Principles, Mottos, and Songs of OPhiA
What are the three cardinal principles of Omega Phi Alpha?
Friendship, Leadership, Service
What symbol is on our logo?
Bee
When does national service week begin?
First Sunday of November
At what university was Omega Phi Alpha founded?
Bowling Green State University
What is the motto of Omega Phi Alpha?
Today’s Friends, Tomorrow’s Leaders, Forever in Service
What is the national flower?
Yellow Rose
What day does national Susan Terzian recognition day fall on?
4th Monday in January
What award is Omega Phi Alpha’s highest honor?
Suzan Terzian Award
To what tune is the national song sung?
Edelweiss
What does the national flower symbolize?
Friendship
T/F: Prospective new members at prospective new chapter receive big sisters?
True
Who was the First National President?
Sue Fehlner Hess
What are the lyrics to the national song of Omega Phi Alpha? (bonus points if you attempt to sing it!!!)
O Phi A, O Phi A
we are sisters in service
willing hands, helpful hands
this our ultimate purpose
yellow rose may you bloom and grow
symbol of our friendship
O Phi A, O Phi A
bless our sisters forever
What are the colors of Omega Phi Alpha?
Light Blue, Dark Blue, Golden Yellow
What is the name of the ceremony performed when a new member becomes an active sister?
Activation Ceremony
When was the first national convention held?
June 1967
Who wrote the national motto?
Mary Qualls Graves and Elizabeth Shropshire
What is the title of omega phi alpha’s national publication? (and official design of OPhiA)
The Chevron
Repeat of an Important Date from Quiz 1: What is the founding date of Omega Phi Alpha?
June 15, 1967
BONUS: What OPhiA chapter is the University of Florida?
Alpha Omicron