto come into existence?
What are the 5 initiatives of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What are the 5 initiatives of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who was the 1st International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
Who was the 1st International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
When was the 1st International Chapter established?
When was the 1st International Chapter established?
What do the 20 Pearls represent?
What do the 20 Pearls represent?
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
What does H.O.P.E stand for?
What does H.O.P.E stand for?
What does E.S.P stand for and who initiated it?
What does E.S.P stand for and who initiated it?
What semester and date did the 2nd chapter start?
What semester and date did the 2nd chapter start?
When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded?
When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded?
Who is referred to as 'The guiding light' or 'The moving spirit' of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who is referred to as 'The guiding light' or 'The moving spirit' of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
When was the Ivy Leaf designated as the official organ of AKA?
When was the Ivy Leaf designated as the official organ of AKA?
What does the term Omega signify in the context of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What does the term Omega signify in the context of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who created the motto for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who created the motto for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who designed the Sorority Crest for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who designed the Sorority Crest for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What do the colors Salmon Pink and Apple Green represent?
What do the colors Salmon Pink and Apple Green represent?
Who wrote the pledge for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who wrote the pledge for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What is the NPHC incorporation date?
What is the NPHC incorporation date?
Where and when was the NPHC founded?
Where and when was the NPHC founded?
What does the Ivy leaf represent?
What does the Ivy leaf represent?
Who was the 1st Supreme Basileus?
Who was the 1st Supreme Basileus?
What is the flower of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
What is the flower of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (1)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (1)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (2)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (2)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (3)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (3)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (4)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (4)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (5)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (5)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (6)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (6)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (7)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (7)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (8)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (8)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (9)?
Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (9)?
What was the 1st ritualistic initiation date and place?
What was the 1st ritualistic initiation date and place?
Who chartered the Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
Who chartered the Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
Who drafted the bylaws and charter?
Who drafted the bylaws and charter?
Who finalized the bylaws and charter?
Who finalized the bylaws and charter?
What were the Community Impact Days/Months of Omicron Eta Omega?
What were the Community Impact Days/Months of Omicron Eta Omega?
Who was the 1st president of Alpha Kappa Alpha (not international)?
Who was the 1st president of Alpha Kappa Alpha (not international)?
What was Omicron Eta Omega known as before it was chartered?
What was Omicron Eta Omega known as before it was chartered?
Which pearl invited the sophomores?
Which pearl invited the sophomores?
What is the founded date of Omicron Eta Omega?
What is the founded date of Omicron Eta Omega?
Which of the original nine was born on Easter?
Which of the original nine was born on Easter?
Which of the pearls was born on the 4th of July?
Which of the pearls was born on the 4th of July?
Who is the Central Region president?
Who is the Central Region president?
Who is the Vice 1st President (international) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
Who is the Vice 1st President (international) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
Who is the 2nd Vice President (undergraduate)?
Who is the 2nd Vice President (undergraduate)?
Who created the organization name, motto, and colors?
Who created the organization name, motto, and colors?
Who was the 1st Ivy over the wall?
Who was the 1st Ivy over the wall?
Who is the International President?
Who is the International President?
Who is the International 1st Vice President?
Who is the International 1st Vice President?
Who is the International 2nd Vice President?
Who is the International 2nd Vice President?
Who is the International Secretary?
Who is the International Secretary?
Who is the International Treasurer?
Who is the International Treasurer?
Who is the International Parliamentarian?
Who is the International Parliamentarian?
Who is the Undergraduate Member at Large?
Who is the Undergraduate Member at Large?
Who is the Undergraduate Member at Large?
Who is the Undergraduate Member at Large?
Who is the North Atlantic Regional Director?
Who is the North Atlantic Regional Director?
Who is the Mid Atlantic Regional Director?
Who is the Mid Atlantic Regional Director?
Who is the South Atlantic Regional Director?
Who is the South Atlantic Regional Director?
Who is the Great Lakes Regional Director?
Who is the Great Lakes Regional Director?
Who is the South Eastern Regional Director?
Who is the South Eastern Regional Director?
Who is the Central Regional Director?
Who is the Central Regional Director?
Who is the Mid-Western Regional Director?
Who is the Mid-Western Regional Director?
Who is the Far Western Regional Director?
Who is the Far Western Regional Director?
Who is the International Regional Director?
Who is the International Regional Director?
What is a sorority?
What is a sorority?
What is a Boule?
What is a Boule?
What is the Directorate?
What is the Directorate?
What does Soror mean?
What does Soror mean?
What are the membership classifications of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
What are the membership classifications of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
What is the highest honor to receive from the sorority?
What is the highest honor to receive from the sorority?
What is the difference between graduate and undergraduate chapters?
What is the difference between graduate and undergraduate chapters?
When does the Boule meet?
When does the Boule meet?
What is the purpose of the sorority as written in the constitution?
What is the purpose of the sorority as written in the constitution?
What is the sorority's Board of Directors called?
What is the sorority's Board of Directors called?
How many offices make up the Board of Directorate?
How many offices make up the Board of Directorate?
Are all members of the Board of Directorate graduate sorors?
Are all members of the Board of Directorate graduate sorors?
Are some members elected geographically?
Are some members elected geographically?
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha's chief officer?
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha's chief officer?
How many regions are there in the sorority?
How many regions are there in the sorority?
What states make up the Central Region and who is the Director?
What states make up the Central Region and who is the Director?
What is the role of the Regional Director?
What is the role of the Regional Director?
What are Regional Conferences?
What are Regional Conferences?
Flashcards
Original Nine
Original Nine
The nine women who founded Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in 1908.
The Sophomores
The Sophomores
The second group of women who joined Alpha Kappa Alpha during its founding.
The Incorporators
The Incorporators
The women who officially incorporated Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in 1913.
Lucy Diggs Slowe
Lucy Diggs Slowe
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Nellie May Quander
Nellie May Quander
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January 15th, 1908
January 15th, 1908
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Boule
Boule
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December, 1918
December, 1918
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Ivy Day
Ivy Day
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January 29th, 1913
January 29th, 1913
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Liberia
Liberia
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1948
1948
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Ivy Leaf
Ivy Leaf
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By culture, By merit
By culture, By merit
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Promote high scholastic standards, unity among women, address issues affecting girls and women, and serve all humanity
Promote high scholastic standards, unity among women, address issues affecting girls and women, and serve all humanity
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Green Enameled Ivy Leaf
Green Enameled Ivy Leaf
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Pink Tea Rose
Pink Tea Rose
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Educational Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership, and Global Impact
Educational Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership, and Global Impact
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Boule
Boule
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Directorate
Directorate
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Regional Directors
Regional Directors
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Undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, and honorary
Undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, and honorary
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Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership
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Lucy Diggs Slowe and Margaret Flagg Holmes
Lucy Diggs Slowe and Margaret Flagg Holmes
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Community Impact Days
Community Impact Days
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Ritualistic Initiation
Ritualistic Initiation
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February 11th, 1909
February 11th, 1909
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Central Region
Central Region
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Dorthy Buckhanan Wilson
Dorthy Buckhanan Wilson
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May 10th, 1930
May 10th, 1930
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20 Pearls
20 Pearls
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E.S.P
E.S.P
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January 15, 1908
January 15, 1908
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Marjorie Hill
Marjorie Hill
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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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