Questions and Answers
When was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?
January 15, 1908
When was the Gorgeous Gamma Lambda Chapter chartered?
January 29, 1949
How many charter members were there?
14 Distinguished Women
The first initiation was held in a wing of Miner Hall on Howard University on _____
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Alpha Kappa Alpha held its first 'Ivy Week' on _____
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What is the motto of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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What flower represents Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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What are the colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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Who is the visionary and principal founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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Who is credited with creating the name, motto, and colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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Where is the sorority's Corporate Office located?
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The first treasurer of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha was Anna Easter Brown.
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What Greek word means 'president'?
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Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
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Study Notes
Founding and History
- Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University.
- The Gorgeous Gamma Lambda Chapter was chartered on January 29, 1949.
- 14 distinguished women were charter members, including Mamie G. Allen and Marguerite Blackman.
- The sorority was officially incorporated on January 29, 1913.
Notable Members and Contributions
- Ethel Hedgeman Lyle is recognized as the visionary and principal founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
- Nellie May Quander served as the lead incorporator.
- Anna Easter Brown was the first treasurer of the Alpha Chapter.
- Beulah Elizabeth Burke is credited with creating the name, motto, and colors for the sorority.
- Marjorie Hill was one of the charter members and known as the first ivy behind the wall.
Sorority Symbols and Colors
- The official flower of Alpha Kappa Alpha is the Pink Tea Rose.
- The ivy leaf is the sorority's symbol.
- The organization’s colors are salmon pink and apple green.
- The motto is “By Culture and By Merit.”
Membership and Structure
- The founding group included 9 charter members, 7 sophomores, and 4 incorporators, collectively honored by the “Twenty Pearls” term.
- Greek terms used in the organization: Basileus (President), Anti-Basileus (Vice-President), Grammateus (Secretary), Tamiouchos (Treasurer), among others.
- The governing body when the Boule is not in session is called the directorate, while the Boule is the periodic assembly of the total membership.
Mission and Focus
- The mission aims to cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity among college women, and address challenges facing women and girls, aiming to improve their social stature.
- The first Ivy Week celebration, focused on planting ivy, took place on May 25, 1909.
Significant Events and Publications
- The first initiation was held on February 11, 1909, at Miner Hall, Howard University.
- Ivy Leaf Magazine, the official publication, was first issued in 1921.
- International President: Dr. Glenda Glover.
- The sorority's corporate office is located at 5656 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL.
Thematic Collections and Series
- The Fall 2000 theme was "Conspiracy Theory"; Fall 2015: "KAse 26: Disturbing the PeAce".
- Spring 2011's theme was "The Last of a Dying Breed" and Spring 2012 was "Kontrary to Belief".
- Fall 2013 highlighted "InKlusion N.S.L.B. (No Sister Left Behind)".
Influential Founding Members
- Margaret Flagg Holmes helped draft the sorority's original constitution and is noted for documenting early members' personalities.
- Lavinia Norman served as a founding member and presiding officer at the first Ivy Day ceremony.
- Ethel Jones Mowbray played a critical role in the sorority's survival during its early years and served as vice president of the first board of directors.
- Sarah Meriwether Nutter and Alice Porter Murray were notable founding sophomores who contributed to early events and duties within the organization.
These bullet points encapsulate the founding history, key figures, organizational structure, mission, and significant events associated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Test your knowledge about the founding and significant milestones of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. This quiz covers important dates, charter members, and key historical facts. Perfect for sorority members and those interested in its history.
