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Founded Nationally - ANSWER-May 12, 1932 What year did Alpha Phi Alpha become interracial? - ANSWER- 1945 What are the international chapter regions - ANSWER-Americas, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia Four Principles of Alpha Phi Alpha - ANSWER-Scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity What year was the first alumni chapter founded - ANSWER- 1911 What are the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha often referred to as? - ANSWER-Founding Jewels Names of the Jewels - ANSWER-Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, Vertner Woodson Tandy Alpha Phi Alpha Mission Statement - ANSWER-Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities Who is the Current President of Alpha Phi Alpha - ANSWER-Mark S. Tillman What is the symbol of Alpha Phi Alpha - ANSWER-Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramids of Giza, Pharaoh & Ape Flower of Alpha Phi Alpha - ANSWER-Yellow Rose Where are the Headquarters Located? - ANSWER-Baltimore, Maryland Motto - ANSWER-First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All Aims of Alpha Phi Alpha - ANSWER-Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind Where was the first international Charter Founded? - ANSWER-University of Toronto in 1908 What city was the first alumni chapter founded? - ANSWER-Louisville, Kentucky What are the official associations of Alpha Phi Alpha? - ANSWER-National Pan-Hellenic Council
North-American Interfraternity Conference March of Dimes Head Start Boy Scouts of America Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Name the 3 Stages of ALPHA? - ANSWER-First stage of Alpha Social Study club Second stage of Alpha Literary Society Final Stage of Alpha Fraternity Who came up with the name for Alpha Phi Alpha? - ANSWER-Jewel Henry Arthur Callis Who is the mother of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated? - ANSWER-Mrs. Annie C. Singleton Who were the first initiates of Alpha Phi Alpha? - ANSWER-Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones, Gordon Jones, Lemuel Graves Explain the Shield - ANSWER-Sphinx- Symbolizes secrecy Fasces - Symbolizes strength due to unity Dove - Symbol of purity and peace Torch in Hand - Symbolizes intelligence and enlightenment to the world 7 Stars- symbolizes Jewels 1906 - is the founding year Knowledge and achievement surround AoA What are the national programs for Alpha Phi Alpha? - ANSWER-Go to High School, Go to College- (established in 1919) a Hopeless People (established in 1930) Project Alpha (established in 1980) Brother's Keeper (established in 2010) What is the official publication of Alpha Phi Alpha? - ANSWER-The Sphinx How is the statue of the Great Sphinx of Giza significant to Alpha? - ANSWER-The oldest, largest, most magnificent statue of its kind - stands for the history and size of the fraternity. Who were the first 10 general presidents? - ANSWER-Big Brother Morris Alvin Morrison (1908-1909) Big Brother Roscoe C. Giles (1909-1911) Big Brother Frederick H. Miller (1911-1912) Big Brother Charles H. Gavin (1912-1914) Big Brother Henry L. Dickason (1914-1915) Big Brother Jewel Henry Arthur Callis (1915-1916) Big Brother Howard H. Long (1916-1917)
Who were the first initates? - ANSWER-Eugene Kinkle Jones, Gordon Jones, Lemuel Graves, and James Morton On what day did the first initiation take place? - ANSWER-October 30, 1906 Where did the first initiation ceremony take place? (All names that apply) - ANSWER- Red Men's Hall, Masonic Hall, Odd Fellows Hall Who is credited with proposing the fraternity colors? - ANSWER-Robert Harold Ogle What are the fraternity colors? - ANSWER-Old Gold and Black Who is credited with naming the society because he proposed the motion which was accepted? - ANSWER-George Biddle Kelley Despite being credited with name the organization, the Brother who was given this honor says the credit should really go to this person because they reserached/worked out the name? - ANSWER-Eugene Kinkle Jones The first initiation banquet had many delectable delights. Choose the items which were on the menu: - ANSWER-Cream tomato soup, Salted Wafers, Hash Brown Potatoes, Finger Rolls, Peas in tub, Wild Apple Jelly, Shrimp Salad, Rolled Bread, Olives, Pickles, Neapolitan Ice Cream, Lady Fingers, Chocolate Cake, Demi-Tasse (Small Cup), Crackers, Alpha Phi Alpha Punch, Brotherhood Smoke, Cheese. What is considered to the official founding date and place