Pi Kappa Phi and Fraternity History Combined Quiz

Vocabulary flashcards covering national fraternity history, the founding and traditions of Pi Kappa Phi, the Georgia Tech Iota Chapter history, etiquette guidelines, and The Ability Experience philanthropy.

The Flat Hat Club

Considered the first American college fraternity, founded at the College of William and Mary.

Phi Beta Kappa

The first modern fraternity, founded at the College of William and Mary.

The Adelphian and The Philomatheian

The first women's sororities, later known respectively as Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu.

Kappa Alpha Theta

The first recognized sorority.

Theta Xi

The only fraternity founded during the Civil War.

Union Triad

A group of three early fraternities founded at Union College: Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi Society, and Delta Phi.

Miami Triad

A group of three fraternities founded at Miami University: Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Sigma Chi.

Nu Phi

The organization meaning "Non-Fraternity" formed at the College of Charleston that preceded the founding of Pi Kappa Phi.

Alpha Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi

The founding chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, established at the College of Charleston on December 10, 1904, at 90 East Broad Street in Charleston, SC.

Seven Founding Fathers of Pi Kappa Phi

Simon Fogarty Jr, Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr, Lawrence Harry Mixson, Anthony Pelzer Wagener, Thomas F Mosimann, Theodore Barnwell Kelley, and James Fogarty.

Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr

One of the founding fathers and the first Archon of Pi Kappa Phi.

First Meeting Location Notification

Communicated to members by an outline of a hand on a chalkboard with the time and last name of the host written inside.

First Minutes of Pi Kappa Phi

The initial recorded proceedings of the fraternity, written in dark green ink by Lawrence Harry Mixson.

Durward Owen

Xi Chapter (Roanoke) member recognized as the Honorary Fourth Founder of Pi Kappa Phi, and co-founder of the fraternity's philanthropy.

Nil Separabit

The original motto of Pi Kappa Phi, meaning "Nothing Shall Seperate Us".

Current Motto of Pi Kappa Phi

"Nothing Shall Ever Tear Us Asunder".

Gamma Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi

Chapter founded at UC Berkeley by Theodore Barnwell Kelley on January 11th, 1909, establishing Pi Kappa Phi as a national organization with a presence on the West Coast.

Sub-Rosa

A Latin term meaning "under the rose" that denotes secrecy.

Anniversary Gifts to College of Charleston

Commemorative gifts given by Pi Kappa Phi: Gate in $1929$ ($25\text{th}$), Clock in $1954$ ($50\text{th}$), Rose Garden in $1979$ ($75\text{th}$), and Bell Tower in $2004$ ($100\text{th}$).

Supreme Chapter

The legislative body of Pi Kappa Phi that convenes every $2$ years.

Red Rose

The official flower of Pi Kappa Phi.

Pi Kappa Phi Headquarters

The national headquarters of the fraternity, located in Charlotte, NC.

CLASS

The core collegiate values of Pi Kappa Phi: Character, Leadership, Academics, Sportsmanship, and Service.

The Gold Book

The official book in which the Supreme Laws of Pi Kappa Phi are recorded.

Seven Public Values of Pi Kappa Phi

Common Loyalty, Personal Responsibility, Achievement, Accountability, Campus Involvement, Responsible Citizenship, and Lifelong Commitment.

Iota Chapter

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at Georgia Tech (GT), chartered on October 25th, 1913.

North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)

The national association of fraternities that Pi Kappa Phi joined in $1912$.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

The campus-level governing organization for Greek fraternities.

Four Entities of Pi Kappa Phi

The organizational branches consisting of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, The Ability Experience, Pi Kappa Phi Foundation, and Pi Kappa Phi Properties.

Official Colors of Pi Kappa Phi

White, Gold, and Royal Blue (Auxiliary).

The Star & Lamp

The official magazine publication of Pi Kappa Phi, first published in $1909$.

Symbols on Flag

The Star and Lamp symbols featured on the Pi Kappa Phi flag.

Push America

The original name of Pi Kappa Phi's national philanthropy before being renamed The Ability Experience in $2014$.

Iota Chapter House Leaders

Parker H. "Pete" Petit, Michael V. Cowan, and Frederick A. Massey Sr., whose names are on the outside of the chapter house for leading the campaign to build it in $1996$ for the Olympics.

Griffin and Dull

Dean George C. Griffin (I-29) and Dean James E. Dull (I-1128), two Georgia Tech Deans who are Pi Kappa Phi alumni; Dean Dull was an alumni initiate.

Hall of Fame Initiates (Iota Chapter)

George C. Griffin (I-29, inducted in $1992$) and Parker H. "Pete" Petit (I-582, inducted in $1994$).

Mr. Pi Kappa Phi Awardees (Iota Chapter)

Manuel "Chic" Gonzalez Quevedo (I-14, awarded in $1980$) and Parker H. "Pete" Petit (I-582, awarded in $2014$).

GT v. Cumberland College Football Game

A historic football game won by Georgia Tech $222\text{--}0$, recording the most points scored in a college game, largest victory margin, and most points in a shutout; quarterbacked by Iota initiate George C. Griffin.

Buzz (Mascot)

The Georgia Tech mascot credited as being created by Iota initiate Dean James E. Dull.

Psi Upsilon (at Georgia Tech)

The fraternity currently residing in the old Iota Chapter house on campus.

Social Introduction Etiquette

The traditional etiquette practice of introducing individuals from junior to senior rank or age.

Wine Pairing Guidelines

Serving red wine with red meats at room temperature, and white wine with poultry, seafood, or pork served chilled or at room temperature.

Tipping Standards

Customary gratuities: $15\text{--}20\text{\%}$ pre-tax for sit-down wait service, $10\text{\%}$ pre-tax for buffet wait service, "\1\text{--}\$2"$ per drink or $15\text{--}20\text{\%}$ of the tab for bartenders, and $15\text{--}20\text{\%}$ of the fare for barbers.

The Ability Experience

Pi Kappa Phi's national philanthropy established in $1977$ by Durward Owen and Thomas Sayre to support people with disabilities and develop servant leaders.

Ability Experience Mission Statement

"We use shared experiences to support people with disabilities and develop the men of Pi Kappa Phi into servant leaders."

Ability Experience Vision Statement

"Create a community, one relationship at a time, where the abilities of all people are recognized and valued."

Focus Areas of The Ability Experience

Fundraising, Volunteerism, and Awareness.

Summer Events of The Ability Experience

Build America, Gear Up Florida, and Journey of Hope.

Spring and Fall Events of The Ability Experience

Ability Camp, Ability Weekend, and AccessAbility.

Journey of Hope

A national cycling event established in $1987$, first completed by Bruce Rogers, that raises over $"\$500{,}000"$ annually for The Ability Experience.

George Ramsey Branson

The first initiate of the Iota Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi.

Samuel A. Cook

The first Archon of the Iota Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi.