Kappa Beta Gamma – Krossover Exam Study Guide with
Key Concepts and Practice Questions
Motto - correct answer ✔✔ Character, Culture, Courage
Where and when was KBG founded? - correct answer ✔✔ Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Jan 22, 1917
Philanthropy focus - correct answer ✔✔ The Special Olympics
KBG colours - correct answer ✔✔ Old gold, pearl white and deep sapphire
KBG symbol - correct answer ✔✔ 5-pointed star
KBG flower - correct answer ✔✔ Forget-Me-Nots
KBG jewels - correct answer ✔✔ Blue sapphire and white pearls
KBG mascot - correct answer ✔✔ Jermaine the Lion, named after founding president Teresa
Jermaine
KBG vision - correct answer ✔✔ To improve its members socially, morally, and intellectually
KBG's purpose (4 things) - correct answer ✔✔ 1. To improve the members morally, socially, and
intellectually;
2. To unite the members in the bond of sisterhood;
, 3. To develop friendships among the members during their college days;
4. To foster the support of College/University, alma mater and of God and country
Greek community history - correct answer ✔✔ Greek organizations have been a part of
collegiate life, dating as far back as 1776, at the moment, there are approximately 9 million
student and alumni members of fraternities and sororities in North America, or about 3 percent
of the total population
Greek community guidelines (9) - correct answer ✔✔ 1. No member of the NMC class is
permitted to be present at a fraternity or sorority house without an active sister chaperone.
2. Do not go to a fraternity or sorority house without an invitation or proper cause, and do not
go alone (even as an active). Always bring a sister.
3. Attend other Greek organization events. Show your support, take pictures, thank them for
their great efforts, and for inviting you.
4. Ensure your character reflects your personal values and the ideals of Kappa Beta Gamma as
you are representing the sorority at all times.
5. Do not be a liability (damage property, start a fight, etc) at any greek event, house, party, or
celebration, as you are a representative of the chapter and the sorority overall.
6. Treat everyone with respect in Greek Life. Although you will not be friends with everyone,
show and treat others with the same respect, kindness, and understanding you would like to
receive.
7. Do not ask about fraternity or sorority secrets! Some greek members may ask about secrets
regarding rituals, meanings, etc in exchange for their "secrets". DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES share any secrets of Kappa Beta Gamma including information in the
education process. If it isn't on our website as publicly shared information, you should not be
sharing it.
8. Be mindful of what you say to members of Greek Life. DO NOT speak negatively to others
about your sisters, chapter, or sorority.
9. Enjoy Greek Life and all the benefits it has to offer!
Key Concepts and Practice Questions
Motto - correct answer ✔✔ Character, Culture, Courage
Where and when was KBG founded? - correct answer ✔✔ Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Jan 22, 1917
Philanthropy focus - correct answer ✔✔ The Special Olympics
KBG colours - correct answer ✔✔ Old gold, pearl white and deep sapphire
KBG symbol - correct answer ✔✔ 5-pointed star
KBG flower - correct answer ✔✔ Forget-Me-Nots
KBG jewels - correct answer ✔✔ Blue sapphire and white pearls
KBG mascot - correct answer ✔✔ Jermaine the Lion, named after founding president Teresa
Jermaine
KBG vision - correct answer ✔✔ To improve its members socially, morally, and intellectually
KBG's purpose (4 things) - correct answer ✔✔ 1. To improve the members morally, socially, and
intellectually;
2. To unite the members in the bond of sisterhood;
, 3. To develop friendships among the members during their college days;
4. To foster the support of College/University, alma mater and of God and country
Greek community history - correct answer ✔✔ Greek organizations have been a part of
collegiate life, dating as far back as 1776, at the moment, there are approximately 9 million
student and alumni members of fraternities and sororities in North America, or about 3 percent
of the total population
Greek community guidelines (9) - correct answer ✔✔ 1. No member of the NMC class is
permitted to be present at a fraternity or sorority house without an active sister chaperone.
2. Do not go to a fraternity or sorority house without an invitation or proper cause, and do not
go alone (even as an active). Always bring a sister.
3. Attend other Greek organization events. Show your support, take pictures, thank them for
their great efforts, and for inviting you.
4. Ensure your character reflects your personal values and the ideals of Kappa Beta Gamma as
you are representing the sorority at all times.
5. Do not be a liability (damage property, start a fight, etc) at any greek event, house, party, or
celebration, as you are a representative of the chapter and the sorority overall.
6. Treat everyone with respect in Greek Life. Although you will not be friends with everyone,
show and treat others with the same respect, kindness, and understanding you would like to
receive.
7. Do not ask about fraternity or sorority secrets! Some greek members may ask about secrets
regarding rituals, meanings, etc in exchange for their "secrets". DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES share any secrets of Kappa Beta Gamma including information in the
education process. If it isn't on our website as publicly shared information, you should not be
sharing it.
8. Be mindful of what you say to members of Greek Life. DO NOT speak negatively to others
about your sisters, chapter, or sorority.
9. Enjoy Greek Life and all the benefits it has to offer!
