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Who is the history book dedicated? |
To the youths who march onward and upward toward the light this volume is respectfully dedicated |
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What are the two titles of the introduction? |
1. College Life and Fraternity Development |
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What is the address of the first meeting place? |
421 North Albany Street Ithaca, New York 14850 |
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Who's residence was the first meeting place held? |
Mr. Edward Newton |
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What is the title of Chapter 1? |
The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha |
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What is the address of the second meeting place? |
411 East State Street Ithaca, New York 14850 |
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What is another name for the second meeting place? |
Ladies exchange |
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Who's residence was the second meeting place held? |
Mr. Archie Singleton and Mrs. Annie C. Singleton |
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There was a banquet in the summer of 1906. Name the date and the committee. |
June 9th, 1906;
Committee: Morgan Phillips, JBB H. A. Callis, JBB R. H. Ogle |
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Who discovered the fraternity at Ohio state University? What is the name of the news item this person read? |
JBB R. H. Ogle read the Chicago Defender about a Pi Gamma Omicron |
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Who is the Mother of Alpha Phi Alpha? |
Mrs. Annie C. Singleton |
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What is the date of the first meet of the 1906-1907 school year? |
October 16, 1906 |
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Who is known as the precursor to the fraternity?
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Charles Cordoza Poindexter
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Who served on the Constitution and Bylaws committee? |
1, 3, 5 James Morton, L. E. Graves |
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Date of the first initiation?
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October 30, 1906
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Where did the first initiation take place? |
Masonic Hall/ Red Man's Hall/ Odd Fellow's Hall |
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Who served on the initiation committee? |
1,2,4,7
JBB H. A. Callis JBB C. H. Chapman JBB G. B. Kelley JBB V. W. Tandy |
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Who served on the new members committee? |
1,2,4,7
JBB H. A. Callis JBB C. H. Chapman JBB G. B. Kelley JBB V. W. Tandy |
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Who were the first initiates? |
JBB E. K. Jones, Gordon Jones, L. E. Graves |
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Who proposed the name of the fraternity? |
JBB G. B. Kelley |
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Who proposed the colors of the fraternity? |
JBB R. H. Ogle |
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Who was the toastmaster of the banquet, and spoke on "Why Organize?" |
JBB G. B. Kelley |
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Who spoke on "Welcome Brother" |
JBB R. H. Ogle |
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Who spoke on "Freshmen?"
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James Morton
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Who spoke on "Brotherhood?"
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George Tompkins
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Who spoke on "Perseverance, Brother" |
JBB N. A. Murray |
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Who spoke on "Courage, Brother" |
JBB H. A. Callis |
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Who spoke on "Loyalty" |
JBB C. H. Chapman |
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Who spoke on "Ideals" |
C. C. Poindexter |
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How much money has been spent for towels? Who presented this bill? |
35 cents, presented by J.B.B. V. W. Tandy |
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Who presented a bill for materials used in the making of the program? How much was this bill? |
JBB V. W. Tandy, 25 cents |
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Who served on the topics committee? |
1, 5, George Tompkins |
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Who served on the entertainment committee? |
1, 2 George Tompkins |
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Give the name of the church and news article that was read on November 13, 1906? |
Zion Church; The article was "The World Today" |
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Who served on the pin committee? |
4, 7 |
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Who served on the new fraternal organization committee? |
1,2,3,5
James Morton |
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Give the date of the first meeting after Alpha Phi Alpha became a fraternity. What was the first item of business? |
January 8th, 1907; The first item of business was the resignation of C. C. Poindexter |
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What are the three stages of Alpha Phi Alpha? |
1. Social Study Club 2. Literary Society 3. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity |
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On what day was the name "Alpha Phi Alpha" proposed? |
October 23, 1906 |
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On what day and date was the decision made to become a fraternity? |
Tuesday, December 4th, 1906 |
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What are the last five words of Chapter 1? |
first national greek letter fraternity |
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What date were the arrangments made of the first banquet? Who was paid and how much?
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Saturday, October 27th, 1906; Mrs. Rose Cohen was paid $5.00
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Describe how brothers vote in Alpha Phi Alpha:
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Open hand to denote affirmative, Closed fist to denote negative.
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Give the quote describing the first initiates at the initiation? And who stated it?
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the unhappy victims were led trembling into our midst - JBB R. H. Ogle
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Who is the current and 34th general president?
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Mark S. Tillman
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Write or Say Invictus |
by William Ernest Henley Black as the Pit from pole to pole, For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud, My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years, Finds and shall find me unafraid.
