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Symbolism
Slogan, Song, and Service
Ceremonies
Ceremonies cot'd
100
What are the three cardinal principals of Omega Phi Alpha?
Service, friendship, leadership
100
What is the motto of Omega Phi Alpha?
Today's Friends, tomorrow's leaders, forever in service
100
The official beginning of pledging for a potential member - only performed locally.
Pledge Initiation
100
The time at which a colony becomes an official chapter of Omega Phi Alpha. This ceremony is performed under the direction of the Vice President of Expansions
Chapter Induction
200
What are the colors of Omega Phi Alpha (bonus 100 points if you say what they represent)?
Navy Blue represents service, light blue represents friendship, and gold represents leadership
200
Who wrote the national motto?
Mary Qualles Graves and Elizabeth Shropshire
200
The official end of pledging and the beginning of membership as an active member - performed locally.
Pledge Activation
200
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OMEGA PHI ALPHA?
The purpose and goals of this sorority shall be to assemble its members in the fellowship of Omega Phi Alpha, to develop friendship, leadership, and cooperation by promoting service to the university community, to the community-at-large, to the members of the sorority, and to the nations of the world.
300
What is Omega Phi Alpha's mascot and name?
Raggedy Ann named Ophia
300
When does National Service Week begin?
The first Sunday of November
300
Marks the official beginning or end of an officer's term - performed locally and nationally.
Officer Installation
400
What is the national flower for Omega Phi Alpha, and what does it symbolize?
The yellow rose symbolizes friendship
400
What day does National Susan Terzian Recognition Day fall on?
The fourth Monday of January
400
The official end of a sister's time as an active member. At this ceremony a sister is transitioned into an alumna.
Senior Ceremony
500
What is the title of Omega Phi Alpha's national publication?
The Chevron
500
To what tune is the national song sung, and what are the lyrics?
To the tune of Edeilweiss: O Phi A, O Phi A We are sisters in service Willing hands, helping 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
500
A time for alumna sisters to officially enter the Alumnae Society and receive new stones on their alumnae pin - currently only performed nationally at Convention.
Alumnae Society Induction