ALPHA PHI ALPHA EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
First of All, Servants of All, We Shall transcend All - Answer-Motto
Preamble - Answer-To promote a more perfect union among college men; to aid in and
insist upon the personal progress of its members; to further brotherly love and a
fraternal spirit within the organization; to discountenance evil; to destroy all prejudices;
to preserve the sanctity of the home, the personification of virtue and the chastity of
woman.
Henry Arthur Callis - Answer-became a practicing physician, Howard University
Professor of Medicine and prolific contributor to medical journals. Often regarded as the
"philosopher of the founders," and a moving force in the Fraternity's development, he
was the only one of the "Cornell Seven" to become General President. Prior to moving
to Washington, D.C., he was a medical consultant to the Veterans Hospital in
Tuskegee, Alabama. Upon his death in 1974, at age 87, the Fraternity entered a time
without any living Jewels. His papers were donated to Howard's Moorland-Spingarn
Research Center.
Charles Henry Chapman - Answer-entered higher education and eventually became
Professor of Agriculture at what is now Florida A&M University. A university funeral was
held with considerable Fraternity participation when he became the first Jewel to enter
Omega Chapter in 1934. Described as "a Brother beloved in the bonds," Chapman was
a founder of FAMU's Beta Nu Chapter. During the organization stages of Alpha
Chapter, he was the first chairman of the Committees on Initiation and Organization
Eugene Kinckle Jones - Answer-became the first Executive Secretary of the National
Urban League. His 20-year tenure with the Urban League thus far has exceeded those
of all his successors in office. A versatile leader, he organized the first three Fraternity
chapters that branched out from Cornell—Beta at Howard, Gamma at Virginia Union
and the original Delta at the University of Toronto in Canada. In addition to becoming
Alpha Chapter's second President and joining with Callis in creating the Fraternity
name, Jones was a member of the first Committees on Constitution and Organization
and helped write the Fraternity ritual. Jones also has the distinction of being one of the
first initiates as well as an original founder. His status as a founder was not finally
established until 1952. He died in 1954.
George Biddle Kelley - Answer-became the first African American engineer registered in
the state of New York. Not only was he the strongest proponent of the Fraternity idea
among the organization's founders, the civil engineering student also became Alpha
Chapter's first President. In addition, he served on committees that worked out the
handshake and ritual. Kelley was popular with the Brotherhood. He resided in Troy,
New York and was active with Beta Pi Lambda Chapter in Albany. He died in 1963.
, Nathaniel Allison Murray - Answer-pursued graduate work after completing his
undergraduate studies at Howard. He later returned home to Washington, D.C., where
he taught in public schools. Much of his career was spent at Armstrong Vocational High
School in the District of Columbia. He was a member of Alpha Chapter's first committee
on organization of the new fraternal group, as well as the Committee on the Grip. The
charter member of Washington's Mu Lambda Chapter was a frequent attendee of
General Conventions. He died in 1959.
Robert Harold Ogle - Answer-entered the career secretarial field and had the unique
privilege of serving as a professional staff member to the United States Senate
Committee on Appropriations. He was an African American pioneer in his Capitol Hill
position. He proposed the Fraternity's colors and was Alpha Chapter's first secretary.
Ogle joined Kelley in working out the first ritual and later became a charter member of
Washington's Mu Lambda Chapter. He died in 1936.
Vertner Woodson Tandy - Answer-became the state of New York's first registered black
architect, with offices on Broadway in New York City. The designer of the Fraternity pin
holds the distinction of being the first African American to pass the military
commissioning examination and was commissioned First Lieutenant in the 15th Infantry
of the New York State National Guard. He was Alpha Chapter's first treasurer and took
the initiative to incorporate the Fraternity. Among the buildings designed by the highly
talented architect is Saint Phillips Episcopal Church in New York City. He died in 1949,
at age 64.
Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and love for all mankind - Answer-Aims
Annie C. Singleton - Answer-Mother of Alpha
What is a Shingle - Answer-Certificate of Membership which states that one is a duly
initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Charles H. Wesley - Answer-Author of The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: Development in
College Life
Gamma Iota - Answer-What is Hampton University's Chapter Called
The First General President of Alpha Phi Alpha - Answer-Moses A. Morrison
is where the Preserved Archives of Alpha Phi Alpha are located at - Answer-Morrland-
Spingarn Research Center
Flower - Answer-Yellow Rose
Black and Old Gold - Answer-Colors
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
First of All, Servants of All, We Shall transcend All - Answer-Motto
Preamble - Answer-To promote a more perfect union among college men; to aid in and
insist upon the personal progress of its members; to further brotherly love and a
fraternal spirit within the organization; to discountenance evil; to destroy all prejudices;
to preserve the sanctity of the home, the personification of virtue and the chastity of
woman.
