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What is the Greek Alphabet?

Α Alpha (correct)

Γ Gamma (correct)

Β Beta (correct)

Δ Delta (correct)

What is the Student Creed?

I believe that the ideal chapter is made up of men who are bound together in a common loyalty which transcends any personal selfishness... I shall do my share to make it so.

Name the four subjects studied in colleges back then.

Greek, Latin, Mathematics, and Religion

What was considered to be the first American college fraternity?

The Flat Hat Club Signup and view all the answers

Who was denied membership to create the first Greek lettered organization?

John Heath Signup and view all the answers

What was the anti-secret society movement?

Phi Beta Kappa had to divulge secrets about their fraternity in the 1830s. Signup and view all the answers

What was the meaning of the letters Phi Beta Kappa?

Philosophy, the Guide of Life Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kappa Alpha Society?

A small national fraternity formed in 1825 by students of Union College. Signup and view all the answers

What two other fraternities were formed as a result of the Kappa Alpha Society?

Sigma Phi, Delta Phi Signup and view all the answers

What was the Union Triad?

Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, Delta Phi Signup and view all the answers

Explain the 'mother of fraternities.'

As a result of the Kappa Alpha Society's success, the Union Triad was formed, leading to the establishment of three more national fraternities at Union College. Signup and view all the answers

What happened during the snow rebellion?

Members of Alpha Delta Phi and Beta Theta Pi were expelled from Miami University in 1847. Signup and view all the answers

Name the Miami triad.

Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi Signup and view all the answers

Where is Miami University located?

Oxford, Ohio Signup and view all the answers

What two societies marked the beginning of women's fraternities?

The Adelphian and The Philomathean Societies Signup and view all the answers

What is the first Greek women's fraternity?

Kappa Alpha Theta Signup and view all the answers

What is the first Greek women's sorority?

Gamma Phi Beta Signup and view all the answers

What did fraternities have to do with the Civil War?

The survival of the American fraternity was tested. Signup and view all the answers

Name the fraternity founded during the Civil War.

Theta Xi Signup and view all the answers

What college was Nu Phi founded in?

College of Charleston Signup and view all the answers

Describe the College of Charleston.

Small, lively, all male, municipal college. 71 students, with a thriving athletic program and campus literary society. Signup and view all the answers

Name the three friends who created Nu Phi.

Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr., Simon Fogarty Jr., Lawrence Harry Mixson Signup and view all the answers

Why did these three friends create Nu Phi?

They wanted offices but did not want to create a fraternity. Signup and view all the answers

How many men were in Nu Phi originally?

15 Signup and view all the answers

How were meetings advertised on the chalkboard?

The outline of a hand was traced on a chalkboard with the last name of the host and the time written inside. Signup and view all the answers

How did Nu Phi do in the election?

8 of the 15 members were disloyal and voted for the fraternity slate. Signup and view all the answers

Name the seven loyal Nu Phis.

Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr., Simon Fogarty Jr., Lawrence Harry Mixson, James Fogarty, Anthony Pelzer Wagener, Thomas F. Mosimann, Theodore 'Teddy' Barnwell Kelly. Signup and view all the answers

Give the date of their meeting and location.

December 10, 1904, 90 Broad Street. Signup and view all the answers

Who recommended the letters of Pi Kappa Phi?

Anthony Pelzer Wagener. Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the first minutes of PKP?

Mixson Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the fraternity pin?

Simon Fogarty Jr. Signup and view all the answers

Who became Archon?

Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the mother of the fraternity?

Mrs. William H. Mixson. Signup and view all the answers

What is Founder's Day?

December 10, 1905, represents the celebration of the first successful year of PKP. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the founders reject a charter from another national fraternity?

They wanted to expand PKP. Signup and view all the answers

When was the first supreme chapter meeting?

December 29, 1906. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the alpha chapter located?

College of Charleston. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the beta chapter located?

Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina, 1907. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the gamma chapter located?

University of California at Berkeley, founded in 1909 by Theodore 'Teddy' Barnwell Kelly. Signup and view all the answers

How did delta chapter operate?

Sub Rosa (in secret). Signup and view all the answers

Know nil separabit and what its meaning is.