of origin of the fraternity? - ANSWER-Tuesday, December 4th, 1906 - Cornell University On the founding date, a meeting took place where the decision to become a Fraternity was deliberate. Whose letter of resignation was heard? - ANSWER-Charles "CC" Poindexter Give the reason(s) why the individual, who wrote a letter of resignation, gave for parting ways with the Literary Society. - ANSWER-He felt that the Negro students did not have enough cultural background to build upon to form a fraternity and therefore resigned from the organization. Name the three stages of Alpha's development: - ANSWER-Literary Society, Social Study Club, Fraternity Name the founders of the fraternity: - ANSWER-Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinkle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, Vertner Woodson Tandy The founders were commonly referred to as: - ANSWER-Jewels
Who holds the distinction of being a founder and initiate: - ANSWER-Eugene Kinkle Jones What is a shingle? - ANSWER-Certificate of membership which states that one is a duly initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha Who is credited with designing the first shingle? - ANSWER-Henry Callis Who is credited with designing the Fraternity pin? - ANSWER-Vertner Woodson Tandy Who is considered the precursor of Alpha Phi Alpha? - ANSWER-CC Poindexter The date of the first incorporation is: - ANSWER-January 29, 1908 The first incorporation took place in: - ANSWER-New York City, NY. What was the cost of the first incorporation (include any discounts) - ANSWER-$25. with a $0.27 cent discount With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., who was on the first ritual committee? - ANSWER-George B. Kelley and Robert H. Ogle With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., who was on the second ritual committee? - ANSWER-Eugene Kinkle Jones and Henry Arthur Callis With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the ritual of 1907 was unique in that: - ANSWER-It was written from memory, It was written by someone who had experienced the ritual first hand, It was written by someone who executed the first one, Was written because they couldn't find the previous one. What is the mission statement of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - ANSWER-Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy in our communities. What is the vision/objective of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated? - ANSWER- The objectives of Alpha Phi Alpha is to stimulate the ambition of its members: to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status. The aims of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated are: - ANSWER-Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's signature voter education and registration program was created in 1936 and is called: - ANSWER-A Voteless People is a Hopeless People
What was the original title of the History Book? - ANSWER-The History of Alpha Phi Alpha A Development in Negro College Life What is the current title of the History Book? - ANSWER-The History of Alpha Phi Alpha A Development in College Life. Who was the book dedicated to? - ANSWER-To the Youths who march onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated. Who is the author of the History Book? - ANSWER-Charles Harris Wesley Zeta Chapter- Yale University What are the first three chapters of the History Book? - ANSWER-The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha The Period of Consolidation The First Steps of Expansion Where was the first meeting place of the Social Club? - ANSWER-421 North Albany Street, Ithica, NY Home of Edward Newton Who designed the first sheild? - ANSWER-Mr. James A Dunn of Kappa chapter Who was the Precursor? - ANSWER-CC Piondexter Who is the current General President? - ANSWER-Mark S Tillman Who is the mother of the fraternity? - ANSWER-Mrs. Annie Singleton How many students attended the first meeting? - ANSWER- 9 Who were the first initiates? - ANSWER-Jewel Eugene Kinkle Jones Lemuel E Graves Gordon Jones When was the first initiation Banquet? - ANSWER-October 30, 1906 What were the AIMS of the Fraternity? - ANSWER-Manly deeds, Scholarship and Love of all Mankind. What is the Fraternity Motto? - ANSWER-First of all, Servants of All, We shall Transcend. What was Jewel Henry Arthur Callis occupation. - ANSWER-Physician
