1
Q
Where was Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Incorporated founded and what is the official date?
A
Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, December 4, 1906
2
Q
Who are the founders of the fraternity?
A
Henry Arthur Callis
Charles Henry Chapman
Eugene Kinckle Jones
George Biddle Kelley
Nathanial Allison Murray
Robert Harold Ogle
Vertner Woodson Tandy
3
Q
Who was the last jewel to be designated and when did this occur?
A
Jewel Big Brother Eugene Kinkle Jones, 38th General Convention, December 29 1952, Cleveland OH
4
Q
Who is responsible for the name
of the fraternity?
A
George Biddle Kelley is responsible for the name of the fraternity
5
Q
Why was the fraternity organized?
A
The fraternity was initially formed as a social club for black men to have a common bond socially. The evolution from club to fraternity was through trial and struggle.
6
Q
What is the aim of the fraternity?
A
The aim (object) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is to stimulate the ambition of its members, prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom and dignity of the individual, promote the highest and noblest form of manhood, and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.
7
Q
According to history, what are the three stages of Alpha’s development?
A
- Social study club
- literary society
- fraternity
8
Q
What are the colors of the fraternity?
A
The colors of the fraternity are black and Old Gold.
Robert Harold Ogle, at a meeting of the club on October 23, 1906
9
Q
Whats the history surrounding the colors of the fraternity?
A
Robert Harold Ogle, at a meeting of the club on October 23, 1906 proposed them and they were accepted
10
Q
Who is the author of the fraternity’s history book?
A
Charles H.Wesley
11
Q
What is the title of the fraternity’s
history book?
A
The history of Alpha Alpha, a development in college life
12
Q
Who is the fraternity’s book dedicated to?
A
to the youth who march onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated
13
Q
What is the official flower of the
fraternity?
A
The yellow rose is the official flower of the fraternity
14
Q
Who is CC Poindexter
A
Mr. Poindexter was the oldest (“of more maturity than the others”) and a graduate student in the College of Agriculture. He was interested in establishing a literary (social study) club and not a fraternity. Although he hosted the first meeting of the social study club in 1905 and became the group’s president on June 2, 1906
15
Q
Why is CC Poindexter not listed as one of the founding jewels?
A
C.C. Poindexter is not considered a “Founding Jewel” of Alpha Phi Alpha because he resigned from the fraternity before it was fully established and did not pursue membership as a founder. He was a key member and president of the social study club, which later became Alpha Phi Alpha, but his letter of resignation was accepted before the fraternity’s official establishment.
16
Q
What is Albany
421 Albany St
and its importance
A
421 Albany St. was the residence of Mr. CC Poindexter, which was the location of the first meeting place where the social study club
17
Q
What is 411 E. State Street
and its importance
A
411 E. State Street was the residence of Robert Harold ogle and Morgan T.Phillips, which is a meeting place for the social study club and later the fraternity
18
Q
When was the first initiation performed?
A
October 30, 1906 at the masonic hall
19
Q
What is the first initiation into a
social studies club or a fraternity?
A
The first initiation was into a social study club
20
Q
What ladies had an impact on the early development of Alpha phi Alpha and why?
A
Ms Archie Singleton and Mrs. Annie C. Singleton was known as the mother of Alpha phi Alpha
21
Q
Whats was Ms Archie Singleton Impact?
A
It was her home that Alpha Alpha held its first meetings
22
Q
Whats was Mrs. Annie C. Singleton Impact?
A
Mrs. Annie C. Singleton was known as the mother of Alpha phi Alpha
23
Q
Who designed the fraternity shingle?
A
The first Shingle Committee was composed of Brothers Callis and Graves
24
Q
Who designed the fraternity pin?
A
Big Brother Vertner Woodson Tandy
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Who designed the fraternity shield?
Big Brother James A. Dunn
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What is the fraternity motto?
First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
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What is the fraternity's prayer?
Oh may the true spirit of fraternity rule, our hearts, guide our thoughts and control our lives so that we may become through the servant of all amen
28
What is the history behind the
prayer?
