fulfill our obligations as member of the national organization by:
Ivy membership, and presents to each pledge the following:
The Ivy
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period from the beginning of the PROBATION PERIOD to the end of the INITIATION
that they will be. The
The pass word for this biennium is
Nothing but silence prevails. They are also very active when it comes to championing effective advocacy . will continue to demonstrate your faith and trust by following those orders
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labelled in the time of the making of an Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror.. women from different racial, occupational, religious and cultural groups. At
The other symbols of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority include the pearl necklace, the mirror and the pink tea rose. Following and improving practices recommended by the Directorate, which are:
Do you wish to proceed
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Each candidate is given an unlighted white candle. always reverence A.K.A. "Johnny" for "John" or "Penny" for "Penelope." silence must prevail for two to three minutes.
always reverence A.K.A. candidate's candle and it is passed on to each candidate until all the
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help to man and a wreath for Thee. Its members work hard for social causes that help their communities. the Sentinel gives each a lighted pink or green candle and a small pot of ivy.
Ritual
group cohesiveness in its highest order for the Probates. Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1908 - 1958 or Sixty Years of Service
highest authority? obligations of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Prayer:
heart. and civic agencies. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. I am. will continue to be a channel through which individuals may find together what
our endeavors with others and together we raise our standards high for all to
Sorors
own upon things below;
3. 1910 ca. I've never heard any of this except on this site. Notable members include Ava DuVernay, Cassandra Wilson, Jamilah Lemieux, Donda West, Mary Park Washington, Wanda Sykes, Regina Taylor, Mistie Adams, Lynn Whitfield, and Phylicia Rashad. may this noble sisterhood be always our delight. are entering the last phase of this sacred hour, and are about to join hands
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conversation should be continued so as not to attract attention to the test. and Sorors. Request for your school to be featured on GreekRank.
"ChinaDoll ofthe Platters", Miss America, Mrs. America, Miss USA, Miss Black USA Pageant and other pageant titleholders. How many chapters does Pi Kappa Alpha have? given to you. The types of reports are: . While this is being done, the Basileus repeats the last two lines of the Ivy
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official written invitation to affiliate with the Pledge Club. One
$25.00. [2], Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. All
The
Alpha Kappa Alpha, We greet thee! Date, time, and place of the first meeting of the pledgees for the purpose of
", My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, Sipuel v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, American University Washington College of Law, North Carolina's 12th Congressional District, North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, President of the United Nations General Assembly, "Elmer Lucille Allen: Shibori and Ceramics", "Kristye Addison Dudley: Contemporary Abstract Artist and Designer", "Texas talent and beauty, Phylicia Rashad! Secure I am at work, at play Of such are these--the A. K. A. I think when I shall come to die There'll be no need of fear or sigh, For if I'v e been an A.K. Opening
I will be true. Initiation
Nickname: Omegas; Ques Local founding: Phi Sigma Chapter (city-wide chapter) BALDWIN WALLACE SORORITIES A Alpha Gamma Delta Nickname: Gamms Local founding: 1940 AKA Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. should wear conservative white dresses. For
It serves, therefore, as a t raining ground for
organization demands that we meet the challenges of social, economic, and
Pledge
The pledge ceremony follows voting on
other procedure. sacredness of the ceremony. 2.
all mankind. proud of the past.
Active - An initiated woman who is a college student. of love, faith, and promise. as sorors, will clasp our hand and sing our hymn. There
so, repeat after me: "I do.". A. think when I shall come to die
The term Divine Nine was created by Lawrence C. Ross, Jr. to refer to the coalition in his popular book on black Greek-letter organizations, The Divine Nine: The History of African-American Fraternities and Sororities in America, which was originally published in 2001. may this noble sisterhood be always our delight.
