Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When was the fraternity founded?

January 5, 1911

When was the Alpha Chapter charted?

May 15, 1911 (As Kappa Alpha Nu)

What was the ORIGINAL name for the fraternity?

Kappa Alpha Nu

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

How many chapters are there total?

721 Chapters Signup and view all the answers

The Grand Chapter recognized the cane as an official part of Kappa Alpha Psi when?

1986 at the 66th Grand Chapter meeting Signup and view all the answers

What does the first K stand for?

Nothing Signup and view all the answers

What does the first A stand for?

Denotes accomplishment Signup and view all the answers

What does the first P stand for?

Denotes performance Signup and view all the answers

What does the second P stand for?

Denotes preparation Signup and view all the answers

What does the last A stand for?

Denotes 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

How long were the original canes?

36 inches or 3 feet Signup and view all the answers

The cane has been used since...?

Since the beginning of the fraternity 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 represent 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, 'I U' Signup and view all the answers

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

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?

Where you speak the Greek alphabet, starting and ending 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

Southwestern Province Polemarch?

Timothy F. Albert Signup and view all the answers

Western Province Polemarch?

Samuel B. Knight Signup and view all the answers

Northern Province Polemarch?

Rev. Desmon R. Daniel PhD Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founding and History

Founded on January 5, 1911, as Kappa Alpha Nu.
Alpha Chapter charted on May 15, 1911.
Initially met as "Alpha Omega" before the official name change.
Paul Waymond Caine known as the "Original Pretty Boy".
The fraternity recognized the cane as an official symbol in 1986.

Names and Acronyms

"Phi Nu Pi": A term that is never to be written or spoken.
"NUPE": Stands for Negroes Under Pressure, Excelling, representing the creation of diamonds under pressure.
The "K" at the beginning of Kappa is silent; it signifies nothing.

Symbols and Traditions

Official flower: Red Carnation.
Total of 721 chapters across the fraternity.
Original canes measured 36 inches (3 feet).
The cane symbolizes elegance and gentlemanly conduct.
Canes resemble the letter "J" when turned upside down, representing Jesus.
Stripes on the cane symbolize the Holy Trinity and the blood of Christ.

Objectives and Motto

First objective: Unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor.
Second objective: Encourage achievement in all fields of human endeavor.
Third objective: Promote the welfare of fraternity members spiritually, socially, intellectually, and morally.
Fourth objective: Support colleges and universities' aims and purposes.
Final objective: Inspire public service.
Fraternity motto: "Achievement in every field of human endeavor."

Founders and Legacy

The dime and penny symbolize ten founders and the "lost founder" Fredrick Mitchell, who left before the fraternity's official establishment.
"Lost founder": Fredrick Mitchell attended the original Alpha Omega meeting but transferred institutions before official activities.
The “diamond in the sky” honors the ten deceased founders.

Cultural Significance

"How long were you on line?": Response is "Forever and a Day".
Kappabet: Refers to reciting the Greek alphabet while starting and ending with Kappa.
Official fraternity song: "Oh Noble Kappa Alpha Psi".
The Jordan River separates business and pleasure at Indiana University, representing the divide between the business school and female dormitories.

Leadership

Southwestern Province Polemarch: Timothy F. Albert, Houston (TX) Alumni.
Western Province Polemarch: Samuel B. Knight.
Northern Province Polemarch: Rev. Desmon R. Daniel, PhD.

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