One of the accomplishments of the 26th Anniversary Convention was the report of the committee on a Fraternity Prayer.
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When was the fraternity Incorporated?
The decision to incorporate the fraternity was made on December 4, 1906. The certificate of incorporation was filed with the state of New York on January 29, 1908 and this is to be considered the first incorporation date. The national incorporation of the fraternity occurred on April 3, 1912.
30
what chapter is
reserved for deceased, alpha
men
Omega Chapter
31
What is the significance of the chapter designation lambda
Lambda is always used as a suffix and as such signifies an Alumni Chapter of the
fraternity
32
What is the historical background
of the sphinx
It was at the 6th Annual Convention (December 29-31, 1913) of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity that the SPHINX was established as a fraternity journal. Although there
had been a discussion of a journal for several years, it was only now that the fraternity moved to establish the journal. Gamma Chapter (Virginia Union University,
Richmond, Virginia) is given the credit for developing the idea of a journal. The
first issue was to come out in February 1914, but it actually came out in May 1914.
The SPHINX has been published continuously since 1914. The SPHINX is the official
magazine of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Brother Raymond W. Cannon, Vice
President, was chosen the first editor of the SPHINX.
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What purpose
does sphinx
serve today?
The SPHINX was created and exists to inform and to keep the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. up-to-date on current issues of the fraternity
34
Who wrote the first ritual of Alpha phi alpha fraternity Incorporated?
Brother, George biddle Kelly and Robert Harold Ogle
35
At what predominantly black institution was the
first black fraternity established
and what was
the name of the
chapter?
The Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was established at Howard
University,
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when and where
was the first general convention
of alpha phi alpha
held? What chapter were in attendance
the first general convention was held at Howard university during December
28-30
The chapters in attendance were alpha, beta, gamma
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Who was the
first general president
Big Brother Moses Alvin Morrison (Beta Chapter; Howard University)
38
What was the
first alumni chapter of alpha phi
alpha and its location
Alpha Lambda, Louisville, KY
39
Who was the last Founder to pass into Omega chapter
Henry Arthur Callis was the last founder to enter the Omega Chapter
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Where are the first ten Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha located?
Alpha - Cornell University - Ithaca, NY;
Beta - Howard University - Washington, DC;
Gamma - Virginia Union University - Richmond, VA;
Delta -
University of Toronto - Toronto, Canada (now Tillotson College -Austin, TX);
Epsilon - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI;
Zeta - Yale University - New Haven, CT;
Eta Columbia University - New York,
NY;
Theta - University of Chicago - Chicago, IL/University of Illinois - Urbana, IL/Northwestern Univ -
Evanston, IL;
Iota - Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY (now Morris Brown College - Atlanta, GA);
Kappa - Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
41
Who was the first
white brother initiated into the
fraternity
Brother Bernard Levin
42
What connection exists between
alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc and
the famous underground railroad
Although the topic is not discussed in the history book, one has to assume that the use of the underground railroad (the smuggling or helping to escape of slaves from the south to the northern part of the United States and into Canada) was one
way that enough blacks found themselves at the University of Toronto where the Delta Chapter was established. There is no mention that Alphas directly helped to transport slaves, it's a possibility, but the use of the underground railroad would certainly help to account for
why/how blacks arrived at the University of Toronto
43
Using the first and last words
from Chapters 1-3 (use last 2 words in Chapter 3), forms what saying?
"The fraternity on expansion with college men"
44
At what point did the fraternity stop restricting its membership to Negroes?
At the 28 General Convention December 27-31, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri
45
What is the name of the first life member of the fraternity
Life member #1 was Brother O. Wilson Winters
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Dialogue about
the First Black
Greek Fraternity
The first black Greek Lettered fraternity founded was alpha Kappa Nu Fraternity in
1903 on the campus of Indiana State University. This is considered a pre-cursor
fraternity since it only lasted 14 months. The second Black Greek Lettered Organization (BGLO) founded was Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. also known as Boule,
founded May 15, 1904 in Philadelphia, PA. Sigma Pi Phi is never quoted as a
college fraternity. It is a fact that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is the oldest
Black Fraternity existing on college campuses. This information is taken from Skip
Mason's Historical Moments, Volume 1, No. 61 (April, 2001) on page 6.
