Sphinxman Information

Question 1

Sphinxman Prayer

Answer 1

Oh, Father, may we, as oncoming Alpha men,
make full development so that we may uphold
the high standards of Alpha Phi Alpha -
Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind - throughout eternity.
Amen.

Question 2

Sphinxman Credo (6)

Answer 2

As a Sphinxman, I will uphold high scholastic standards, high moral character, brotherly love, personal progress, loyalty, and the respect of womanhood to the best of my ability.

Question 3

Sphinxman Hymn (8 lines)

Answer 3

The Mystic Sphinx, for us the name does signify.

We love and guard its customs and ideals.

Our task is hard, our vigil long and dutiful.

Our hearts are ever mindful of our task.

And should we cross those burning sands that guard our aims.

We pledge ourselves it mandates to obey.

To this one goal our concentrated efforts be.

To be a worthy part of noble A Phi A.