Initiation Test

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

The Purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there can be no true friendship.

Question 2

Object

Answer 2

The object of Kappa Delta Sorority is the formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship and sisterly love among its members; the encouragement of literature and education; the promotion of social interest; and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.

Question 3

Creed

Answer 3

May we sisters in Kappa Delta strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things. May we each day through love of those within our circle, learn to know and understand better those without our circle. May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More Loving and More Noble

Question 4

Vision Statement

Answer 4

Kappa Delta Sorority is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that inspire women to greatness

Question 5

Mission Statement

Answer 5

Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to:
Inspiring our members to reach their full potential;
Preparing our members for community service, active leadership and responsible citizenship;
Creating opportunities for lifetime involvement through innovative and responsive programs, and strategic collaborations and partnerships; and
Fostering the development of our time-honored values within the context of friendship.

Question 6

Open Motto (In English)

Answer 6

Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest

Question 7

Live GREAT

Answer 7

Growth through lifetime learning
Responsibility for our own integrity and ethical actions
Engagement in social and civic interests
Altruistic service to others
Truth and loyalty to each other…for a lifetime

Question 8

Kappa Delta’s Partnerships and Initiatives

Answer 8

Confidence platform, National Philanthropy, International holidays

Question 9

3 Branches of KD’s confidence platform

Answer 9

Encouraging confidence in chapter members; Celebrating confidence in women; Encouraging confidence on campus and in communities

Question 10

National Philanthropies

Answer 10

Prevent child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the USA

Question 11

2 International Holidays Created by Kappa Delta

Answer 11

International Women’s Friendship Month (September); International Girls Day

Question 12

Founding Date

Answer 12

October 23, 1897

Question 13

Founding Location

Answer 13

Longwood University, Farmville VA

Question 14

Founding Members

Answer 14

Lenora Ashmore Blackiston
Sara Turner White
Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson
Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick

Question 15

National President

Answer 15

Alison Jakes Argersinger

Question 16

National Vice President

Answer 16

Susan Stockton

Question 17

VP Membership

Answer 17

Karen Thomas Fesmire

Question 18

VP Collegians

Answer 18

Barb Hamilton Stacy

Question 19

VP Alumnae

Answer 19

Tricia Ruma Spence

Question 20

VP Finance

Answer 20

Jodi Scheurenbrand

Question 21

Panhellenic Conference Delegate

Answer 21

Julie Landgren Johnson

Question 22

Executive Director

Answer 22

Pamela Nix

Question 23

Address of Headquarters

Answer 23

3205 Players Lane, Memphis TN 38125

Question 24

Flower

Answer 24

White rose

Question 25

Jewels

Answer 25

Emerald, pearl, diamond

Question 26

Colors

Answer 26

Olive Green, Pearl White

Question 27

Symbols

Answer 27

Nautilus shell, dagger, diamond shape

Question 28

Mascot

Answer 28

teddy bear, katydid

Question 29

5 areas of chapter excellence

Answer 29

Academic excellence, leadership, membership, philanthropy, social success

Question 30

Ways to serve as a leader in chapter/on campus

Answer 30

appointed officers, SET leaders, council, panhellenic offices, student government, athletics, clubs, etc

Question 31

Length of membership

Answer 31

a lifetime

Question 32

Forms of communication used by Nationals with collegians and alumnae

Answer 32

Angelos, websites, KD Connect, KD Leader, facebook, twitter, instagram, pinterest

Question 33

Ways to stay active as an alumna

Answer 33

``` Join alumnae chapter Organize alumnae chapter serve on a CAB or house corp Update your email and mailing address with national Kappa Delta Read the Angelos Visit KD websites Write letters of recommendation for potential new members Plan a reunion with your pledge class Support the KD foundation Work at KD national headquarters Serve on the national leadership team ```

Question 34

Consequence for new member who allows hazing

Answer 34

subject to deferral of her initiation

Question 35

Consequence for a member who hazes

Answer 35

subject to national probation

Question 36

Consequences for a chapter that hazes

Answer 36

subject to national probation

Question 37

Local Chapter name

Answer 37

Alpha Pi

Question 38

Chapter Installation date

Answer 38

October 13, 1913

Question 39

National Division

Answer 39

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