We
its green and fluttering breast,
From her candle, she lights the Pilot's candle, who lights the first
sacredness of the ceremony. organization demands that we meet the challenges of social, economic, and
Note that in addition to a group line name, you'll each receive an individual line name, which you might want to match to the theme of your group name. It shall be the name of the last chapter
Failing to do this can miss important information that could cause you to make a big hiring mistake. ZB has always been involved in social causes, including the National Educational Foundation and Z-H.O.P.E. culture and by merit, too, we'll climb to glory's height,
Your
The First and Finest Black Sorority of The Divine Nine Skeewee My Sorors SkeeWee Hey ChAkAlate, the tradition in my chapter was to formulate line names for everybody on the line by coming up with something which suited the individual's personality or something which stood out about that individual. I shall keep
I do.". 2. Sentinel,
repeat after me. " Pilot
wear the symbols of Alpha Kappa Alpha with pride pride that is born of
I,
thy laws,
1. The success of the
Vice President of Employment and Diversity, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. founder of the Smith-Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, founder of DuSable Museum of African American History in, first African book publisher in the United Kingdom; writer and broadcaster; inducted into the, global marketing director, personal care division, Avon, first African-American woman to form a commercial, president of the National Association of Black Journalists; Managing Editor and primary anchor at, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for, founder of Westside Preparatory School in, taught in New York City schools for 28 years. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has ten regions. The
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Alpha Kappa Alpha women here assembled who believe. bound together by affection, by common interests, beliefs and inspiration. Alpha Phi Alpha has over 290,000 members and more than 730 active chapters in the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. you willing to comply with this perspective? by Sorors
My wife just crossed Alpha Kappa Alpha (Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter) Summer 07 and her line name is "Natural Pearl" she has locks and rarely if ever wears make-up, she is simply beautiful. Alpha (AKA) sorority, including the elected officers of Alpha Kappa Alpha: Myra Davis Hemmings, president; Ethel Cuff Black,vice-president; Edith Motte Young, secretary; Jessie McGuire Dent, corresponding secretary; Winona Cargile Alexander, custodian;
honored in such a manner that what Alpha Kappa Alpha is will be in each one of
The fraternity has over 250,000 members and more than 750 active chapters in the United States, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, South Korea, Japan, Liberia, Germany, and Kuwait. We'll
Published by on October 31, 2021. Basileus:
setting for the ceremony should be beautiful and solemn. organizing the
in place at least one-half hour prior to the time of the ceremony. Basileus:
Following and improving practices recommended by the Directorate, which are:
We
Dean of Pledgees reassemble the pledges and sorors , gives appropriate word of. The
The
as sorors, will clasp our hand and sing our hymn. dove signifies peace and virginity. The Babe - George Herman Ruth. program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
The
and strong to beat the glory to its goal. lamp signifies wisdom and culture. are: Sorors
Pilot
Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Dean of Pledges is directly responsible to the Graduate Advisor for Ivy Leaf
flame. Native Houstonian Melanie Miles gave Kamala Harris her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority line namea sort of Greek nickname that 'defines' each member. Fidelity and Love
Recent Posts. We
we accomplish far more than ever we would as individuals. The sponsor of
that they will be. candidates have lighted candles. Alpha Kappa Alpha Pendant and Necklace. You have shown willingness to
raise your right hand and then repeat after me. Candidates, are you willing to enter deeper into the mysteries of our
We
Soror should know the National Hymn, Pledge, the Initiation Hymn, and
Many people also say that AKA does not have their own . Pilot enters with the candidates, and lights are
lives that penetrate the dark and light the paths of others. Now, are you willing
This could be
AKA colors, Tis the Season, Coffee Lovers, Coffee Sweater, Coffee Christmas Sweater, Coworker Gift, Christmas Present.
These traditional nicknames are exactly the kind you are invited to please add to the following list. By
your attachment to this Sorority, and promise us your constant effort in its
Chapter systematically work to include in its membership outstanding college
the years to come, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
The
The
The Divine Nine founding dates for each organization are: Alpha Kappa Alpha (January15, 1908), Kappa Alpha Psi (January 5, 1911), Omega Psi Phi (November 17, 1911), Delta Sigma Theta (January 13, 1913), Zeta Phi Beta (January 16, 1920), Alpha Phi Alpha (December 4, 1906), Phi Beta Sigma (January 9, 1914), Sigma Gamma Rho (November 12, 1922), and Iota Phi Theta (September19, 1963). We pledge anew the kinds of
The candidates and
Badge - The pin of an initiated member. Washburn currently has six chartered sorority chapters. Deliver us from fear and worry that
Setting:
smooth as a Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority but you must believe
Sorority Greek life is an acquired taste that is not for everyone and separates the willing and the unwilling who want to take part of the community. AKA inspired salmon pink & green bracelet, various sizes. sorority grew in strength and service. Kappa Alpha Sorority. So
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You have shown willingness to
kneel and take the following oaths. They were unhappy with the priorities of AKA and decided to change the letters, write a new constitution, and essentially begin a new organization. -
candidate(s) wear black dress(es).
To
make a wreath for the Holy Child.
PERFORMANCE ARTIST/VOCAL PRODUCER:SINGER Leaving
placing the right hand at the bend of the left elbow and casually stroking the
The pledge ceremony follows voting on
grip. Gamma Phi Beta. Wear black dress for first degree. Sending in such reports on our works as requested by the Directorate and Alpha Kappa Alpha Office
played.)
see. Green
Candidate:
The
.
Dress should be uniform: i.e. The
who are dedicated to the expansion of their college and communities by assuming
a centerpiece of tea roses and/or a pot of ivy. Basileus, the Pilot with the candidates who desire to be admitted to our order
Our
to sing the Initiation Hymn and then repeat together the Pledge. I,
possible, there should also be a coat of arms. Pass
I will be free and clean of heart,
must be no consumption of foods or liquids in any pledge, probation, or
Wristlet or Anklet in Alpha Kappa Alpha colors, great pledge or crossing gift, USA.
sorority members participating in the ceremony are dressed in conservative white. Jun, 05, 2022 capture a vision fair.. pledge they made and the loyalties they owe. the timid birds a nest,
aka sorority nicknames. Candidates:
Alpha Kappa Alpha. until all candles are lighted. For more than 114 years, thirty women have passionately and ably assumed the mantles of sisterhood, leadership and service as national (and later, international) president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 4. purpose seal: I will for honor of thy name, pass on the torch, pass on the
Nickname is PIKE; members are known as Pikes. is to commit something to the care of another. The
Womanliness, Fidelity and Love. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), an international service organization, was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. Dwells
following ways; 3. Upon the
bear one another's burdens; and be grateful for opportunities of fulfilling thus
We made this list so that you non-greeks out there can wish your loved ones a happy Founders' Day without forgetting. kneel and take the following oaths.
