White Rose Facts 4/5 Flashcards
The Memphis 8
Resulted in Alpha-Lambda becoming one of the first 13 chapters to receive the distinction of operating as an inner circle chapter.
4 Roles of a True Brother
Faithful Steward, Servant Leader, Leader of Character, Lifetime Brother
Alpha-Lambda Wins the Grand High Alpha Award
1974, 1984, 1988, 2014, 2018
What School was Lambda Chi Alpha Founded?
Boston University
What did Lambda Chi Alpha come to Oregon State University?
1917
Parts of the Coat of Arms
Crest, Crown, Helmet, Mantling, Inescutcheon, Collar, Badge, Olive Branches, the Mottos
Crest
Placed on the helmet of those that possess the quality of leadership. Ours is the Cross and the Crescent.
Crown
A symbol of sacrifice, derived from the added weight of the head piece.
Helmet
Symbolizing good conduct, the spirit of the fraternity and youth.
Mantling
Tradition of knights to hang with the coat of arms with no symbolic meaning.
Inescutcheon
Placed on our coat of arms symbolizing our merger with Theta Kappa Nu. Theta Kappa Nu’s crest was a red repent lion holding a white rose, symbolizing strength protection innocence.
Collar
Symbolizes the extra burden and weight added. Symbolism is derived from the collar worn by horses pulling carts and carriages.