Symbols and Crest
National Awards
Beta Chi Awards
Know the Brothers
100

What do the rampant lions symbolize?

Noble efforts

100

What type of program is the Achievement Award Program?

Non-competitive

100

What is the Peter F. Millin Brotherhood Award?

Recognizes outstanding brotherhood within the chapter

100

Who is/are the current Scholarship Chair?

Brother Liz Kim

200

What do the torch and rays represent?

Knowledge and pursuit of knowledge

200

What award recognizes outstanding brotherhood at the national level?

Ralph L. Saroyan Brotherhood Award

200

What does the Timothy Gauthier Breakthrough Award recognize?

Innovative or breakthrough contributions

200

Who is/are the current Worthy Master at Arms?

Brother Sarah Varghese and Brother Nour Belayachi

300

What does the fleur-de-lis stand for?

Devotion to duty

300

What is the Prescott Scholarship Cup awarded for?

Highest scholarship achievement

300

What does the Derek Hursey Leadership Award honor?

Exceptional leadership in the chapter

300

Where is Brother Ehrun Omuemu from?

Foxboro, Massachusetts and/or Benin City, Nigeria

400

What does the motto “Alterum Alterius Auxilio Eget” mean?

Each needs the help of the other

400

Which award focuses on leadership?

John D. Grabenstein Leadership Award

400

What is the focus of the Robert Pugliese Service Award?

Excellence in community service

400

What class in Brother Eugene Song in?

Sigma

500

What do Alpha Omicron Omega symbolize, and what does this mean?

Beginning, middle, end; secrecy from Alpha to Omega

500

What are the five categories that make up the Thurston Cup, and what percent does each count for?

Scholarship (20%), Leadership (20%), Professional/Service (20%), Brotherhood (20%), Publication (20%)

500

What achievement is recognized by the John Valaphulas Scholarship Award?

Academic excellence

500

Who is Brother Yang Zhang's big?

Brother Jason Ssentongo

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