Pi Kappa Alpha Study Guide

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What is the preamble of Pi Kappa Alpha?

Sunday Evening, March 1, 1868, University of Virginia, for the establishment of friendship on a firmer and more lasting basis; for the promotion of brotherly love and kind feeling; for the mutual benefit and advancement of the interests of this with whom we sympathize and deem worthy of our regard.

Who are considered the Founding Fathers of Pi Kappa Alpha?

Robertson Howard (correct)

James Benjamin Sclater, Jr. (correct)

Littleton Waller Tazewell (Bradford) (correct)

William Alexander (correct)

Julian Edward Wood (correct)

Frederick Southgate Taylor (correct)

What is the date and location of the founding of Pi Kappa Alpha?

Sunday Evening, March 1st, 1868, Room 47 West Range, University of Virginia.

What does the 'Ode to a Pledge' convey?

Yesterday is gone forever; Tomorrow is yet to be; The destiny of Pi Kappa Alpha, Rest today with thee. Signup and view all the answers

What is the headquarters of Pi Kappa Alpha?

8347 West Range Cove, Memphis, Tennessee, United States 38125. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Junior Founders of Pi Kappa Alpha?

Howard Bell Arbuckle Signup and view all the answers

When and where did the refounding of Pi Kappa Alpha occur?

1889 Convention, on a December day, 1889, at Cushing Hall, Hampden-Sydney College. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the first Midwest chapter?

Alpha Xi at the University of Cincinnati. Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the 100,000th member initiated?

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In what year was the 250,000th member initiated?

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What is the PIKE Vision?

Pi Kappa Alpha will set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for our members, host institutions, and the communities in which we live. Signup and view all the answers

Who gave the fraternity its name?

Frederick Southgate Taylor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Littleton Waller Tazewell Bradford?

He attended the Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia. Signup and view all the answers

What role did James Benjamin Sclater Jr. serve?

He studied medicine and resided near Robertson Howard. Signup and view all the answers

What did Robertson Howard do?

He was a Quaker who was a military doctor. Signup and view all the answers

What did Julian Edward Wood do during the Civil War?

He fought in the Battle of New Market. Signup and view all the answers

What was William Alexander's profession?

He became an executive in the Equitable Life Assurance Society for 65 years. Signup and view all the answers

What chapter did Robert Adger Smythe found?

The Lambda chapter. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of John Shaw Foster?

He saved the Theta chapter and served in multiple leadership roles. Signup and view all the answers

What is Howard Bell Arbuckle known for?

He was the Councilor Princeps (National President) and Grand Councilor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Theron Hall Rice?

He was the first Councilor Princeps. Signup and view all the answers

When did the current coat of arms get established?

1909 New Orleans Convention. Signup and view all the answers

What flower represents Pi Kappa Alpha?

Lily of the Valley. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the flag of Pi Kappa Alpha.

Garnet rectangle with gold lettering and the coat of arms. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Dream Girl in Pi Kappa Alpha?

A young lady who lives by the same high ideals by which our brotherhood lives; usually selected from close friends of the men of Pi Kappa Alpha. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Preamble

Established on Sunday Evening, March 1, 1868, at the University of Virginia.
Aims for friendship, brotherly love, and mutual benefit among members.
Founders include Robertson Howard, Julian Edward Wood, James Benjamin Sclater, Jr., Frederick Southgate Taylor, Littleton Waller Tazewell Bradford, and William Alexander.

Founding Fathers

Key figures in the establishment of Pi Kappa Alpha:
- Robertson Howard
- Julian Edward Wood
- James Benjamin Sclater Jr.
- Frederick Southgate Taylor
- Littleton Waller Tazewell Bradford
- William Alexander

Date and Location of Founding

Founding occurred on March 1, 1868, at Room 47, West Range, University of Virginia.

Ode to a Pledge

Highlights the importance of the present and member responsibility: "Yesterday is gone forever; Tomorrow is yet to be; The destiny of Pi Kappa Alpha, Rest today with thee."

Headquarters

Address: 8347 West Range Cove, Memphis, Tennessee, United States 38125.

Junior Founders

Notable junior founders include:
- Robert Adger Smythe (The Citadel)
- John Shaw Foster (Southwestern Presbyterian University)
- Howard Bell Arbuckle (Hampden-Sydney College)
- Theron Hall Rice (Southwestern Presbyterian University)

Refounding

Refounding occurred during the 1889 Convention on a December day at Cushing Hall, Hampden-Sydney College.

Chapter

The chapter is known as Beta Xi.

Union Triad

Consists of Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi.

Miami Triad

Comprised of Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Sigma Chi.

Virginia Circle

Includes Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, Kappa Sigma, Kappa Alpha Order, and Sigma Nu.

First Midwest Chapter

Alpha Xi, established at the University of Cincinnati.

Membership Milestones

100,000 members initiated in 1976.
250,000 members initiated in 2011.

PIKE Vision

Pi Kappa Alpha aims to set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for members, host institutions, and communities.

Frederick Southgate Taylor

Attended College of William & Mary and University of Virginia.
Credited with naming the fraternity, authoring the first Ritual, and presiding over the first convention in 1874.

Littleton Waller Tazewell Bradford

Attended Virginia Military Institute and University of Virginia.

James Benjamin Sclater Jr.

Attended Virginia Military Institute and University of Virginia; studied medicine and roomed next to Taylor.

Robertson Howard

Attended Georgetown University and University of Virginia; was a Quaker and military doctor.

Julian Edward Wood

University of Virginia and Virginia Military Institute alumnus and VMI cadet who fought at the Battle of New Market.

William Alexander

University of Virginia graduate who worked for 65 years as an executive at the Equitable Life Assurance Society.

Robert Adger Smythe

From The Citadel; founded the Lambda chapter, became Grand Treasurer in 1890, and established the Shield and Diamond publication.

John Shaw Foster

Associated with Southwestern Presbyterian University; saved the Theta chapter and served as Grand Secretary and Grand Chaplain.

Howard Bell Arbuckle

Attended Hampden-Sydney College, University of Virginia, and Johns Hopkins; held positions as National President and Grand Councilor.

Theron Hall Rice

Attended Southwestern Presbyterian University, University of Virginia, and Union Theological Seminary; served as the first Councilor Princeps.

Current Coat of Arms

Developed during the 1909 New Orleans Convention.

Flower

Lily of the Valley represents hardy growth and modest beauty.

Flag

Features a garnet rectangle with gold lettering and the coat of arms.

Dream Girl

Represents the ideals of Pi Kappa Alpha; typically a close friend of members and honored annually in a public forum.

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Explore the foundational principles of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity with this comprehensive study guide. Learn about the significance of the Preamble and its historical context at the University of Virginia. This quiz will help you understand the values and objectives of the fraternity.