What was Jewel Charles Henry Chapman occupation? - ANSWER-Professor of Agriculture What was Jewel Eugene Kinkle Jones occupation? - ANSWER-Executive Secretary of National Urban League What was Jewel George Biddle Kelley's occupation? - ANSWER-Civil Engineer What was Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray's occupation? - ANSWER-Educator What was Jewel Robert Harold Ogle's occupation? - ANSWER-Secretary of the Appropriations Committee of the US Senate. What was Jewel Vertner Woodson Tandy occupation? - ANSWER-Architect Who was the last Jewel to join Omega Chapter? - ANSWER-Jewel Henry Arthur Callis Which Alpha was an Honorary VP of US - ANSWER-Hubert H Humphrey Where was the National Office before it moved to Baltimore? - ANSWER-Chicago, IL Who is A. Phillip Randolph? - ANSWER-Head of the March on Washington, at which MLK delivered his I have a Dream speech. Where did Dr. King pledge? - ANSWER-Boston University 1952 Sigma Chapter What was Dr. King's Line Name? - ANSWER-Silent Drummer List of Famous Alpha Phi Alpha brothers? - ANSWER-Dick Gregory Donny Hathaway Roland Burris Cornell West Andrew Young Keenan Ivory Wayans Rosie Greer Jesse Owens Quinn Buckner John H Johnson Charles Rangel Paul Robeson Stuart Scott What Famous Building did Jewel Vertner Woodson Tandy design? - ANSWER-St Philips Protestant Episcopal Church
Who was the first President of Alpha Phi Alpha? - ANSWER-Jewel George Biddle Kelly Who lived with Mr. and Mrs. Singleton - ANSWER-Jewel Robert Harold Ogle and Mr. Morgan T. Phillips Who proposed the Fraternity colors? - ANSWER-Jewel Robert Harold Ogle When was the first Fraternity Pin proposed? - ANSWER-December 27, 1911 at the Forth Annual Convention in Ann Arbor , Michigan Who designed the second Fraternity Pin? - ANSWER-Ferdinand L. Rousseve of Sigma Lambda Chapter When was Alpha Phi Alpha incorporated? - ANSWER-January 29, 1908 in the state of New York What is the second oldest African American publication? - ANSWER-The Sphinx What is the oldest African American publication? - ANSWER-The Crisis- NAACP Who was the first life member? - ANSWER-O. Wilson Winter Who was the first editor of the Sphinx? - ANSWER-Mr. Raymond W. Cannon When was the first edition of the Sphinx published? - ANSWER-Februrary 1914 Who made the motion to name the Fraternity? - ANSWER-Jewel George Biddle Kelly How many items were on the banquet menu - ANSWER- 19 At the meeting on December 4, 1906, what was the first order of business? - ANSWER- CC Poindexter letter of resignation When was the Fraternity Coat of Arms introduced? - ANSWER-32nd General Convention in Kansas City, MO, December 1950 by John Fleming What is the 2nd incorporation date? - ANSWER-April 3rd 1912- Washington, DC What was the cost of Incorporation? - ANSWER-$25. Who worked on the Committee for the Fraternity Grip? - ANSWER-Nathanial Allison Murray, Vertner Woodson Tandy and George Biddle Kelley Where was the 1st General Convention held? - ANSWER-Howard University
Who were General Officers of the 1st General Convention? - ANSWER-President- Moses Alvin Morrison Vice-President- Jewel Henry Arthur Callis Secretary- SS Booker Treasurer- Roscoe C Giles Who is the first Editor of the Sphinx? - ANSWER-Raymond W Cannon Who are the first five General Presidents? - ANSWER-Moses A Morrison Roscoe Giles Frederick Miller Charles Gavin Henry Dickenson Henry Arthur Callis (1915-1916) What are the Alpha National Projects? - ANSWER-Go To-High School, Go-To-College Project Alpha A Vote less People is a Hopeless People What are the first ten Chapters? - ANSWER-Alpha- Cornell, December 4, 1906 Beta- Howard University, December 20, 1907 Gamma- Virginia Union, December 30, 1907 Delta- Univ. of Toronto 1908, Huston Tillotson College 193 9 Epsilon- Univ. Michigan, April 10, 1909 Zeta- Yale April 10, 1909 Eta- Columbia, June 5, 1909 Theta- University of Chicago, University of IL, Northwestern, February 21, 1910 Iota- Syracuse University March 28, 2010, Morris Brown College, March 28, 1910 Kappa- Ohio State January13, 1911 Who attended the first organizational meeting. - ANSWER-Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, George Biddle Kelly, Nathanial Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, Vertner Woodson Tandy, CC Pointdexter, George Tomkins and Morgan T Phillips. What does Invictus mean? - ANSWER-Unconquerable Who was the hostess of the banquet? - ANSWER-Mrs Cohen How much was Mrs Cohen Paid? - ANSWER-$5. Who's room did elections take place? - ANSWER-Nathanial Allison Murray Who made the motion for the voting sign? - ANSWER-Robert Harold Ogle Who worked on the Fraternity Grip? - ANSWER-Vertner Woodson Tandy Gorge Biddle Kelley