How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the captain of my soul! |
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Name the items on the first menu
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Cream Tomato Soup
Salted Wafers Broiled Lamb Chops Hashed Brown Potatoes Finger Rolls Peas in Tubs Wild Apple Jelly Shrimp Salad Olives Pickles Neapolitan Ice Cream Lady Fingers Chocolate Cake Demi-Tasse Cheese Crackers Alpha Phi Alpha Punch Brotherhood Smoke |
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What is the title of Chapter 2? |
The Period of Consolidation |
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Which of the members did not return to school?
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BB Morgan Phillips
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List the Jewels and their occupations?
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1: Physician |
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What items were removed from the menu of the second initiatory banquet? |
Cheese and Crackers. |
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Who designed the cover of the second annual banquet?
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JBB Vertner Woodson Tandy
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What is the date of the second initiation?
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October 26th, 1907
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Give the date of the first meeting held in October 1907 and the members present?
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October 5, 1907;
1,3,6,7 and L. E. Graves, Gordon Jones |
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Whose residence was the October 1907 meeting held?
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JBB 3,7
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Give the results of the office elections held at the Oct 1907 meeting?
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President: JBB E. K. Jones
Secretary: JBB R. H. Ogle Treasurer: JBB V. W. Tandy |
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What date and time was set as the regular meeting schedule for the school year 1907-1908?
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Saturday, 8pm
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Where was the second annual banquet held?
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Mrs. Rose Cohen's home; 321 West Mills Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
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Who were the second initiates?
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James P. Boags,
Roscoe Conkling Giles, Frank V. Plummer, Frank B. Wilson, John Eliot Smith |
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Who were the members of the fraternity at the time of the second annual banquet?
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1-7 Jewels;
James Morton, Gordon Jones, L. E. Graves |
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Who was the Toastmaster of the 2nd Annual Banquet?
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JBB H. A. Callis
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Who spoke on "What Does College Life Mean"?
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L. E. Graves
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Who spoke on "Welcome Freshman?"
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JBB V. W. Tandy
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Who spoke on "Freshmen Humility"?
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Roscoe Congling Giles
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Who spoke on "Alpha Phi Alpha"?
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JBB E. K. Jones
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Who spoke on "Reminiscences?"
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JBB G. B. Kelley
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Who spoke on “The Possibilities of the College Man?”
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JBB R. H. Ogle
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Who spoke on “The College Man in Business?”
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JBB C. H. Chapman
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Who was on the committee for “a catalog for designs of fraternity pins?”
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JBB E. K. Jones,
G. H. Jones, L. E. Graves |
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On November 8th, 1907, how many pins were purchased and how much did each member have to pay?
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20 pins were purchased, $3.00
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Who spoke on “the lack of unity among the fellows?”
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JBB H. A. Callis
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How much was the fine issued for “the lack of proper spirit?”
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25 cent
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Who was on the first Shingle Committee?
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JBB #1 and BB Lemuel Graves
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The first shingles were ordered from whom and how many were ordered?
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John Mitchell; 100 Shingles
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Who designed the first fraternity pin?
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JBB V. W. Tandy
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What prevented the completion of the incorporation documents?
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The absence of Lawyer Baker
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What was the tax ordered for each member to pay for incorporation?
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$2.50
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What was the name of the second attorney interviewed for the cost of the charter?
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Mr. William Hazlett Smith
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How much was the amount he proposed?
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$27.00
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In what building did the chapter meet to adopt the resolution for the first step toward incorporation?
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Young Colored Men's Club, 116 Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
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At what date and time did a vote on the first incorporation take place?
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January 18, 1908, 8pm
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The certificate of incorporation was filed and recorded on what date and in what office?
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January 29th, 1908; Office of the Secretary of the State of New York
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Where should the pin be worn?
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JBB H. A. Callis moved that pin should be worn on the left side of the vest, or shirt
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Who served on the Committee on Amplification of the Constitution
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JBB #1,
BB F. V. Plummer |
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Who was on the Committee for the Grip
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JBB #4,5,7
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Who created the first Ritual?
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JBB 4,6
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What happened to the first ritual and who created another.
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The first ritual was lost and JBB 1,3 wrote a new ritual from memory.
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Who assisted with the procedural aspects of the ritual?
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Research from R. C. Giles on Ethiopia and JBB H. A. Callis' consultation on Greeks.
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How much was the bill and discount for incorporation
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$25.27 with a discount of $0.27 cents totaling $25.00
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Who was served on the Board of Trustees?
