Alpha
Colors
Black and Old Gold
What's the official colors
Crimson and Cream
Name the Principles
scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity.
Whats the official animal
Elephant
Name the first two alpha founders in order.
George Biddle Kelley and Henry Arthur Callis
Aims
"Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind"
What's the motto
Intelligence is the torch of wisdom
What's the Motto
First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all
What are the 3 principles?
Scholarship, public service, and sisterhood
How many founders do the Deltas have?
22
Mission
to develops leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
How many pearls do deltas wear?
22 pearls and 9 jewels
What is the Fraternity shield?
Designed by James Arthur Dunn in 1911 at 4th national convention 2nd fraternity shield: designed by Ferdinad Rousseve (Sigma Lambda Chapter)
When were the deltas chartered on paine college campus?
April 4th 1970
How many founders do the Alphas have?
7
Name 2 famous alphas
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What's the elephant symbolize?
Strength and determination
When was Alpha Phi Alpha chartered on Paine college campus?
April 4th 1970
What does Lady of fortitude symbolize?
Strength, courage, hope, wisdom, beauty, feminity
Name the founders date and location for both the alphas and deltas.
January 13th 1913 at Howard University
December 4th 1906 at Cornell University
What's the oath
I do solemnly swear (or aver), of my own will and accord, to obey and support the constitution and by laws of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc; to aid in promoting a more perfect union among college men; to aid in and insist upon the personal progress of its members; to further brotherly love and a fraternal spirit.
What's the Mission statement?
Delta Sigma Theta sorority, incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and public service with a primary focus on the Black community.
Name the vision statement
the objective of the fraternity is to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid down- trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status.
What are the 9 jewels?
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
Name the first 5 delta founders.
Osceola Macarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, and Bertha Pitts Campbell