Henry Arthur Callis - Answer-became a practicing physician, Howard University
Professor of Medicine and prolific contributor to medical journals. Often regarded as the
"philosopher of the founders," and a moving force in the Fraternity's development, he
was the only one of the "Cornell Seven" to become General President. Prior to moving
to Washington, D.C., he was a medical consultant to the Veterans Hospital in
Tuskegee, Alabama. Upon his death in 1974, at age 87, the Fraternity entered a time
without any living Jewels. His papers were donated to Howard's Moorland-Spingarn
Research Center.
Charles Henry Chapman - Answer-entered higher education and eventually became
Professor of Agriculture at what is now Florida A&M University. A university funeral was
held with considerable Fraternity participation when he became the first Jewel to enter
Omega Chapter in 1934. Described as "a Brother beloved in the bonds," Chapman was
a founder of FAMU's Beta Nu Chapter. During the organization stages of Alpha
Chapter, he was the first chairman of the Committees on Initiation and Organization
Eugene Kinckle Jones - Answer-became the first Executive Secretary of the National
Urban League. His 20-year tenure with the Urban League thus far has exceeded those
of all his successors in office. A versatile leader, he organized the first three Fraternity
chapters that branched out from Cornell—Beta at Howard, Gamma at Virginia Union
and the original Delta at the University of Toronto in Canada. In addition to becoming
Alpha Chapter's second President and joining with Callis in creating the Fraternity
name, Jones was a member of the first Committees on Constitution and Organization
and helped write the Fraternity ritual. Jones also has the distinction of being one of the
first initiates as well as an original founder. His status as a founder was not finally
established until 1952. He died in 1954.
George Biddle Kelley - Answer-became the first African American engineer registered in
the state of New York. Not only was he the strongest proponent of the Fraternity idea
among the organization's founders, the civil engineering student also became Alpha
Chapter's first President. In addition, he served on committees that worked out the
handshake and ritual. Kelley was popular with the Brotherhood. He resided in Troy,
New York and was active with Beta Pi Lambda Chapter in Albany. He died in 1963.
, Nathaniel Allison Murray - Answer-pursued graduate work after completing his
undergraduate studies at Howard. He later returned home to Washington, D.C., where
he taught in public schools. Much of his career was spent at Armstrong Vocational High
School in the District of Columbia. He was a member of Alpha Chapter's first committee
on organization of the new fraternal group, as well as the Committee on the Grip. The
charter member of Washington's Mu Lambda Chapter was a frequent attendee of
General Conventions. He died in 1959.
Robert Harold Ogle - Answer-entered the career secretarial field and had the unique
privilege of serving as a professional staff member to the United States Senate
Committee on Appropriations. He was an African American pioneer in his Capitol Hill
position. He proposed the Fraternity's colors and was Alpha Chapter's first secretary.
Ogle joined Kelley in working out the first ritual and later became a charter member of
Washington's Mu Lambda Chapter. He died in 1936.
Vertner Woodson Tandy - Answer-became the state of New York's first registered black
architect, with offices on Broadway in New York City. The designer of the Fraternity pin
holds the distinction of being the first African American to pass the military
commissioning examination and was commissioned First Lieutenant in the 15th Infantry
of the New York State National Guard. He was Alpha Chapter's first treasurer and took
the initiative to incorporate the Fraternity. Among the buildings designed by the highly
talented architect is Saint Phillips Episcopal Church in New York City. He died in 1949,
at age 64.
Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and love for all mankind - Answer-Aims
Annie C. Singleton - Answer-Mother of Alpha
What is a Shingle - Answer-Certificate of Membership which states that one is a duly
initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Charles H. Wesley - Answer-Author of The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: Development in
College Life
Gamma Iota - Answer-What is Hampton University's Chapter Called
The First General President of Alpha Phi Alpha - Answer-Moses A. Morrison
is where the Preserved Archives of Alpha Phi Alpha are located at - Answer-Morrland-
Spingarn Research Center
Flower - Answer-Yellow Rose
Black and Old Gold - Answer-Colors
