Alpha Phi Alpha History Quiz

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When was Alpha Phi Alpha founded?

Tuesday, December 4, 1906

Where was Alpha Phi Alpha founded?

Cornell University in Ithaca, New York

Alpha Phi Alpha was founded by the _______

Seven Jewels

Who are the Seven Jewels?

Dr. Henry Arthur Callis, Mr. Charles Henry Chapman, Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones, Mr. George Biddle Kelley, Mr. Nathaniel Allison Murray, Mr. Robert Harold Ogle, Lt. Vertner Woodson Tandy Signup and view all the answers

What is Morgan State's Alpha Phi Alpha chapter name?

Beta Alpha Signup and view all the answers

When was the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated chartered?

Wednesday, December 22, 1926 Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Beta Alpha Chapter founded?

Morgan College Signup and view all the answers

Who are the seven charter members of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Edward Jones, Preston Lawless, Monroe Lyons, Coleridge Moore, Edgar Ravennah, Richard Thomas, Memory Wright Signup and view all the answers

What is the motto of Alpha Phi Alpha?

First of all, Servants of all, We shall transcend all Signup and view all the answers

What are the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Manly deeds, Scholarship, and Love for all mankind Signup and view all the answers

What are the colors of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Black and Old Gold Signup and view all the answers

What is Alpha Phi Alpha's Fraternity Mission statement?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. Signup and view all the answers

What is Alpha Phi Alpha's Fraternity Vision Statement?

The objectives of this fraternity shall be to stimulate the ambition of its members, to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood, and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status. Signup and view all the answers

What are Alpha Phi Alpha's National Programs?

Go-to-high school, Go-to-college; Project Alpha; A Voteless People is a Hopeless People; Brother's Keeper Signup and view all the answers

What are Alpha Phi Alpha's special projects?

Big Brother/Big Sister Mentoring Partnership; Boy Scouts of America; College Life to Corporate Life Initiatives (C2C); Leadership Development Institutes; 50 Million Pound Challenge (Live Well 0-Six) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the General Presidents of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Dr. William L. Lonzer III, Everett B. Ward, Mark S. Tillman, Herman 'Skip' Mason, Jr, Darryl R. Matthews, Sr Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Overview

Founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
Established by a group known as the "Seven Jewels."

The Seven Jewels

Founders:
- Dr. Henry Arthur Callis
- Mr. Charles Henry Chapman
- Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones
- Mr. George Biddle Kelley
- Mr. Nathaniel Allison Murray
- Mr. Robert Harold Ogle
- Lt. Vertner Woodson Tandy

Beta Alpha Chapter

Name: Beta Alpha.
Chartered on December 22, 1926.
Founded at Morgan College.
Seven charter members:
- Edward Jones
- Preston Lawless
- Monroe Lyons
- Coleridge Moore
- Edgar Ravennah
- Richard Thomas
- Memory Wright

Fraternity Principles

Motto: "First of all, Servants of all, We shall transcend all."
Aims include:
- Manly deeds
- Scholarship
- Love for all mankind

Colors and Mission

Official colors: Black and Old Gold.
Mission: Develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, and provide service and advocacy for communities.

Vision Statement

Aim to stimulate ambition, prepare members for impactful societal roles, encourage noble manhood, and assist humanity in achieving higher social, economic, and intellectual status.

National Programs

Key national initiatives:
- Go-to-high school, Go-to-college
- Project Alpha
- A Voteless People is a Hopeless People
- Brother's Keeper

Special Projects

Notable initiatives include:
- Big Brother/Big Sister Mentoring Partnership
- Boy Scouts of America collaboration
- College Life to Corporate Life (C2C) Initiative
- Leadership Development Institutes
- 50 Million Pound Challenge (Live Well 0-Six)

General Presidents

Notable leaders:
- Dr. William L. Lonzer III
- Everett B. Ward
- Mark S. Tillman
- Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr.
- Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.

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Test your knowledge about Alpha Phi Alpha, the first African American intercollegiate fraternity. This quiz covers its founding date, location, and key founders known as the Seven Jewels. See how well you know this important organization!