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50 Cards in this Set
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Write the Four Pillars of Kappa Sigma |
1)Fellowship 2)Leadership 3)Scholarship 4)Service |
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Who designed the Pledge Pin? |
Herbert Martin |
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What is the name of Kappa Sigma’s official Magazine? |
The Caduceus |
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How long is your obligation as a Kappa Sigma? |
Lifelong
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What ceremony distinguishes our Order from all the others and unites all brothers of Kappa Sigma? |
The Ritual
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What two words embody your membership as a Kappa Sigma? |
Diligence and Commitment |
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The Fraternity has established a structure of guidelines called what? |
Code of Conduct |
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Write the Star and Crescent |
The star and crescent shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman, a man of honor and courage. a man of zeal yet humble. an intelligent man, a man of truth. one who tempers action with wisdom and above all else, one who walks in the light of god.
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What does “Bononia Docet” mean? |
Bologna teaches |
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Write the full names of the Five Friends and Brothers. |
1)William Grigsby Mccormick 2)John Covert Boyd 3)Frank Courtney Nicodemus 4)Edmund Law Rogers JR 5)George Miles Arnold
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What year and at what school was the fellowship of Kappa Sigma founded? |
1400, University of Bologna
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How many gates were in the wall around Bologna? |
12 |
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What are the names of the two prominent towers in Bologna? |
1)Torre Degli Asinelli 2)Torre Garisendi |
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What are the three streets that are mentioned? |
1)Strada San Donato 2)Strada Stefano 3)Strada Sargoza
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Specifically, where was Kappa Sigma Fraternity founded in North America? |
University of Virginia |
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What chapter resides at the University of Virginia? |
Zeta Chapter
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Who was the Fraternity’s first Grand Master? |
George Miles Arnold (of Zeta Chapter)
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How many are there in your pledge class (literally)? |
1 |
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What is another name for the city of Bologna? |
City of Letters
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Write the entire Greek alphabet (letter and symbol) on the back. |
(Greek Alphabet + Symbols) |
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“…we chose those whom we were certain we could trust and tie to…This really is the true idea of a fraternity, an association of ___________________ |
Equals |
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“When ______________ was first mentioned, we came very near turning him down; perilously near it.” |
Steven Alonso Jackson
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Where was the early meeting place of Zeta chapter? Be as specific as possible. |
2nd floor bookstore across from YMCA and post office |
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Who is the Golden-Hearted Virginian? |
Steven ALonso Jackson |
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“…not rest contentedly until _________________ is the pride of every college student and university in the land!” |
The Star and Crescent |
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The first grand convention (later called Grand Conclave) was held where and on what date? |
Baltimore, July 5-6, 1876
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What are the 5 Supreme Executive Committee Members? |
1)Worthy Grandmaster 2)Worthy Grand Procurator 3)Worthy Grand Scribe 4)Worthy Treasurer 5)Worthy Grandmaster of Ceremonies
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Who is Kappa Sigma’s only Honorary Member and Why? |
Jefferson Davis because his son died for the fraternity |
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What is the significance of the Mu-Iota Chapter at Gallaudet University? |
Chapter for the deaf
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At its roots, Kappa Sigma is based on _______________ and has always associated itself with Scholarship and _________________. |
Scholarly pursuits/Academic excellence
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Goals plus ________________ result in __________________________________. |
Action/Maximized excellence |
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What is the “Videotape Principle?” |
Make a plan that can be seen on videotape(aka measurable)
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Completing a _________ will help you identify a strategy to reach your academic goals. |
Plan
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“As a Kappa Sigma, pledge and initiate, you are charged to _______________________ for which you are enrolled. |
Pass Each Class |
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Give 2 or more interview tips.
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1)Be Well Groomed 2)Eye contact 3)Firm handshake |
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What is “My Brother’s Keeper” concerned with? |
Watch after a brother and if he ever needs help or is struggling, be there for him. |
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What does it mean to be one of Jackson’s men? |
Donate $10,000 or more |
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In relation to the fraternity, what does (SEC) stand for? |
Supreme Executive Committee |
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What are the Grand Master’s two main responsibilities? |
Leadership and Administration |
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Which executive member is responsible for the general conduct and discipline of the chapter? |
Grand procurator |
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List the 3 duties of the GMC. |
1)Pledge process 2)Ceremony/Secret works 3)Brotherhood bonding |
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Who are our Alumni Advisors and which is a practicing attorney? |
Kevin Sasaki and David Giles(Attorney)
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Which executive member must look towards the future and is also the second in the chain of command? |
Grand Procurator
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______________________ is responsible for having copies of the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Kappa Sigma. |
Grand Scribe |
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Who do Alumni Advisors report to and assist? |
Alumni assists the Grandmaster and reports to the SEC
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What are the terms of office for the SEC executives? |
2 Years:Grandmaster,Procurator & Grandmaster of Ceremony 4 Years: Scribe and Treasurer |
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What is the location of Kappa Sigma’s International Headquarters? |
1610 Scottsville Rd Charlottesville, VA
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How do you plan to make a difference in this chapter of Kappa Sigma? |
I plan on making a difference by... |
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Tell me why you should be given the privilege to be initiated. |
Reason:
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What were your favorite and least favorite parts of the pledge process? Any recommendations or areas where we can improve? |
Favorite memory: Least Favorite memory: |
