KAPSI Study Guide – Flashcards
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What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Achievement in every field of human endeavor
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Which founder received his M.D. degree from Indiana University in 1919?
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Ezra Dee Alexander
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Which founder was fatally burned during an explosion?
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Paul Waymond Caine
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Which founder pursued a degree in journalism?
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Edward Giles Irvin
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Which founder was awarded the first Laurel Wreath and what year?
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Elder Watson Diggs in 1924
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What was the original name of Kappa Alpha Psi and what month, date and year was the name changed?
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Kappa Alpha Nu. April 15, 1915
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What was the charter and incorporation date of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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January 5, 1911 & May 15, 1911
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Which founder left college and returned to his home to become a coal miner?
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George Wesley Edmonds
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Which two founders practiced dentistry?
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Guy Lewis Grant & Marcus Peter Blakemore
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What type of fraternity is Kappa Alpha Psi classified?
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Social
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What is the charter date of your chapter?.
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November 20, 2009
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How many astute men are listed as Founders of Kappa Alpha Psi and name them?
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Ten (10). "Don't Let Bad Company Influence Good Energy Attitude Affection or Appreciation" (Diggs, Lee, Blakemore, Cain, Irvin, Grant, Edmonds, Alexander, Asher, Armstrong
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Identify the Grand Polemarch
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William Bates
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Identify the Senior Grand Vice-Polemarch
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Thomas Battles
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Identify the Junior Grand Vice-Polemarch
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Eddie Scott
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Identify the Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer
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Chester Leaks
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Identify the Grand Strategus
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Damariye Smith
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Identify the Grand Lieutenant Grand Strategus
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Ryan Tucker
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Identify the Grand Historian
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Kevin Scott
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Identify the Western Province Polemarch
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Gilbert Brown
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Identify your Chapter Polemarch
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Reg Owens
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Identify your Chapter Vice-Polemarch
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Al Nyman
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Identify your Chapter Keeper of Records
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Tyrone Matthews
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Identify your Chapter Reporter
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James Alston
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Identify your Chapter Historian
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Ken McCain
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Identify your Chapter Strategus
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Anthony Bloodworth
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Identify your Chapter Lt. Strategus
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Richard Norwood
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Identify your Chapter Board Members
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Thomas Brock, Thomas Fraley, Richard Rogers
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Identify the current Executive Director of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Ernest H. Brown
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State the location of the Kappa Alpha Psi International Headquarters
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2322-24 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590
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Identify the current Deputy Executive Director and Chief of Staff of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.
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Spencer T. Bruce
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Identify the current Director of Finance of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.
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Curtis Anderson
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Identify the current Director of Undergraduate and University Affairs of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.
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William Dunbar
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How are Grand Chapter officers elected?
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Elected by delegates at conclave
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How are Province Polemarchs appointed?
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Appointed by Grand Polemarch
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How are Undergraduate Chapters designated?
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Greek letter in consecutive order.
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How are Alumni Chapters designated?
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City where located.
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Who hires Executive Director/COO?
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Grand Polemarch
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What are the Executive Director/COO duties?
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To run the day to day operations of International Headquarters.
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What year was the "Guide Right Program" started and by whom?
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1921. Leon W. Steward.
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What is the official name of the quartely news magazine of the Fraternity? How many times and which months is the quarterly news magazine published?
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The Journal of Kappa Alpha Psi; Four times per year (Feb., Apr., Oct., Dec.)
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What are the official colors of the Fraternity?
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Crimson and Cream
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What is the official flower of the Fraternity?
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Carnation
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What month, date and year was Kappa Alpha Psi founded?
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January 5, 1911
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On what college campus was Kappa Alpha Psi founded?
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Indiana Univerisity
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State Kappa Sweetheart Song
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You're as pretty as a picture and sweet as you can be. I love you so sincerely, you are all this world to me. And if I ever lose you, it would surely break my heart. For I love you and adore you, you're my Kappa Alpha Psi sweetheart. You are fairer than the fairest, I have loved you all the while. I know you're a Kappa darling, cause you've got that Kappa style. Fate must never let me lose you, fate must never let us part. For I love you and adore you, you're my Kappa Alpha Psi sweetheart. You should never feel discouraged, never lonely sad or blue; Each day you're near my darling, each night I dream of you. And if I ever lose you, it would surely break my heart. For I love you and adore you, you're my Kappa Alpha Psi sweetheart.
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The original name of Kappa Alpha Psi was . . .
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Kappa Alpha Nu
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Kappa Alpha Nu was changed to Kappa Alpha Psi effective on . . .
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April 15, 1915
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This Founder left college and returned to his home to become a coal miner.
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George W. Edmonds
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Both of these Founders practiced dentistry.
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Marcus P. Blakemore and Guy L. Grant
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What is the First Objective of the Fraternity
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To unite men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity.
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What is the Second Objective of the Fraternity
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To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor.
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What is the Third Objective of the Fraternity
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To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual and moral welfare of its members.
