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Whomstv'e is Caroll K Simmons?
The benefactor of the Phi Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation (scholarship)
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What year was PKS founded at the University of Pennsylvania?
1850 (hint- an important event in the national fraternity's history)
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What is Phi Beta Kappa?
The common ancesotor of the American fraternity, dating back to the colonial era
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What does sleeping, showering, sports, sex, and stupid have in common?
The 5 "S" situations when the new member pin should not be worn
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What is special about 3rd deck?
The darkest (most energy efficient) floor of the chapter house
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Who is Doug Opitchka?
An Alpha Epsilon alumn who was alpha of our chapter when the dry housing policy was enacted, and who later went on to serve as Grand Alpha of the international fraternity
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The year of the Theta Resolution and desegregation
1860 (hint- an important event in the national fraternity's history)
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What happened with greek life in the 1970's?
This time period saw a drastic decrease in Greek Life membership, particularly due to anti-establishment movements and civil unrest
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What is a maltese cross?
A truncated square composed of 4 isosceles trapezoids joined at the middle, usually signifying membership in the fraternity
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Who is McCoy?
This man is the perfect representative of all of American Greek Life, famous for his chill-to-pull ratio of 5:5
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Who is Louis W. Beigler?
The most extraordinarily generous donor that financed the construction of the current Alpha Epsilon chapter house
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What year was the current Chapter House was built?
1959 (hint- An important event in our specific chapter's history)
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What is the National Interfraternity Council?
The trade organization Phi Kappa Sigma helped charter in 1909 to represent the interests of greek life across the country
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What is 1850?
The number written in roman numerals on the fraternal crest
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Who is JFK?
The Much Girthier son of Clinton
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Who is Arthur Jens?
Editor of "Our American Heritage", a book proudly displayed in the AE chapter house, as well as former Grand Alpha of Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity
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What year was Alpha Epsilon Chartering Day?
1898 (hint- An important event in our specific chapter's history)
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What was the significance of fraternal magazines, including special overseas publications?
One way that national fraternal societies kept in touch with their members during the tough times of World War 1 and 2? (hint- thank your local Upsion)
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What does, "this is your new member pin. Wear it at all times" mean?
The phrase said by pledge fathers at the pinning ceremony when presenting a new member pin to their new pledge sons
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What is the 0 Deck Whiteboard?
Formerly used for actual gastronomical information, it has degraded into the house's favorite location for polls and shitposting
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Who is Tim Schug?
A former alumn and RA of our chapter, who went on to serve as executive director of Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity
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What year did Alpha Epsilon Undergo Extensive membership review and was reduced to four active members
1998 (hint- an important event in our specific chapter's history)
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What is the significance of Alpha Delta Phi (the Adelphian Society)?
The first American college sorority
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What is the Oraborus?
A dragon or snake devouring its own tail, originating in Greek mythology to symbolise enternity and rebirth (hint: one of the symbols on our crest)
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What is the IIT Department of Public Safety famous for?
These absolute units never fail to confuse our letters and house location
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