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What is the 1st stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed?
What is the 1st stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed?
I believe that Phi Kappa Psi is a brotherhood of Honorable men, courteous and cultured, who pledge throughout their lives to be generous, compassionate, and loyal comrades.
What does the 2nd stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed state?
What does the 2nd stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed state?
I believe that I am honor bound to strive manfully for intellectual, moral, and spiritual excellence, to help and forgive my brothers, to discharge promptly all just debts, to give aid and sympathy to all who are less fortunate.
What is mentioned in the 3rd stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed?
What is mentioned in the 3rd stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed?
I believe that I am honor bound to strengthen my character and deepen my integrity, to counsel and guide my brothers who stray from their obligations, to respect and emulate my brothers who practice moderation in their manners and morals, to be ever mindful that loyalty to my fraternity should not weaken loyalty to my college, but rather increase devotion to it, to my country, and to my God.
What does the 4th stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed emphasize?
What does the 4th stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed emphasize?
What is the 5th stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed?
What is the 5th stanza of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed?
What is the national founding date of Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the national founding date of Phi Kappa Psi?
When was the local chapter of Phi Kappa Psi founded?
When was the local chapter of Phi Kappa Psi founded?
What are the national colors of Phi Kappa Psi?
What are the national colors of Phi Kappa Psi?
What are the local colors of Phi Kappa Psi?
What are the local colors of Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the national rose of Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the national rose of Phi Kappa Psi?
What were the original colors of Phi Kappa Psi?
What were the original colors of Phi Kappa Psi?
What does the Phi Psi motto say?
What does the Phi Psi motto say?
Who were the national founders of Phi Kappa Psi?
Who were the national founders of Phi Kappa Psi?
Who are the local founders of Phi Kappa Psi?
Who are the local founders of Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the national philanthropy of Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the national philanthropy of Phi Kappa Psi?
What does 'GP' stand for in Phi Kappa Psi?
What does 'GP' stand for in Phi Kappa Psi?
What does 'VGP' represent in Phi Kappa Psi?
What does 'VGP' represent in Phi Kappa Psi?
Who is the treasurer (P) for Phi Kappa Psi?
Who is the treasurer (P) for Phi Kappa Psi?
What does 'AG' stand for in Phi Kappa Psi?
What does 'AG' stand for in Phi Kappa Psi?
Who is the recording secretary (BG) for Phi Kappa Psi?
Who is the recording secretary (BG) for Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the current Chapter Historian (SG) name in Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the current Chapter Historian (SG) name in Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the role of 'PHU' in Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the role of 'PHU' in Phi Kappa Psi?
The founding story of Phi Kappa Psi involves helping the sick during a __________ outbreak.
The founding story of Phi Kappa Psi involves helping the sick during a __________ outbreak.
What is the name of the first verse of 'Amici' in Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the name of the first verse of 'Amici' in Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the 2nd verse of 'Amici' in Phi Kappa Psi?
What is the 2nd verse of 'Amici' in Phi Kappa Psi?
What does the 3rd verse of 'Amici' in Phi Kappa Psi convey?
What does the 3rd verse of 'Amici' in Phi Kappa Psi convey?
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Study Notes
Phi Kappa Psi Creed
- Brotherhood commitment to honor, courtesy, culture, compassion, and loyalty.
- Ethical obligations include seeking intellectual, moral, and spiritual excellence.
- Responsibility to nurture character, guide peers, and uphold loyalty to fraternity and college.
Founding Information
- National founding date: February 19, 1852, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, at Jefferson College.
- Local chapter founded on April 24, 1993.
Colors and Symbols
- National colors are Hunter Green and Cardinal Red; local colors are Navy Blue and Hunter Green.
- National flower is the Jacqueminot Rose; original colors were Pink and Lavender.
Greek Alphabet
- Greek alphabet listing includes 24 letters from Alpha (A) to Omega (Ω).
Fraternity Fundamentals
- Motto: "The Great Joy of Serving Others."
- Known founders: William Henry Letterman and Charles Page Thomas Moore for the national level; Bill Cruikshank and Fr. Gerlich locally.
Leadership Structure
- President (GP): Dave Thomas
- Vice President (VGP): Bobby Banks
- Treasurer (P): Hugh Lynch
- Other Officers include Corresponding Secretary (AG), Recording Secretary (BG), Chapter Historian (SG), Sergeant at Arms (PHU), Chapter Messenger (HOD), and Chapter Chaplain (HI).
Committees and Roles
- Alumni Chair: Matt Pashby (Committee 1)
- Athletics: Luke Galvin-Quinn
- Philanthropy Chair: Matt Pashby (Committee 2)
- Scholarship: Committee led by Dave Thomas
National Philanthropy
- Boys and Girls Club of America is the designated national philanthropy.
Songs and Traditions
- Fraternity song "Amici" consists of three verses celebrating the unbreakable bond of brotherhood and loyalty to Phi Kappa Psi.
- The "Noble Fraternity" poem emphasizes unity and courage among its members.
Miscellaneous
- The chapter has ten families named: Dash, Double Dash, Tea, Cerberus, Bitch, Hyde, Lotus, O'lady, Othello, and Padre.
Campus Activities
- Rush responsibilities held by Ethan Germann and Kyle Chase.
- Spring event management and outreach for campus involvement.
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