Fraternity Founding Quiz

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When was the fraternity founded?

January 5, 1911

What was the ORIGINAL name for the fraternity?

Alpha Omega

When was the Alpha Chapter chartered?

May 15, 1911

Who is known as the 'Original Pretty Boy'?

Paul Waymond Caine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Phi Nu Pi' mean?

It is never to be written nor spoken. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NUPE' mean?

Negroes Under Pressure, Excelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the official flower?

Red Carnation Signup and view all the answers

The first K stands for 'Nothing'.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does the first A stand for?

Accomplishment Signup and view all the answers

What does the first P stand for?

Performance Signup and view all the answers

What does the second P stand for?

Preparation Signup and view all the answers

What does the last A stand for?

Assurance Signup and view all the answers

What is the fraternity motto?

Achievement in every field of human endeavor Signup and view all the answers

What is the 1st objective?

To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 2nd objective?

To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 3rd objective?

To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 4th objective?

To assist the aims and purposes of colleges and universities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the last objective?

To inspire service in the public interest. Signup and view all the answers

The canes used today are thought to resemble who or what?

The letter 'J' for Jesus Signup and view all the answers

Who is the original Kappa?

Moses Signup and view all the answers

What do the stripes represent?

The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the blood of Christ. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 'lost founder'?

Fredrick Mitchell Signup and view all the answers

The dime and a penny represents what?

The ten founders and the lost founder. Signup and view all the answers

With changing the name, Nu was replaced with Psi. Why?

The letter Psi is almost identical to the symbol of the university where it was founded. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'diamond in the sky'?

It is a tribute to the ten deceased founders of Kappa Alpha Psi. Signup and view all the answers

If someone asks you 'how long were you on line,' how do you respond?

Forever and a Day Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kappabet?

It is where you speak the Greek alphabet, but you start and end with kappa. Signup and view all the answers

What is the official song of the fraternity?

'Oh Noble Kappa Alpha Psi' Signup and view all the answers

What separates business and pleasure?

The Jordan River Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founding and History

Founded on January 5, 1911.
Originally known as Alpha Omega before being officially named Kappa Alpha Nu.
Alpha Chapter chartered on May 15, 1911, as Kappa Alpha Nu.

Notable Figures

Paul Waymond Caine referred to as the "Original Pretty Boy."
Fredrick Mitchell known as the "lost founder" due to transferring before official organization founding.

Symbolism and Meanings

"Phi Nu Pi" is sacred; never to be written or spoken.
"NUPE" stands for Negroes Under Pressure, Excelling, relating to the creation of diamonds under pressure.
Official flower is the Red Carnation.
The letter K in Kappa is silent.
Stripes symbolize the father, son, holy spirit, and the blood of Christ.

Objectives and Motto

Motto: Achievement in every field of human endeavor.
First objective: Unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor.
Second objective: Encourage honorable achievement across all fields.
Third objective: Promote the well-being (spiritual, social, intellectual, moral) of members.
Fourth objective: Assist colleges and universities.
Last objective: Inspire public service.

Representation and Tradition

Canes symbolize the letter "J" for Jesus when turned upside down.
Moses is referred to as the original Kappa due to his use of a cane.
Dime and penny represent the ten founders plus the lost founder.
With the name change, Nu was replaced with Psi to resemble the university symbol.

Tributes and Cultural Insights

"Diamond in the sky" pays tribute to the ten deceased founders of Kappa Alpha Psi.
Response to "how long were you on line": "Forever and a Day."
Kappabet involves reciting the Greek alphabet beginning and ending with Kappa.
Official song: "Oh Noble Kappa Alpha Psi."
The Jordan River separates business from pleasure at Indiana University, marking the divide between the business college and female dormitories.

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Test your knowledge about the founding of the fraternity, including important dates and original names. This quiz covers key historical facts that every member should know.