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JBB #1,3,4,7 and L. E. Graves
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What The Title of Chapter 3?
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The First Steps in Expansion
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What is the date founded, and seat of Beta chapter?
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December 20, 1907, Howard University, Washington D.C.
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Who is credited with the establishment of Beta chapter.
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JBB 3, JBB 5 |
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What is tap day?
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On the day assigned the fraternity, outfitted in clad in blue and white caps, Howard's colors, Beta Chapter marched around the campus headed by the University Band, and lined up opposite that of the interested students. Each member of the fraternity broke rank and sought out the man he had been designated to tap. Taking off the candidate's hat, he was slapped on the shoulder and commanded to retire to the assembly room.
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What happened to Tap Day?
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The report of Tap Day aroused the disapproval of Alpha Chapter and was later discontinued by Beta Chapter.
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Who were the first 2 honorary members, and their dates of induction?
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George Fletcher, 04/26/1907; Rev. E. U. A. Brooks 02/29/1908
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What is the date founded, and seat of Gamma chapter
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December 30, 1907, Virginia Union University, Richmond Virginia
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Who is credited with the establishment of Gamma chapter?
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JBB 3
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What is the date founded, and seat of Delta chapter?
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April 11, 1908, University of Toronto; Toronto Canada
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Who is credited with the establishment of Delta chapter?
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JBB 3, JBB 7
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How was the report of the establishment of Delta Chapter received?
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President Jones' report was at first attacked. It was said that his action was "rash" and "unwarranted" by some, and it was praised by others.
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Why did meetings stop at the Young Colored Men's Club?
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This type of environment was objectionable to the majority of the members, and the rooms of the members afforded more privacy.
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What are the dates, host chapter and location of the first convention
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December 28, 29, 30, 1908; Main Building, Howard University Campus. The room which was used was on the fourth floor
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What was the room of the Convention once used for?
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It was once used as the office of the Howard University Journal.
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Who opened the first session as chair?
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BB George Lyle
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Who was the presiding officer at the convention
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JBB 1
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Why did the 1st General President come from Beta Chapter?
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The Alpha delegates, realizing that the fraternity would grow more rapidly if the chief general officer was located nearer to the larger number of black students, yielded to this suggestion and accepted the second place upon the list of general officers.
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Who were the first general officers?
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M. A. Morrison - President;
JBB H. A. Callis - Vice President S. S. Booker - Secretary, R. C. Giles - Treasurer |
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What was the program developed by the Freshmen Committee?
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The program proposed as the serious purpose of the fraternity the encouragement of scholarship on the part of the freshmen, who were prospective members of the fraternity. It was voted later in the year, however, that after the entrance of the Class of 1918 no freshmen were to be admitted to Alpha Chapter. The report was so comprehensive and suggestive of advantage to all members that Brother Giles urged that the committee look after the work of all members in the manner in which it was proposed to aid the freshmen.
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What was the title of Chapter 4?
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Local and National Strivings
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Why were fines administered?
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Fines were administered for conduct unworthy of a member within the fraternity room
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What are the purposes of Alpha Phi Alpha?
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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.
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What is the date founded, and seat of Epsilon chapter?
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April 10, 1909; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Who is credited with the establishment of Epsilon chapter?
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JBB 1
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What is the date founded, and seat of Zeta chapter?
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April 10, 1909; Yale; New Haven, Connecticut
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Who is credited with the establishment of Zeta chapter?
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BB Roscoe C. Giles
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What is the date founded, and seat of Eta chapter
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June 5 1909, Columbia University, New York, New York
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Who is credited with the establishment of Eta chapter?
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BB Roscoe C. Giles
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What are the dates, host chapter and location of the second convention?
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December 27, 28, 29, 1909; Virginia Union University;
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Where did the second convention move to, and why?
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New York; There was a misunderstanding concerning the place of meeting, part of them were in New York and the other part in Richmond.
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Who is the second General President?
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BB Roscoe C. Giles
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What is the date founded, and seat of Theta chapter??
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February 21, 1910, Chicago
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Who is credited with the establishment of Theta chapter?
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BB George Ellison
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What is the date founded, and seat of the original Iota chapter?
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March 28, 1910, Syracuse University, Syracuse New York
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Who is credited with the establishment of Iota Chapter?
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BB Roscoe C. Giles, Lemuel E. Graves, Frank V. Plummer, and Joseph R. Fugett, but JBB Nathaniel Murray and Lemuel E. Graves assisted
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What is the date founded, and seat of Kappa chapter?
