Test 2 Flashcards
Write the Sphinxman Prayer
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.
Write the Sphinxman credo
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.
What are they lyrics to the Sphinman hymn?
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 and ever mindful of our task. And should we cross those burning sands that guard our aims, We pledge ourselves as mandates to obey. To this one goal our concentrated efforts be, To be a worthy part of Noble A Phi A.
What is the title of Chapter 6 of the History Book?
Expansion and Internal Development
What is the title of Chapter 7 of the History Book?
The Leaven of Self-Examination
What is the official Fraternity flower?
Yellow Rose
Who is the present General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.?
Everett B. Ward
What is the scope of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.?
From the early beginning, the Jewels of Alpha Phi Alpha, though unknowingly, had set the scope which the Fraternity enjoys today - limitless. It should be noted that the personality, versatility, and outlook of the Jewels themselves, helped to set the pace for the present versatile scope of the Fraternity.
What is the last SENTENCE of the poem “If”?
If you can fill the unforgiving minute, with sixty seconds worth of distance run -Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And which is more - you’ll be a Man, my son!
A chapter was not established simply because a group of students made petition for the creation of one.
It was the policy to establish chapters only where standards were met AND a sufficiently large number of students existed. (T/F)
True
During the Seventh General Convention, legislation was passed exclaiming that no organization should be permitted to be a Chapter of the Fraternity and the Chapter of another collegiate fraternity at the same time, and this same rule applied to individual members.
True
Conflict is inevitable in any interpersonal relationship or among members of any group and can be a very positive experience, if managed properly.
True
What is the title of Chapter 4 of the History Book?
Local and National Strivings
Your Sphinxhead represents or symbolizes the following thing(s):
A Sphinxman’s badge of honor and his identity has also been used as a representation of a Sphinxman’s “heart and soul” -No man exist without a heart and soul, as such, no Sphinxman can exist without his Sphinx head - A Sphinxman must tackle each task with tenacity; putting his heart and soul into it’s completion
What is the title of Chapter 5 of the History Book?
Permanent Foundations
According to Chapter 4, through the actions of Brothers following the convention, the purposes of Alpha Phi Alpha
the purposes of Alpha Phi Alpha were not only to provide for social occasions but also for mutual and co-operative endeavors. Scholarship was to be advanced, character to be built and no brother was to be allowed to fall by the way if his fraternity brothers could help him.
What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity’s 5th Chapter to be chartered?
Chapter: Epsilon (5th) year chartered: April 10th, 1909 Seat: University of Michigan Location: Ann Arbor, MI
What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity’s 6th Chapter to be chartered?
Chapter: Zeta (6th) year chartered: April 10th, 1909 Seat: Yale University/ Univ. of New Haven Location: New Haven, CT
What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity’s 7th Chapter to be chartered?
Chapter: Eta (7th) year chartered: June 5th, 1909 Seat: Columbia University (now) Metropolitan/Northern Metropolitan Location: New York, NY
What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity’s 8th Chapter to be chartered?
Chapter: Theta (8th) year chartered: Feb 21st, 1910 Seat: University of Chicago Location: Chicago, IL
What schools served as the seat of Theta Chapter?
University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Illinois
What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity’s 9th Chapter to be chartered?
Chapter: Iota (9th) year chartered: March 28th, 1910 Seat: Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY
What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity’s 10th Chapter to be chartered?
Chapter: Kappa (10th) year chartered: Jan 13, 1911 Seat: The Ohio State University Location: Columbia, Ohio
What is the year, host Chapter, and host location of the 2nd General Convention?
Year: December 27, 28, 29, 1909 Chapter: Gamma (Virginia Union University) Location: Richmond, VA