Mod 3 Flashcards
Lift Every Voice and Sing
By: James Weldon Johnson
Lift ev’ry voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list’ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won
Men of Sigma March On
By: James A Clark
We are the men of sigma
we are marching on to victory
we are the men of sigma victorious you see
we are the men of sigma to dare, to do ‘til eternity;
let us cheer rah! rah! let us yell, men of sigma,
the men of sigma march on
Fraternity Hymn
By: I. L. Scruggs
The founders of our wondrous band, In numbers though were three Taught ideals high which soon became A part of every Phi. Said they, “Our cause” let us make known Oh brothers don’t dismay; Fear not; fight on for in this wise “Our cause speeds on its way.”
From western plains to eastern hills There comes a shout of praise A shout which tells of victory. Bids “Beta Sigma” raise, A shout which swells to loud hurrahs And to us seems to say; Fear not; fight on, for our cause Speeds nobly on its way.
March on march on, ye mighty host, Nor think the journey done, Nor of future deeds to boast, Till we’ve the victory won. Then when we hear, from time to time, “Sigma, what of the day?” We’ll thunder back along the line: “Our cause speeds on its way.”
Creed
I believe in the principles of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
and my loyalty to these transcends all personal responsibility.
I believe that I Should be a credit to the organization,
and that I should at all times safeguard its reputation with the best 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.
Who designed the Fraternity’s coat of arms, and when was it designed?
The shield was designed by Brother W.E. Tibbs in 1914
Describe the Fraternity’s coat of arms (the shield):
The elements in the shield are the 13 rays, handclasp, the dove, three books, an ax, three stars, the Greek letters “Phi”, “Beta” and “Sigma” and the date 1914.
Describe the Fraternity badge:
Phi” superimposed w/ 12 pearls with Beta on the left Sigma on the right.
When and where is the next scheduled Conclave?
2021 Myrtle Beach
How often does Fraternity’s Conclave meet?
Conclaves are held every two years on odd years
Explain the Fraternity’s motto:
The motto of the fraternity is its ideals in action. The activities of the prospective member must be geared toward this motto. All activities should be conducted with the idea of rendering service. This is not only a Fraternity motto, but it is also a standard for personal living.
