History
Open Symbols
Secret Symbols
Words/Songs
Nationals
100
What are our founder’s names? (First, Middle, Maiden, and Married)
Mary Ann DuPont Lines, Mary Elizabeth Myrick Daniels, Martha “Bibb” Hardaway Redding
100
What is Phi Mu’s flower? (Be as specific as possible)
Rose Colored Carnation
100
Do the knock.
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100
What are the words to the Benediction Song?
Holy Father, great and true, Look upon our dear Phi Mu; And until we meet once more, Grant Thy blessings, we implore.
100
Where is National Headquarters? (City and state)
Peachtree City, Georgia
200
What is the date of Phi Mu’s official Founders Day? (Month, Day, Year)
March 4th, 1852
200
What are Phi Mu’s colors?
Rose and White
200
What is the sign? (Gesture and words)
One Hand, One Heart, One Destiny
200
In the formal pledging ceremony what Greek word does the letter Φ on the pin represent and what does that word mean?
Φημιζω, “Promise”
200
When does National Convention happen?
Every even numbered year.
300
Before we were Phi Mu, what was our name?
The Philomathean Society
300
What is our open Motto, what language is it in, and what does it mean in English?
Les Sœurs Fideles, French, the Faithful Sisters
300
What is the password and what does it mean?
Mizpah, Watch
300
What chapter of the bible is our passage of scripture found?
Genesis 31 (specifically, Genesis 31:44-46, 48, 49, 52 KJV)
300
What Greek Council is Phi Mu a part of? (Formal name)
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
400
At what school was our organization founded and in what city and state is that school?
Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia
400
What are our three values?
Love, Honor, Truth
400
What is the response and what does it mean?
Εθελω, “I am willing to serve.”
400
Recite the Creed. (No ritual books)
To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand. To think of God as a protector and guide of us all. To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost. To be to others what we would they would be to us. To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just, Thus being true to the womanhood of love. To walk in the way of honor, guarding the purity of our thoughts and deeds. Being steadfast in every duty small or large. Believing that our given word is binding. Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree. Being honorable, courteous, tender, Thus being true to the womanhood of honor. To serve in the light of truth avoiding egotism, narrowness and scorn. To give freely of our sympathies. To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things. To minister to the needy and unfortunate. To practice day by day love, honor, truth. Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu.
400
For founders day we donate “Founders Day Pennies” to what fund?
The Alpha Memorial Fund
500
What month and year did we become Phi Mu? (Hint: not founders day)
August 1904
500
What is our mascot and what is his name?
Lion, Sir Fidel
500
Give me the grip.
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500
Recite the Oath of Allegiance.
“I do solemnly promise to be worthy of the honor and trust given into my keeping. I shall always endeavor by purity of thought, earnestness of purpose, and willing service to attain Phi Mu's ideal -- Noble Womanhood. I shall remember the covenant which I have entered this day and which binds me to these sisters for all time in love and service. I accept and promise to abide by the laws of this Fraternity. I promise to the utmost of my ability and unto the end of my days to promote the interests and to uphold the dignity of this my Fraternity, pledging to her my loving allegiance.”
500
Who is our current National President?
Kris Shetler Bridges
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