AKA Test (Study Guide)
List the Greek Alphabet
1. Alpha 2. Beta 3. Gamma 4. Delta 5. Epsilon 6. Zeta 7. Eta 8. Theta 9. Iota 10. Kappa 11. Lambda 12. Mu 13. Nu 14. Xi 15. Omicron 16. Pi 17. Rho 18. Sigma 19. Tau 20. Upsilon 21. Phi 22. Chi 23. Psi 24. Omega
What is the Governance Structure? (From Highest to Lowest)
1. Boule 2. Directorate 3. Supreme Basileus 4. Regional Directors 5. Regions 6. Chapters 7. Members
What is the order of the Governing Documents
1. Constitution and Bylaws 2. Manual of Standard Procedure 3. Chapter Bylaws 4. Roberts Rules of Order
Who are the Beloved 19 (Charter Members)
1. Dorothy Littlejohn Fiddmont 2. Annie Brandon 3. Oretha Carter 4. Dorothy Jean Greer 5. Juanita E. Davis 6. Jeweline Frazier 7. Audrey Glenn 8. Mami Hodo 9. Laura Jean Jones 10. Lovie King 11. Gladys C. McKindra 12. Rubye Clark Marshall 13. Lenora Pounds 14. Geraldine Robinson 15. Marie Lavern Strickland 16. Emma Jean Walton 17. Norma Jean Ward 18. Faye India Williams 19. Willie Pearl Wisham
Who are the 9 Juniors and Seniors?
1. Ethel Hedgemon Lyle 2. Beulah Elizabeth Burke 3. Anna Easter Brown 4. Lucy Diggs Slowe 5. Lillie E. Burke 6. Lavinia Norman 7. Marjorie Hill 8. Margret Flagg Holmes 9. Marie Woolfolk Taylor
List the 20 Founders
1. Ethel Hedgemon Lyle 2. Beulah Elizabeth Burke 3. Anna Easter Brown 4. Lucy Diggs Slowe 5. Lillie E. Burke 6. Lavinia Norman 7. Marjorie Hill 8. Margaret Flagg Holmes 9. Marie Woolfolk Taylor 10. Joanna Marry Berry Shields 11. Ethel Jones Mowbray 12. Harriet Josephine Terry 13. Sarah Meriweather Nutter 14. Carrie E. Snowden 15. Alice P. Murray 16. Norma Elizabeth Boyd 17. Nellie May Quander 18. Nellie Pratt Russell 19. Julia Evangeline Brooks 20. Minnie Beatrice Smith
Who are the Seven Sophomores?
1. Joanna Marry Berry Shields 2. Ethel Jones Mowbray 3. Harriet Josephine Terry 4. Sarah Meriweather Nutter 5. Carrie E. Snowden 6. Alice P. Murray 7. Norma Elizabeth Boyd
List 5 Honorary Members
1. Maya Angelou 2. Erica Campbell 3. Alicia Keys 4. Rosa Parks 5. Coretta Scott King
Who are the 4 Incorporators?
1. Nellie May Quander 2. Nellie Pratt Russell 3. Julia Evangeline Brooks 4. Minnie Beatrice Smith
List all 10 Regions
1. North Atlantic 2. Mid-Atlantic 3. South Atlantic 4. Great Lakes 5. South Eastern 6. South Central 7. Central 8. Mid-Western 9. Far-Western 10. International
What are the levels of membership?
1. Undergraduate 2. Graduate 3. General 4. Honorary 5. Life 6. Associate
How man Regions do we have?
10
How many honorary members are there?
135
When were regions established?
1990
How many states are in our region?
4
What is the name of our chapter?
Alpha Rho
Who is the 2nd International Vice President?
Alysse Elaine Guerrier
Neophyte
An individual who is a member of the newest group of initiates.
What is theGgreek word for vise-president?
Anti-Basileus
What is the Greek Word for assistant secretary?
Anti-Grammateus
List the states in our region?
Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico
What is the Greek Word for President?
Basileus
How often is the Boule held?
Biennially
Who is the International secretary?
Carolyn Gause Randolph
Who is the 1st Vice President?
Chanetta Wilson Jacks
Who is the 31st International President/CEO & Supreme Basileus?
Danette Anthony Reed (2022-2026)
Who established the Alpha Rho Chapter?
Delta Omega Omega
Supreme
Designation that proceeds the title of the key directorate officers.
Who is the Guiding Light of AKA?
Ethel Hedgemon Lyle
How many Undergraduate Chapters and Graduate Chapters does the South -Central Region have?
Graduate Chapters- 84 Undergraduate Chapters- 60
What is the Greek Word for Secretary?
Grammateus
What is the Greek Word for Hostess?
Hodegos
Who created the Mississippi Health Project?
Ida Jackson
What are the 6 Initiatives?
Initiative 1: Strengthen our sisterhood Initiative 2: Empower our family Initiative 3: Build our economic wealth Initiative 4: Advocate for social justice Initiative 5: Uplift our local community
Who is our Regional Director?
Joya T. Hayes (2020 to Current )
Who is the International Treasurer?
Karla A. Hall
Who was the first President of AKA?
Lucy Diggs Slowe
Who is the International President?
Manna L. Penne Beurd
When was Alpha Rho Founded?
May 19, 1951, at the AM&N College, now known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Who was the 1st International President?
Nellie May Quander
What was the original name called before they changed it to Regional Directors?
Organizers, switched to Regional Directors in 1925
What is the Greek Word for financial secretary?
Pecunious Grammateus
What is the flower?
Pink Tea Rose
What are the official colors?
Salmon Pink and Apple Green
What does Salmon Pink and Apple Green Mean?
Salmon Pink means femininity Apple green means vitality
How long has hazing been prohibited?
Since 1908 when the organization was founded
What is the theme for 2022-2026?
Soaring to greater heights of service and sisterhood
What is Our Region?
South Central Region
What is the Greek Word for treasurer?
Tamiouchos
Definition of Greek Alphabet
The 24 Letters from which the names Alpha Kappa Alpha comes from.
What is the Motto of AKA?
The Motto is By Culture and By Merit
What is the purpose of AKA?
The Purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated it to - Cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards - To Promote Unity and friendship among college women - To Study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature - To maintain a progressive interests in college life - And to be of "Service to All Mankind"
What is the Mission of AKA?
To be of "Service to All Mankind"
When/Where was AKA founded?
Wednesday, January 15, 1908, Washington D.C, Howard University, Miner Hall, 2nd Floor, West Wing
When was AKA incorporated?
Wednesday, January 29, 1913, to ensure perpetuity