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Alpha Sigma Alpha Info Flashcards

1
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Place and date Alpha Sigma Alpha was founded.

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November 15, 1901 Longwood University Farmville, VA

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Who are the five founders of the sorority?

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Virginia Boyd Noell, Juliette Hundley Gilliam, Calva Watson Wootton, Louise Cox Carper and Mary Williamson Hundley

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Who authored the creed of Alpha Sigma Alpha and what honorary title was she given?

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Wilma Wilson Sharp, President Emerita

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What is the creed of Alpha Sigma Alpha?

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To fill my days with satisfying activity,
To find dominant beauty in art, literature, nature and friendships,
To know the peace and serenity of a divine faith,
To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good —
This is my creed in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

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5
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Which 4 chapters reorganized at the 1914 convention?

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Alpha–Longwood
Alpha Alpha–Miami University Ohio
Alpha Beta–Truman State University
Alpha Gamma–Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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What are the primary colors of Alpha Sigma Alpha?

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Crimson and pearl white

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What do the primary colors represent?

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Crimson, indicating loyalty is a primary color of Alpha Sigma Alpha. It is represented through our exemplar St. Valentine and our jewel the ruby.

Pearl White, representing fellowship and a perfect blending of all colors, is also a primary color of Alpha Sigma Alpha. It is represented through our exemplar Christ and our second jewel, the pearl.

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What are the secondary colors of Alpha Sigma Alpha?

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Palm grren and gold

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What do the secondary colors represent?

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Palm Green, a supplementary color, signifying hope, immortality and victory, is represented through our exemplar Hermes and our symbol, the palm.

Gold, a supplementary color, signifying wisdom, wealth and social achievement, is represented through our exemplar King Asa and our symbol, the crown.

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What are the jewels that represent Alpha Sigma Alpha?

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The pearl represents the beauty that comes with growth and is associated with the new member.

The ruby, its color claimed for an inextinguishable flame in ancient Hindu legend,and is associated with the initiated member.

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What is Alpha Sigma Alpha’s open motto?

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Aspire Seek Attain

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What are the four symbols of Alpha Sigma Alpha and what do they represent?

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Star–represents aspirations of members to live up to the ideas of the sorority.
Crown–represents leadership attained and recognition given to alumnae.
Palm Tree-represents sturdy development
Phoenix–represents rebirth and the reorganization of the sorority.

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Who are the four exemplars of Alpha Sigma Alpha?

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St. Valentine, Christ, Hermes, and King Asa

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What is the purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha

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The purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to foster close friendships between members and to develop women of poise and purpose.

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What are the four aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha?

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intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development

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What are the eight core values of Alpha Sigma Alpha?

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Balance, generosity, growth, integrity, learning, relationships, responsiblity, and enjoyment.

17
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What flowers represent Alpha Sigma Alpha

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Fall–the aster

Spring–the narcissus

18
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What are the two ritual degrees?

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The Phoenix degree and Sanctuary degree

19
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Who is the highest governing body of Alpha Sigma Alpha?

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The national convention.

20
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How many members are in the national council and what are their titles?

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7
National President
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Communications
Vice President of Membership (3)
21
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Where is national HQ located?

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Indianapolis, IN

22
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What are two national philantrophies?

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S. June Smith Center and Special Olympics

23
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What does pan-hellenic mean?

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All greek

24
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What does NPC stand for and when did ASA join NPC?

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National Panhellenic Conference. ASA became an affiliate member in 1947. They received full membership in 1951.

25
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What does NPHC stand for?

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National Pan-Hellenic Council

26
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What does NIC stand for?

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North Amercian Interfraternity Conference

27
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What is a group of female graduates called?

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Alumnae

28
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Who is the official mascot of ASA?

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Dot the Ladybug

29
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Who was the first ASA to be elected chairman of the NPC?

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Sidney Germilion Allen

30
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What color is worn to ritual ceremonies

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all white

31
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What district is the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter in?

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District 4

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