Also in Volume 1, No. 19 of Skip Mason's Historical Moments, he states that "What
separates Sigma Pi Phi [first black fraternity on record] and Alpha Phi Alpha [is that
one was the first black fraternity for professional men and the latter is the first for
collegiate men]". Sigma Pi Phi membership includes men from all "...Greek letter
organization s as well as those who were not."
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First Annual Banquet
On Saturday, October 27, 1906, at the special meeting of the club to make
arrangements for the banquet, it was agreed that Mrs. Cohen, the hostess, should be given five dollars for her services. Another significant act of this meeting was the passing of the motion made by Ogle, that the open hand should be the sign
of the affirmative vote and the closed fist for the negative vote. After making the
arrangements for the initiation the meeting was adjourned.
The first initiation was held according to the plans at the Masonic Hall (also referred
to as Odd Fellows Hall and Red Men's Hall), on October 30, 1906. The initiation
ceremonies priced the banquet. It is said that an act of vandalism was committed
on this occasion when the lockers of the lodge were broken open in order that
attire more suited to the purpose than civilian clothing might be secured. Messy.
Eugene Kinckle Jones, Lemuel Graves and Gordon Jones were initiated according
to program. The name of James H. Morton was added to the list of initiates on
this occasion, but it seems that he was not subjected to this initiation or to a later
initiation and yet he continuously active in the meetings. Some of the founders
agree that his association with them at the beginning of the organization placed
him in the group with Tompkins, who, as noted above, was not subjected to
the initiation on this account. The initiation was a gala event. Ogle picturesquely
describes the appearance of the first initiates, when he stated, "the unhappy
victims were led trembling into our midst."
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Following the ceremonies, the First Annual Banquet was held, the menu consisting
of the following:
1. Cream tomato soup
2. Salted wafers
3. Broiled lamb chops
4. Hashed brown potatoes, finger rolls
5. Peas in tubs, wild apple jelly
6. Shrimp salad, rolled bread
7. Olives, pickles
8. Neapo
49
Who is current
general presiident of the fraternity
Brother Lucien J Metellus Jr
50
who is current executive director
and chief operating officer of the
fraternity
Brother sean l mccaskill
51
who is the
current southwest regional
vice president
brother rodney welch
52
Who is the current southwest
regional assistant vice president
brother samajh robinson
53
Who is the current assistant director for the texas council of alpha chapters
Brother jaelon candy
54
What are the first
ten undergraduate chapters established in the
state of texas
Alpha Sigma Wiley College, Marshall
1925
Gamma Alpha Texas College, Tyler
1941
Delta Theta
Texas Southern University, Houston
1950
Epsilon Gamma (disc.) Bishop College, Marshall
1957
Epsilon Iota
University of Texas, Austin
1960
Epsilon Rho
Lamar University, Beaumont
1963
Epsilon Sigma
St. Mary's University, San Antonio
1964
Zeta Kappa
University of Texas El Paso
1968
Zeta Tau
Texas A&M University Commerce
1970
(formerly East Texas State Univ.)
Zeta Chi
University of Texas at Arlington
1970
Eta Gamma
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View
1970
Eta Epsilon
University of North Texas, Denton
1970
55
Who is the current area director
for area 1
Brother theo tanner
56
List the chapters in area 1
and their founding dates
Alpha Sigma Lambda
1932
Zeta Tau
1970
Eta Epsilon
1970
lota Kappa
1974
Xi Tau Lambda
1984
Rho Nu Lambda
2002
Tau Xi
2003
Upsilon Mu
2012
Gamma Upsilon Lambda
2023
57
Know the name and seat/location of the Chapter to which you aspire to join.
Zeta Tau. ETAMU. 349
58
Know the charter date of the Chapter to which you aspire to join.
February 27th 1970
59
Name the charter
members of the
Chapter to which
you aspire to join.
