Committee members included: Norma Boyd, Julia Brooks, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Nellie Pratt Russell and Minnie Smith. Along with Quander, these members are referred to as the organization’s “Incorporators.” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was legally incorporated January 29, 1913.

Who are the 20 pearls of AKA?

“Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Twenty Pearls”
Original: Anna Easter Brown. Beulah Burke. Lillie Burke. Marjorie Hill. Margaret Flagg Holmes. Sophomores: Norma Boyd. Ethel Jones Mowbray. Alice Murray. Sarah Meriweather Nutter. Incorporators: Norma Boyd (Sophomore) Julia Brooks. Ethel Jones Mowbray (Sophomore) Nellie Quander.

Why was aka founded?

The sorority, founded by 20 Howard University undergraduate women, was formed to serve an African American community that faced the growing challenge of racial discrimination and injustice in the early 20th Century United States.

Who were the AKA incorporators?

The incorporators are: Norma Boyd, Julia Brooks, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Nellie Quander, Nellie Pratt Russell and Minnie Smith. Over 110 years later, the purpose and presence of Alpha Kappa Alpha continues in perpetuity.

Who inspired Ethel Hedgeman Lyle?

Lyle was inspired by two of her professors to establish a society that encouraged scholarship, friendship, and service. She and a group of eight other distinguished ladies worked together to ensure the sorority’s implementation.

What is Ivy Day aka?

Ivy Day is an annual ceremony in which an ivy stone is placed on either a residential, academic or administrative building or ground to commemorate academic excellence.

What are AKA sorority colors?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Nickname: AKA’s. Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green.Flower: Pink Tea Rose.Chapter: Kappa Rho.Founded Nationally: January 15, 1908 at Howard University, Washington, DC.Chartered Locally: May 1, 1976.

How many incorporators did aka have?

The six Incorporators of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated January 29, 1913: Nellie Quander; Norma Bo… Alpha kappa alpha, Alpha kappa alpha sorority, Kappa.

Why do akas say skee wee?

Oh, and if you don’t know, “Skee-Wee” is the sound that other AKA’s make to greet each other or just let other people know that we are in the house. It’s really high-pitched and has been known to break glass. And talk about having fun!

What does aka Boule mean?

Boule: Governing body; meets biennially. Directorate: Board of Directors. Ivy Beyond the Wall: Deceased member. Officers.

What does anti Basileus mean?

The Anti-Basileus shall assist the Basileus in the performance of her duties. She shall preside in her absence, serve as Chairman of the Program Committee and serve as the ex-officio member of all committees, except the Nominating Committee, auditing and Standards.