Symbols
Founding
Penguins
Roses
Pearls
100
What is our flower
White Rose
100
Who was the clergy member who helped found Theta Phi
Father Edward D. Kelly
100
What is National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
An organization established to foster interfraternal relationships, to assist collegiate chapters, and to work with colleges in maintaining high social and scholastic standards.
100
Name our two national philanthropy's
Glenmary Home Missioners and The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built
100
What is Ritual
The bond that connects all members of Theta Phi Alpha from colony, to chapter, to alumnae associations, that keeps constant our values and fundamental basis. It is a set form of rites, religious or otherwise.
200
What are our jewels
Sapphire with permission to use the pearl
200
Where was Theta Phi Alpha founded
University of Michigan
200
What is the quote from St. Catherine of Sienna that we use as our motto
Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring
200
What is the name of the summer camp that Glenmary's supports for children 8-12
Camp Friendship
200
Say a line of the Creed and what it means to you personally
Justice to each fellow man Wisdom in each deed and plan Loyalty to every friend Faith that sorrow can transcend Truth to God and truth to self Honor valued over wealth This is the creed that in us lies The creed of loyal Theta Phis. The white rose for its purity The sapphire blue for loyalty The compass for its needle sure That holds our course firm and secure The silver for a precious faith That knows no end not even death This is the creed that in us lies The creed of loyal Theta Phis.
300
What is our mascot
Penguin
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On what date was Theta Phi Alpha founded
August 30, 1912
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What are the three classes of membership in Theta Phi
New Member, Collegian, Alumnae
300
Which philanthropy’s work is in depressed rural areas of the United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains, where they distribute food, clothing, and books to needy persons, and assist in providing medical care, job training and tutoring?
Glenmary Home Missioners
300
How long after initiation do you have to pay for your badge
6 months
400
What are our colors
Gold and silver
400
Name two of our founders
Dorothy Caughey Phalan; Katrina Caughey Ward; Mildred Connely; Selma Gilday; Otilia Leuchtweis O'Hara; Amelia McSweeney; Camilla Ryan Sutherland; Helen Ryan Quinlan; May C. Ryan; Eva Stroh Bauer Everson
400
What is the name of our chapter
Gamma Epsilon
400
Which philanthropy improves the plight of the homeless in any way? The chapter can seek to provide assistance to organizations that help the homeless, shelters, home building or neighborhood revitalization projects. This goal permits all Theta Phi Alphas to help those in need in their own community, while remaining united in our aim and purpose.
The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built
400
Why do we not tolerate any sort of hazing
Members are encouraged to respect themselves and their sisters through participation in activities that promote positive development. Negative activities discourage new members and draw criticism from the college campus, community, parents, and potential members.
500
What symbol is on the new member pin
Compass
500
When do we actually celebrate Founder's day and why
April 30th, because it is during the school year
500
What is the Senior Service Award
The highest honor that can be bestowed upon a collegian. Given at Founder’s Day Collegiate senior whose academic excellence, leadership, character, and service to the fraternity and her school have been outstanding.
500
What is the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation
It acquires donations from members and nonmembers, monitors the investment of these funds, and uses the money to support many philanthropic and charitable activities of the Fraternity
500
What is the name of our periodical publication
The Compass
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