Ivy box themes align with the calendar, sorority initiatives and. The collection also contains state, local and historical maps and photographs. It also gives several brief indepth comparative analyses of other black greek lettered sororities. Interested members would join the pledge club before. Ivy leaf pledge club of alpha kappa alpha sorority inc. Potential candidates who were interested in joining the sorority would join the pledge club before being inducted into the sorority. The ivy primer contains the information needed for a young lady to successfully complete her pledgeship into a ka. University of mississippi ole miss yearbook oxford, ms. The first three letter of the three greek words that form the sorority s motto e. Unauthorized posting of alpha kappa alpha sorority ritual. I dont have names for the other members of the noble nine. In the fall of that year, the ivy interest club was started taking the colors of green and white. This auction is for a copy of the a lpha k appa a lpha ivy leaf pledge club syllabus also known as the ivy primer.
The chapter was started by eighteen women in ohio from elyria, lorain, oberlin and sandusky. Alpha kappa alpha ivy pledge club, 1932 with images. Their founders originally established the sorority for black women, the organization currently accepts all races for membership. The pledge ceremony follows voting on candidates, signing of affirmation cards, approval of regional director, and acceptance by the candidate of an official written invitation to. Aka sorority gifts, alpha kappa alpha sorority, sorority life. The collections include both physical and digital materials. Introduction into membership of the ivy leaf pledge club must involve this. Pledge ceremony introduction into membership of the ivy leaf pledge club must involve this pledging ceremony and this pledging ceremony is a part of induction into full membership in alpha kappa alpha sorority. In 1908, alpha kappa alpha was a new concept for a new era. Where is the name alpha kappa alpha is derived from. Smith of the zeta omega chapter, those women became the university of delawares first ivy leaf pledge club and official pledges of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. I know that clubs are sometimes used for nphc fraternities to symbolize pledge classes.
But the interest and desire for alpha kappa alpha did not diminish. Alpha kappa alpha pledge handbook membership new updated files for alpha kappa alpha pledge handbook membership. The ivy pin the ivy club manual ivy primer alpha, 1908195b, or years of service schedule of assignments of orientation to be studied concerning the purposes af the vy leaf pledge club. An ivy leaf pledge club located at wilberforce university in 1922. The scroller club represents the pledge club of kappa alpha psi frater nity. Alpha phi alpha men and alpha kappa alpha women, howard. It gives deep insight into alpha kappa alpha sorortity, inc. After all the candidates have taken the vow and signed their names in the pledge book, the sentinel gives each a lighted pink or green candle and a small pot of ivy. I was a member of the ivy leaf pledge club at a historically black university. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The goal of both groups was to eventually affiliate with the national body of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated. Alpha kappa alpha sorority the ivy leaf pledge club was the official pledge club of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated. The pledge ceremony follows voting on candidates, signing of affirmation cards, approval of regional. Ivy leaf club zeta chapter alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated at wilberforce. Alpha kappa alpha fraternities and sororities wiki fandom. A womens student organization formed chiefly for social purposes and having a name consisting of greek letters.
Alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated is the first historically african american. Alpha kappa alpha the reader wiki, reader view of wikipedia. Locally, theta psi adopted a resident of the north mississip pi retardation center. The local chapter, iota phi omega was founded in 1973 and just recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. The ivy leaf reveals that as chapter members have simultaneously.
Please note, we recently enforced our rights against a major u. The ivy box is a monthly delivery of sorority apparel and accessories delivered to members ondemand. O n november 20, 1976, under the sponsorship of mrs. Alpha kappa alpha, 1908 1958 or sixty years of service d. What are the colors of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. Social club by bobfeaftvot pi kappa alpha fraternity pledge manual.
This list of alpha kappa alpha sorors commonly referred to as akas includes initiated and honorary members of alpha kappa alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter sorority established for black college women alpha kappa alpha sorority was founded on january 15, 1908, at howard university in washington, d. While this is being done, the basileus repeats the last two lines of the ivy hymn. The tools of a pledge lesson i the world of greekdom lesson ii alpha kappa alpha sorority its beginning lesson iii the organization some basic facts lesson iv the officers lesson v what do alpha kappa alpha women do. Gentlemans quarters are now available individually and as a fabulous box set from rocket 88 books. The concept of boule boots was borne of this friendship and our shared love for our sisterhood. Up for auction is a copy of the ivy leaf pledge club syllabus also known as the ivy primer. The ivy pledge club hampton university circa, 1965. On may 12, 1974, the ivy leaf pledge club became the theta psi chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. It is not written by a member of alpha kappa alpha, but she had the cooperation of many members of the sorority. Purchased from an estate, this soft cover booklet bound by staples contains 40 pages of sorority information.
Alpha kappa alpha passport case aka sorority gifts, alpha gift. Under the leadership of soror peggy lewis lecompte, 19th central regional director, fifteen members of the ivy leaf pledge club became women of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. The delta omicron reactivation committee was formed, and many delta omicron alumnae were reclaimed as financial members. Our colors were not pink and blue, nor was our motto, nothing but the highest. Founded at howard university in 1908, alpha kappa alpha is the oldest greek lettered. On february 18, 1977, the ivies officially became members of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. Recently our pledge club volunteered as sistance at the special olympics games.
The ivy leaf pledge club was the official pledge club of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated. Introduction into membership of the ivy leaf pledge club must involve this pledging ceremony and this pledging ceremony is a part of induction int full membership alpha kappa alpha sorority. The pledge ceremony follows voting on candidates, signing of affirmation cards, approval of regional director, and acceptance by the candidate of an. Interested members would join the pledge club before being inducted into the sorority. The ivy reading akademy focused on early learning and mastery of basic reading skills.
This book called secrets to pledge a black sorority will help you with obtaining membership. Please see production times before placing your order. This manual is for potential members to complete the membership process successfully. The ivy leaf was published annually from 1921 to 1927 and biannually for the next two years. See more ideas about alpha kappa alpha sorority, alpha kappa alpha and aka sorority. Alpha kappa alpha initiation ritual stichting argus.
In addition, the sorority has federal protection under the lanham act for the following marks. Nphc greek rituals alpha phi alpha initiation ritual. Gamma mu ivy leaf pledge club of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. The founders of alpha kappa alpha aka sorority were scholaractivists. For example, at wilberforce university, the ivy leaf pledge club s motto was nothing but the highest and their colors were pink and blue. The ivy leaf quickly supplanted the local magazine and became the national organ of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated. By obtaining 2600 books for the schools library, jackson made it the largest library owned by white or colored in all holmes county. I am looking for a complete list of the club names. The club consisted of potential candidates who were interested in joining the sorority. The history of alpha kappa alpha book a previously written. Alpha kappa alpha is pleased to announce the launch of its official partnership with ivy storehouse to offer the sororitys first and only licensed subscription box, the ivy box.
What is the pledge club of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. Founding dates of black greek letter organizations. This stapled softcover booklet includes the following topics. Of that meeting, alpha kappa alpha sorority was born. Top sites alpha kappa alpha pledge process 2019 latest. It was founded at howard university in washington, dc in 1908. The original 20 pearls founding members of alpha kappa alpha sorority inc. Alpha kappa alpha is the oldest african american sorority in the united states. Lanqueen aka sorority gifts, vintage crystal pearl brooch gold alpha kappa alpha paraphernalia graduation gifts for women 4.
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