Founder's Facts
The youngest Founder of Alpha Xi Delta
A. Cora Bollinger Block
B. Julia Maude Foster
C. Alice Bartlett Bruner
D. Frances Elisabeth Cheney
Who is C. Alice Bartlett Bruner
*She was 15 years old when she joined the other Founders in creating Alpha Xi Delta. She became an accomplished musician & had two daughters who were Alpha Xi Deltas.
The official symbol (and badge) of Alpha Xi Delta
A. Coat of Arms
B. Betxi Bear
C. Pink Rose
D. The Quill
What is D. The Quill
*The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta represents our open motto, "The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword".
Along with gold, these two colors make up the colors of Alpha Xi Delta
A. Light Purple & Dark Purple
B. Light Pink & Dark Pink
C. Light Blue & Dark Blue
D. Light Green & Dark Green
What is C. Light Blue & Dark Blue
*In lieu of the Quill badges, which had yet to be fully made, the Founders wore twists of blue and gold ribbon when they announced the formation of the Fraternity to the remainder of the administration and student body on campus.
Alpha Xi Delta was founded in the year:
A. 1983
B. 1873
C. 1893
D. 1883
What is C. 1893.
*Alpha Xi Delta was Founded in 1893.
The Chapter name of the Founding Alpha Xi Delta chapter
A. Founding Chapter
B. Xi Chapter
C. Quill Chapter
D. Alpha Chapter
What is D. Alpha Chapter
*The first ever chapter of Alpha Xi Delta, the Founding chapter, is designated as the Alpha Chapter
The first Chapter President and the first Grand (National) President
A. Alice Bartlett Bruner
B. Cora Bollinger Block
C. Almira Lowry Cheney
D. Harriet Luella McCollum
Who is: B. Cora Bollinger Block
*Cora was extremely instrumental in the creation and growth of Alpha Xi Delta. She is the best known to most members and the most referred to among our Founders.
The mascot of Alpha Xi Delta
A. The Pink Rose
B. a teddy bear named BetXi Bear
C. The Quill
D. a teddy bear named Fozzie Bear
What is B. a teddy bear named BetXi Bear
*BetXi Bear was the official mascot of Alpha Xi Delta when she was officially adopted in 1989. Prior, the teddy bear mascot had the name Al Fuzzie.
These two founders chose Alpha Xi Delta's flower together
A. Cora & Harriett
B. Lucy & Almira
C. Almira & Frances
D. Cora & Lucy
What is D. Cora Bollinger Block & Lucy W. Gilmer
*Cora & Lucy chose the pink rose as a complement to the white rose of Sigma Nu
The school that Alpha Xi Delta was Founded at
A. Lombard College
B. Knox College
C. Monmouth College
D. Indiana University
What is A. Lombard College
*Alpha Xi Delta was Founded at Lombard College, which closed in 1930. It was absorbed by a neighboring college, Knox College.
A common Alpha Xi Delta legend is that this muppet was created in honor of AXiD
A. Kermit the Frog
B. Miss Piggy
C. Fozzie Bear
D. Beaker
What is C. Fozzie Bear
*Jane Henson, who co-created the Muppets with her husband Jim Henson, was an Alpha Xi Delta at the University of Maryland. AXiD lore is that Fozzie Bear was named in honor of Alpha Xi Delta, Al Fuzzie, and Jane Henson.
She designed the Alpha Xi Delta badge that all members wear today
A. Lucy W. Gilmer
B. Bertha Cook Evans
C. Eliza Drake Curtis Everton
D. Lewie Strong Taylor
Who is: D. Lewie Strong Taylor
*Lewie designed the Quill badge, and her original stick-pin Quill is the only Founder's pin in FHQ's possession. She had 4 children, and two of her daughters were Alpha Xi Deltas. Her daughter Aileen was initiated at the 1926 National Convention, with her mother's original stick-pin badge <3
The flower of Alpha Xi Delta
A. The White Rose
B. The Pink Carnation
C. The Blue Hydrangea
D. The Pink Rose
What is D. The Pink Rose
*The Pink Rose of Alpha Xi Delta was chosen by our Founders to specifically complement the white rose of Sigma Nu, our 'brother' fraternity.
This Fraternity was instrumental in the creation and founding of Alpha Xi Delta
A. Pi Kappa Phi
B. Sigma Nu
C. Phi Delta Theta
D. Theta Xi
What is B. Sigma Nu
*The members of Sigma Nu encouraged the Founders of Alpha Xi Delta to continue their pursuit in creating a women's fraternity, and assisted them by providing ideas, support, and connection. In turn, Alpha Xi Delta's flower was chosen to complement the Sigma Nu white rose.