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January 13, 1911; Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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What organization did the Kappa chapter develop from?
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The Omusu Club
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What is the first alumni chapter, founding date, and seat.
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Alpha Lambda, April 11, 1911, Louisville, Kentucky
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Who is credited with the establishment of the first graduate chapter?
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JBB E. K. Jones
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Who is the 3rd general president?
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Frederick H. Miller, 1911-1912
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How did convention feel about alumni chapters?
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"The majority of the members of the convention were more anxious to perfect the organization of the fraternity at its present stage, than to secure a vast, unwieldy and loosely organized membership." Alumni members were encouraged at first to join the undergraduate chapters and assist in the development of these units of the fraternity.
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What are the dates, and location of the 3rd convention?
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Eighth Ward Settlement House, 922 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 27, 28, 29, 30, 1910
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Who do designed the shield and what chapter was he from?
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James A. Dunn; Kappa Chapter
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What are the dates, and location of the 4th convention?
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Epsilon Chapter, Ann Arbor, Michigan,; December 27, 28, 29, 30, 1911
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What is the title of Chapter 6?
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Expansion and Internal Development
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What was the second incorporation date?
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April 3, 1912
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What were the puposes expressed in the incorporation
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The purpose of the organization as set forth in the instrument "shall be educational and for the mutual uplift of its members as expressed in its constitution, and in general to do and perform every lawful act and thing necessary or expedient to be done or performed for the efficient conducting of said society as authorized by the laws of Congress."
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What was done in 1912 to address the Alumni issue?
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First Alumni Reunion
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Who wrote Espirit de Fraternite?
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Charles H. Garvin , 4th and 5th General President
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Who was the 4th General President?
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Charles H. Garvin, 1912-1914 |
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 5th Convention?
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1912; Kappa Chapter; Columbus OH; |
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Who was the 5th General President?
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Henry L. Dickason, 1914-1915 |
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 6th Convention?
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1913; Beta Chapter; Washington D.C.
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Name the men identified as Jewels at the 6th convention?
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JBB 1,2,4,5,6,7 Morton
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Who was the 6th General President?
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JBB H. A. Callis (1915-1916)
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 7th Convention?
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1914; Theta Chapter; Chicago IL
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When was the Alumni Reunion established?
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5th General Convention
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What two things were needed for a chapter to established?
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Standards had to be met and a sufficiently large number of students must be present |
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What chapter came up with the journal idea?
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Gamma Chapter |
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Who was the journals first editor? |
Raymond W. Cannon
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What is the title of Chapter 7? |
The Leaven of Self-Examination |
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Who was the 7th General President?
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Howard H. Long (1916-1917)
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 8th Convention?
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1915; Omicron Chapter; Pittsburgh PA
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Who was the 8th General President?
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William A. Pollard (1917-1919)
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 9th Convention?
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1916; Gamma Chapter; Richmond VA
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What was the quote by General President Dickason
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"Think Alpha Phi Alpha, talk Alpha Phi Alpha, promote Alpha Phi Alpha, and labor for the broad principles of idealism for which Alpha Phi Alpha was created, so that humanity shall look on us as a body worthwhile."
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Which chapter later became an alumni chapter?
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Rho Chapter
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Chapters were directed to do what 2 things at the 7th convention?
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Appoint a chapter historian; collect the dues from its own alumni members
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What are the two types of honorary membership, and their differences?
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Active and Exalted; The active honorary members were to meet the same educational requirements as the undergraduate members, but they were to have the status of alumni members. The exalted honorary members were to include those who had achieved distinction in some particular field of activity.
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Fill in the blank...Alpha Phi Alpha for _________
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Life
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Who is the last Jewel and what year did he become a jewel?
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JBB 3 ; 1952
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Who were the officers elected of the Social Study Club on June 2, 1906?
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C. C. Poindexter - President
JBB H. A. Callis - Secretary JBB G. B. Kelley - Treasurer |
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Where was the meeting held in June 2, 1906?
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Room of JBB N. A. Murray
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Which members of lived at the home of the mother of the fraternity?
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JBB R. H. Ogle,
Morgan T. Phillips |
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Who made the motion of the Voting sign of Alpha?
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JBB R. H. Ogle
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Who designed the first fraternity shingle at Cornell University?
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JBB H. A. Callis,
L. E. Graves |
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What is Esprit de Fraternite'?
