History of Alpha Phi Omega (APO)

A collection of flashcards highlighting important vocabulary and concepts from the history and founding of Alpha Phi Omega.

Alpha Phi Omega

A national service fraternity that emphasizes leadership, friendship, and service.

Founding Date

December 16, 1925, the date when Alpha Phi Omega was established at Lafayette College.

Frank Reed Horton

The founding father of APO and the first National President.

Ritual Initiation

A formal ceremony on December 16, 1925, that marked the official establishment of APO.

APO's Purpose

To create an organization for college men that cooperates with all youth movements, especially scouting.

Sister Organization

In 1976, women were allowed to join Alpha Phi Omega as full members.

Core Principles

The three Cardinal Principles of APO are Leadership, Friendship, and Service.

Motto

APO's motto emphasizes service to others and adherence to a standard of manhood.

Jewel of APO

The Diamond; signifies brilliance, luster, and value, representing love when given.

Fraternity Symbols

The Torch logo, Coat of Arms, and the Pin represent the ideals and identity of Alpha Phi Omega.

Scout Oath

A promise by Scouts to do their best to fulfill their duty to God and country and help others.

Scout Law

The guiding principles for Scouts, including trustworthiness, loyalty, and kindness.

APO Colors

Royal Blue and Old Glory Gold; symbolizing pure deeds, high value, and respect.

- Content to study: - Pages 1-13 of history section (all bolded parts) - Frank Reed Horton: founding father, first national president, created name/motto/ritual - December 16, 1925 founding date - Skip pages 14-17 (history timeline) - Page 18: Maggie Cat as first woman in APO - Fraternity colors: royal blue and gold - Fraternity symbol information (except tree) - Scout Oath, Oath of Loyalty and Service, and Scout Law (all three required) - Names of 14 founding fathers (no faces, just names) - Diamond jubilee information (not white line) - Quiz format: Need to know names of pledge class members and brothers December 16th, 1925. So it's just a bolded part of the history of A50. With the story of the founding, you don't need to know anything. This is just like a report. So, Frank Reed Wharton, that's the... So you need to know Frank Reed Corwin and how he is the founding father of AFIO. He is the first national president of AFIO. He created the name, motto, and ritual. So you don't have to write exactly like that. We just know he's a founding father. You learn everything until page 13, and then you skip page 14, 15, 16, 17, and then from 18 you know that Maggie Cat is the first woman of April, is boldest, that's it. And then Fraternity Caller is, oh, it's royal blue. So if you say goal only, it's not even a word. You have to say goal. And then the fraternity symbol, you don't need to learn this. The tree is not, the tree is O-tree, and then the oath, loyal, of service, scout law, scout law, scout law, and that's it. Do we need to know the whole book by heart? Yeah. So you guys don't tell anybody. Wait, the Scout Oath or the Oath of Loyalty and Service? Both. Both of them? All three? All three. Wait. So, because this one's going to be harder, I'll leave it on. Wait, and 13 to 17 is not, we skip it? Which one? 13 to, 12 to 17. Yeah, uh, 15, no, 14 to 17. All the history timeline is skipped. Wait, what about 13 and 12? 13 and 12. Yes, you studied that. All good. I'm not going to tell you to match the face. I just need you to remember the name. I'm not going to tell you to match the face, Buki. I'm not going to have a word. Wait, oh, we remember all the names? Yeah, just name. Oh, name and face. No face. No face. Wait, so 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Let's make it mnemonic. Yeah, so from the page 11, from the 14 founding fathers down all the way to 13 is all learned. And then... You don't need to remember the white line yet. You just need to remember the jewelry and diamond each. No, no, no. That's how you memorize it. Okay, everyone, that should be it for now. The last thing is checkpoints.