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What is the Fourth Objective of the Fraternity
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To assist the aims and purposes of colleges and universities.
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What are the 12 Provinces in Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Northern Southern Eastern Western North Central South Central East Central Northeastern Southeastern Middle Eastern. Southwestern Middle Western.
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Who is the current executive director of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Ernest H. Brown
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What is the address of the International Headquarters of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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2322-24 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590
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The Grand Chapter Offices are elected . . .
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At conclave by the delegates.
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Province Polemarchs are . . .
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Appointed by Grand Polemarch
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Undergraduate Chapters are designated by . . .
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Greek Letters
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Alumni Chapters are designated by . . .
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Name of City.
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The Executive Director is . . .
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Hired by the Grand Board of Directors.
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The Executive Director's primary duty is . . .
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Manage International HQ staff and coordinate the implementation of programs.
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What year was the Guide Right program started?
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1921
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State the purpose of the Fraternity's Guide Right program.
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To assist young people in choosing and pursuing useful careers consistent with the Fraternity's purpose of achievement.
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State the official name of the official magazine of the Fraternity.
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The "Journal"
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State the official colors of the Fraternity.
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Crimson and cream.
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State the official flower of the Fraternity.
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The arbutus or crimson carnation.
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Which national awards can be bestowed upon a member of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Laurel Wreath (Extra Meritorious Achievement) Guy Lewis Grant (Meritorious Achievement - Undergrad) Byron Kenneth Armstrong (Academic Achievement - Undergrad) Elder Watson Diggs (Meritorious Achievement).
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What document contains the official history of the Fraternity's origin, development, lore and tradition.
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The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi.
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State the fundamental purpose of the Fraternity
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Achievement
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State the Fraternity's classification
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Social.
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State the date on which the Fraternity was founded.
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January 5, 1911.
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State the college campus on which the Fraternity was founded.
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Indiana University.
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Which founder was known as the "Dreamer"?
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Elder Watson Diggs.
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List the five (5) objectives of the Fraternity
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(1) Unite college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity; (2) Encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor; (3) Promote the spiritual, social, intellectual and moral welfare of members; (4) Assist in the aims and purpose of colleges and universities; and (5) Inspire service in the public interest.
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What composes the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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(1) Founders (Charter members of the IU Chapter, Alpha of Kappa Alpha Psi; (2) All past Grand Polemarchs; (3) All current elected Grand Chapter (national) officers; (4) All Province Polemarchs; (5) Members elected to represent members affiliated with Provinces; (6) Members elected to represent members affiliated with Chapters (Alumni & Undergrad).
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The Creed of Kappa Alpha Psi is . . .
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Achievement in every field of human endeavor.
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The Motto of Kappa Alpha Psi is . . .
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Training for leadership
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In what year was the first leadership conference held?
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1960. This was before it was named after C. Rodger Wilson.
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Where was the first leadership conference held?
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Indiana University (Van Orman Hotel)
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What is the name of the document of Kappa Alpha Psi that is highly secretive and contains the forms and ceremonies of the fraternity?
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The Ritual of Kappa Alpha Psi
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What is the name of the document which is the official chronicle of the Fraternity's origin, development, lore and traditions?
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The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi
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What is the name of the publication that outlines the what, why, how and by what means of the Fraternity's national service program for use at the chapter level?
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The Guide Right Manual of Kappa Alpha Psi
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John Milton Lee 1890 - 1958
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Who am I?
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Edward Giles Irvin 1893 - 1983. Journalist. Recipient of 24th Laurel Wreath. Namesake of Edward Giles Irvin Award for outstanding academic achievement.
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Dr. Guy Levis Grant 1891 - 1973. Dentist. Namesake of Guy Lewis Grant Award for meritorious achievement.
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Who am I?
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George Wesley Edmonds 1890 - 1962. Coal miner.
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Who am I?
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Paul Waymond Caine 1891 - 1931. Died in explosion. Known as the "Pretty Boy".
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Who am I?
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Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore 1889 - 1959. Dentist. Donated watch for incorporation fee.
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Who am I?
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Henry Turner Asher 1892 - 1963. Lawyer.
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Dr. Ezra Dee Alexander 1892 - 1971. Doctor.
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Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong 1890 - 1980. College professor. Recipient of 6th Laurel Wreath. Namesake for Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award for outstanding undergraduate achievement.
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Who am I?
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Elder Watson Diggs 1883 - 1947. Known as the Dreamer. First Grand Polemarch. First Laurel Wreath Award recipient. Namesake for Elder Watson Diggs Award for meritorious achievement.
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Who am I?
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Alpha
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Beta
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Gamma
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Delta
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Epsilon
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Zeta
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Eta
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Kappa
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Lamda
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Mu
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Nu
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Xi
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Omnicron
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Pi
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Rho
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Sigma
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Tau
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Upsilon
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Phi
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Chi
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Psi
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Omega
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What are the single letter Chapters and charter dates?