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How much can I do for my fraternity
Member's duties should be: - Prompt payment of financial obligations - Maintain strong scholastic performance - Excel in general college activities and social service - Maintain high moral standards |
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When was the fraternity coat-of-arms introduced?
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36th General Convention in Kansas City, MO, December 1930 by Bro. John W. Fleming
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What is the scope of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc?
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From the early beginning, the a 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. Alpha men have always been leaders in their respective vocations. Scores upon scores of Alpha men have made history in practically every field of human endeavor. The following pages attempt to depict (in a bird's eye view) a panorama of outstanding Alpha men, along with their present and/or past contributions to society and the world.
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What is the last SENTENCE of the poem "If"?
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Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
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Give the names of the Chapters in your cluster and their founding dates:
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Iota Pi - August 8, 1974
Delta Epsilon Lambda - December 14, 1947 |
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A chapter was not established simply because a group of students made a petition for the certain of one. It was the policy to establish chapters only where standards were met AND a sufficiently large number of students existed. (T/F)
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True
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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.
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True.
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Conflict is inevitable in any interpersonal relationship or among members of any group and can be a very positive experience, if managed properly.
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True.
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Your Sphinxhead represents or symbolizes the following thing(s):
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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 can 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 its completion |
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According to Chapter 4, through the actions of Brothers following the convention, the purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha
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The purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha were not to only 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 allowed to fall by the way if his fraternity brothers could help him.
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Who was elected as the second General President?
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Roscoe Conkling Giles
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Who was elected as the fourth General President?
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Henry L. Dickason |
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Who was elected as the third General President?
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Frank H. Miller
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During the sixth annual convention, this Brother was elected General President?
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Charles H. Garvin
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What are the elements of that constitute proper "Alpha Attire"? |
A dark suit, a long sleeved dress shirt, a conservative tie (preferably black, gold, or combination), dark socks, and black dress shoes. |
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Fraternity Prayer |
Oh Lord, May the true spirit of fraternity, rule our hearts, guide our thoughts and control our lives so that we may become through thee, servants of all. |
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Who are the regional officers?
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Regional VP: Midwest - Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Regional AVP: Midwest - Jameson Taylor District Director: Ryzell McKinney Assistant District Director: Paul Julion |
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Who are the executive officers?
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General President - Mark S. Tillman Immediate Past General President - Vacant Executive Director - William Lyle General Treasurer - Hyacinth C. Ahuruonye Comptroller - Steven Sims General Counsel - Wayne C. Harvey Director - General Convention - Van L. Strickland Parliamentarian - Lucien J. Metellus |
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The objective of the fraternity?
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The objective of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. shall be 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
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Aims
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Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love For All Mankind
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What are the national programs?
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Go-To-High School, Go-To-College Project Alpha Brother's Keeper A Voteless People, Is a Hopeless People |
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Motto
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First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
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What is the corporate structure of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc?
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The Corporate Structure The General Organization The General Convention The Board of Directors The General Office Committees and Commissions Foundations Regions Regional Conventions Regional Vice Presidents Regional Assistant Vice Presidents District/ Area Organizations Chapters Brothers |
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What greek letter are the Alumni Chapters designated?
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Lambda. The Greek Letter, Lambda, is always used as a suffix.
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This chapter is reserved for the many deceased brothers of the fraternity established in 1920.
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Omega Chapter
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Describe the characteristics of Life Membership
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Life Members shall be exempt from paying Grand Tax
Life Member #1 is O. Wilson Winters.
The current cost of Life Membership is $3,000 |
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The official magazine of the fraternity?
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The Sphinx. The second oldest black publication in the nation. First edition was in May 1914. First editor was Raymond W. Cannon
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What is the General Convention?
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The General Convention is the sole and supreme legislative body of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It has the powers to enact legislation for the regulation of all matters pertaining to the organization.
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Go-To-High School, Go-To-College
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Established in 1919
Concentrates on completing high school and collegeProvides young men with information and strategies to succeed
Serve as role models for young men to emulate |
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Project Alpha
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Collaborative effort with March of Dimes
Developed to increase the knowledge of African-American males about the consequences of teenage pregnancy from a male perspective
Seeks to assist young men in developing an understanding of their role in preventing untimely pregnancies through responsible attitudes and behaviors |
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Write or Say: Test of a Man
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Test of a Man
The test of a man is the fight that he makes, The grit that he daily shows. The way he stands upon his feet, And takes life's bumps and blows.
A coward can smile when there's naught to fear, And nothing his progress bars. But it takes a man to stand and cheer, While the other fellow stars.