The number of women who Founded Alpha Xi Delta
A. 8
B. 5
C. 12
D. 10
What is D. 10
*Alpha Xi Delta was Founded by 10 women. These 10 women ranged from ages 15 to 26.
Riley Nelson is an Initiate of the __________ Chapter
A. Epsilon Gamma
B. Alpha Beta
C. Epsilon Pi
D. Psi
What is C. Epsilon Pi
*Epsilon Pi Chapter-Jacksonville State University
Epsilon Gamma is Western Carolina University, will be officially your chapter designation after the chapter is Installed.
Alpha Beta Chapter-Cornell University
Psi Chapter-The Ohio State University
She was an advocate for women's suffrage & freedom and a talented writer who wrote many of Alpha Xi Delta's first songs
A. Frances Elisabeth Cheney
B. Almira Lowry Cheney
C. Bertha Cook Evans
D. Julia Maude Foster
Who is A. Frances Elisabeth Cheney
*Frances was the Alpha Chapter's first Chaplain and was president in one of the earliest winter terms. She was a fantastic storyteller and poet, and many of her poems were set to music and became some of the best-loved Alpha Xi Delta songs.
This famous alumna from the Eta Chapter at Syracuse University is known for her colorful, whimsical, and over-the-top designs
A. Betsey Johnson
B. Tory Burch
C. Rachel Zoe
D. Lilly Pulitzer
Who is A. Betsey Johnson
*Betsey Johnson was an Alpha Xi Delta in the Eta Chapter at Syracuse University, and is a fashion designer who is known for her eccentric, pop-punk, and whimsical designs and personality!
These two Founders were roommates when they decided to start Alpha Xi Delta
A. Almira & Eliza
B. Almira & Frances
C. Lucy & Bertha
D. Cora & Harriett
Who is D. Cora Bollinger Block & Harriett Luella McCollum
*Harriett and Cora shared a room in 1893, and used their rooms to host secret meetings to discuss the creation of Alpha Xi Delta. Founders would sneak off to Cora & Harriet's room, and make sure to stagger their exits so they didn't draw suspicion.
The city, state that Alpha Xi Delta was Founded in
A. Indianapolis, Indiana
B. Galesburg, Illinois
C. Bloomington, Indiana
D. Monmouth, Illinois
What is B. Galesburg, Illinois
*The college that the Founders were attending when they Founded Alpha Xi Delta was located in Galesburg, Illinois
This state does NOT have any Alpha Xi Delta chapters
A. Washington State
B. Oregon
C. Michigan
D. Nevada
What is B. Oregon
*There is an active Alumnae Organization in Oregon, however there is no active collegiate chapter of Alpha Xi Delta in the state of Oregon.
She was a proud feminist and a nationally known lecturer and author
A. Julia Maude Foster
B. Alice Bartlett Bruner
C. Harriett Luella McCollum
D. Lewie Strong Taylor
Who is C. Harriett Luella McCollum
*Harriett was married and the mother of two children, but used her maiden name and became a nationally known author and lecturer who pioneered in adult education & applied psychology. She was particularly interested in the psychological causes of crime.
The first woman to graduate from __________ was a charter member of Alpha Xi Delta at that school.
A. Georgia Tech
B. Western Carolina University
C. University of Georgia
D. North Carolina State University
What is A. Georgia Tech
*Shirley Clements Mewborn was one of the first 2 women who graduated from Georgia Tech. She was a charter member for the Gamma Eta Chapter during her time at GT. She also originally received an academic scholarship to WCU's Teaching College and attended for a year before transferring to Georgia Tech.
These Founding Members were sisters in real life and in Alpha Xi Delta
A. Cora & Bertha
B. Frances & Almira
C. Eliza & Julia
D. Harriett & Alice
What is B. Frances & Almira
*Frances Elisabeth Cheney was the oldest of 9 children, and her sister Almira Lowry Cheney was 6 years younger than her. Together, they played instrumental roles in creating Alpha Xi Delta's vision, songs, and poetic memorabilia.
Alpha Xi Delta was Founded on this day
A. April 17th
B. August 19th
C. March 21st
D. November 17
What is A. April 17th
*Alpha Xi Delta was Founded on April 17th, and each year, all Alpha Xi Delta chapters celebrate Founder's Day on this day!
The oldest, still active, chapter of Alpha Xi Delta
A. Beta Chapter-Iowa Wesleyan College
B. Delta Chapter-Bethany College
C. Gamma Chapter-University of Mount Union
D. Epsilon Chapter-University of South Dakota
What is C. Gamma Chapter-University of Mount Union
*Alpha Chapter and Beta Chapter are inactive/dormant chapters, the rest are still active chapters, however Gamma Chapter is the oldest of them.