Founding Fathers
These two men founded Phi Kappa Psi in 1852 at Jefferson College.
Who are William Henry Letterman and Charles Page Thomas Moore?
Phi Psi’s motto that promotes friendship, honor, and truth.
What is “United by Friendship, Sustained by Honor, and Led by Truth”?
These are the two official colors of Phi Kappa Psi.
What are Cardinal Red and Hunter Green?
The university where the Cal Zeta chapter of Phi Psi is located.
What is the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)?
This title is given to the elected head of a Phi Psi chapter.
What is the Chapter President?
The year Phi Kappa Psi was founded.
What is 1852?
The opening line of the Phi Kappa Psi Creed
“I believe that Phi Kappa Psi is a brotherhood of honorable men…”?
The official flower of Phi Kappa Psi.
What is the Jacqueminot Rose?
The annual beach-themed spring event hosted by Cal Zeta.
What is Pirate Party?
The phrase used to describe a man of character in Phi Kappa Psi.
What is a Phi Psi Gentleman?
This health crisis inspired the formation of the fraternity.
What is a typhoid fever epidemic?
These three values are central to Phi Kappa Psi.
What are Loyalty, Honor, and Truth?
This symbol features prominently in the fraternity’s traditions and represents unity and heritage.
What is the coat at arms?
The tournament-style philanthropy event hosted by the chapter in spring.
What is Dye is Life?
A way a pledge can contribute to the brotherhood beyond the pledge process.
What is staying involved, taking leadership roles, or supporting fellow brothers?
The official founding date of Phi Kappa Psi.
What is February 19, 1852?
This phrase describes the founders’ spirit of community support and remains the fraternity’s guiding ideal.
What is “The Great Joy of Serving Others”?
The national legislative meeting of Phi Kappa Psi, held every two years.
What is the Grand Arch Council (GAC)?
The year Cal Zeta was re-chartered after a successful colony effort.
What is 2023?
This national event develops leadership skills and connects brothers from different chapters.
What is the Professional Development Conference or Woodrow Wilson Leadership School (depending on the current program)?