Facts

Question 1

National Newspaper

Answer 1

The Delta

Question 2

Founding Dates

Answer 2

Spiritual - October 1868
National - January 1, 1869
Local - Eta Rho May 8, 1965 (155th)

Question 3

Vision Statement

Answer 3

Excelling with Honor.

Question 4

Mission Statement

Answer 4

To develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of love, honor, and truth.
To foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart, and character.
To perpetuate lifelong friendship and commitment to the fraternity.

Question 5

Keeper of the Rock/ Spiritual Founder

Answer 5

Ora Bladinger (buried the rock)
Francis Henney Smith (Specks)

Question 6

Creed

Answer 6

To believe in the life of Love, to walk in the way of Honor, to serve in the light of Truth; this is the life, the way, and the light of Sigma Nu. This is the creed of our fraternity.

Question 7

Flower

Answer 7

White English Floribunda (white rose)

Question 8

Tree

Answer 8

White Oak

Question 9

Seven Symbols

Answer 9

The rose, the serpent, the sword, the crest, the Bible, the badge, the rock.

Question 10

The Lexington Tria

Answer 10

Sigma Nu, Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Tau Omega. (Sigma Nu is top of triangle, other two at base).

Question 11

Colors

Answer 11

Black - Honor
White - Truth
Gold - Love