Nothing Shall Separate Us. Signup and view all the answers

How did PKP communicate with other chapters?

Through The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the 25th supreme chapter held?

Charleston, South Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the founders hate hazing?

They did not agree with the practice as it did not condone the friendship they sought in PKP. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the White Diamond?

Associate member manual. Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as the mother of the fraternity?

Mrs. William H. Mixson. Signup and view all the answers

Who gave the order 'rebuild and regrow'?

National President Devereux D. Rice, Iota, Georgia Tech. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the 50th supreme chapter held?

Charleston, South Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

In 1959, who took over as executive secretary?

Durward W. Owen, Xi, Roanoke. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Mr. Pi Kappa Phi?

Leo Pou, Omicron Chapter, 1965, University of Alabama. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the 75th supreme chapter held?

Charleston, South Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current CEO?

Mark E. Timmes, Alpha Epsilon, University of Florida. Signup and view all the answers

Name the four gifts.

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What is the IFC?

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Name the four entities.

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What is our fraternity mission?

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What is our fraternity vision?

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What is our fraternity tagline?

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How often is the supreme chapter held?

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Name the members of the National Council (2016-2018).

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What is the Star and Lamp?

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Draw the badge of membership.

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Draw the associate member pin.

White with Gold outline and scroll. Signup and view all the answers

What does ODH mean?

Abbreviation for 'Nothing shall ever tear us asunder.' Signup and view all the answers

Write ODH in Greek letters.

OYΔΕΝ ΔΙΑΣΠΑΣΕΙ ΗΜΑΣ Signup and view all the answers

Draw the Coat of arms.

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Draw the star and shield.

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Draw the flag.

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Draw the bell.

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What are our fraternity's primary colors?

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What is our fraternity flower?

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What is the ability experience? Give a summary.

(A decent summary is good, key things to write: it was founded by our organization, helps disabled children, raise funds to raise awareness and improve environment and accessibilities for the disabled, recognize abilities of all people) Signup and view all the answers

Name the 10 E-board positions in order with the brother who has the position and his number.

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Name the 7 values of Pi Kappa Phi, in order.

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Summarize 'You are all wearing your letters' in 2-3 sentences.

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Study Notes

Greek Alphabet

The Greek alphabet consists of 24 letters: Α Alpha, Β Beta, Γ Gamma, Δ Delta, Ε Epsilon, Ζ Zeta, Η Eta, Θ Theta, Ι Iota, Κ Kappa, Λ Lambda, Μ Mu, Ν Nu, Ξ Xi, Ο Omicron, Π Pi, Ρ Rho, Σ Sigma, Τ Tau, Υ Upsilon, Φ Phi, Χ Chi, Ψ Psi, Ω Omega.

Student Creed

Ideal chapter members are bound by loyalty beyond personal selfishness, take personal responsibility for financial obligations, strive for high scholarship standards, safeguard reputation through careful conduct, and prepare to be responsible citizens.

Early College Studies

Traditional subjects included Greek, Latin, Mathematics, and Religion.

First American College Fraternity

Name: The Flat Hat Club
Founded at: College of William and Mary
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Year: 1750

First Greek Lettered Organization

First Denied Membership: John Heath
Letters Created: Phi Beta Kappa
Established: 1776

Anti-Secret Society Movement

Phi Beta Kappa was forced to disclose secrets during the 1830s.

Meaning of Phi Beta Kappa

Represents "Philosophy, the Guide of Life".

Kappa Alpha Society

Formed in 1825 by students of Union College who aimed to create a military marching club.

Results of Kappa Alpha Society

Led to the formation of Sigma Phi and Delta Phi.

Union Triad

Consisted of Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, Delta Phi, established in 1827, marking the start of multiple national fraternities.

"Mother of Fraternities"

Union College earned this title due to Kappa Alpha Society's success leading to the establishment of three additional national fraternities.

Snow Rebellion

Year: 1847
Significance: Protest by expelled members of Alpha Delta Phi and Beta Theta Pi led to founding of Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi.

Miami Triad

Comprises Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi.

Location of Miami University

Located in Oxford, Ohio.

