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Write the Creed of Sigma Pi. |
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I believe in Sigma Pi, a fellowship of kindred minds, united in brotherhood, to advance truth and justice, to promote scholarship, to encourage chivalry, to diffuse culture, and to develop character in the service of god and man; and I will strive to make real the fraternity’s ideals in my own daily life. |
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It is generally recognized that the American college fraternity grew out of an organization known as the __________which existed at the College of ____& ___ from about ___ to ___. Their meetings are said to have been held in the ___ Room of the ___. |
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| Flat Hat Club; William & Mary; 1750-1772; Apollo; Raleigh Tavern |
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What is the first Greek letter society and when did it start? |
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Phi Beta Kappa – 12/5/1776 |
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What college is referred to as the “Mother of all Fraternities?” |
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What three fraternities make up the triad at this college? |
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KA Society, Sigma Phi, Delta Phi |
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Sigma Pi is a social fraternity. Name the other two types of fraternities. |
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Which Greek philosopher developed a brotherhood containing four degrees? |
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Name the four degrees of this philosopher’s brotherhood. |
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Perfection, Purification, Preparation, and the application of divine wisdom |
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Which philosopher is best known as “the lover of truth?” |
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Which Philosopher is the author of The Republic? |
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Which philosopher is regarded as the “greatest thinker of the ancient world?” |
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What is the full name of the NIC? |
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North-American Interfraternity Council |
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What is the mission of the NIC? |
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Promote common interest, provide a forum for discussion |
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Which Sigma Pi alumnus served as the president of the NIC? |
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Which Sigma Pi alumnus was presented with the NIC Gold Metal? |
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Write the Greek alphabet. (The letter with the name next to it) |
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Α−alpha Θ−theta Ο−omicron Χ−chi Β−beta Ι−iota Π−pi Ψ−psi Γ−gamma Κ−kappa Ρ−rho Ω−omega Δ−delta Λ−lambda Σ−sigma Ε−epsilon Μ−mu Τ−tau Ζ−zeta Ν−nu Υ−upsilon Η−eta Ξ−xi Φ−phi |
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How long does your membership in Sigma Pi last? |
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What is the definition of a pledge? |
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A man who has been elected to membership, but has not yet been initiated |
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When is a new member given the right to exert influence on chapter policy and organization? |
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Full membership upon initiation |
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Name the 10 Obligations of a pledge and member. |
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1. Give proper attention to the interests of Sigma Pi 2. Regard the fraternity in a spirit of sincerity and respect and give earnest considerations to its teachings and ideals 3. Meet financial obligations promptly and fully 4. Cheerfully perform tasks that may be assigned for the good of the fraternity 5. At all times be a gentleman, and use moderation in all things 6. Strive at all times to cooperate for the good of the fraternity 7. Work diligently to maintain good scholarship 8. Participate in worthy college activities 9. Profit by association with men in a spirit of fraternalism 10. Be an exemplary Sigma Pi and citizen |
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Name three ways a member can be involved with the fraternity once he leaves school. |
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1. Alumni clubs 2. National HQ 3. Chapter advisor |
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Name five rules of etiquette to remember. |
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1. Watch personal appearance 2. Eat slow allow time to talk 3. Enhance the pleasure of others 4. Form gentlemanly habits 5. Be friendly but reserved in the classroom |
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Who was the professor that inspired the Founders on the subject of college Fraternities? |
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What was the original name of the fraternity? |
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When was this organization founded? |
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Name the Four Founding Fathers of the Fraternity. |
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Rolin Rosco James, James Thompson Kingsbury, George Martin Patterson, William Raper Kennedy |
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Name the first two initiates of the Fraternity. |
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Samuel and Maurice Bayard |
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Who was the inspiration behind the selection of the fraternity motto? |
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Name five well-known alumni members of Sigma Pi. |
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Lewis Grizzard, Herman Fisher, Tracy Lawrence, Walter Shirra, Willard Kiplinger, John Meyers, Dr. Judson Ward, Judge Curtis G. Shake |
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Write the motto, including the title and the book that it came from. |
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“A Death in the Desert”—Brownings Book of Poems. Progress, man’s distinctive mark alone, Not God’s, and not the beasts’; God is, they are. Man partly is and wholly hopes to be |
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Who is credited with saving the fraternity from an untimely death? |
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Who was Robert George Patterson? |
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Student at Ohio State who is responsible for the name change to Sigma Pi |
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Briefly explain the Patterson Episode. |
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Lied about being a member of Sigma Pi, convinced Tau Phi Delta to change names |
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The name Sigma Pi was taken by the Fraternity on what date? |
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When and where was the first national “congress” held? |
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The _____ Club at the University of _____ was founded by Byron R. Lewis and became Phi Chapter, our second chapter. |
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Gamma Chapter was established at ____ University. |
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The initiatory ritual used to install Phi and Gamma Chapters was known as “________.” |
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Name the second ritual ceremony used by the Fraternity. |
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The English Chivalric Ritual |
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The current initiatory ritual, “_______,” was written based on the ritual of Sigma Delta local fraternity, which became ______ Chapter of Sigma Pi. |
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Who is credited as being the first national president of the Fraternity? |
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Where and in what year did the Fraternity hold its first Biennial Convocation? |
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When did the first issue of the Emerald appear? |
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In what year did Sigma Pi become a member of the NIC? |
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Which national fraternity merged with Sigma Pi 1964? |
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In what year did Sigma Pi become an international organization? |
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Briefly describe the Fraternity’s current coat of arms. |
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Home-plate shaped. Pyramid of stars on top. Bend through the middle left to right. Badge in the center. Greek scroll across the bottom |
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Briefly describe the original badge of Tau Phi Delta. |
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It was cut out of a dime in the shape of a Greek cross dated 1897 with the letters ΤφΔ inscribed on it |
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Draw the present day badge of Sigma Pi. |
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What is the jewel of the fraternity and what does it suggest to a Fraternity member? |
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Emerald – courage, hope, faith |
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