ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Who is the General President - ANSWEREverett B. Ward
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" Henry Arthur Callis - ANSWERHenry Arthur
Callis 1887-1974 "The philosopher of the founders". He was the only one of the "Cornell
Seven" to become general president. He became a practicing physician.
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" Charles Henry Chapman - ANSWER1870-1934
Described as "a brother in the bonds," Chapman was a founder of FAMU's Beta Nu
Chapter. He was the first chairman of the Committees on Initiation and Organization.
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" Eugene Kinckle Jones - ANSWER1885-1954
Jones became the first executive secretary of the National Urban League. He
Organized the first three fraternity chapters. Beta at Howard, Gamma at Virginia Union
University, and the Original Delta at the University of Toronto in Canada.
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" George Biddle Kelley - ANSWER1884-1962
Became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York.
Became Alpha Chapter's first president.
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" Nathanial Allison Murray - ANSWER1884-1959
Taught in Public Schools in Washington D.C. (Armstrong Vocational High School). Was
a member of Alpha Chapter's first committee on organization.
The seven visionary founders "Jewels" Robert Harold Ogle - ANSWERHe proposed the
fraternity's colors and was Alpha Chapter's first secretary. Ogle joined Kelley in working
out the first ritual.
The seven visionary founders "Jewels" Vertner Woodson Tandy - ANSWER1885-1949
Became the state of New York's first registered black architect. Became the first African
American to pass the military commissioning examination. Was the first treasurer and
took the initiative to incorporate the fraternity.
Mission Statement - ANSWERAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders,
promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy
for our communities.
National Programs - ANSWERMy Brother's Keeper, A Voteless People is a Hopeless
People, Go-to-high-school/Go-to-college, Project Alpha
, History of Local Chapters - ANSWERChartered on Saturday February 5th, 1977;
Chartered by our 8 visionaries Robert Becton, Larry Blue, Charles Cathy, Ronald
Cromwell, Anthony Foust, Melvin Hayes, Prelo Hood, Larry Taylor.
History of Local Chapters (Continued) - ANSWEROverall excellence in service 2020;
Director's award 2020; Demond Martin scholarship award; Charles H. Welsey Award; 4x
consecutive UNCC Stroll Competition Champions.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - ANSWERThe first intercollegiate Greek- Letter fraternity for
African American. Founded at Cornell University in Ithaca New York. It was initially
created for a study and support group. It was founded on December 4, 1906.
What are the three critical areas of focus. - ANSWERSpecial Initiatives, National
Programs, Alpha Foundations.
Where is the Alpha Phi Alpha Corporate Headquarters? - ANSWERBaltimore, Maryland
Expelled - ANSWERAll of your privileges from the organization will be taken away from
you
Aims of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - ANSWERManly Deeds, scholarship, and love for
all mankind.
Fraternity's Motto - ANSWERFirst of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.
Esprit De Fraternite - ANSWERAn alpha pi alpha man's attitude should not be "how
much can I derive from the fraternity" but, "how much can I do for the fraternity".
Objectives/Vision of Alpha phi Alpha - ANSWERThe objective of alpha phi alpha
fraternity, Inc. Are to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the
greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to
encourage the highest and noblest form on manhood; and to aid downtrodden humanity
in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.
House of Alpha - ANSWERBy Bro. Sidney P. Brown
GOODWILL is the monarch of this house
Men, unacquainted, enter, shake hands,
exchange greetings, and depart friends.
Cordiality exists among all who abide within.
I am the eminent expression of friendship.
Character and temperament change under my dominant power.
Lives, once touched by me become tuned,
and are thereafter, amiable, kindly, fraternal.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Who is the General President - ANSWEREverett B. Ward
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" Henry Arthur Callis - ANSWERHenry Arthur
Callis 1887-1974 "The philosopher of the founders". He was the only one of the "Cornell
Seven" to become general president. He became a practicing physician.
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" Charles Henry Chapman - ANSWER1870-1934
Described as "a brother in the bonds," Chapman was a founder of FAMU's Beta Nu
Chapter. He was the first chairman of the Committees on Initiation and Organization.
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" Eugene Kinckle Jones - ANSWER1885-1954
Jones became the first executive secretary of the National Urban League. He
Organized the first three fraternity chapters. Beta at Howard, Gamma at Virginia Union
University, and the Original Delta at the University of Toronto in Canada.
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" George Biddle Kelley - ANSWER1884-1962
Became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York.
Became Alpha Chapter's first president.
The Seven visionary founders "Jewels" Nathanial Allison Murray - ANSWER1884-1959
Taught in Public Schools in Washington D.C. (Armstrong Vocational High School). Was
a member of Alpha Chapter's first committee on organization.
The seven visionary founders "Jewels" Robert Harold Ogle - ANSWERHe proposed the
fraternity's colors and was Alpha Chapter's first secretary. Ogle joined Kelley in working
out the first ritual.
The seven visionary founders "Jewels" Vertner Woodson Tandy - ANSWER1885-1949
Became the state of New York's first registered black architect. Became the first African
American to pass the military commissioning examination. Was the first treasurer and
took the initiative to incorporate the fraternity.
Mission Statement - ANSWERAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders,
promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy
for our communities.
National Programs - ANSWERMy Brother's Keeper, A Voteless People is a Hopeless
People, Go-to-high-school/Go-to-college, Project Alpha
, History of Local Chapters - ANSWERChartered on Saturday February 5th, 1977;
Chartered by our 8 visionaries Robert Becton, Larry Blue, Charles Cathy, Ronald
Cromwell, Anthony Foust, Melvin Hayes, Prelo Hood, Larry Taylor.
History of Local Chapters (Continued) - ANSWEROverall excellence in service 2020;
Director's award 2020; Demond Martin scholarship award; Charles H. Welsey Award; 4x
consecutive UNCC Stroll Competition Champions.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - ANSWERThe first intercollegiate Greek- Letter fraternity for
African American. Founded at Cornell University in Ithaca New York. It was initially
created for a study and support group. It was founded on December 4, 1906.
What are the three critical areas of focus. - ANSWERSpecial Initiatives, National
Programs, Alpha Foundations.
Where is the Alpha Phi Alpha Corporate Headquarters? - ANSWERBaltimore, Maryland
Expelled - ANSWERAll of your privileges from the organization will be taken away from
you
Aims of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - ANSWERManly Deeds, scholarship, and love for
all mankind.
Fraternity's Motto - ANSWERFirst of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.
Esprit De Fraternite - ANSWERAn alpha pi alpha man's attitude should not be "how
much can I derive from the fraternity" but, "how much can I do for the fraternity".
Objectives/Vision of Alpha phi Alpha - ANSWERThe objective of alpha phi alpha
fraternity, Inc. Are to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the
greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to
encourage the highest and noblest form on manhood; and to aid downtrodden humanity
in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.
House of Alpha - ANSWERBy Bro. Sidney P. Brown
GOODWILL is the monarch of this house
Men, unacquainted, enter, shake hands,
exchange greetings, and depart friends.
Cordiality exists among all who abide within.
I am the eminent expression of friendship.
Character and temperament change under my dominant power.
Lives, once touched by me become tuned,
and are thereafter, amiable, kindly, fraternal.
