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Founded Nationally
May 12, 1932
What year did Alpha Phi Alpha become interracial?
1945
What are the international chapter regions
Americas, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia
Four Principles of Alpha Phi Alpha
Scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity
What year was the first alumni chapter founded
1911
What are the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha often referred to as?
Founding Jewels
Names of the Jewels
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
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
Mark S. Tillman
What is the symbol of Alpha Phi Alpha
Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramids of Giza, Pharaoh & Ape
Flower of Alpha Phi Alpha
Yellow Rose
Where are the Headquarters Located?
Baltimore, Maryland
Motto
First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
,Aims of Alpha Phi Alpha
Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind
Where was the first international Charter Founded?
University of Toronto in 1908
What city was the first alumni chapter founded?
Louisville, Kentucky
What are the official associations of Alpha Phi Alpha?
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?
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?
Jewel Henry Arthur Callis
Who is the mother of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated?
Mrs. Annie C. Singleton
Who were the first initiates of Alpha Phi Alpha?
Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones, Gordon Jones, Lemuel Graves
Explain the Shield
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?
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?
The Sphinx
How is the statue of the Great Sphinx of Giza significant to Alpha?
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?
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)
Big Brother William A. Pollard (1918-1919)
Big Brother Daniel D. Fowler (1919-1920)
Big Brother Lucius L. McGee (1920-1921)
How many foundations does Alpha Phi Alpha Have?
4
What is the meaning of Basileus?
President
What is the meaning of Anti-Basileus?
Vice President
What is Tamichous?
Treasurer?
Grammateus?
Recording Secretary
What is the title of the History Book of Alpha Phi Alpha?
The History of Alpha Phi Alpha A Development in College Life
What is the title of Chapter 1 of the History Book?
The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha
What is the title of Chapter 2 of the History Book?
The Period of Consolidation
Who is the author of the history book?
Charles H. Wesley