Fraternity History

Question 1

When was Phi Beta Sigma founded?

Answer 1

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914

Question 2

Where the building was the PBS founded?

Answer 2

Howard University

Question 3

What is the fraternities moto?

Answer 3

“Culture for service and service for humanity”

Question 4

What is the principles that govern the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity?

Answer 4

Brotherhood, Scholarship, Service.

Question 5

What is the twelve process technique (the twelve inch rule)?

Answer 5

1. Time value, 2. Best performance of duty,
2. Perservance, 4. The worth of example, 5. The virtue of patience, 6. Talent expression, 7. Economic wisdom, 8. The value of character, 9. Kindly attitude, 10. Pleasure in work, 11. The worth of organization, 12. The dignity of simplicity.

Question 6

What is the Phi Beta Sigma Symbol?

Answer 6

Dove

Question 7

What is Phi Beta Sigma’s Flower

Answer 7

White Carnation

Question 8

What is the colors of Phi Beta Sigma

Answer 8

Royal Blue and Pure White

Question 9

What is the name of Phi beta Sigma’s Publication

Answer 9

The Crescent

Question 10

The 3 national Programs

Answer 10

1. Bigger and Better Business, 2. Social Action 3. Education

Question 11

When was Phi Beta Sigma Incorporated

Answer 11

On April 29, 1920 Phi Beta Sigma certificate of incorporation is recorded (No. 15696) it was submitted on January 31, 1920, Phi Beta Sigma was incorporated in Washington, DC.

Question 12

Who are the founders of Phi Beta Sigma Inc?

Answer 12

Hon. A. Langston Taylor “The Greatest Name in SIGMA”, January 29, 1890, Memphis TN, Business Man.
Hon. Leonard F. Morse, January 12, 1891, Boston Massachusetts, Educator & Prophet. (wrote Sigmas first constitution)
Hon. Charles I. Brown, August 27, 1890, Topeka Kansas, Educator & Teacher (Chose the 9 charter members

Question 13

Where was the Fraternity conceived?

Answer 13

The Fraternity was conceived in the Bowen Room of the 12th street YMCA building, in Washington DC

Question 14

How many charter members were there and what were their names?

Answer 14

Nine Charter Members, Names: S.P. Massie, J.A. Franklin, J.E. Jones, B.A. Mathews, W.F. Vincent, T.L. Austin, W.E. Tibbs, J.H. Howard, and I.L. Scruggs.

Question 15

What is the Crescent Club?

Answer 15

The Crescent Club is/was the official pledge club of Phi Beta Sigma and potential candidates.

Question 16

What relationship do the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and the Sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. share?

Answer 16

First to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Question 17

Who were the founding members of Zeta Phi Beta?

Answer 17

Arizona Cleaver Stemons; Pearl Anna Neal; Myrtle Tyler Faithful; Viola Tyler Goings; Fannie Pettie Watts

Question 18

When was the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. founded?

Answer 18

Founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Question 19

Phi Beta Sigma sister Sorority is?

Answer 19

Zata Phi Beta

Question 20

How many international presidents has Phi Beta Sigma had so far?

Answer 20

35 International Presidents

Question 21

What is the Crescent Club?

Answer 21

The Crescent Club is/was the official pledge club of Phi Beta Sigma and potential candidates.

Question 22

What is the creed of Phi Beta Sigma?

Answer 22

I believe in the principles of the Phi Sigma Fraternity and my loyalty to these transcends all personal responsibility. I believe that I should be a credit to the organization, and I should at all times safeguard its reputation with the best in conduct. I believe in the unity of purpose as expressed in the motto–Culture for Service and Service for Humanity. These things constitute the true test of a Phi Beta Sigma man.