Greek Life in America
Fraternity Symbols & Publications
Pi Kapp Founding
Fraternity Phrases
Miscellaneous
100
Name the first recognized women’s Greek-letter fraternity, formed in 1870 at DePauw University.
Kappa Alpha Theta
100
What is the name of the Fraternity's official magazine and in which year was it first published?
The Star & Lamp 1909
100
When did the Epsilon Omicron chapter exist at Villanova before? On what date was the Epsilon Omicron chapter reinstalled at Villanova University? On which day will we be initiated?
- 1982-1999 - November 1, 2015 - October 28-29, 2016
100
What are the 7 Public Values of Pi Kappa Phi?
Common Loyalty Personal Responsibility Achievement Accountability Campus Involvement Responsible Citizenship Lifelong Commitment
100
What is the name of the Associate Member Pin and how should it be worn? What is the name of the Fraternity's Pledge Manual?
The White Diamond (both) It should be worn on dress shirt 2 finger widths above one's frocket or one's heart
200
List the members of the “Miami Triad.”
 Beta Theta Pi  Phi Delta Theta  Sigma Chi
200
Draw the Star Shield. (Indicate what color the section should be and name the symbols on it)
 Star – Gold with a White outline  Pentagon – Royal Blue  Crossed Swords (Pointing Upward) – Royal Blue
200
What was the Greek-letter name of the group that later evolved into Pi Kappa Phi? What did the letters stand for? For what purpose did this group form?
Nu Phi -- “Non-Fraternity” To Generate an opposing slate of officers for the Chrestomathic Literary Society elections
200
Write the Greek motto of Pi Kappa Phi and its English translation.
OY(delta)EN - (Delta)IA(sigma)(pi)A(sigma)EI - HMA(sigma)   “Nothing Shall Ever Tear Us Asunder”
200
What are the primary colors of the fraternity? What is the auxiliary color of the fraternity? What is the flower of the fraternity?
Primary: Gold and White Auxiliary: Royal Blue Flower: Red Rose
300
Where (college or meeting place) was the “Flat Hat Club” formed? What is its significance?
- College of William & Mary OR Raleigh Tavern - Precursor to the modern fraternity
300
Draw the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity flag. (Indicate what color the section should be and name the symbols on it)
Star – Gold  Lit Student’s Lamp – Gold  Letters – Royal Blue  Left and Right Vertical Stripes – Royal Blue  Middle Vertical Stripe – White
300
Name the “Honorary Fourth Founder” of Pi Kappa Phi, giving his school and chapter designation.
Durward W. Owen, Xi (Roanoke)
300
Write the original Latin motto of Pi Kappa and its English translation.
 Nil Separabit  “Nothing Shall Separate Us”
300
When is Founder's day? How is it celebrated?
December 10th Supreme Law requires all chapters to meet
400
What was the first “modern-day fraternity” – the first group to use Greek letters in its name, have a secret meaning, grip, and Ritual of Initiation? When was this group formed? Who was this group’s founder? And, what was the group’s secret meaning?
 Phi Beta Kappa  1776  John Heath  “Philosophy, the Guide of Life”
400
What is the name of the book that contains the Constitution, Supreme Laws, and subordinate rituals of the fraternity? What is FOKROMIX and what does the name symbolize?
The Gold Book FOKROMIX is one of the 4 esoteric (secret) publications of the fraternity. The name is a combination of Fogarty, Kroeg, and Mixson's last names.
400
At which University, where (specific location), and when was Pi Kappa Phi founded?
- College of Charleston - 90 Broad Street OR Simon Fogarty’s home - December 10, 1904
400
Write out the mission, vision, and tagline of the fraternity.
 Mission: To create an uncommon and lifelong brotherhood that develops leaders and encourages service to others for the betterment of our communities.  Vision: A future where every Pi Kappa Phi embraces his role as a leader, puts service before self, and improves the world around him.  Tagline: Exceptional leaders. Uncommon opportunities.
400
What is the name of the fraternity's national headquarters? In which city and state is it located?
The Kelley A. Bergstrom Leadership Center Charlotte, North Carolina
500
Write the Greek alphabet, in order, by first writing the Greek letter and then the English translation (i.e. "phi symbol" - Phi)
 Alpha  Beta  Gamma  Delta  Epsilon  Zeta  Eta  Theta  Iota  Kappa  Lambda Mu  Nu  Xi  Omicron  Pi  Rho  Sigma  Tau  Upsilon Phi  Chi  Psi  Omega
500
Draw and describe the coloring for the Coat of Arms.
 Lit Student’s Lamp – Gold  Book of Knowledge – Gold  Student’s Scroll – Royal Blue and Gold  Shield – Royal Blue  Three Stars – Gold  Chevron – Gold  Crossed Swords (Pointing Upward) – White  Scroll with Greek Motto – Gold on White
500
List the seven men at the first meeting.
 Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr.  Simon Fogarty Jr.  L. Harry Mixson  Theodore Barnwell Kelly  A. Pelzer Wagener  Thomas F. Mosimann  James Fogarty
500
Write out the entire student creed.
 I believe that the ideal chapter is made up of men  Who are bound together in a common loyalty which transcends any personal selfishness.  Who realize that membership means personal responsibility in bearing their share of the financial burden of the chapter and the national organization.  Who bring credit to the fraternity by striving to attain the highest possible standards of scholarship.  Who safeguard the reputation of their chapter by keeping careful watch over their personal conduct.  Who uphold faithfully the traditions and activities of their college.  Who prepare themselves diligently to shoulder their full responsibility as citizens.  I believe my chapter can become an ideal chapter, and I shall do my share to make it so.
500
List the names of the following figures: - The Director and Coordinator of OFSL at VU (2 people) - 5+ Pi Kappa Phi Leadership Consultants
- Brooke Goodman & Martin Garcia - Connor Burke, Josh Mensinger, Francis Ahrens, Chris Aldarelli, Beau Samples, more
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