Kappa Sigma Questions and Answers Already Passed

Kappa Sigma Questions and Answers Already Passed Write the star and crescent with proper punctuation. "The star and crescent shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman... a man of honor and courage... a man of zeal, yet humble... an intelligent man... a man of truth... one who tempers action with wisdom and, above all else, one who walks in the light of God." What are the Four Pillars that every Kappa Sigma should dedicate themselves to? Leadership, Fellowship, Scholarship, and Service What are the two watchwords important to remember with your Pledge education program? Diligence and Commitment Kappa Sigma is for _______ Life What is hazing? What are the repercussions to a brother who hazes? Hazing is any action of mental or physical abuse by pledge, alumni or brother. It's any "right of passage" for joining. Brother can get referred to J-Board. Name 3 people who you should contact if you are subject to hazing (Name and their position). Jordan Lamb - grand master Pat Noce or Alex Ferland - pledge educators Kurt Peterson - Grand procurator Who is Manuel Chrysoloris (in detail)? When/Where was he born? When/Where did he die? He was a teacher of the Greek language who brought Greek to the Christian West. He was born in 1350 in Greece and died in 1415 in Constance, Germany. Name 5 cities Manuel Chrysoloris taught in. Florence, Bologna, Paris, Venice, Rome What is the "Erotemata Civas Questiones"? First book of Greek vocabulary and grammar. Written by Manuel Crysolaris When and where was the traditional founding of Kappa Sigma? In 1400 at the University of Bologna Why did Chrysoloris and the students form this organization? For mutual protection against Baldasarre Cosas. Wanted to avoid prosecution. Who is Baldassare Cossa? Governor of Bologna during the time of Manuel Crysolaris. What does Bononia Docet mean? Bologna Teaches What is the City of Bologna also known as? The city of Letters Name 5 of the historic persons associated with Bologna and its university? Gratien, Copernicus, Galileo, Dante, Marconi When was the University of Bologna founded? 1088 How many gates are there around the city? 12 Name the three streets of Bologna that are stated in the docet. Strada san Donato, Strada Stefano, Strada Sargozza Name the two towers of Bologna that are stated in the docet. Which one is leaning? Torre degli asinelli and torre garisendi leaned Name the church of Bologna stated in the docet. Basilica di san petronio When and by whom was the University of Virginia founded? By Thomas Jefferson in 1825 Which Italian architect drawings were the bases for the design of the University? Palladio When and where did the historic founding of Kappa Sigma take place? December 10, 1869 at University of Virginia, 46 east lawn Name the five friends and brothers (first, middle, last). William Grigsby McCormick, Frank Courtney Nicodemus, Edmund Law Rogers, John Covert Boyd, George Miles Arnold Who lived in 46 East Lawn? William Grigsby McCormick The ritual made them _______ Brothers What is the name of the first chapter of Kappa Sigma? Zeta Who wrote the first constitution of Kappa Sigma? George Miles Arnold Who designed the badge of Kappa Sigma? Edmund Law Rogers Who was the only Kappa Sigma to hold the title "Most Worthy Grandmaster"? William Grigsby McCormick Who was known as the "little Spaniard"? George Miles Arnold Who was a successful actor and what was his stage name? Edmund Law Rogers - Leslie Edmunds Name one founding father that continued on to become a medical doctor? John Covert Boyd What firm did Nicodemus found and what did they manufacture? F.C. Nicodemus and Co. Made engines and boilers Who was designated by President Theodore Roosevelt to help incorporate the American Red Cross? John Covert Boyd Name the first two initiates of Kappa Sigma. Samuel Isham North and John Edward Semmes Who was the foremost historian of Kappa Sigma? Finis K. Farr Which founding father do you relate to and why? Think of an answer What is "the work of that Saturday night"? The initiation of William Cornelius Bowen Who was the only brother to return in the fall of 1871? William Cornelius Bowen Where in detail did the brothers hold their meetings? Second floor of a building used as a bookstore. They used a broken down worn out staircase to get to it. Owned by Dr. Mackenzie. Across from a YMCA What is Jacob's ladder? What does it represent? It was the staircase that you had to take in order to get to the meeting room. It was old and it represented a struggle but there was always a brother there to help you overcome that struggle when needed. What is the "piece de resistance"? Beefsteak and waffles What made zeta complete? Initiation of Stephen Alonzo Jackson What is the nickname given to SAJ? The golden hearted Virginian When was SAJ born/died? When is SAJ day and why do we celebrate it? Born- September 22, 1851. Died- march 4, 1892. SAJ day is on March 4th, he ensured that never again would Kappa Sigmas colors fade for want of wearers. What charge did SAJ give to all Kappa Sigmas? May we not rest contentedly until the star and crescent is the pride of every university and college campus across the land. What is the lifeblood of Kappa Sigmas? Pledges, brothers, or the next generation of kappa sigmas When do we rush? We are always rushing Where was the first satellite chapter founded? Trinity College, now Duke University When was the first Grand Conclave held and where? Baltimore, Maryland on July 5th and 6th of 1876 What is the Biennial Grand Conclave? Meeting once every two years where all chapters get together to talk about the condition of the fraternity and amend the constitution when necessary. Who is the only honorable member of Kappa Sigma and why? Jefferson Davis Sr. is the only honorable member because when the brothers