Adams, James
Austin, Clyde
Berryman, Kenneth
Coleman, Gilfort
Coleman, Troy
Edison, Robert
Edwards, Willie
Hall, Judge
Harris, John
Hicks, Paul
Jenkins, Kermit
Lincoln, Melvin
Moore, Henry
Mumphrey, Larry
Pippins, Bobby
Price, Edgar
Rice, Albert
Scott, Ronald
Simpson, Tommy
Walker, Donald
Williams, Marvin
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Sphinxman Credo
As a Sphinx, I will uphold high scholastic standards, high moral character, brotherly love, personal progress, loyalty, and the respect of womanhood to the best of my ability
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Sphinxman Reminders
1. Always Strive For the Best
2. Never Give UP
3. Always Excel, Not & Never Just Equal
4. Study Hard, Work Hard and Reach Your Goal
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Sphinxman Prayer
Oh, Father, may we, as oncoming Alpha men, make full development so that we may uphold the high standards of Alpha Phi Alpha - Manly Deeds, Scholarship,
and Love for All Mankind - throughout eternity. Amen
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Sphinxman Hymn
The mystic Sphinx, for us the name does signify
We love and guard its customs and ideals,
Our task is hard, our vigil long and dutiful,
Our hearts are ever mindful of our task.
And should we cross those burning sands that guard our aims,
We pledge ourselves its mandates to obey.
To this one goal our concentrated efforts be,
To be a worthy part of Noble A Phi A.
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Candidate Greeting
Greetings Big Brothers of A-Phi-A
The greatest fraternity in the world today
Founded by fathers of integrity,
Jewels Big Brothers Callis, Chapman, Jones,
Kelley, Murray, Ogle, Tandy
We stand before you today
Hoping that you would light the way
Old Ye Big Brothers of Black and Gold Cleanse our hearts and ignite our souls!
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Candidates'
Greeting #2
Most Noble Lords
Sons of Giza
Connoisseurs of fine wines
And beautiful women.
We, the scums of the earth, desire to speak.
(Speak)
We love Alpha so much
That we are impelled
To bow in the presence of Such high and noble Greeks.
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Fraternal Design
(Fraternity Coat
of Arms)
The "Fraternity Design" is the official Coat-of-Arms. Itis approved for used on rings,
sweetheart pins and other small jewelry, sweaters, fraternity house equipment,
etc.
Introduced at the 36th General Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, December
1950 by Brother John W. Fleming
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ESCUTCHEON
(Insignia)
Per pale or and sable between a fess embattled three
Sphinx head proper all counter charged.
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PER PALE"
means the insignia is divided and defended by a thin line or in our case our principles.
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"OR"
is the term for gold and one of Alpha's colors. It also represents the lasting and enduring qualities of this precious metal which relates to the everlasting qualities of friendship formed within the bond of our organization and at the same time it
represents the desire for knowledge and higher degree of scholarship shared by all its members.
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sable
is the term for black and is the color of night and secrecy
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"FESS"
are the seven turrets of a tower along the center of the design. It represents the seven jewels and indicate that its members are united in a common purpose, and are willing to defend and do everything within their power to further the interest of the fraternity.
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"A SPHINX HEAD
is the emblem of secrecy.
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COUNTERCHARGED
means the colors of the fratemity alternate, or and Sable (gold and black).
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70. CREST
- On an esquire's helmet and a wreath of the colors two torches or flamed gules
saltire wise.
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AN ESQUIRE'S HELMET -
The helmet used is that of the lowest order of fighting men in the days of chivalry. This means democracy, and the fact that the visor is closed, or down, suggests the
idea of secrecy or readiness to defend the principles of the Fraternity.
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THE WREATH OF
COLORS
The twisted rope just above the helmet is the conventionalized wreath presented to a knight by his lady as a reward for victor in combat.
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THE CREST -
The torches are placed saltire wise (form of a cross) thus denoting the willingness of its members to not only carry the torch of freedom and enlightenment, but also the willingness to sacrifice for these principles whenever necessary.