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Alpha (1/5/1911) Beta (2/8/1913) Gamma (3/7/1914) Delta (1/22/1915) Epsilon (12/4/1915) Eta (3/12/1916) Zeta (12/15/1915) Theta (4/21/17) Iota (2/8/1918) Kappa (2/19/1919) Lambda (2/20/1920) Mu (2/27/1920) Nu (10/5/1920) Xi (12/27/1920) Omnicron (2/27/1921) Pi (4/23/1921) Rho (11/6/1921) Sigma (2/22/1922) Tau (1/26/1923) Upsilon (4/25/1923) Phi (1/19/1921) Chi (2/15/1924) Psi (4/19/1924) Omega (11/28/1925) Knowledge Key: 134-555-6789/4 in 1920/111-233-4445
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Which officers make up Executive Committee of Grand Chapter?
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Grand Polemarch Senior Grand Vice-Polemarch Junior Grand Vice Polemarch Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer
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What is the first verse of the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn?
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O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, The Pride of all our hearts. True manliness, fidelity, Thou ever dost impart. The source of our delights and joys, And happiness thou art, O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, From thee we'll never part. O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, From thee we'll never part.
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What is the second verse of the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn?
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Now in the days of happiness, Of pleasure and good cheer. I lift a cup of joy and health, To every member here. To those who loved and toiled and strove, For thee in other years. I give full honor and revere, Our noble Brothers dear. I give full honor and revere, Our noble Brothers dear.
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What is the third verse of the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn?
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When all our student days are done, And we from school must go Still we will honor, love and sing Thy praises o'er and o'er. We'll live for thee, we'll strive for thee, We'll all thy ways adore, We'll long for thee and toil until we reach that Golden Shore. We'll long for thee and toil until we reach that Golden Shore.
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What are the Northern Provinces of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Northern Northeastern North Central
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What are the Southern Provinces of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Southern Southeastern Southwestern South Central
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What are the Eastern Provinces of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Eastern Middle Eastern East Central
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What are the Western Provinces of Kappa Alpha Psi?
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Western Middle Western
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What is the Fifth Objective of the Fraternity
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To inspire service in the public interest.
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What is the acronym for remembering The Founders?
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"Don't Let Bad Company Influence Good Energy Attitude Affection or Appreciation"
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What is the memory trick for remembering the charter dates for the 24 single letter chapters?
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The phone numbers: 134-555-6789 4 in 20 111-233-4445
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"Unity is Essential for All Progress"
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Learning trick for 5 objectives of Fraternity: To Unite . . . To Inspire . . . To Encourage . . . To Assist . . . To Promote . . .
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"Party per pales gules, tenne . . ."
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Describes three sections of bottom portion of shield and colors - red, white and gold/yellow
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"On pales a scroll vertical, argent, bearing inscription PHI NU PI . . ."
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Describes white center portion of shield with scroll bearing "Phi Nu Pi"
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"On the first, between clasped hands of brotherhood . . ."
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Describes red left portion of shield containing clasped hands
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"Tilting spear held bent wise, sinister, of the fourth . . ."
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Describes yellow right portion of shield with hand and spear
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"On a chief of the last a laurel wreath beneath three estoiles, proper, and above the Greek word for achievement of the first"
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Describes top white portion of shield containing helmet, wreath, stars, and greek word for 'Achievement"
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State lyrics to the Kappa Hymn
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O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, The Pride of all our hearts. True manliness, fidelity, Thou ever dost impart. The source of our delights and joys, And happiness thou art, O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, From thee we'll never part. O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, From thee we'll never part. Now in the days of happiness, Of pleasure and good cheer. I lift a cup of joy and health, To every member here. To those who loved and toiled and strove, For thee in other years. I give full honor and revere, Our noble Brothers dear. I give full honor and revere, Our noble Brothers dear. When all our student days are done, And we from school must go Still we will honor, love and sing Thy praises o'er and o'er. We'll live for thee, we'll strive for thee, We'll all thy ways adore, We'll long for thee and toil until we reach that Golden Shore. We'll long for thee and toil until we reach that Golden Shore
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State lyrics to Kappa Man song
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Wakes up early Sunday mornings; (Kappa Man) Learns his lessons oh so well; (Kappa Man) He will love to tell the story... He said, Nupe; K A PSI oh PHI NU PI That's achievement til the day I die; I love to hear that Kappa Man cry... (Kappa Man) Days of pledging, oh so rugged; (Kappa Man) Makes you wait some times and sweat; (Kappa Man) He will love to tell the story... He said, Nupe; hey scroller don't you run so fast You might step on a piece of glass; Wake up and be my brother at last... (Kappa Man) He was put on Earth to lead us; (Kappa Man) No other Frat can keep the faith; (Kappa Man) He will love to tell the story... He said, Nupe; hey brother won't you follow me K A PSI will set you free; Come join my grand fraternity... (Kappa Man)