It isn't the victory after all, But the fight that a brother makes. A man when driven against the wall, Still stand erect and takes the blows of fate.
With his head held high, Bleeding, bruised and pale. Is the man who will win, fate defied, For he isn't afraid to fail. |
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Write or Say: Don't Quit
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When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to weep but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns As everyone of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out. Don't give up though the pace seems slow You might succeed with another blow.
Oft the goal is nearer than It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor's cup. And he learned too late, as the night slipped down, How close he'd been to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out, The silver tint of the clouds of doubt; And you never can tell how close you are It may be near when it seems so far.
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit It's when things seem worst that you must not quit. |
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Write or Say: The Man Who Thinks He Can
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If you think you're beaten you are, If you think you dare not you don't. If you'd like to win but think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you've lost, For out in this world we find, Success begins with a fellows will, It's all a state of mind.
If you think you're out classed you are. You've got to think high to rise, You've got to be sure of yourself, Before you can ever win a prize.
Life's battles does not always go, To the stronger or faster man, But soon or late, the man who wins, Is the man who thinks he can. |
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National Foundations
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Building Foundation Educational Foundation Business & Economic Development Foundation MLK National Memorial Project Foundation |
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Founding Date of Delta Epsilon Lambda
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Sunday, December 14, 1947
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Chapter Presidents of Delta Epsilon Lambda?
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Judge Dr. William "Billy" Jones, 1947-1958 Harold Thomas, 1958-1961 Elliot McKinney, 1961-1964 Arthur Adams, 1965-1966 Frank Lyerson, 1966-1977 Jesse P. Gurley, 1977-1980 Elijah Langford, 1980-1981 Scott Randolph, 1981-1984 Dr. Garland Hawkins, 1984-1987 John Reeves, 1987-1994 Robert C. Eubanks, 1994-1997 Rev. Dr. Phoenix Barnes, Jr., 1997-2000 Teron D. Bowman, 2000-2002 Reginald Riddle-Young, 2003-2005 Hezekiah Webb, 2005-2007 Michael Boyd, 2007-2012 Jeremy L. Harmon, 2013-Present |
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Who are the Delta Epsilon Lambda Charter members?
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Booker T. Blackwell, Sr. (Educator) Edgar Green (Businessman) Julius E. Higgins (Educator) Ramon C. Hill (Educator) Dr. William "Billy" Jones (Attorney) Elijah Langford (Educator) Ross Miller Joseph O. Perry Judge Ora Polk (Educator) G. V. Quinn Alvin Roundtree |
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Write or Say: To Be An Alphaman
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To be an Alphaman means more than just to wear a pin. It requires intrinsic qualities that are developed deep within. It calls for lasting brotherhood, a word sometimes used in vain. It means an honest devotion, not anticipation of personal gain.
Fraternity speaks of brotherly love, that's something to achieve, It's more than just a grip of hands, it's an ideal to conceive. You're proud to be an Alpha, and share her praises won, Before you inflate yourself with pride, ask yourself, honestly, how much have I done?
To realize the wealth of personal satisfaction, from knowing you've given your all. To have helped her cause unfalteringly, when you rally to her call. To combine all these qualities, and root them deep within. The product would be an Alphaman, deserving of his pin.
So take an honest inventory of your character within, And for every virtue you find missing, try and weave it in.
For a man without these virtues isn't worth a grain of sand. It's plain to see, it's more than just a pin, that makes an Alphaman |
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Write or Say: He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
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Our Family trees are not the same, we both have a different mother And yet I'd proudly tell the world that this man is my Brother. It's like we've lived our lives together,though we meet for the first time As this powerful sense of Brotherhood makes everything seem fine.
Spectators stand and look with awe as we do our secret shake, Never realizing that this clasping of hands does not a Brother make. We are Brothers in a deeper sense than they can comprehend, For when our bond has just begun, their's are about to end. When we were searching for the light, as all Sphinxmen must do, They stood aside and laughed out loud, and said'I wouldn't do that! Would You? and yet when we had crossed those sands and the light we could finally see, They stood aside and whispered softly, 'Oh how I wish it were me!'
I know the decision I made was wise, of this I'm sure and have no doubt Each day in my life will have blue skies, for I'm an Alpha from here on out. And never again will I be lonely for I have Brothers everywhere, In cities of population two, I even have a Brother there.
There is nothing in this whole wide world that we wouldn't do for one another I'm sure I'd even give my life to save that of my Brother. But there are still those in darkness who cannot understand Why I would share the burden which belongs to another man.