came down with yellow fever his son stayed to care for them and eventually died from it himself. What is "Kappa Sigma's finest hour"? The "Sumptuous Banquet" held after every conclave Name and describe the 5 positions of the Executive Committee. Grand Master -president Grand Procurator - vice president Grand master of ceremonies- performs the rituals Grand treasurer- handles money Grand Scribe- secretary What does SEC stand for? Supreme Executive Committee Write the poem written by Ernest Howard Crosby No one could tell me where my soul might be, I searched for God but he eluded me. I sought my brother out and found all three. What is the "ritual"? What part have you already been exposed too? The ritual is the secret work of Kappa Sigma. We have seen part of the pledging ceremony. Who is the architect of the ritual? Stephen Alonzo Jackson What is the Ritual Proficiency award? How does one get this? The award you get when you have become 100% proficient in all parts of the ritual. Must commit it to memory. What three actions would you choose for an academic action plan and how often would you do them? Use your head moron Name 5 of the 10 guidelines for college success and which one you feel is the most important. Go to class Do the work Talk to teachers Name 5 of the 11 general interview tips and which ones you might need to work on the most. Have extra copy of resume Dress well Ask questions What was the first college fraternity in North America? Phi Beta Kappa Where was the first fraternity in North America founded and when? Phi Beta Kappa, at the College of William and Mary in 1776 What is BIA? Name five areas in which the BIA program sets goals. Brothers in Action. Recruitment, academic performance, ritual proficiency, community service and philanthropy, and campus leadership and involvement What is the "My Brothers keeper" program? The kappa sigma drug and alcohol awareness program What is TIPS? Training Intervention ProcedureS Who is responsible for your academic success? I am What is the Kappa Sigma Endowment fund? When was it founded? Founded in 1919. The oldest college fraternity foundation and is a scholarship program set up to award outstanding brothers of the fraternity. It gives 250,000 dollars annually to brothers. Kappa Sigma is a _________ Lifetime Commitment What is a Greater Cause? Kappa Sigmas Philanthropy work throughout the campus and community Name five Kappa Sigma "man of the year" recipients. Robert Redford, Ted Turner, Jimmy Buffet, Jerry Jones, Bob dole. What is the UAC? Undergraduate Advisory Committee What are the DGM, AA, and AAA? Who are our current DGM, AA, and AAA? District Grand Master - Rob Ranley Alumnus Advisor - Steve Amico Assistant Alumnus Advisor - Kevin Parsons, Brian Chalifour, Alex Wheelock What is IMH? Where is it located? When was it acquired? International Memorial headquarters. Founded in Charlottesville, Virginia on June 2nd, 2007. What is the name of the official quarterly magazine of Kappa Sigma? Caduceus What did Stephan Alonzo Jackson announce to all of Kappa Sigma? That, never again would Kappa Sigmas colors fade for want of wearers. And, May we not rest contentedly until the star and crescent is the pride of every college and university in the land. What does IFC stand for and what do they do? Inter Fraternity Council. They manage the different fraternities. What is the name of our order as described in Article 1, Section 1? Kappa Sigma Fraternity Write the Greek alphabet by name and AND Greek letter. Alpha, beta, gamma, delta, epsilon, zeta, eta, theta, iota, kappa, lambda, mu, nu, xi, omnicron, pi, rho, sigma, tau, upsilon, phi, chi, psi, omega When is Founders day? December 10, 1869 When is SAJ day? March 4th Who is your pledge educator? Pat Noce and Alex Ferland What are the colors of Kappa Sigma? Scarlet, White, Emerald green Describe in detail the badge of Kappa Sigma. A 5 pointed start with a emerald or ruby on each point and emeralds and rubies surrounding a KE logo in the center. There is a crescent on the top that is touched by 3 points of the star. Describe in detail the pledge pin of Kappa Sigma. It is an inverted triangle with black enamel surrounded by a thin border of gold and it has a cadecues in the middle. What is the flower of Kappa Sigma? The Lilly of the Valley What does a waiter or waitress receive as a percentage for tip? 15-20 percent What are other messages, skills or traditions mentioned in the appendix? How to tie a tie, electronics etiquette, how to dress, how to eat formally at a restaurant. What is Psi chapter's roll number in Kappa Sigma? What district are we in? What area? Roll 25, District 1, Area 1 What was the name of Psi chapter here at University of Maine before it became Psi? KKF Society What was the date the Psi chapter was founded? January 1, 1886 What Psi alumnus served on the SEC? What positions and for how long? Jeremiah S. Ferguson served as the Grand Master of ceremonies and the Grand Scribe and was apart of the SEC for 19 years. When did Psi build the first house? 1894 Who wrote the Maine Stein song? Lincoln Colcord What honor society was founded by and at the Kappa Sigma house? The Senior Skull Society When did Psi abolish "hell week"? January 9th, 1951 When did the Psi house burn the 2nd time? When did Psi re-colonize after the 2nd fire? It burned the second time in 1978 and the chapter was re-colonized in 1980. Who are the re-colonizing fathers of Psi chapter? Mitchell B. Wilson and John T. Mitchell Name some prestigious awards that Psi chapter has received from nationals? The Face award, 100% ritual proficiency award, and the Boyd award for best kept house. List your family tree starting with yourself and working backwards to Psi re-colonization. Me, Peter Fiske, Justin Towle, Cody Bishop, Mike Jones Who designed the pledge pin? Herbert Milton Martin