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Which fraternities comprise the Lexington Triad?
Which fraternities comprise the Lexington Triad?
What is the KA motto, and what does it mean?
What is the KA motto, and what does it mean?
Dieu et les Dames - God and the Ladies.
What are the KA colors and what do they represent?
What are the KA colors and what do they represent?
Crimson and old gold.
What are the KA flowers and what do they represent?
What are the KA flowers and what do they represent?
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What institution, city, and state was Kappa Alpha Order founded, and when?
What institution, city, and state was Kappa Alpha Order founded, and when?
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Name the components of KA's Coat of Arms.
Name the components of KA's Coat of Arms.
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What was the name of the first Greek letter society or fraternity, what year was it founded, and who founded it?
What was the name of the first Greek letter society or fraternity, what year was it founded, and who founded it?
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What is the name of the first college fraternity, where was it established, and in what year?
What is the name of the first college fraternity, where was it established, and in what year?
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What does NIC stand for, and what does IFC stand for?
What does NIC stand for, and what does IFC stand for?
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It is customary to say 'frat' instead of fraternity.
It is customary to say 'frat' instead of fraternity.
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What was the name of the first non-Greek letter sisterhood, where was it founded, and when?
What was the name of the first non-Greek letter sisterhood, where was it founded, and when?
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Who founded the original KA badge?
Who founded the original KA badge?
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Who adopted the official KA badge in 1907?
Who adopted the official KA badge in 1907?
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What is the minimum GPA required to receive a bid?
What is the minimum GPA required to receive a bid?
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What does the lions represent in the Coat of Arms?
What does the lions represent in the Coat of Arms?
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What is the Virginia Circle?
What is the Virginia Circle?
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Where did Phi Kappa Beta first hold their meetings?
Where did Phi Kappa Beta first hold their meetings?
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From which fraternity did the tradition of secrecy originate?
From which fraternity did the tradition of secrecy originate?
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The aims of Phi Kappa Beta were social.
The aims of Phi Kappa Beta were social.
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What fraternities comprise the Union Triad?
What fraternities comprise the Union Triad?
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What does 'Phi Kappa Beta' mean?
What does 'Phi Kappa Beta' mean?
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What fraternities comprise the Miami Triad?
What fraternities comprise the Miami Triad?
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What was the first American College Fraternity as we know it today?
What was the first American College Fraternity as we know it today?
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Which institution is recognized as the 'Mother of Fraternities'?
Which institution is recognized as the 'Mother of Fraternities'?
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Why is Alpha Delta Phi's establishment of a second chapter at Miami University important?
Why is Alpha Delta Phi's establishment of a second chapter at Miami University important?
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Kuklos Adelphon and the Kappa Alpha Society are both related to Kappa Alpha Order.
Kuklos Adelphon and the Kappa Alpha Society are both related to Kappa Alpha Order.
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Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Chi were both founded at which institution?
Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Chi were both founded at which institution?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Alpha'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Alpha'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Beta'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Beta'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Gamma'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Gamma'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Delta'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Delta'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Epsilon'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Epsilon'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Zeta'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Zeta'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Eta'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Eta'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Theta'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Theta'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Iota'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Iota'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Kappa'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Kappa'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Lambda'?
What is the Greek letter for 'Lambda'?
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What is the Greek letter for 'Mu'?
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Study Notes
Kappa Alpha Order Overview
- Comprises the Lexington Triad with Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Nu.
- Founded on December 21, 1865, at Washington College in Lexington, Virginia.
KA Identity and Symbols
- Motto: "Dieu et les Dames," meaning "God and the Ladies."
- Colors: Crimson (symbolizing blood) and old gold (representing treasure spent in defense of the country).
- Flowers: Red rose (love, masculine might, moral integrity) and magnolia (purity).
Fraternal History
- First Greek letter society: Phi Beta Kappa, founded in 1776 by John Heath.
- First college fraternity: Flat Hat Club founded in 1750 at William and Mary.
- Union College recognized as the "Mother of Fraternities."
Coat of Arms Elements
- Features a crest, knight's helmet and crown, sunburst, badge, lions, scroll, motto, and flowers.
- Lions symbolize support in achievements; right lion is in a rampant pose for nobility, while left lion is regardent for vigilance.
Organizational Structure
- NIC stands for North-American Interfraternity Conference.
- IFC stands for Interfraternity Council.
- Minimum GPA for receiving a bid: 2.3; KA members must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Other Greek Organizations
- The first non-Greek letter sisterhood: Adelphean Society, established in 1851 at Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia, later became Alpha Delta Pi in 1904.
- Union Triad is formed by Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi.
- Miami Triad comprises Alpha Delta Phi, Beta Theta Phi, and Sigma Chi, significant for establishing fraternity groundwork.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Phi Kappa Beta's first meetings took place at Raleigh Tavern's Apollo Room.
- The tradition of secrecy originated from Phi Kappa Beta with an intellectual aim.
- Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Chi were both founded at Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
- Kuklos Adelphon and Kappa Alpha Society are unrelated to Kappa Alpha Order.
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Test your knowledge of the Kappa Alpha Order with this study guide covering key concepts from Chapter 1. Learn about the Lexington Triad, the KA motto, and the organization's colors and their meanings. Perfect for newcomers and those revising foundational elements of KA.
