Herstory
When was Alpha Kappa Alpha Founded?
Wednesday January 15th, 1908
Who is the soul of the sorority?
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
When was the Pi Psi Chapter Chartered?
December 12th, 1992
What is the Alpha Kappa Alpha Motto?
"By Culture by Meritt"
What are the sorority colors?
Apple Green and Salmon Pink
Where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Founded
Howard University, Washington D.C.
Who was the first president?
Lucy Diggs Slowe
Pi Psi's commitment
Dedication to fulfilling the sorority's purpose through various community service initiatives and educational programs.
What is the national program from 2022 to 2026?
Soaring to greater heights of service and sisterhood.
What is the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards and promote unity among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to promote a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind.
When was Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated?
January 29th, 1913
Name the 9 founders
Ethel Hedgeman Lowe, Lavina Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, Margaret Flagger Holmes, Marjorie Hill, Anna Easter Brown, Marie Taylor, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke
What is the motto for Pi Psi
Leaf by leaf, line by line strong grows the pi psi ivy vine
Name the 6 Initiatives
Strengthen Our Sisterhood, Empower Our Families, Advocate for Social Justice, Build our Economic Wealth, Enhance our environment, Uplift our local community.
Where is the international headquarters?
Chicago, Illinois
Who was the first supreme Basilus?
Nellie May Quander
Name the seven sophomores
Ethel Jones Mowbry, Carrie E Snowden, Sara Meriweather Nutter, Joanna Berry Shields, Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Harriet Josephine Terry, Alice P Murray
Pi Psi Charter Members
Victoria (Niki) Barker, Karen Bedeau, DeCheryl Bateman-Britton, Sherry Briggers-Hind, Keisha Bodden*, Debra Collins- Bradley, Angela Dewdney, Letecia Brown-Foster, Anita Friar-Graham, Diedra Girardeau, April Holden-White, Camille Major, Wendy Still, Marne White
Which Initiative do you resonate and why?
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Who is the International President?
Denentte Anthony Reed
Who came up with the name, motto, and colors?
Beulah Burke
Name the Incorporators
Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Minnie B. Smith, Nellie Quander, Nellie Russel, Julia Brooks, Ethel Mowbry Jones
What is the Fall 2024 line name
Pearlescent R.E.B.I.R.T.H.
What are the notable Programs?
AKA Global Leadership Academy: Training women for leadership roles in all areas of society.
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day of Service: A Nationwide day of community service.
What are the types of Membership?
Undergraduate, Graduate, General, Associate, Honorary, Life Membership