and helped write the Fraternity ritual. Jones also has the distinction of being one of the first initiates as well as an original founder. His status as a founder was not finally established until 1952. He died in 1954. George Biddle Kelley - ANSWER-became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York. Not only was he the strongest proponent of the Fraternity idea among the organization's founders, the civil engineering student also became Alpha Chapter's first President. In addition, he served on committees that worked out the handshake and ritual. Kelley was popular with the Brotherhood. He resided in Troy, New York and was active with Beta Pi Lambda Chapter in Albany. He died in 1963. Nathaniel Allison Murray - ANSWER-pursued graduate work after completing his undergraduate studies at Howard. He later returned home to Washington, D.C., where he taught in public schools. Much of his career was spent at Armstrong Vocational High School in the District of Columbia. He was a member of Alpha Chapter's first committee on organization of the new fraternal group, as well as the Committee on the Grip. The charter member of Washington's Mu Lambda Chapter was a frequent attendee of General Conventions. He died in 1959. Robert Harold Ogle - ANSWER-entered the career secretarial field and had the unique privilege of serving as a professional staff member to the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations. He was an African American pioneer in his Capitol Hill position. He proposed the Fraternity's colors and was Alpha Chapter's first secretary. Ogle joined Kelley in working out the first ritual and later became a charter member of Washington's Mu Lambda Chapter. He died in 1936. Vertner Woodson Tandy - ANSWER-became the state of New York's first registered black architect, with offices on Broadway in New York City. The designer of the Fraternity pin holds the distinction of being the first African American to pass the military commissioning examination and was commissioned First Lieutenant in the 15th Infantry of the New York State National Guard. He was Alpha Chapter's first treasurer and took the initiative to incorporate the Fraternity. Among the buildings designed by the highly talented architect is Saint Phillips Episcopal Church in New York City. He died in 1949, at age 64. Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and love for all mankind - ANSWER-Aims Annie C. Singleton - ANSWER-Mother of Alpha What is a Shingle - ANSWER-Certificate of Membership which states that one is a duly initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha Charles H. Wesley - ANSWER-Author of The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: Development in College Life The First General President of Alpha Phi Alpha - ANSWER-Moses A. Morrison
is where the Preserved Archives of Alpha Phi Alpha are located at - ANSWER- Morrland- Spingarn Research Center Flower - ANSWER-Yellow Rose Black and Old Gold - ANSWER-Colors Ice Cold Tuesday on December 4,1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York - ANSWER-Founded The Symbol of Alpha Phi Alpha - ANSWER-Great Sphinx of Giza April 9, 1911 - ANSWER-on this day under the laws of congress within the District of Columbia under the name and title of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated became a national organization Mission Statement - ANSWER-Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. the publication of Alpha Phi Alpha - ANSWER-The Great Sphinx Headquarters - ANSWER-2313 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, Maryland, United States How many chapters are there of Alpha Phi Alpha? - ANSWER-800+ National Programs - ANSWER-Project Alpha, March of Dimes, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, World Policy Council, Go-To-High School, Go-To-College, Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America What is Project Alpha? - ANSWER-The project consists of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers to provide young men with current and accurate information about teen pregnancy prevention. Big Brother James a. Dunn (Kappa Chapter; Ohio State University) - ANSWER-Who designed the 1st Fraternity Shield? Symbolizes Secrecy - ANSWER-On the Shield what does the Sphinx Symbolize Fasces Symbolizes strength due to unity - ANSWER-On the Shield what does the Fasces Symbolize Dove Symbolizes purity and peace - ANSWER-On the Shield what does the Dove Symbolize
