Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., History
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Original Nine (The Seniors) - Correct Ans-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 - Correct Ans-Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Alice
Porter Murray, Sarah Mariweather Nutter, Joanna Mary Berry Shields, Carrie E.
Snowden, Harriett Josephine Terry
The Incorporators - Correct Ans-Julia Evangeline Brooks, Nellie May Quander, Nellie
Pratt Russell, Minnie Beatrice Smith
Date of Incorporation - Correct Ans-(Wednesday) January 29th, 1913
Address of Corporate Office & it is also known as - Correct Ans-5656 Stoney Island
Chicago IL, 60637 (the Ivy Center)
773-684-1282
The 10 regions of Alpha Kappa Alpha - Correct Ans-North 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. - Correct Ans-"By culture, By merit"
Purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Correct Ans-To 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 - Correct Ans-December, 1918
Initiation Hymn written by: - Correct Ans-Harriet Josephine Terry
Official Symbol - Correct Ans-Green Enameled Ivy Leaf
Composed Song (on founders day) - Correct Ans-Anna Easter Brown
1st Ivy Day? - Correct Ans-May 25th, 1909
Date the Motto came into existence - Correct Ans-January 15th, 1908
, The 5 Initiatives: - Correct Ans-1) Educational Enrichment, 2) Health Promotion, 3)
Family Strengthening, 4) Environmental Ownership, 5) Global Impact
1st International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Correct Ans-Nellie May
Quander
1st International Chapter - Correct Ans-1948. Liberia.
20 Pearls stands for: - Correct Ans-The original nine, the sophomores and the
incorporators
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated? - Correct Ans-To ensure perpetuity.
H.O.P.E - Correct Ans-Help Other People Excel
E.S.P stands for and who initiated it: - Correct Ans-Economics, Sisterhood and
Partnership; Barbara McKenzie
Semester & date that the 2nd chapter started: - Correct Ans-Fall 1913; Beta Chapter;
University of Chicago
When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded: - Correct Ans-January 15th,
1908(Wednesday); Howard University (Miner Hall)
"The guiding light" or "The moving spirit" - Correct Ans-Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
When was the Ivy Leaf designated as the official organ of AKA? - Correct Ans-1921
Boule
The term Omega is used for: - Correct Ans-All grad chapters end with Omega
Who created the motto for Alpha Kappa Alpha: - Correct Ans-Beulah Elizabeth Burke
and Lillie Burke
Designed the Sorority Crest for Alpha Kappa Alpha - Correct Ans-Phyllis Wheatley
Waters
Color and their meaning - Correct Ans-Salmon Pink: Femininity Apple Green: Vitality
Who wrote the pledge for Alpha Kappa Alpha: - Correct Ans-Grace Edwards
NPHC Incorporation Date - Correct Ans-1937
Where and When was NPHC founded: - Correct Ans-May 10th, 1930 (Howard
University)
