Symbols
Founding
Penguins
Roses
Pearls
100

What is our flower

White Rose

100

Who was the clergy member who helped found Theta Phi

Father Edward D. Kelly

100

What is National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)

An organization established to foster interfraternal relationships, to assist collegiate chapters, and to work with colleges in maintaining high social and scholastic standards.

100

Name our two national philanthropy's

Glenmary Home Missioners and The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built

100

What is Ritual

The bond that connects all members of Theta Phi Alpha from colony, to chapter, to alumnae associations, that keeps constant our values and fundamental basis. It is a set form of rites, religious or otherwise.

200

What are our jewels

Sapphire with permission to use the pearl

200

Where was Theta Phi Alpha founded

University of Michigan

200

What is the quote from St. Catherine of Sienna that we use as our motto

Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring

200

What is the name of the summer camp that Glenmary's supports for children 8-12

Camp Friendship

200

Say a line of the Creed and what it means to you personally

Justice to each fellow man Wisdom in each deed and plan Loyalty to every friend Faith that sorrow can transcend Truth to God and truth to self Honor valued over wealth This is the creed that in us lies The creed of loyal Theta Phis. The white rose for its purity The sapphire blue for loyalty The compass for its needle sure That holds our course firm and secure The silver for a precious faith That knows no end not even death This is the creed that in us lies The creed of loyal Theta Phis.

300

What is our mascot

Penguin

300

On what date was Theta Phi Alpha founded

August 30, 1912

300

What are the three classes of membership in Theta Phi

New Member, Collegian, Alumnae

300

Which philanthropy’s work is in depressed rural areas of the United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains, where they distribute food, clothing, and books to needy persons, and assist in providing medical care, job training and tutoring?

Glenmary Home Missioners

300

What is the Siena Medal

A round gold medal bearing the coat of arms of Theta Phi Alpha and inscribed in Greek with the Theta Phi Alpha Motto: “Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.” The medal is named for St. Catherine of Siena, the patroness of Theta Phi Alpha.

400

What are our colors

Gold and silver

400

Name two of our founders

Dorothy Caughey Phalan; Katrina Caughey Ward; Mildred Connely; Selma Gilday; Otilia Leuchtweis O'Hara; Amelia McSweeney; Camilla Ryan Sutherland; Helen Ryan Quinlan; May C. Ryan; Eva Stroh Bauer Everson

400

What is the name of our chapter

Gamma Epsilon

400

Which philanthropy improves the plight of the homeless in any way? The chapter can seek to provide assistance to organizations that help the homeless, shelters, home building or neighborhood revitalization projects. This goal permits all Theta Phi Alphas to help those in need in their own community, while remaining united in our aim and purpose.

The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built

400

What is our tagline

Ever Loyal. Ever Lasting.

500

What jewel is on the member badge

Pearls

500

When do we actually celebrate Founder's day and why

April 30th, because it is during the school year

500

What is the Senior Service Award

The highest honor that can be bestowed upon a collegian. Given at Founder’s Day Collegiate senior whose academic excellence, leadership, character, and service to the fraternity and her school have been outstanding.

500

What is the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation

It acquires donations from members and nonmembers, monitors the investment of these funds, and uses the money to support many philanthropic and charitable activities of the Fraternity

500

What is the name of our periodical publication

The Compass