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Julian Love

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All Eyes on Me

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Incorporation Date

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April 3,1914

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What year did Alpha Phi Alpha become interracial?

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1945

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What are the international chapter regions?

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America’s, Africa, Europe, the Carribean, and Asia

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What are the Four Principles of AlphaPhiAlpha

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Scholarship
Fellowship
Good Character
Uplifting of Hunanity

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What year was the first Alumni Chapter Founded

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1911

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What are the Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha often referred to as?

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FoundingJewels

There are 7

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What are the Names of the Alpha Chapter Charter members?

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Henry Arthur Callis
Charles Henry Chapman
Eugene Kinckle Jones
George Biddle Kelley
Nathaniel Allison Murray
Robert Harold Ogle
Vertner Woodson Tandy
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What is the mission statement of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities

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Who is the current president of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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Everett B. Ward

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What is the symbol of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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The Great Sphinx of Giza

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What is the Flower of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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The Yellow Rose

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Where are the headquarters of Alpha Phi Alpha located?

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Baltimore, Maryland

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What are the Aims of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind

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What is the Motto of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All

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What chapters are deceased brothers said to have joined?

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The Omega Chapter

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Where was the first International Chapter Founded?

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University of Toronto, in 1908

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What city was the first Alumni Chapter Founded In?

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Louisville, Kentucky

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What are the official associations of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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National Pan-Hellenic Council

North American Inter-fraternity Conference

March of Dimes

Head Start

Boy Scouts of America

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

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Name the 3 Stages of Alpha

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1st Stage : Social Studies Club

2nd Stage: Literary Society

3rd and Final Stage: Fraternity

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Who came up with the name for Alpha Phi Alpha

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Founding Jewel: Henry Arthur Callis

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Who is the mother of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc?

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Mrs. Annie C. Singleton

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Who were the first initiates of Alpha Phi Alpha?

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Big Brother Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones

Big Brother Gordon Jones

Big Brother Lemuel Graves

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Explain the Shield of Alpha Phi Alpha

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Sphinx: Symbolizes secrecy

Fasces: Symbolizes strength due to unity

Dove: Symbol of purity and peace

Torch in Hand:Symbolizes intelligence and enlightenment to the world

7 Stars: 7 Jewels

1906: Founding Year (not incorporation)

Knowledge and Achievement surround Alpha Phi Alpha

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What are the National programs for Alpha Phi Alpha?
Go to High-school, Go to College (est. 1919) A Hopeless People (est. 1930) Project Alpha (est. 1980) Brother’s Keepers (est. 2010)
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What is the official publication of Alpha Phi Alpha?
The Sphinx
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How is the statue of the Great Sphinx of Giza significant to Alpha
The oldest, largest, most magnificent statue of its kind - stands for the history and size of the fraternity
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Who were the first 10 general presidents?
Big Brother Morris Alvin Morrison 1908-1909 Big Brother Roscoe C. Giles 1909-1911 Big Brother Frederick H. Miller 1911-1912 Big Brother Charles H. Gavin 1912-1914 Big Brother Henry L. Dickason 1914-1915 Big Brother Jewel Henry Arthur Callis 1915-1916 Big Brother Howard H. Long 1916-1917 Big Brother William A. Pollard 1918-1919 Big Brother Daniel D. Fowler 1919-1920 Big Brother Lucius L. McGee 1920-1921
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How many foundations does Alpha Phi Alpha have?
4
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What is the meaning of Basileus?
President
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What is the meaning of Anti-Basileus?
Vice-President
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What is the meaning of Tamichous?
Treasurer
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What is the meaning of Grammateus?
Recording Secretary
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What are the four focus areas of the most recent issue of the Sphinx?
Undecided
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What is the title of the History book of Alpha Phi Alpha?
The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life
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What is the title of Chapter 1 of the History Book
The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha
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What is the title of Chapter 2 of the History Book?
The Period of Consolidation
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Who is the author of the history book?
Charles H. Wesley
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What is the dedication of the History Book?
To the Youths who March onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated?
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In the Fall of 1905, the address where the Social Study Club met was:
421 North Albany St. Ithaca, NY
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Who was the individual responsible for calling the first meeting that took place in the fall of 1905
CC Pointdexter
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During the Fall of 1905, the two points of view which dominated the discussions regarding the nature of the newly proposed organization were:
1) To be a social and literary organization in which all the members could participate at regular meetings 2) To become a fraternity
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What factors caused the Social Study Club to flourish during the 1905-1906 academic year and the fall of 1906?
Comradeship
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In March 1906, the Social Study Club meetings were moved to what address?
411 East State Street, Ithaca NY
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The owners of the residence to where the Social Study Club meetings were moved in March 1906 were:
Annie and Archie Singleton
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In the Fall of 1905, the Social Study Club met at the residence of?
Edward Newton
47
Robert Ogle discovered a news item in the Chicago Defender about a Black Fraternity, Pi Gamma Omocron, being established at Ohio State University. He inquired about its existence and received which response?
Registrar replies that he had no cognizance of the existence of such an organization
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Who were the first initiates?
Eugene Kinkle Jones, Gordon Jones, Lemuel Graves, and James Morton
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On what day did the first initiation take place?
October 30, 1906
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Where did the first initiation ceremony take place? (All Names that apply)
Red Men’s Hall Masonic Hall Odd Fellows Hall
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Who is credited with proposing the fraternity colors?
Robert Harold Ogle
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What are the fraternity colors?
Old Gold and Black
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Who is credited with naming the society because he proposed the motion which was accepted?
George Biddle Kelley
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Despite being credited for naming the organization, the Brother who was given this honor says the credit should really go to this person because they researched/worked out the name
Eugene Kinkle Jones
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The first initiation banquet had many delectable delights. Choose the items which were on the menu:
``` Cream tomato soup Salted Wafers Hash Brown Potatoes Finger Rolls Peas in tub, Wild Apple Jelly, Shrimp Salad, Rolled Bread, Olives, Pickles, Neapolitan Ice Cream, Lady Fingers, Chocolate Cake, Demi-Tasse (Small Cup), Crackers, Alpha Phi Alpha Punch, Brotherhood Smoke, Cheese ```
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What is considered to be the official founding date and place of origin of the fraternity?
Tuesday, December 4th, 1906 - Cornell University
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On the founding date, a meeting took place where the decision to become a Fraternity was deliberate. Whose letter of resignation was heard?
Charles “CC” Pointdexter
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Give the reason why the individual who wrote a letter of resignation, gave for parting ways with the Literary Society
He felt that the Negro students did not have enough cultural background to build upon to form a fraternity and therefore resigned from the organization.
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Name the 3 Stages of Alpha’s development
Literary Society Social Study Club Fraternity
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Who hold the distinction of being a founder and initiate
Eugene Kinkle Jones
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What is a shingle?
A Certificate of Membership which states that one is a duly initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha
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Who is credited with designing the first shingle?
Henry Arthur Callis
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Who is credited with designing the Fraternity pin?
Vertner Woodson Tandy
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Who is considered the precursor of Alpha Phi Alpha
CC Pointdexter
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The date of the first incorporation is:
January 29, 1908
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The first incorporation took place in
New York City, NY
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What was the cost of the first incorporation (include any discounts)
$25.27 with a .27¢ discount
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With regards to the ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., who was on the second ritual committee
Eugene Kinkle Jones and Henry Arthur Callis
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With regards to the ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, the ritual of 1907 was unique in that:
It was written from memory...........

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