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On which day did they hold secret meetings?
On which day did they hold secret meetings?
Sunday
Where was the fraternity founded?
Where was the fraternity founded?
Room 47 Westrange
How many fraternities were founded in the SCW of Virginia?
How many fraternities were founded in the SCW of Virginia?
5
What fraction of all brothers initiated since 1868 were in uniform in WWII?
What fraction of all brothers initiated since 1868 were in uniform in WWII?
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In what year was the 100,000th member initiated?
In what year was the 100,000th member initiated?
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What year was the 200,000th member initiated?
What year was the 200,000th member initiated?
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What does 'The Oak' hold?
What does 'The Oak' hold?
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What is the relationship between Taylor and Tazzwell?
What is the relationship between Taylor and Tazzwell?
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What profession did 5 of the founders study?
What profession did 5 of the founders study?
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How many founders attended the Virginia Military Institute?
How many founders attended the Virginia Military Institute?
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At what age did Slater pass away?
At what age did Slater pass away?
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At what age did Howard graduate from Georgetown with a degree in medicine?
At what age did Howard graduate from Georgetown with a degree in medicine?
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How many junior founders were there?
How many junior founders were there?
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How many years did Alexander work at the Equitable Life Assurance Society?
How many years did Alexander work at the Equitable Life Assurance Society?
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Match the four junior founders to their names:
Match the four junior founders to their names:
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Study Notes
Founding Events
- Secret meetings of Pi Kappa Alpha were held on Sundays.
- Fraternity founded in Room 47 Westrange.
Historical Context
- Five fraternities were established during the SCW (Civil War) in Virginia.
- One-third of all brothers initiated since 1868 served in uniform during World War II.
Membership Milestones
- The Fraternity initiated its 100,000th member in 1976.
- The 200,000th member was initiated in 2000.
Fraternity Artifacts
- "The Oak" is an important repository, holding all history of the fraternity.
Founders Information
- Taylor and Tazzwell were cousins among the founders.
- Five founders pursued careers in medicine as doctors.
- Three founders attended the Virginia Military Institute.
Personal Details
- Slater passed away at the age of 35.
- Howard graduated from Georgetown with a degree in medicine at the age of 18.
Junior Founders
- There were four junior founders: Robert Adger Smythe, John Shaw Foster, Howard Bell Arbuckle, and Theron Hall Rice.
- Alexander dedicated 65 years to the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
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