Kappa Alpha Psi History Questions and Answers Already Graded A

Kappa Alpha Psi History Questions and Answers Already Graded A When and where was Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. founded? January 5, 1911, Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana What is the charter and incorporation date of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.? May 15, 1911 What was the ORIGINAL name for the fraternity? The group of men met under the name of Alpha Omega Under what name was the fraternity founded? Kappa Alpha Nu When was the resolution offered to change the name? December 1914 When was Kappa Alpha Nu changed to Kappa Alpha Psi? April 15, 1915 With changing the name, Nu was replaced with Psi. Why? if written, the letter Psi is almost identical to the symbol of the university where it was founded, "I U" other reason is a racial slur of Kappa Alpha Nig What is the significance to the "diamond in the sky"? It is a tribute to the ten deceased founders of Kappa Alpha Psi. If someone asks you "how long were you on line", how do you respond? Forever and a Day. What does the first K stand for? Nothing. The K is always silent. What does the first A stand for? Accomplishment. What does the first P stand for? Performance. What does the second P stand for? Preparation. What does the last A stand for? Assurance. What does "NUPE" mean? Negroes Under Pressure, Excelling. Which is how diamonds are created, under pressure. Where on the campus of Indiana University was the fraternity founded? The Sample Gates of Indiana University How many astute men are listed as founders of Kappa Alpha Psi? 10 Name the 10 founders of Kappa Alpha Psi. Illustrious Elder Watson Diggs. Byron Kenneth Armstrong. Ezra Dee Alexander. Henry Tourner Asher. Marcus Peter Blakemore. Paul Waymond Caine. George Wesley Edmonds. Guy Levis Grant. Edward Giles Irvin. John Milton Lee. Who is the lost founder? Fredrick Mitchell left Indiana University right before the organization began. He was at the original Alpha Omega meeting, but had transferred institutions prior to any official business. Who is the original Kappa? Moses carried a cane, therefore is sometimes referred to as the original Kappa. What is the official flower? Red Carnation What is the symbol of Kappa Alpha Psi? Diamond What is the motto of the fraternity? Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor What are the colors of the fraternity? Crimson and Cream What is the objective of the fraternity? Achievement Kappa has how many Core objectives? 5 Name the 1st Core Objective To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor, in a bond of fraternity. Name the 2nd Core Objective Encourage honorable Achievement in every field of human endeavor. Name the 3rd Core Objective To promote spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members. Name the 4th Core Objective To assist in the aims and purposes of colleges and universities. Name the 5th Core Objective To inspire service in the public interest. How many provinces are there? 12 The cane has been used since when? Trick question: forever. Since the beginning of the fraternity, canes were used. Although, the "original" canes did not have hooks and were not used for stepping. The canes were a symbol of elegance and a gentleman. The Grand Chapter recognized the cane as an official part of Kappa Alpha Psi when? 1986 at the 66th Grand Chapter meeting. How long were the original canes? 36 inches or 3 feet The canes used today are thought to resemble who or what? If the canes are turned upside down, it resembles the letter "J" for Jesus What do the stripes represent? The father, the son, the holy spirit, and the blood of Christ. What is the Achievement Academy The Achievement Academy is designed to enhance the social, professional, and leadership experiences of the collegiate members in the Fraternity. The vehicle by which this is to be accomplished is through the development of vibrant mentoring and coaching opportunities that empower and enhance their agency. Our central foci are to ensure retention and graduation of our members while fostering an understanding of the steps necessary that lead to advanced degree opportunities and successful transition toward their career paths. What is the Guide Right Program Guide Right is a program for the educational and occupational guidance of youth, primarily inspirational and informational in character. Its reach extends to high schools and colleges alike. In the latter, giving due attention to the needs of undergraduate Brothers. What is Kappa League? Kappa League was founded on February 12, 1969, by the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., at Alain LeRoy Locke High School. Kappa League was adopted by the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at the 56th Grand Chapter which was held August 12-15, 1970. Who are the Founders of Kappa League The founders of the Kappa Instructional Leadership League were Mel L. Davis and Edgar H. Bishop. What are the five phases of Kappa League? Self-Identity. Training. Competition. Social. Health Education. What is the name of the Kappa Hymn O noble Kappa Alpha Psi Who wrote the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn? Words by Elder Watson Diggs Music by Kenneth Billups What are the lyrics to the Kappa Hymn 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 What is the Kappa Sweet heart song You're as pretty as a picture, And as sweet as you can be. For I love you so sincerely, You're all the world to me. And if ever I should lose you, It would surely break my heart; For I love you, I 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, I 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 ever I should lose you, It would surely break my heart; For I love you, I adore you, You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart." Stance on Hazing Kappa Alpha Psi has never condoned hazing but is aware it still happens. In 1990 kappa along with other NPHC organizations issued a statement announcing the elimination of pledging. The fraternity backed its stance by releasing executive order one in 1988, two in 1993, and three in 1994. Three being the most recent one states that "any member, who participates in underground pledge activities, or hazing of any kind, shall be expelled from the Fraternity. The Greek Alphabet Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega What is the Kappabet? Kappa, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa Alpha Psi til the day I Die, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Never say Omega, Kappa What type of Fraternity is Kappa Alpha Psi Incorporated Social What is the Fraternity's stance on hazing? Kappa Alpha Psi has never condoned hazing, but is aware that serious incidents always occur. In 1990, Kappa Alpha Psi along with fellow NPHC organizations issued a joint statement announcing the elimination of pledging. The fraternity revised its membership development and intake process, instituted policies against hazing and has taken steps to reinforce and strengthen its stance against prohibited conduct. The fraternity backed its stance by releasing Executive Order One in 1988, Executive Order Two in 1993, and Executive Order Three in 1994 How many chapters are there? 721 What and when was the Kappa Expansion? 1913, the fraternity expanded with the second undergraduate chapter at the University of Illinois What does "Phi Nu Pi" mean? it is never to be written nor spoken. What separates business and pleasure? The Jordan River. At Indiana University, the Jordan River is between the college of business and the female dormitories.