Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., History
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Original Nine (The Seniors) - answer Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah
Elizabeth Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Livinia Norman,
Lucy Diggs Slowe, Marie Woolfolk Taylor
The Sophomores - answerNorma Elizabeth Boyd, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Alice Porter
Murray, Sarah Mariweather Nutter, Joanna Mary Berry Shields, Carrie E. Snowden,
Harriett Josephine Terry
The Incorporators - answerJulia Evangeline Brooks, Nellie May Quander, Nellie Pratt
Russell, Minnie Beatrice Smith
Date of Incorporation - answer(Wednesday) January 29th, 1913
Address of Corporate Office & it is also known as - answer5656 Stoney Island
Chicago IL, 60637 (the Ivy Center)
773-684-1282
The 10 regions of Alpha Kappa Alpha - answerNorth Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, South
Atlantic, Great Lakes, South Eastern, South Central, Central (St. Louis and Cape), Mid-
western, Far western, International
Motto of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - answer"By culture, By merit"
Purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - answerTo cultivate & encourage high
scholastic and ethical standards; To promote unity & friendship among college women;
To study & help alleviate problems concerning girls & women in order to improve their
social stature; To be of service to ALL mankind
1st Boule - answerDecember, 1918
Initiation Hymn written by: - answerHarriet Josephine Terry
Official Symbol - answerGreen Enameled Ivy Leaf
Composed Song (on founders day) - answerAnna Easter Brown
1st Ivy Day? - answerMay 25th, 1909
, Date the Motto came into existence - answerJanuary 15th, 1908
The 5 Initiatives: - answer1) Educational Enrichment, 2) Health Promotion, 3) Family
Strengthening, 4) Environmental Ownership, 5) Global Impact
1st International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - answerNellie May
Quander
1st International Chapter - answer1948. Liberia.
20 Pearls stands for: - answerThe original nine, the sophomores and the incorporators
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated? - answerTo ensure perpetuity.
H.O.P.E - answerHelp Other People Excel
E.S.P stands for and who initiated it: - answerEconomics, Sisterhood and Partnership;
Barbara McKenzie
Semester & date that the 2nd chapter started: - answerFall 1913; Beta Chapter;
University of Chicago
When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded: - answerJanuary 15th,
1908(Wednesday); Howard University (Miner Hall)
"The guiding light" or "The moving spirit" - answerEthel Hedgeman Lyle
When was the Ivy Leaf designated as the official organ of AKA? - answer1921 Boule
The term Omega is used for: - answerAll grad chapters end with Omega
Who created the motto for Alpha Kappa Alpha: - answerBeulah Elizabeth Burke and
Lillie Burke
Designed the Sorority Crest for Alpha Kappa Alpha - answerPhyllis Wheatley Waters
Color and their meaning - answerSalmon Pink: Femininity Apple Green: Vitality
Who wrote the pledge for Alpha Kappa Alpha: - answerGrace Edwards
NPHC Incorporation Date - answer1937
Where and When was NPHC founded: - answerMay 10th, 1930 (Howard University)
The Ivy leaf represents: - answerTo grow and thrive
