Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity - Test II - Copy
What is the official song of the fraternity?
"Oh Noble Kappa Alpha Psi".
Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Polemarch
Andre Rucker
What does "NUPE" mean?
Negroes Under Pressure, Excelling
Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Keeper of Exchequer
Reginald Baldwin
What does "Phi Nu Pi" mean?
it is never to be written nor spoken.
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.
If someone asks you "how long were you on line", how do you respond?
Forever and a Day.
SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE
GA, SC, South Africa
NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE
IA, IL, IN, WI, MN
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.
SOUTH CENTRAL PROVINCE
KY, TN, North MS
What was the ORIGINAL name for the fraternity?
Kappa Alpha Nu)
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.
What is Kappa League?
Kappa League was founded on Thursday, February 12, 1969, by the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., at Alain • It was renamed the Kappa Instructional Leadership League • The Founders were Mel L. Davis and Edgar H. Bishop. • It was designed to help young men grow, receive, and develop their leadership talents in every phase of human endeavor. • The 5 phases of kappa league are: • Self-Identity • Training • Competition • Social • Health Education
Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Vice Polemarch
Lamont Bates
When was the Alpha Chapter charted?
May 15, 1911
Who is the original Kappa?
Moses carried a cane, therefore is sometimes referred to as the original Kappa.
MIDDLE EASTERN PROVINCE
NC, South WV
Who is known as the "Original Pretty Boy"?
Paul Waymond Caine.
What is the significance to the "diamond in the sky"?
It is a tribute to the ten deceased founders of Kappa Alpha Psi.
What is the Kappabet?
It is where you speak the greek alphabet, but you start and end with kappa.
When was the fraternity founded?
January 5, 1911
SOUTHERN PROVINCE
AL , FL, Grand Bahamas, Rep. of Panama, U.S. Virgin Islands
SOUTHWESTERN PROVINCE
AR, LA, South MS, NM, TX
WESTERN PROVINCE
AZ, CA, NV, AK, OR, WA, ID, UT, HI, Japan, Korea
What is the fraternity motto?
Achievement in every field of human endeavor.
Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Keeper of Record
Brian Cheek
MIDDLE WESTERN PROVINCE
CO, KS, MO, NE, OK
EASTERN PROVINCE
DC, MD, VA, Bermuda
NORTHEASTERN PROVINCE
DE, CT, MA, NJ, PA, RI, NY, ME, NH, VT, Germany, UK
NORTHERN PROVINCE
NorthWest OH, MI, West NY
What does the first K stand for?
Nothing. The K is always silent.
EAST CENTRAL PROVINCE
OH, West PA, WV
What separates business and pleasure?
The Jordan River. At Indiana University, the Jordan River is between the college of business and the female dormitories.
What do the stripes represent?
The father, the son, the holy spirit, and the blood of Christ.
The cane has been used since....?
Trick question: ever. Since the beginning of the fraternity, canes were used. Although, the original "original" canes did not have hooks and were not used for stepping. The canes were a symbol of elegance and a gentleman.
What does the first A stand for?
denotes accomplishment.
What does the last A stand for?
denotes assurance.
What does the first P stand for?
denotes performance.
What does the second P stand for?
denotes preparation.
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"
