Alpha Phi Alpha Study Guide: Quiz & Flashcards

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Who are the seven jewels of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy

What is the motto of Alpha Phi Alpha?

First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all

What are the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind

What is the mission statement of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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

What is the objective of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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 down-trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status Signup and view all the answers

What is the flower of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Yellow rose Signup and view all the answers

What are the national programs of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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 is the symbol of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Great Sphinx of Giza Signup and view all the answers

What date was the TCU chapter of Eta Psi Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. chartered and what is the charter number?

November 15, 1971; 375th house Signup and view all the answers

What date was the fraternity founded and what is the charter number?

December 4, 1906; 1st house Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek alphabet?

Alpha, beta, gamma, delta, epsilon, zeta, eta, theta, iota, kappa, lambda, mu, nu, xi, omicron, pi, rho, sigma, tau, upsilon, phi, chi, psi, omega Signup and view all the answers

How many charter numbers are there?

Reference to all chapters, specific number not provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the very first chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Alpha chapter Signup and view all the answers

What is the ship name of the Fall '18 line and what are the line names of each member?

Ship Name: MAGNUM O.P.U.S. (overachieving purpose under solidarity); Members: (Ace) Trevon Xavier Thomas - Machiavelli - Economics major, (Deuce) Brandon Michael Warren - Gold Testament - Poli Sci: International Relation, (Tail dog) Brendan Xavier Hicks - Silent Killer - Computer Information Signup and view all the answers

What is the ship name of the Fall '17 line and what are the line names of each member?

Ship Name: S.E.F.U. (strength emotion ferocity unity); Members: (Ace) Terrance Dewayne Jones - H1GH Voltage - Criminal Justice, (Deuce) David Ezeangobi Aguwa - Hypersonic - Communications, (Tre) Jeromy Hunter McKnight - LIV3 Wire - Nursing, (Tail dog) DeMichael Francois Robinson - Divergent - Business Marketing Signup and view all the answers

What is the ship name of the Fall '16 line and what are the line names of each member?

Ship Name: M.O.N.G.O. (Mastering Odds: Noble Golden Optimal); Members: (Ace) Oluwatimilehin Ijabiken - Ascendant, (Deuce) Tristian Marquel Brooks - Undefined HYPE, (Tre) Brian James Bartree - Ap3TiTude, (Quad) Ohimai Ikechukwu Ojeikere - Cryogenisis, (Tail dog) Kenneth John White - UnPhazed Visionary Signup and view all the answers

What are the Divine 9 and the National Pan-Hellenic Council?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Signup and view all the answers

What are the jobs of the seven jewels?

Henry Arthur Callis - Physician; Charles Henry Chapman - Professor of Agriculture at Florida A&M; Eugene Kinckle Jones - First Executive Secretary of the National Urban League; George Biddle Kelley - First African American Registered Engineer in New York; Nathaniel Allison Murray - Taught in Public Schools; Vertner Woodson Tandy - First Registered African American Architect in New York; Robert Harold Ogle - Worked in the Secretarial Field Signup and view all the answers

Who are the founders of the Eta Psi chapter?

Mr. Hal Carter, Mr. Charles Daniels, Mr. Billy Davis, Mr. Richard Fritchman, Mr. Billy Taylor, Mr. Hugh Turner, and Mr. Lonnie Woods Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founders and Members

Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy are the Seven Jewels of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Founders of the Eta Psi chapter include Mr. Hal Carter, Mr. Charles Daniels, Mr. Billy Davis, Mr. Richard Fritchman, Mr. Billy Taylor, Mr. Hugh Turner, and Mr. Lonnie Woods.

Motto and Aims

The official motto is "First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all."
Aims include promoting manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind.

Mission and Objectives

The mission statement focuses on developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and providing community service and advocacy.
Objectives aim to stimulate member ambition, prepare them for significant contributions to humanity, encourage high standards of manhood, and assist those striving for social and economic improvement.

Symbols and Programs

The yellow rose is the official flower of Alpha Phi Alpha.
National programs include "Go to High School, Go to College," "Project Alpha," "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People," and "Brother's Keeper."
The symbol associated with Alpha Phi Alpha is the Great Sphinx of Giza.

Chapter Information

The Eta Psi chapter at Texas Christian University was chartered on November 15, 1971, making it the 375th active house of the fraternity.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Greek Alphabet and Divine 9

The Greek alphabet consists of 24 letters, including alpha, beta, gamma, delta, and others.
The Divine 9 includes Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Gamma Rho, Phi Beta Sigma, and Omega Psi Phi, forming the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

Member Roles and Responsibilities

Careers of the Seven Jewels include professions such as a physician, professor of agriculture, first executive secretary of the national urban league, first African American registered engineer in NYC, educator, and first registered African American architect in New York.

Ship Names and Member Details

Fall '18 line: Ship name is MAGNUM O.P.U.S. Members include Ace Trevon Xavier Thomas (Machiavelli - Economics), Deuce Brandon Michael Warren (Gold Testament - Political Science), and Tail Dog Brendan Xavier Hicks (Silent Killer - Computer Information).
Fall '17 line: Ship name is S.E.F.U. Members include Ace Terrance Dewayne Jones (H1GH Voltage - Criminal Justice) and others with specific majors.
Fall '16 line: Ship name is M.O.N.G.O. Members include Ace Oluwatimilehin Ijabiken (Ascendant) and three others with unique names and majors.

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This quiz focuses on key concepts and figures related to the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. It covers the founders known as the 'seven jewels', the motto, and values of the organization. Test your knowledge of this esteemed fraternity's heritage and principles.

Alpha Phi Alpha Study Guide