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When was the fraternity founded?
When was the fraternity founded?
On a cold and rainy Tuesday, January 10th, 1899.
What was the original name of the fraternity?
What was the original name of the fraternity?
The Knights of Classic Lore.
When and how did Tau Kappa Epsilon become a National fraternity?
When and how did Tau Kappa Epsilon become a National fraternity?
On Nov. 27, 1915 after the Epsilon chapter was installed on May 28, 1915 at Iowa State University.
What is considered the first fraternity?
What is considered the first fraternity?
Where was the fraternity founded?
Where was the fraternity founded?
Where is the second chapter?
Where is the second chapter?
Where is the third chapter?
Where is the third chapter?
What significance is attached to the location of the first three chapters?
What significance is attached to the location of the first three chapters?
What is the Silver Anniversary?
What is the Silver Anniversary?
When and where was the Golden Anniversary?
When and where was the Golden Anniversary?
Where is the 2nd Conclave?
Where is the 2nd Conclave?
Who were the founders of this fraternity?
Who were the founders of this fraternity?
Who were the national founders of this fraternity?
Who were the national founders of this fraternity?
Who are the expansion leaders?
Who are the expansion leaders?
Who wrote The Teke Guide?
Who wrote The Teke Guide?
Who were the 1st Grand Officers?
Who were the 1st Grand Officers?
Who was the 1st pledge and why?
Who was the 1st pledge and why?
What is the supreme governing body of the fraternity?
What is the supreme governing body of the fraternity?
What does C.F.C stand for?
What does C.F.C stand for?
What is the highest international honor in TKE?
What is the highest international honor in TKE?
What is the highest honor that is awarded in TKE?
What is the highest honor that is awarded in TKE?
Who was the 1st recipient of The Order of the Golden Eagle?
Who was the 1st recipient of The Order of the Golden Eagle?
Name the eight offices in order and their jewel.
Name the eight offices in order and their jewel.
What chair in TKE has a jewel, and what is his jewel?
What chair in TKE has a jewel, and what is his jewel?
What is the Black Book?
What is the Black Book?
Who in TKE holds the Black Book?
Who in TKE holds the Black Book?
What is the 1st word in The Teke Guide?
What is the 1st word in The Teke Guide?
Recite the Declaration of Principles?
Recite the Declaration of Principles?
Study Notes
Founding and History
- Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) was founded on January 10, 1899.
- Originally named The Knights of Classic Lore.
- Became a National fraternity on November 27, 1915, after installing the Epsilon chapter at Iowa State University on May 28, 1915.
Chapters
- Alpha Chapter: Located at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois.
- Beta Chapter: Located at Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois.
- Gamma Chapter: Located at the University of Illinois, Champaign, installed on February 3, 1912.
- The first three chapters (Alpha, Beta, Gamma) form an equilateral triangle, the chief geometric symbol of TKE.
Significant Anniversaries
- Silver Anniversary: Celebrated in 1924 at the 16th Conclave, marking the 25th anniversary of the fraternity.
- Golden Anniversary: Held in Chicago from September 1-3, 1949, commemorating 50 years since TKE was founded and the publication of the Golden Book of Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Founders and Leaders
- Founders of TKE: Joseph L. Settles, Owen I. Truitt, James C. McNutt, Clarence A. Mayer, and C. Roy Atkinson.
- National founders included Lester H. Martin, L. W. Tuesburg, William L. Wilson, and Wallace G. McCauley.
- Expansion leaders: Dr. R. C. Williams, Leland F. Leland, James C. Logan, and Frank B. Scott.
- The first Grand Officers included prominent members like Grand Prytanis Lester H. Martin and Grand Epiprytanis William L. Wilson.
Key Documents and Symbols
- The Black Book: Contains the constitution and international by-laws of TKE, held by the Epiprytanis.
- The Teke Guide: Authored by William L. Wilson.
- Jewelry represents various leadership roles, with the Rush Chair displaying clasped hands.
Awards and Honors
- Highest international honor: The Order of the Silver Maple Leaf.
- Highest honor awarded in TKE: The Order of the Golden Eagle, first awarded to William L. Wilson.
Governance
- The supreme governing body of TKE is the Grand Chapter, comprising student and alumni delegates and eight grand officers.
Principles and Values
- The Declaration of Principles emphasizes love, charity, and esteem as foundational elements of brotherhood, advocating for mutual respect and understanding among members.
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Test your knowledge on the founding and history of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE), one of the notable fraternities in the United States. This quiz covers significant milestones, chapters, and anniversaries in TKE's rich heritage. See how well you understand the legacy of this brotherhood!
