Chapters 1-2
What was the name of the first fraternity in America?
Phi Beta Kappa
Who is the first initiate of TKE?
James J. Love
Who is the greek patron of TKE?
Apollo
What is the jewel of the Hegemon?
a skull.
What did alumni Brett do that we should not do?
Hit it raw.
When and where was Tau Kappa Epsilon Founded?
Tuesday, January 10th, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois.
Where is TKE's headquarters?
7439 Woodland Drive in Indianapolis
What are the three principles of TKE?
Love, Charity, Esteem.
What is the jewel of the crysophylus?
a Key
What is “The Charge?"
Document read to all new chapters when they are installed.
What are the 3 fraternities of the Miami Triad?
Beta theta pi, Phi delta theta, sigma chi.
Who are the 5 founders of TKE?
Owen Truitt, Joseph Settles, James McNutt, Clarence Mayer, Charles Atkinson
Who wrote the declaration of principles?
William Wilson
What is the jewel of the prytanis?
a gavel
What are one of the 3 ways that TKE recognizes someone with good character?
Good Sportsmanship
Proper table manners
Restaurant Etiquette
What are the six principle of Tau Kappa Epsilon?
Brotherhood, Leadership, Service, Teamwork, Scholarship, Character
Who gave the “Opportunity out of Defeat” speech
Wallace G. McCauley
What are the two great dangers expressed by William Wilson in the Declaration of principles?
An attitude of exclusiveness toward non-fraternity men.
Unfriendly spirit towards other fraternities.
What is the jewel of the Pylortes?
a Dagger.
What is one of the 5 ways TKE recognizes someone as a leader?
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
Challenge the Process
Enable others to Act
Encourage the Heart
What is the correct journey through TKE?
Bid acceptance, Induction, Initiation, Order of the founders, Knights of classic lore, Fraternity for life.
Who was the 250,000 initiate?
Steve Forbes
What are the first 3 TKE chapters?
Alpha - Illinois Wesleyan Univ. Bloomington, IL
Beta - Millikin Univ. Decatur, IL
Gamma - University of Illinois Champaign, IL
What is the jewel of the Prolipsi?
There is none.
What is the minimum amount to tip a waiter as a teke?
20%