Principles, Mottos, and Songs of OPhiA
OPhiA Symbols
Important Dates and Ceremonies in OPhiA
OPhiA Quiz 1 Recap!
100

What are the three cardinal principles of Omega Phi Alpha?

Friendship, Leadership, Service

100

What symbol is on our logo?

Bee

100

When does national service week begin?

First Sunday of November

100

At what university was Omega Phi Alpha founded?

Bowling Green State University

200

What is the motto of Omega Phi Alpha?

Today’s Friends, Tomorrow’s Leaders, Forever in Service

200

What is the national flower?

Yellow Rose

200

What day does national Susan Terzian recognition day fall on?

4th Monday in January

200

What award is Omega Phi Alpha’s highest honor?

Suzan Terzian Award

300

To what tune is the national song sung?

Edelweiss

300

What does the national flower symbolize?

Friendship

300

T/F: Prospective new members at prospective new chapter receive big sisters?

True

300

Who was the First National President?

Sue Fehlner Hess

400

What are the lyrics to the national song of Omega Phi Alpha? (bonus points if you attempt to sing it!!!)

O Phi A, O Phi A
we are sisters in service
willing hands, helpful hands
this our ultimate purpose
yellow rose may you bloom and grow
symbol of our friendship
O Phi A, O Phi A
bless our sisters forever

400

What are the colors of Omega Phi Alpha?

Light Blue, Dark Blue, Golden Yellow

400

What is the name of the ceremony performed when a new member becomes an active sister?

Activation Ceremony

400

When was the first national convention held?

June 1967

500

Who wrote the national motto?

Mary Qualls Graves and Elizabeth Shropshire

500

What is the title of omega phi alpha’s national publication? (and official design of OPhiA)

The Chevron

500

Repeat of an Important Date from Quiz 1: What is the founding date of Omega Phi Alpha?

June 15, 1967

500

BONUS: What OPhiA chapter is the University of Florida?

Alpha Omicron