When asked,'Why weigh yourself down with the load of another?' I simply smile at them and say, 'He ain't heavy...he's my Brother!' |
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Brothers Keeper
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Brother's Keeper improves the lives of brothers, spouses, and widows who are retired, are elders, have disabilities and are ailing.
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What are the special projects?
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters Boy Scouts of America Leadership Development Institute College Life 2 Corporate Life |
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A Voteless People, Is a Hopeless People
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Established in the 1930's
Major purpose is voter registration
In 1990's, focus is also on political awareness and empowerment |
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Write the Greek Alphabet in Upper and Lowercase letters.
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Do it. |
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Write or Say: House of Alpha
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GOODWILL is the monarch of this house.Men, unacquainted, enter, shake hands, exchange greetings, and depart friends. Cordiality exists among all who abide within.I am the eminent expression of friendship.Character and temperament change under my dominant power.Lives once touched by me become tuned, and areThereafter, amiable, kindly, fraternal. I inspire the musician to play noble sentiments, and assist the chemist to convert ungenerous personalities into individuals of great worth.I destroy all ignoble impulses.I constantly invoke principles which make for common brotherhood andthe echo resounds in all communities and princely men are thereby recognized. Education, health, music, encouragement, sympathy, laughter - all these are species of interest given on self-invested capital.Tired moments find me a delightful treat, hours of sorrow, a shrine of understanding -at all times I am faithful to the creed of companionship. To a few, I am the castle of dreams - ambitious, successful, hopeful dreams.To many I am the poetic palace where human feeling is rhymed to celestial motives;To the great majority I am the treasury of good fellowship. In fact, I am the college of friendship, the university of brotherly love,the school for the better making of men. I AM ALPHA PHI ALPHA!
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Write or Say: If
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If you can keep your head when all about you arelosing theirs and blaming it on you,If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance for their doubting too;If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,Or being lied about don't deal in lies,Or being hated don't give way to hating,And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise, If you can dream - and not make dreams your master,If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;If you can meet with Triumph and DisasterAnd treat those two imposters just the same,If you can bear to hear the truth you've spokenTwisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,Or watch the things you gave your life to brokenAnd stoop and build them up with worn-out tools, If you can make one heap of all your winnings,And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,And lose, and start again at your beginningsAnd never breathe a word about your loss,If you can force your heart and nerve and sinewTo serve your turn long after they are gone,And so hold on when there is nothing in youExcept the will which says to them: "Hold On!" If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtueOr walk with Kings nor lose the common touch,If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,If all men count with you but none too much;If you can fill the unforgiving minuteWith sixty seconds worth of distance runYours is the Earth and everything that's in it,And which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
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What is the fraternity design?
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The Fraternity Coat of Arms. It is approved for use on rings, sweetheart pins and other small jewelry, sweaters, fraternity house equipment, etc.
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What is the official emblem of the fraternity?
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The Fraternity Shield. It can not be used on rings, sweetheart pins and other small jewelry, sweaters, fraternity house equipment, etc.
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What was on the menu at the second initiation banquet? |
Cream Tomato Soup Salted Wafers Broiled Lamb Chops Hashed Brown Potatoes Finger Rolls Peas in Tubs Wild Apple Jelly Shrimp Salad Rolled Bread Olives Pickles Neapolitan Ice Cream Lady Fingers Chocolate Cake Demi-Tasse Alpha Phi Alpha Punch Brotherhood Smoke |
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What was the first order of business following the founding of the fraternity?
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The resignation of C. C. Poindexter
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What was C. C. Poindexter's reason for his resignation?
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Mr. Poindexter had expressed the idea that the Negro in America had no cultural background upon which to build a framework of a college Fraternity, and that this should be work for a later period
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What are the first 10 Alumni Chapters?
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Alpha Lambda - Louisville, KT, 4/11/1911 Beta Lambda - Kansas City, MO, 1/19/1919 Gamma Lambda - Detroit, MI, 3/22/1919 Delta Lambda - Baltimore, MD, 5/23/1919 Epsilon Lambda - St. Louis, MO, 12/3/1919 Zeta Lambda - Newport News, VA, 4/3/1920 Eta Lambda - Atlanta, GA, 5/20/1920 Theta Lambda - Dayton, OH, Iota Lambda - Indianapolis, IN, 4/17/1922 Kappa Lambda - Greensboro, NC, |
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Who designed the second fraternity shield?
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Ferdinand L. Rousseve of Sigma Chapter
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Who are the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc?
