ALPHA PHI ALPHA ARL CHAPTER 1
THE ORIGIN OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What was Archie Singleton's Address? - ANSWER-411 East State Street
Who were the 8 toasts made by and what were they about? - ANSWER-G. B. Kelley
acting as toastmaster. His speech was titled "Why Organize?" He was followed by
R.H. Ogle with "Welcome, Brother"; J. H. Morton with "The Freshmen"; G. R.
Tompkins with "Brotherhood"; H. A. Callis with "Courage, Brother"; N. A. Murray with
"Persevere, Brother"; C. H. Chapman with "Loyalty"; and C. C. Poindexter with
"Ideals."
What was C.C. Poindexter's reason for resigning? - ANSWER-Didn't agree with
transition to a fraternity
Who was on the banquet committee? - ANSWER-Phillips, Ogle and Callis
Who was added later to the names of the 1st initiates? - ANSWER-Tompkins and
James H. Morton
What happened at the meeting in December? - ANSWER-Resignation of C.C.
Poindexter
What was the name of the newspaper that had the article about a fraternity at The
Ohio State University? - ANSWER-Chicago Defender
benefit of the society." Morton also suggested that a fund be organized and
sponsored by the group through which assistance could be given to needy colored
students.
What significant things came out of the October 27th meeting? - ANSWER-Plans for
the banquet were finalized. the passing of the motion made by Ogle, that the open
hand should be the sign of the affirmative vote and the closed fist the sign of the
negative vote.
When was the Fraternity founded? - ANSWER-December 4, 1906
Who called the 1st meeting? - ANSWER-C. C. Poindexter
What was on the first initiation banquet menu? - ANSWER-Cream Tomato Soup
Salted Wafers
Broiled Lamb Chops,
Hash Brown Potatoes,
Finger Rolls,
Peas in a Tub,
Wild Apple Jelly,
, Shrimp Salad,
Rolled Bread,
Olives,
Pickles,
Neapolitan Ice Cream,
Lady Fingers,
Chocolate Cake,
Demi-Tasse,
Crackers,
Cheese,
Alpha Phi Alpha Punch,
Brotherhood Smoke.
What was the name of the fraternity found in the newspaper article said to be at The
Ohio State University? - ANSWER-Pi Gamma Omicron
How many times did the social study club plan to meet? - ANSWER-Twice monthly
What 2 things did the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity do for The Zion
Church? - ANSWER-Chapman suggested that a program be prepared for "the
What 2 Initiates did not go through an initiation? - ANSWER-James H. Morton &
George Thompkins
How much money did Mrs Cohen get for her services for the banquet? - ANSWER-
$5
At the special meeting what names were presented for discussion? - ANSWER-L.
Greaves, Eugene Jones, Gordon Jones, Morton, James Brown, George Thompkins
When was the last meeting for the 1st initiation scheduled? - ANSWER-Tuesday,
October 27, 1906
What happened at the 1st initiation? - ANSWER-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.
Who discovered a newspaper article about a fraternity at The Ohio State University?
- ANSWER-Robert Harold Ogle
When was the banquet to be held?` - ANSWER-October 30, 1906
What were the names of the people that showed up to the 1st meeting? - ANSWER-
Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel
Allison Murray, Vertner Woodson Tandy, C. C. Poindexter, Morgan T. Phillips,
George Thompkins
What college was C.C. Poindexter Registered in? - ANSWER-College of Agriculture
THE ORIGIN OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What was Archie Singleton's Address? - ANSWER-411 East State Street
Who were the 8 toasts made by and what were they about? - ANSWER-G. B. Kelley
acting as toastmaster. His speech was titled "Why Organize?" He was followed by
R.H. Ogle with "Welcome, Brother"; J. H. Morton with "The Freshmen"; G. R.
Tompkins with "Brotherhood"; H. A. Callis with "Courage, Brother"; N. A. Murray with
"Persevere, Brother"; C. H. Chapman with "Loyalty"; and C. C. Poindexter with
"Ideals."
What was C.C. Poindexter's reason for resigning? - ANSWER-Didn't agree with
transition to a fraternity
Who was on the banquet committee? - ANSWER-Phillips, Ogle and Callis
Who was added later to the names of the 1st initiates? - ANSWER-Tompkins and
James H. Morton
What happened at the meeting in December? - ANSWER-Resignation of C.C.
Poindexter
What was the name of the newspaper that had the article about a fraternity at The
Ohio State University? - ANSWER-Chicago Defender
benefit of the society." Morton also suggested that a fund be organized and
sponsored by the group through which assistance could be given to needy colored
students.
What significant things came out of the October 27th meeting? - ANSWER-Plans for
the banquet were finalized. the passing of the motion made by Ogle, that the open
hand should be the sign of the affirmative vote and the closed fist the sign of the
negative vote.
When was the Fraternity founded? - ANSWER-December 4, 1906
Who called the 1st meeting? - ANSWER-C. C. Poindexter
What was on the first initiation banquet menu? - ANSWER-Cream Tomato Soup
Salted Wafers
Broiled Lamb Chops,
Hash Brown Potatoes,
Finger Rolls,
Peas in a Tub,
Wild Apple Jelly,
, Shrimp Salad,
Rolled Bread,
Olives,
Pickles,
Neapolitan Ice Cream,
Lady Fingers,
Chocolate Cake,
Demi-Tasse,
Crackers,
Cheese,
Alpha Phi Alpha Punch,
Brotherhood Smoke.
What was the name of the fraternity found in the newspaper article said to be at The
Ohio State University? - ANSWER-Pi Gamma Omicron
How many times did the social study club plan to meet? - ANSWER-Twice monthly
What 2 things did the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity do for The Zion
Church? - ANSWER-Chapman suggested that a program be prepared for "the
What 2 Initiates did not go through an initiation? - ANSWER-James H. Morton &
George Thompkins
How much money did Mrs Cohen get for her services for the banquet? - ANSWER-
$5
At the special meeting what names were presented for discussion? - ANSWER-L.
Greaves, Eugene Jones, Gordon Jones, Morton, James Brown, George Thompkins
When was the last meeting for the 1st initiation scheduled? - ANSWER-Tuesday,
October 27, 1906
What happened at the 1st initiation? - ANSWER-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.
Who discovered a newspaper article about a fraternity at The Ohio State University?
- ANSWER-Robert Harold Ogle
When was the banquet to be held?` - ANSWER-October 30, 1906
What were the names of the people that showed up to the 1st meeting? - ANSWER-
Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel
Allison Murray, Vertner Woodson Tandy, C. C. Poindexter, Morgan T. Phillips,
George Thompkins
What college was C.C. Poindexter Registered in? - ANSWER-College of Agriculture
