Questions and Answers
Who were the founders of the Kappa Alpha Order?
When and where was Kappa Alpha Order founded?
December 21, 1865, Lexington, VA at Washington College
What is the Lexington Triad?
Sigma Nu, Alpha Tau Omega, Kappa Alpha Order
What organization created the word 'sorority' in 1884?
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Who created the Badge of Kappa Alpha Order?
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What is the purpose behind the shield?
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What does the outer thread of enamel symbolize?
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What are the flag colors of Kappa Alpha Order?
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When was the supplemental flag adopted and by whom?
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What does the supplemental flag look like?
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What does 'Dieu et Les Dames' mean?
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Who was Kappa Alpha's first president?
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Who was the first KA alumnus?
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Who was the younger brother of William Scott, who joined at age 15?
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What is the North American Interfraternity Conference?
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Study Notes
Founding and Founders
- Kappa Alpha Order (KA) was founded on December 21, 1865, in Lexington, Virginia, specifically at Washington College, now known as Washington and Lee University.
- Founders of KA include:
- James Ward Wood
- William Nelson Scott
- William Archibald Walsh
- Stanhope McCelland Scott
Lexington Triad
- KA is part of the Lexington Triad, which also includes Sigma Nu and Alpha Tau Omega.
Sorority Creation
- The term "sorority" was created in 1884 by Gamma Phi Beta.
Badge and Shield Symbolism
- The badge of KA was created by James Ward Wood.
- The shield represents protection "within and without," symbolizing safety for the fraternity members.
- The outer thread of enamel on the shield symbolizes the darkness surrounding individuals, while the cross represents goodness.
Flag and Colors
- KA's flag features crimson (representing blood) and old gold (representing treasure) symbolizing the sacrifices made by forefathers in defense of the country.
- The supplemental flag was adopted by the 52nd convention in 1967, divided by crimson and gold, featuring a crimson Greek cross in maroon.
Motto and Leadership
- "Dieu et Les Dames" translates to "God and the ladies," serving as the fraternity's motto.
- The first president of KA was William Nelson Scott.
- William Archibald Walsh is recognized as the first alumnus of KA.
- Stanhope McCelland Scott, the younger brother of William Scott, joined at just 15 years old.
Interfraternity Context
- The North American Interfraternity Conference is a confederation consisting of 74 fraternities and sororities, representing a broader community of Greek life.
- Freemasonry, which has over 4.7 million members, is the oldest existing fraternal organization, commonly known as Masons.
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