Alpha Sigma Tau – New Member Exam Study Guide with
Key Concepts and Practice Questions
How often is the The National Convention held? - correct answer ✔✔ Every 2 years
True or False: New members can wear the same letters as initiated members. - correct answer
✔✔ True
How many national sororities and women's fraternities make up the membership of NPC? -
correct answer ✔✔ 26
Plural of alumna - correct answer ✔✔ Alumnae
Symbol of Alpha Sigma Tau - correct answer ✔✔ Anchor
National flower - correct answer ✔✔ Yellow rose
Can the badge be worn with jeans? - correct answer ✔✔ No, the badge can only be worn with
appropriate badge attire. (Ex. Business clothing)
National magazine - correct answer ✔✔ The Anchor of Alpha Sigma Tau
Can new members wear the Crest of Alpha Sigma Tau? - correct answer ✔✔ No, new members
cannot wear the Crest until they are initiated.
The National Headquarters' location - correct answer ✔✔ Indianapolis, Indiana
, Alpha Sigma Tau's founding- Date, college, and location - correct answer ✔✔ On November 4,
1899 at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, Michigan
8 founding members of Alpha Sigma Tau - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Helen Rice
2. May Gephart
3. Mayene Tracy
4. Mabel Chase
5. Harriet Marx
6. Eva O'Keefe
7. Adriance Rice
8. Ruth Dutcher
*Remember HMMM HEAR
Purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau - correct answer ✔✔ Promote the ethical, cultural, and social
development of its members
What is our national philanthropy, and when was it established? - correct answer ✔✔ Pine
Mountain Settlement School on March 2, 1945
What is our national service project, and when was it announced? - correct answer ✔✔ Habitat
for Humanity International at the 2004 National Convention
Colors of Alpha Sigma Tau - correct answer ✔✔ Emerald green and gold
National jewel - correct answer ✔✔ Pearl
Key Concepts and Practice Questions
How often is the The National Convention held? - correct answer ✔✔ Every 2 years
True or False: New members can wear the same letters as initiated members. - correct answer
✔✔ True
How many national sororities and women's fraternities make up the membership of NPC? -
correct answer ✔✔ 26
Plural of alumna - correct answer ✔✔ Alumnae
Symbol of Alpha Sigma Tau - correct answer ✔✔ Anchor
National flower - correct answer ✔✔ Yellow rose
Can the badge be worn with jeans? - correct answer ✔✔ No, the badge can only be worn with
appropriate badge attire. (Ex. Business clothing)
National magazine - correct answer ✔✔ The Anchor of Alpha Sigma Tau
Can new members wear the Crest of Alpha Sigma Tau? - correct answer ✔✔ No, new members
cannot wear the Crest until they are initiated.
The National Headquarters' location - correct answer ✔✔ Indianapolis, Indiana
, Alpha Sigma Tau's founding- Date, college, and location - correct answer ✔✔ On November 4,
1899 at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, Michigan
8 founding members of Alpha Sigma Tau - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Helen Rice
2. May Gephart
3. Mayene Tracy
4. Mabel Chase
5. Harriet Marx
6. Eva O'Keefe
7. Adriance Rice
8. Ruth Dutcher
*Remember HMMM HEAR
Purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau - correct answer ✔✔ Promote the ethical, cultural, and social
development of its members
What is our national philanthropy, and when was it established? - correct answer ✔✔ Pine
Mountain Settlement School on March 2, 1945
What is our national service project, and when was it announced? - correct answer ✔✔ Habitat
for Humanity International at the 2004 National Convention
Colors of Alpha Sigma Tau - correct answer ✔✔ Emerald green and gold
National jewel - correct answer ✔✔ Pearl
