ATO- Final Pledge Test Study Guide 2023
with complete solution
Who are the 3 Founders of Alpha Tau Omega Ans- Otis Allan Glazebrook, Alfred Marshal, Erskine Mayo Ross
Who was the "2nd Founder of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- Joseph R. Anderson
Why was the "Second Founder" called the "Second Founder"? Ans- Strong leadership/devotion helped him unite almost shattered fraternity
When did Otis Allan Glazebrook write the Alpha Tau Omega Creed? Ans- 1880
What was Otis Allan Glazebrook's rank in the military? Ans- 1st Corporal of Artillery
What was Alfred Marshal's rank in the Military? Ans- 2nd Corporal of Company B
What was Erskine Mayo Ross' rank in the military? Ans- 1st Sargent of Company A
When was Alpha Tau Omega founded? Ans- September 11th, 1865
Where was Alpha Tau Omega founded? Ans- Virginia Military Institute
What was the address to the Alpha Tau Omega's founding chapter? Ans- 114 E. Clay St., Richmond, Virginia
Who was the only female initiate of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- Lizzie Lecher
When dining out, should you tip? How much? Ans- Yes, at least 15%
Name two topics that should not be discussed at the dinner table? Ans- Religion and Politics
What are the 4 points of Recruitment? Ans- 1. Sell yourself
2. Sell Greek Life
3. Sell ATO
4. Close the deal
What is Recruitment? Ans- The life blood of the organization.
What is the flower of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- White Tea Rose
What are the colors of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- Sky blue, old gold, green, and white What are the formal colors of Alpha Tau Omega Ans- Green and White
What is the Grand Seal of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- Originally the Coat of Arms, painted in 1872 by Richard N. Brooke, it is the official corporate seal used to seal official
documents.
How many Insignia are there? Ans- 8
What do the 3 stars on the Pledge Pin represent? Ans- Scholarship, fellowship, and character
What does the moon symbolize on the Pledge Pin? Ans- It symbolizes the initiates of Alpha Tau Omega, under whose guidance the pledges are to develop the three qualities
of scholarship, fellowship, and character.
Why are the letters of Alpha Tau Omega displayed in reverse on the badge? Ans- This
reverse arrangement has an esoteric significance to the initiate but does no violence to the essential meaning of the insigne; it still indicates that in Christ the beginning and the
end are joined in One.
What is the shape of the badge called? Ans- Heraldic Cross
What is the highest award a chapter can receive? Ans- Top Chapter Award
What is the highest award an individual member of Alpha Tau Omega can receive? Ans- Thomas Arkle Clark Award
What is True Merit? Ans- A select group of chapters are given this award based on academic excellence, community service, leadership, and ATO values.
Who is Thomas Arkle Clark? Ans- Known as Dean of Man. Set moral and ethical standards for ATO. Former President
What are the 6 duties of a member? Ans- 1. Finances
2. Personal Conduct
3. Academics & Student Activities 4. Recruitment
5. Participation & Signature Events
6. National Fraternity Relations
What is the Scholarship Marathon? Ans- 1. Budget Your Time
2. Study Effectively
3. Take Useful Notes
4. Know Your Instructor
5. Learn how to take Exams
with complete solution
Who are the 3 Founders of Alpha Tau Omega Ans- Otis Allan Glazebrook, Alfred Marshal, Erskine Mayo Ross
Who was the "2nd Founder of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- Joseph R. Anderson
Why was the "Second Founder" called the "Second Founder"? Ans- Strong leadership/devotion helped him unite almost shattered fraternity
When did Otis Allan Glazebrook write the Alpha Tau Omega Creed? Ans- 1880
What was Otis Allan Glazebrook's rank in the military? Ans- 1st Corporal of Artillery
What was Alfred Marshal's rank in the Military? Ans- 2nd Corporal of Company B
What was Erskine Mayo Ross' rank in the military? Ans- 1st Sargent of Company A
When was Alpha Tau Omega founded? Ans- September 11th, 1865
Where was Alpha Tau Omega founded? Ans- Virginia Military Institute
What was the address to the Alpha Tau Omega's founding chapter? Ans- 114 E. Clay St., Richmond, Virginia
Who was the only female initiate of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- Lizzie Lecher
When dining out, should you tip? How much? Ans- Yes, at least 15%
Name two topics that should not be discussed at the dinner table? Ans- Religion and Politics
What are the 4 points of Recruitment? Ans- 1. Sell yourself
2. Sell Greek Life
3. Sell ATO
4. Close the deal
What is Recruitment? Ans- The life blood of the organization.
What is the flower of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- White Tea Rose
What are the colors of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- Sky blue, old gold, green, and white What are the formal colors of Alpha Tau Omega Ans- Green and White
What is the Grand Seal of Alpha Tau Omega? Ans- Originally the Coat of Arms, painted in 1872 by Richard N. Brooke, it is the official corporate seal used to seal official
documents.
How many Insignia are there? Ans- 8
What do the 3 stars on the Pledge Pin represent? Ans- Scholarship, fellowship, and character
What does the moon symbolize on the Pledge Pin? Ans- It symbolizes the initiates of Alpha Tau Omega, under whose guidance the pledges are to develop the three qualities
of scholarship, fellowship, and character.
Why are the letters of Alpha Tau Omega displayed in reverse on the badge? Ans- This
reverse arrangement has an esoteric significance to the initiate but does no violence to the essential meaning of the insigne; it still indicates that in Christ the beginning and the
end are joined in One.
What is the shape of the badge called? Ans- Heraldic Cross
What is the highest award a chapter can receive? Ans- Top Chapter Award
What is the highest award an individual member of Alpha Tau Omega can receive? Ans- Thomas Arkle Clark Award
What is True Merit? Ans- A select group of chapters are given this award based on academic excellence, community service, leadership, and ATO values.
Who is Thomas Arkle Clark? Ans- Known as Dean of Man. Set moral and ethical standards for ATO. Former President
What are the 6 duties of a member? Ans- 1. Finances
2. Personal Conduct
3. Academics & Student Activities 4. Recruitment
5. Participation & Signature Events
6. National Fraternity Relations
What is the Scholarship Marathon? Ans- 1. Budget Your Time
2. Study Effectively
3. Take Useful Notes
4. Know Your Instructor
5. Learn how to take Exams
