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When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded?
January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC.
What composed the original 16 founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Nine juniors and seniors who constituted the initial core group of founding members and seven sophomores who were extended an invitation for membership without initiation.
Name the original nine members of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle), Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, Marie Woolfolk (Taylor).
Who was the first treasurer of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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Who created the name, motto, and colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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Name another member who helped with the creation of the Alpha Kappa Alpha motto.
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Who was the first Ivy behind the wall?
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Who helped write Alpha Kappa Alpha's first constitution and bylaws?
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Who was the visionary and principal founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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Who was the presiding officer at the first Ivy Day ceremony?
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Who was the last survivor of the original nine founders?
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Who was the first president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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Who served as the first secretary of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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Name the 7 sophomores who joined Alpha Kappa Alpha without invitation.
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Who served as the custodian of Alpha Chapter's records during the fall of 1909?
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Who was the incorporator of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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Who was installed as vice president of the first board of directors?
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Who delivered the oration at the May 1909 Ivy Day Celebration?
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Who was noted for her poetry, prose, and cultural commentary?
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Who became the sorority's corresponding secretary during the fall semester of 1909?
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Who was the first of the sophomores to assume the role of president of the sorority?
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Who helped ensure the successful incorporation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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Study Notes
Founding and Background of Alpha Kappa Alpha
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, DC.
- The original 16 founders consisted of nine juniors and seniors, along with seven invited sophomore members.
Original Founders
- The Original Nine founders:
- Anna Easter Brown
- Beulah Burke
- Lillie Burke
- Marjorie Hill
- Margaret Flagg Holmes
- Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle)
- Lavinia Norman
- Lucy Diggs Slowe
- Marie Woolfolk (Taylor)
Key Roles and Contributions
- Anna Easter Brown served as the first treasurer of the Alpha Chapter.
- Beulah Elizabeth Burke was responsible for creating the name, motto, and colors of the sorority.
- Lillie E. Burke also contributed to developing the sorority's motto.
- Marjorie Hill was recognized as the first "Ivy behind the wall."
- Margaret Flagg was instrumental in writing the first constitution and bylaws.
Leadership Positions and Historical Influence
- Ethel Hedgeman is regarded as the visionary and principal founder.
- Lavinia Norman presided over the first Ivy Day ceremony before her graduation in May 1909, and she is the last surviving founder of the original nine.
- Lucy Slowe became the first president of the organization under the new constitution.
- Marie Woolfolk was appointed the first secretary.
Sophomore Members and Their Contributions
- The seven honored sophomore members who joined without initiation:
- Norma Boyd
- Ethel Jones (Mowbray)
- Alice Murray
- Sarah Meriweather (Nutter)
- Joanna Berry (Shields)
- Carrie Snowden
- Harriet Terry
- Joanna Berry managed Alpha Chapter's records in fall 1909.
- Norma Boyd served as the incorporator and director of the National Non-Partisan Council (NPC) on Public Affairs.
- Ethel Jones took the role of vice president on the first board of directors.
- Sarah Meriwether delivered the oration at the May 1909 Ivy Day Celebration.
- Alice Porter Murray was noted for her skills in writing, including poetry and cultural commentary.
- Carrie E. Snowden was appointed the corresponding secretary in fall 1909.
- Harriet Josephine Terry became the first sophomore president after taking over from Lavinia Norman in fall 1909.
Incorporation and Legacy
- Nellie May Quander played a critical role in the successful incorporation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on January 29, 1913, marking it as the first black Greek-letter organization to achieve such a status.
- The incorporation helped preserve its founding principles and broaden its services, enhancing its impact on the community.
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This quiz covers the founding and historical background of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, established in 1908 at Howard University. Learn about the original founders, their roles, and contributions to the sorority's legacy and influence in history.