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MANTLING OR
DOUBLE SABLE
The Mantling - This is the lacy, fluttering design at the side of the shield and
emanating from the black of the helmet. Itis the conventionalized repre- sentation
of the mantle or the cloak which the warrior wore in order to protect himself when
in full armor from rays of the sun or from extreme cold.
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OR "DOUBLE SABLE"
This means of gold and black.
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motto
- Alpha Phi Alpha in upper case Greek letters.
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MODERN INTERPRETATION
(As interpreted by John H. Carter)
"This insignia is defended by the principles of men who value manly deeds,
scholarship, and love for all mankind. They are willing to remain untied to defend
these principles with everything within their power.
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(Alpha)
83
Beta
84
Gamma
85
Delta
86
Epsilon
87
Zeta
88
Eta
89
Theta
90
Iota
91
Kappa
92
Lambda
93
Mu
94
Nu
95
Zi
96
Omicron
97
Pi
98
Rho
99
Sigma
100
Tau
101
Upsilon
102
Phi
103
Chi
104
Psi
105
Omega
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House Of Alpha
House Of Alpha By Sidney P. Brown
Goodwill is the monarch of the house.
Men unacquainted enter, shake hand,
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 are
hereafter amiable, kindly, fraternal.
I inspire the musician to play noble sentiments,
And assist the chemist to convert ungenerous
personalities to individuals of great worth.
I destroy ignoble impulses.
I constantly involve principles which make for
common brotherhood,
And the echo resounds in all communities,
And princely men are thereby recognized.
Education, health, music, encouragement,
sympathy, laughter:
All these are species of interest given of
self-invested capital.
Tired moments find me a delightful treat.
Hours of sorrow, a shrine of understanding.
To many, I am the poetic place 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 ALPHА!
House Of Alpha By Sidney P. Brown
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Test of a man
Test of a man By Author Unknown
The test of a man is the fight he makes,
The grit that he daily shows;
The way he stands on his feet and takes lifes numerous bumps and blows.
A coward can smile when there’s naught to fear,
When 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 a brother makes;
A man when driven against the wall,
Still stands erect and takes
The blows of fate with his head held high,
Bleeding and bruised and pale,
Is the man who’ll win and fate defied
For he isn’t afraid to fail.
Test of a man By Author Unknown
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Dont Quit
Don't Quit Author Unknown
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 you want to smile, 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 twist and turns
As every one 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 may succeed with another blow.
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.
Don't Quit Author Unknown
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HE AIN’T HEAVY, HE’S MY BROTHER
HE AIN’T HEAVY, HE’S MY BROTHER
By Bro. Freeman Montague, Jr.
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, theirs is 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 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!!!
HE AIN’T HEAVY, HE’S MY BROTHER
By Bro. Freeman Montague, Jr.
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BROTHER’S KEEPER
BROTHER’S KEEPER
Bro. Dr. Richard T. James, Jr.
A special bond among black college men.
We reflect an ideal,
Ignite a spark and unfold a dream,
That becomes reality.
Servants to our race,
To our community,
Ourselves and others.
A fraternal body whose purpose,
Represents a lifetime of commitment.
Sacrifice.
We are leaders.
Our determination to uplift others.
Who will one day stand on our shoulders,
Creating new paths and reaching even higher,
Toward the unknown.
A spirit of cohesiveness.
A single thought.
One mind.
We are made of the past,
Represent the present,
Create the future.
We are the guardians,
Of that which we cherish dearly.
Rebirth.
We are our “Brother’s Keeper.”
BROTHER’S KEEPER
Bro. Dr. Richard T. James, Jr.
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IF
IF
By Rudyard Kipling
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing 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 disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,
And stoop and build ’em up with wornout 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 beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on”;
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or 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 minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run –
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And – which is more – you’ll be a Man my son!
IF
By Rudyard Kipling
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TO BE AN ALPHA MAN
TO BE AN ALPHA MAN
By Fred H. Woodruff
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.