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1. Henry Arthur Callis 2. Charles Henry Chapman 3. Eugene Kinckle Jones 4. George Biddle Kelley 5. Nathaniel Allison Murray 6. Robert Harold Ogle 7. Vertner Woodson Tandy |
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Who is the author of the history book?
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Charles Harris Wesley, 14th General President (1932-1940), Zeta Chapter - Yale University and President of Central State College
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Name the Delta Epsilon Lambda Chapter Executive Board?
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President - Jeremy Harmon Executive Director - Michael Boyd Vice President - Earl Winfrey Recording Secretary - Michael Boyd Corresponding Secretary - John Bonapart Financial Secretary - William Lloyd Treasurer - Antonio Webb Chaplain - Phoenix Barnes Historian - William Mason Intake Coordinator - Earl Winfrey Assoc. Editor of Sphinx - Pierre Smith Dir. Educational Activities - Reginald Riddle-Young Sergeant-at-Arms - David Ladipo Parliamentarian - Elliot McKinney |
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What is the official flower of Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Yellow Rose
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What are the first 10 College Chapters? |
Alpha - Cornell U, Ithaca, NY, 12/4/06 Beta - Howard U, Washington, DC, 12/20/07 Gamma - Virgina Union U, Richmond, VA, 12/30/07 Delta - Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, TX 1939 (Originally Univ of Toronto, Dec 1908) Epsilon - U of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 4/10/09 Zeta - Yale U, New Haven, CT, 4/10/09 Eta - Columbia U, New York, NY, 6/5/09 Theta - U of Chicago, Chicago, IL; U of I, Urbana, IL; Northwestern U, Evanston, IL; 2/21/1910 Iota - Morris Brown College, 1941 (Originally Syracuse U, Syracuse, NY, 3/28/1910) Kappa - Ohio State U, Columbia, OH, 1/13/1911 |
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What are the districts in the Midwest region?
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Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada
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What are the regions of Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Eastern, Western, Midwestern, Southwestern, South
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Illinois College Chapters
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Θ - U of Chicago; Chicago Τ - U of Illinois, Urbana; Champaign ΑΜ - Northwestern U; Evanston ΒΗ - Southern Illinois U; Carbondale ΕΚ - Bradley U; Peoria ΕΦ - Northern Illinois U; Dekalb ΖΝ - Eastern Illinois U; Charleston ΗΗ - Western Illinois U; Macomb ΕΤ - Illinois State U; Bloomington ΘΟ - Millikin State U; Decatur ΙΠ - Southern Illinois Univ; Edwardsville ΜΜ - Elmhurst College; Elmhurst ΝΔ - Chicago State U; Chicago ΝΡ - Illinois Institute of Tech; Chicago ΟΞ - Roosevelt U; Chicago ΠΣ - Aurora U; Aurora ΥΞ - U of Illinois at Springfield |
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Illinois Alumni Chapters
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ΔΕΛ - East St. Louis ΙΔΛ - ChicagoΚΧΛ - Waukegan/ North Chicago ΚΠΛ - PeoriaΜΑΛ - Dekalb ΜΧΛ - Rock Island ΜΔΛ - Springfield ΜΚΛ - Carbondale MΜΛ - Glen Ellyn ΝΨΛ - Bloomington ΡΖΛ - Evanston/ West Chicago ΘΜΛ - Joliet City ΞΛ - Chicago ΖΞΛ - Champaign |
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Name an Alpha in each of the following 9 fields: Politics/Government, Entertainment/Arts, Law, Civil Rights, Sports/Athletes, Education, Business, Medicine, Science/Technology
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Politics/Government: Dennis Archer Entertainment/Arts: Duke Ellington Law: Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights: W. E. B. DuBois Sports/Athletes: Donald Driver Education: Dr. Cornel West Business: Delano Lewis Medicine: James Comer Science/Technology: Garrett Morgan |
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BGLO's
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ΑΦΑ - 1906 Cornell U. ΑΚΑ - 1908 Howard ΩΨΦ - 1911 Howard ΚΑΨ - 1911 Indiana U ΔΣΘ - 1913 Howard ΦΒΣ - 1914 Howard ΖΦΒ - 1920 Howard ΣΓΡ - 1922 Butler ΙΦΘ - 1963 Morgan State U |
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What year did H. A. Callis die?
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1974 at the age of 87
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What chapter did C. H. Chapman found?
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FAMU's Beta Nu Chapter
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What is C. H. Chapman known as?
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A brother beloved in the bonds
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