ATO Pledge Class - Kappa Rho Chapter History and Lore

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the history, accomplishments, traditions, and symbols of the Alpha Tau Omega Kappa Rho chapter at Samford University.

Kappa Rho

The local chapter designation of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Samford University.

Colonization of Kappa Rho

Occurred on March 14, 2014, when Nationals came to Samford's campus and recruited founding fathers to be different and make a difference.

Chartering of Kappa Rho

Occurred on March 28, 2015, when Nationals initiated the founding fathers at a Chartering Ceremony after the colony proved its determination and growth.

Active Brothers

The current chapter size of the Kappa Rho chapter, which has grown to over 100 active members.

True Merit Award

A national ATO honor received by the chapter in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, along with an Honorable Mention in 2015.

Highest Male GPA

An academic achievement earned by the Kappa Rho chapter at Samford every single year since its colonization.

Hot Ones for A4One

The chapter's spring signature philanthropy event that raised $\$21,000$ this year.

Flag Football Tournament and Sorority Bake-Off

The chapter's fall signature philanthropy event held on campus.

Azure and Old Gold

The primary official fraternity colors of Alpha Tau Omega, with azure representing sky blue.

Quartet of Colors

The complete collection of ATO colors—azure, old gold, green, and white.

White Tea Rose

The official fraternity flower of ATO, chosen because a bouquet of white roses tied with azure and gold ribbons displays the fraternity's quartet of colors.

ATO Flag

The official fraternity flag of Alpha Tau Omega, displaying three stars alongside horizontal bars in azure and old gold.

Otis Allen Glazebrook

The founder of Alpha Tau Omega who wrote the ATO Creed in 1880.

ATO Creed

The fraternity's creed, written in 1880, emphasizing brotherhood founded on eternal and immutable principles, recognizing true merit, and teaching morals rather than politics.

Step Sing

A campus competition listed as one of the Kappa Rho chapter's key goals to win.