Quiz #2

Question 1

What is the fraternity’s anthem?

Answer 1

(to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne)
Should old acquaintance be forgot
and Alpha Kappa Psi?
Shall be pass slowly out of view,
without regret or sigh?

CHORUS
For Alpha Kappa Psi, my friend
for Alpha Kappa Psi;
We'll bless the days that we have spent,
in Alpha Kappa Psi

We’ll work with might and main to win
our mead of daily praise
But ne’er shall we in after years
forget fraternal days!

REPEAT CHORUS

Question 2

When and where was the fraternity founded?

Answer 2

October 5th, 1904; New York University

Question 3

Who are the ten men credited as the founders of the fraternity?

Answer 3

1) Frederic R. Leach
2) Nathan Lane Jr.
3) Howard M. Jefferson
4) George L. Bergen
5) Irving L. Camp
6) Herbert M. Wright
7) Morris S. Rachmil
8) Daniel V. Duff
9) William O. Tremaine
10) Robert S. Douglas

Question 4

What is the term used to refer to the four founding fathers?

Answer 4

Brooklyn Four

Question 5

What are the objects [objectives?] of Alpha Kappa Psi?

Answer 5

1) to further the individual welfare of its members
2) to foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts, and finance
3) to educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein
4) to promote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business

Question 6

What is the fraternity’s flower?

Answer 6

yellow rose

Question 7

What are the fraternity’s colors?

Answer 7

navy and gold

Question 8

What are the main objects on the fraternity’s coat of arms?

Answer 8

1) coin bag
2) Phoenician Galley
3) chain of four links
4) pair of balances

Question 9

In what state and on what date was the fraternity incorporated?

Answer 9

New York; May 20, 1905

Question 10

How and when were women granted membership?

Answer 10

1976 by vote of the Fraternity Board of Directors through the passing the Title IX