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Which fraternity ultimately gave rise to Phi Sigma Pi?
Phi Lambda Epsilon
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What are our fraternity colors?
Purple and Gold. White auxiliary color.
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The date Phi Sigma Pi was founded.
February 14, 1916
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What is located above and below the shield on our crest? x2 points for 3 other items on the shield
Below the shield is a banner with Phi Sigma Pi written across it. Above of the shield is the Lamp of Knowledge. Other: open book and staff, 3 stars, linked rings
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Who was the first woman inducted into Phi Sigma Pi?
Laura Abney
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What is our National Philanthropy? What does it do?
Teach For America strives to eliminate the gap between students of low- and high-income communities.
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How many and what kind of events does an active brother need to attend during a non-recruitment quarter?
6 Events total One from each tripod, one fundraising two distinct event in any area
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Who are our three founders? x2 points identify our Alpha 1.
Hendricks, McClure, Phillips Hendricks is our Alpha 1.
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What is the name of our Certificate of Membership?
The Shingle
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What are the three main ideals that the fraternity is based upon? What term is used to describe the balance between these three ideals?
The tripod is leadership, scholarship and fellowship.
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The year Phi Sigma Pi became co-ed
1977
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What are the three Greek words associated with our tripod? x2 points match the words with our tripod
Philia: fellowship Paidea: leadership Sophia: scholarship
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What is the location of the National Headquarters?
Lancaster, PA
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What is the name of our undergraduate magazine?
Purple & Gold Magazine
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The date the Zeta Upsilon Chapter was founded.
January 13, 2013
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What is our first official fraternity song? Name one person who contributed to the song. x2 points name both people.
Brothers are We. Music composed by Darrin. Lyrics written by Ingrham.
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How many active collegiate chapters does Phi Sigma Pi have?
131 active collegiate chapters
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How many members are there total in our Founding Class? (Includes previous alumni and our advisor)
1 Advisor 7 Founding Fathers 22 Charter Class Total = 30 members
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In what year did the fraternity become a "national honor" fraternity?
1966
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Name the college where Phi Sigma Pi was founded. x2 points for the old and current name of the university.
State Teacher's College at Warrensburg Missouri and University of Central Missouri
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