TO BE AN ALPHA MAN
By Fred H. Woodruff
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INVICTUS
INVICTUS
By William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever Gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of Circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of Chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
INVICTUS
By William Ernest Henley
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Henry Arthur Callis
Henry Arthur Callis Became a practicing physician, Howard University Professor of medicine
Known as the philosopher of the founders
Was the only of the jewels to become genral president
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Charles Henry Chapman
Charles Henry Chapman became a professor of agriculture at Florida A&M University
His university though a funeral for him
Was the First Jewel to enter the omega chapter
Chapman Founded FAMU Beta Nu chapter
He was the first Chairman of the committees on initiation and organization
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Eugene Kinckle Jones
Became the first Executive Secretary of the national Urban league.
He organized the first three fraternity chapters that branched out from cornell
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George Biddle Kelley
Became the first African American engineer registered in the state of new york.
Became the chapters first President
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Nathaniel Allison Murray
Pursued Graduate work after completing his undergraduate studies at howard. He later returned home to washington dc where he taught in public schools
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Robert Harold Ogle
Robert harold ogle enter the career secretarial field and had the unique privilege of serving as a professional staff member to the united states senate committee on appropriations.
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Vertner Woodson Tandy
Became the state of new york's first registered black architect, with offices on broadway new york city. The designer of the fraternity pin hold the distinction of being the first african american to pass the military commision ing examination and was commissioned first lieutenant in the 15th infantry of the new york state national guard
He was alpha chapter first treasurer and too the initiative to incorporate the fraternity
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When was Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. founded?
December 4, 1906
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Where was Alpha Phi Alpha founded?
Cornell University
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Who named the fraternity at the October 23, 1906 meeting?
Robert Harold Ogle
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Why was Eugene Kinckle Jones not recognized as a founder until 1952?
He was not enrolled at Cornell in 1905–06
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Who opposed the fraternity’s creation, preferring a literary club?
C.C. Poindexter
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What were the three stages of Alpha’s development?
Social Study Group → Literary Society → Fraternity
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Who hosted the first meeting of the social study group in 1905?
C.C. Poindexter
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On what date did Poindexter resign from the club?
January 8, 1907
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Which founder was called the “Philosopher of the Founders”?
Henry Arthur Callis
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Which founder was the first chairman of the committees on initiation and organization?
Charles Henry Chapman
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Which founder became the first African American engineer registered in New York?
George Biddle Kelly
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Which founder became the first African American architect licensed in New York?
Vertner Woodson Tandy
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Which founder helped organize Beta, Gamma, and Delta chapters?
Eugene Kinckle Jones
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Who proposed the fraternity’s colors?
Robert Harold Ogle
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Which founder incorporated the fraternity?
Vertner Woodson Tandy
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Who was the last founder to enter Omega Chapter in 1974?
Henry Arthur Callis
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Which university is home to Alpha Chapter?
Cornell University
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Which was the first chapter at an HBCU?
Beta at Howard University
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Which chapter was rechartered at Morris Brown College in 1941?
Theta
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Which chapter was originally founded at the University of Toronto in 1908?
Delta
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Which chapter was founded at Yale University in 1909?
Zeta
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Which chapter was chartered at the University of Chicago in 1910?
Theta
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Which chapter was founded at Ohio State in 1911?
Kappa
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Which of the first ten chapters was eventually associated with Houston-Tillotson College?
Gamma
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What are the fraternity’s official colors?
Black and Old Gold
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What is the fraternity flower?
Yellow Rose
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Who designed the fraternity pin?
Vertner Tandy
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Who designed the fraternity shield in 1911?
James Dunn
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Who designed the fraternity shingle?
Henry Callis and Graves
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What is Alpha Phi Alpha’s motto?
First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
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What is the fraternity’s prayer?
“O Lord, may the spirit of fraternity rule our hearts…”
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At which convention was the fraternity prayer adopted?
26th Anniversary Convention, 1933
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Where was the first General Convention held?
Howard University
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Who was elected the first General President?
Moses Alvin Morrison
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When was Alpha Phi Alpha incorporated in New York State?
January 29, 1908
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When was Alpha Phi Alpha nationally incorporated?
April 3, 1912
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Which chapter is reserved for deceased Alpha men?