Beginning of Women's Fraternities

First societies: The Adelphian and The Philomathean Societies.
Location: Wesleyan Female College
Period: 1850s

First Greek Women's Fraternity

Name: Kappa Alpha Theta
Location: DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana
Year Established: 1870

First Greek Women's Sorority

Name: Gamma Phi Beta
Year Established: 1874

Impact of Civil War on Fraternities

The civil war tested the survival of American fraternities.

Professional Fraternity Founded During Civil War

Name: Theta Xi
Location: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY.

Founding of Nu Phi

Created at the College of Charleston by Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr., Simon Fogarty Jr., and Lawrence Harry Mixson to compete for society positions.

Original Membership of Nu Phi

Started with 15 members.

Meeting Advertisements

Meetings were signaled by tracing a hand on a chalkboard with the host's name and time inscribed inside.

Loyalty During Elections

Eight of the fifteen Nu Phi members disloyally voted for the fraternity slate.

Seven Loyal Nu Phis

Founders included Kroeg Jr., Fogarty Jr., Mixson, James Fogarty, Wagener, Mosimann, and Kelly.

Founding Meeting Details

Date: December 10, 1904
Location: 90 Broad Street.

Recommendation of Pi Kappa Phi Letters

Proposed by Anthony Pelzer Wagener.

First Minutes of PKP

Written by Lawrence Harry Mixson in dark green ink.

Proposed Fraternity Pin

Suggested by Simon Fogarty Jr.

First Archon

Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr. appointed as the first Archon.

Mother of the Fraternity

Recognized as Mrs. William H. Mixson.

Founder's Day

Celebrated on December 10, 1905, marking the first successful year of PKP, eating spaghetti and meatballs.

Charter Rejection

Founders turned down a charter from another fraternity to prioritize PKP's expansion.

First Supreme Chapter Meeting

Date: December 29, 1906
Outcome: The Supreme Laws were codified in The Gold Book; this meeting is held biannually.

Chapter Locations

Alpha Chapter: College of Charleston
Beta Chapter: Presbyterian College, established in 1907
Gamma Chapter: University of California at Berkeley, founded by Theodore "Teddy" Barnwell Kelly in 1909, marking national expansion.

Delta Chapter Operation

Functioned in secrecy (Sub Rosa).

"Nil Separabit"

Means "Nothing Shall Separate Us".

Communication Among Chapters

Conducted through The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal.

Location of the 25th Supreme Chapter

Held in Charleston, South Carolina.

Attitude Towards Hazing

Founders opposed hazing as it contradicted the friendship principles of PKP.

Purpose of the White Diamond

Also known as the Associate Member Manual, serving as a guide for new members.

50th Supreme Chapter

Celebrated again in Charleston, South Carolina.

Executive Secretary in 1959

Durward W. Owen, Xi chapter, served for 35 years, significantly contributing to PKP's growth and leadership in the fraternity landscape.

First Mr. Pi Kappa Phi

Name: Leo Pou
Chapter: Omicron Chapter, University of Alabama, 1965.

75th Supreme Chapter Location

Charleston, South Carolina.

Current CEO of Pi Kappa Phi

Name: Mark E. Timmes
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, University of Florida.

The Four Gifts

Specific order not provided.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Specific definition not provided.

Four Entities

Specific entities not provided.

Fraternity Mission and Vision

Exact wording for both not provided (page 49).

Fraternity Tagline

Exact wording not provided (page 49).

Frequency of Supreme Chapter

Held every other year.

National Council Members (2016-2018)

Specific members' information not provided.

The Star and Lamp

Specific definition not provided.

Membership Badge and Symbols

Specific drawings are required, as well as their significance.

Fraternity Colors and Flower

Specific colors and flower not provided.

Ability Experience Summary

Founded by PKP, it supports disabled children, raises awareness, and enhances accessibility for the disabled, emphasizing recognizing everyone’s abilities.

Executive Board Positions

Specific positions and responsibility assignments not provided.

Seven Values of Pi Kappa Phi

Specific values not provided.

Summary of "You are all wearing your letters"

Key aspects and messages not provided, but should focus on fraternity pride and representation.

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