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What is the current coat of arms adopted in 1909 known for?
What is the adopted year of the second coat of arms?
1876
What is the flower associated with the fraternity?
What are the fraternity colors and their meanings?
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Study Notes
Current Coat of Arms
- Adopted in 1909 featuring 60 rays of sun and 28 rivets.
- Flora representation of lily of the valley and three ostrich plumes.
- Includes a squire's helmet, a sword and key linked by an 18-link chain, and "Pi K A" on the shield.
Previous Coats of Arms
- First coat of arms used in 1869, features a badge over crossed dagger and key with "phi phi kappa alpha" in the corners and Ephesians 6:16.
- Second coat of arms adopted in 1876, includes crossed dagger and key, with imagery of Damon and Pythias, an eye of God, a fist clutching a dagger, and links of chain.
- Third coat of arms adopted in 1892, illustrates a trumpet banner, large oak doors, and a soldier with a pike, his belt sporting a key and dagger.
Pike Headquarters
- Located at 8347 West Range Cove, Memphis, TN.
Pike Mansion Address
- Situated at 104 South 39th Street, 68131.
Flower and Its Significance
- The fraternity flower is lily of the valley, known for hearty growth and modest, beautiful blooms.
Fraternity Colors
- Garnet symbolizes courage and sacrifice, while Old Gold signifies worth.
Founding of Pi Kappa Alpha
- Established in Room 47 West Range, University of Virginia.
Greek Alphabet
- Key letters include alpha (α), beta (β), gamma (γ), delta (δ), through omega (ω).
Preamble of the Fraternity
- Composed on March 1, 1868, at the University of Virginia, aiming to establish lasting friendships and mutual benefits among members.
Chapter Foundation
- Our chapter was founded on February 3, 1952.
First Initiated Member
- Ben Tobias was the first member initiated in our chapter.
Smythe Awards Achievements
- The chapter has won 5 Smythe Awards in the years 2001, 2003, 2004, 2013, and 2014.
Other Fraternities on Campus
- Notable fraternities include Sigma Phi Epsilon, Theta Chi, and Lambda Chi Alpha.
Sororities on Campus
- Notable sororities include Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, and Sigma Kappa.
Leadership Positions
- Current president is Nick Bakke; internal VP is Tanner Woslager; external VP is Brock Lewis.
Internal Cabinet Members
- Roles include continuing education (Jayson Hendrickson), special events (Blake Cherny), scholarships (Brent Mac), alumni relations (Derek Schriner), historian (German Agraz), and fundraising (Will Bakke).
External Cabinet Members
- Positions include social (Cole Ridder), exchanges (Ben Mackenzie), public relations (Nick Bealieu), sports (Connor Gilinsky), philanthropy (Nate Jones), "Just Can It" (David Familetti), webmaster (Patrick Dalvin), and campus involvement (Keaton Stengel).
Risk Management and Financial Roles
- Risk manager is Nick Rieschel; treasurer is Tanner Bies, assistant treasurer is Brad Newton; secretary is AJ Qvern.
Membership and Recruitment
- Members at large are Fez Garza and Johnny Murray; director of recruitment is Tony McWilliams; sergeant at arms is Garret Mix; house manager is Zach Dobrovolny; new member educators are Rob Truman and Brennan Fowler.
Ode to the Pledge
- A verse emphasizing responsibility, reflecting on past and future, linking the fraternity’s destiny to the present actions of the members.
Junior Founders
- Names include Robert Adger Smythe, John Shaw Foster, Howard Bell Arbuckle, and Theron Hall Rice.
Meaning of True Pike
- Commitment to self, brothers, fraternity, and community.
Founders’ Highlights
- Robertson Howard: Quaker, early medical education; James Benjamin Sclater Jr: pharmaceutical background; Julian Edward Wood: military and medical advocate; Frederick Southgate Taylor: law student and ritual author; Littleton Waller Tazewell Bradford: politician; William Alexander: youngest founder with significant contributions.
House Occupants
- Current first floor occupants include Nick Bakke and Tanner Woslager; second floor has Blake Cherny, Kevin McIntyre, among others; top floor features David Familetti, Mich Prante, and Fez Garza.
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