Omega
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At which convention was the decision made to reserve “Lambda” for graduate chapters?
12th, 1919
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Where was the first alumni chapter located?
Louisville, Kentucky
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What is the name of the first alumni chapter?
Alpha Lambda
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Who authored The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life?
Charles Wesley
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When was the fraternity history book printed?
1929
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To whom is the book dedicated?
The youths who march onward and upward toward the light
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What is the fraternity’s magazine called?
The Sphinx
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When was The Sphinx first established?
1914
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Who was the first editor of The Sphinx?
Raymond Cannon
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Who wrote the first ritual in 1906?
George Kelly and Robert Ogle
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Why did Callis and Jones rewrite the ritual in 1907?
The original had been lost
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At which convention was the membership clause changed to include all men?
28th, 1940
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Who was the first white brother of Alpha Phi Alpha?
Bernard Levin
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Who was the first white brother to address an Alpha convention?
Roger Youmans
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When and where was the first integrated chapter chartered?
1946 – Chicago
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Who was Alpha’s first life member?
O. Wilson Winters
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When was the decision to hold the first banquet made?
October 27, 1906
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When was the banquet actually held?
December 30, 1906
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How much was Mrs. Cohen paid for her services as banquet hostess?
5
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How were votes taken at the banquet?
Open hand = yes, closed hand = no
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What crime occurred during the first initiation ceremony?
Theft of records
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Which of the following was served at the first banquet?
Cream tomato soup, Broiled lamb chop, Vanilla ice cream, Ladyfingers, Alpha Phi Alpha Punch
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What was the “Brotherhood Smoke”?
Cigars after dinner
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What was the first black Greek-letter fraternity ever founded?
Alpha Phi Alpha
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When was Alpha Kappa Nu founded?
1903
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What was the second black Greek-letter fraternity?
Sigma Pi Phi (Boule)
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When was Sigma Pi Phi founded?
1904
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What is Alpha Phi Alpha considered today?
The oldest black fraternity on college campuses
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Who were the first initiates of Alpha Phi Alpha?
Lemuel Graves, Gordon Jones, and James H. Morton
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Who were listed as initiates but never actually initiated?
James H. Morton and Tompkins
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Where was the first initiation held?
Odd Fellows/Masonic Hall
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On what date was the first initiation held?
October 30, 1906
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Who were the original initiators of the fraternity?
Eugene Kinckle Jones, Gordon Jones, Lemuel Graves
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Whose residence was located at 421 Albany Street and served as the first meeting site?
Edward Newton
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Who lodged with Edward Newton at 421 Albany Street?
C.C. Poindexter
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Which residence at 411 East State Street was used for fraternity meetings?
Charles Chapman and James Dunn’s residence
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Who was “Mother of Alpha Phi Alpha”?
Annie C. Singleton
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When was the 1st General Convention held?
December 28–30, 1908
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Which chapters attended the 1st General Convention?
Alpha, Gamma, Delta
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At which convention was the Omega Chapter created?
5th, 1912
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In which city was the 26th Anniversary Convention, where the fraternity prayer was adopted?
St. Louis, MO
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Who designated Eugene Kinckle Jones as a founder at the 36th Convention?
General Convention vote
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Which founder became the first Executive Secretary of the Urban League?
Eugene Kinckle Jones
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Which Jewel designed St. Philip’s Episcopal Church?
Vertner Tandy
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Who was the 1st General President, elected at the 1908 Convention?
Moses Alvin Morrison
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Who was the last founder officially recognized (1952)?
Eugene Kinckle Jones
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Who was the last Jewel to die?
Henry Arthur Callis
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Who helped aid the development of Alpha Lambda, the first alumni chapter?
Eugene Kinckle Jones
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Which soup was served at the first banquet?
Cream tomato soup
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Which meat dish was served at the banquet?
Broiled lamb chop
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Which ice cream was served at the banquet?
Vanilla
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Which dessert was served at the banquet?
Ladyfingers
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Which special drink was served at the banquet?
Alpha Phi Alpha Punch
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