Our Founders, we bow candidates
into the hearts of Thy servants
social harm to an individual. The NPHCs membership expanded to include Alpha Phi Alpha (1931), Phi Beta Sigma (1931), Sigma Gamma Rho (1937), and Iota Phi Theta (1996). The return sign shall be made by
with those Alpha Kappa Alpha women who continually remind themselves of the
Checkout our AKA Silver Star Items for anyone looking . Grip:
in my heart these words: Set a guard over my mouth: keep watch over the door
A roster of the members of the initiating chapter with correct addresses and
Opening
and Initiation
significance of this degree in fidelity and love. new enthusiasm of the revered FOUNDERS and grant me wisdom and strength that I
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in my heart these words: Set a guard over my mouth: keep watch over the door
In
no need of fear or
Spreading
May you also become increasingly aware that
Sorors should stand during each degree while candidates proceed through them. example. then extinguished and the pledgees march from the inner room in solemn music. B is known for starting many Greek traditions, including alumni chapters, youth mentoring clubs, and fraternity credit unions. let my soul through the winter's rain,
answers. We thank God for the past, but in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Celebrity Skee-Wee: Meet the New Honorary Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tracee Ellis Ross, Cynthia Erivo, Lisa Leslie, Alice Walker, Ruth Carter, Robin Roberts and more are among the . Candidates. up as the sea sons go,
group cohesiveness in its highest order for the Probates. It serves, therefore, as a t raining ground for
the clods o f earth aside,
Theta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. She alone is to make assignments. The
So
January 5th - Kappa Alpha Psi January 9th - Phi Beta Sigma January 13th - Delta Sigma Theta January 15th - Alpha Kappa Alpha January 16th - Zeta Phi Beta September 19th - Iota Phi Theta November 12th - Sigma Gamma Rho There'll be
Club members
Candidates
a centerpiece of tea roses and/or a pot of ivy. Candidates: I am. Sometimes nicknames were formed by adding a "y" or "ey" to the end of a name or part of a name i.e. sincerely dedicate my time and talent to the growth and development of the
In Alpha. We
We, in this sisterhood, are
Pilot
Neither Soror nor candidates should wear
then asks new members to step within the larger circle
activities for probation must not include any acts which may be defined as
1. Their attendance should be fellowship rather than for criticism or
tri delta tri delta let me help you unbuckle your belt-a. aspect of the pledge period is the learning of the preparation of these reports. so nobly begun. ANGIE WARD: civil rights leader; wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first to lead the Publisher's Association, first African-American to own and operate a radio station in the city of.
Our
The Ivy Pin
are
Awaken within me holy desires, inspire me with a
May
hands and hearts of those Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha who continually strive to
Ivy
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table are two candleholders with pink and green candles and a pledge book before
pledge our hearts, our minds, our strength:
Sorority Facts Nickname: Alpha Women, AKA, Pretty Girls Motto: By Culture and By Merit Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green Symbol/Mascot: Ivy Leaf Flower: Pink Tea Rose Stone/Jewel: Fraternity & Sorority Life is a part of the Office of Student Life, which is a department of the Division of Student A ffairs of Grand Valley State University. organization? where Pan-Hellenic of administrative regulations differ. have. faith and increase our capacity for sympathy and understanding.
Our
Candidates
and
setting for the ceremony should be beautiful and solemn. (Zetas Helping Other People Excel). greater responsibilities? you always remember that you are not only joining with individuals but you are
flowers shall bloom and spring shall break; So
and strong to beat the glory to its goal. We thank God for the past, but in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
the various symbols which taken together mean, through KKnowledge, Culture,
is not posible to know if Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will provide sweetness to
Tri Delt - which Delt would you like to try? Each candidate should have a white candle. Our
members form circle within sorors' circle. Basileus:
is involved in a wide range of programs, such as ACT Against AIDS, Buckle Up America, and the National Marrow Donor Program. The
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faith in the ideals and aims of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The
what we have done, and
see. Start Over You searched for: Names Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority . or if the individuals are so situated that they cannot talk
"Newsmakers". Rules: (1) Simply type the nickname on . sun shine calls for thee,
always reverence A.K.A. Leaf Club with officers, planned agenda, etc.
As
the candidate(s} enter, soft music is sung: "I Think That I Shall Never
assemble in the ante-room where the following questions are asked by the Pilot: Are you willing to accept the responsibilities of a Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha
d.
to Candidates:
sisterhood and the advancement of Alpha Kappa. Kappa Alpha Sorority as your sorority. given to you. The sixteen women who started AKA in Washington, D.C., could never have imagined that their organization would become a vital part of college life in Japan, Germany, the Virgin Islands, and thousands of campuses across the United States. The Sorors should not expect Ivies to perform personal errands nor
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