Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc,
IMDP Process - Week 2. Exam
1. Write the Sphinxman prayer.
Oh father, may we as oncoming Alphamen, make full development, so that we may
uphold the high standard of Alpha Phi Alpha; manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all
mankind. Throughout eternity. Amen.
2. Write the Sphinxman credo.
As a Sphinxman, I will uphold high scholastic standards, high moral character, brotherly
love, personal progress, loyalty, and the respect of womanhood to the best of my
ability.
3. What are the lyrics to the Sphinxman hymn?
The Mystic Sphinx, for us the name does signify. We love and guard its customs and
ideals. Our task is hard, our vigil long and dutiful. Our hears are ever mindful of our task.
And should we cross those burning sands that guard our aims. We pledge ourselves it
mandates to obey. To this one goal our concentrated efforts be. To be a worthy part of
noble A Phi A.
4. What is the title of Chapter 6 of the History Book?
Expansion and Internal Development
, 5. What is the title of Chapter 7 of the History Book?
The Leaven of Self Examination
6. Name an Alpha in each of the following 9 fields:
Politics/Government: Congressman Bobby Scott
Arts/Entertainment: Duke Ellington / Lionel Richie
Law: Greg Mathis / Thurgood Marshall
Civil Rights: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. / W.E.B. DuBois
Sports/Athletics: Jesse Owens / Art Shell
Education: Cornel West / Dr. Henry Ponder
Business: Joshua Smith / Robert F. Smith
Medicine: LaSalle D. Leffall Jr. / Leon Walker Herndon
Science/Technology: Levi Watkins / Marcus Martin / Dr. Willis L Lonzer
IMDP Process - Week 2. Exam
1. Write the Sphinxman prayer.
Oh father, may we as oncoming Alphamen, make full development, so that we may
uphold the high standard of Alpha Phi Alpha; manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all
mankind. Throughout eternity. Amen.
2. Write the Sphinxman credo.
As a Sphinxman, I will uphold high scholastic standards, high moral character, brotherly
love, personal progress, loyalty, and the respect of womanhood to the best of my
ability.
3. What are the lyrics to the Sphinxman hymn?
The Mystic Sphinx, for us the name does signify. We love and guard its customs and
ideals. Our task is hard, our vigil long and dutiful. Our hears are ever mindful of our task.
And should we cross those burning sands that guard our aims. We pledge ourselves it
mandates to obey. To this one goal our concentrated efforts be. To be a worthy part of
noble A Phi A.
4. What is the title of Chapter 6 of the History Book?
Expansion and Internal Development
, 5. What is the title of Chapter 7 of the History Book?
The Leaven of Self Examination
6. Name an Alpha in each of the following 9 fields:
Politics/Government: Congressman Bobby Scott
Arts/Entertainment: Duke Ellington / Lionel Richie
Law: Greg Mathis / Thurgood Marshall
Civil Rights: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. / W.E.B. DuBois
Sports/Athletics: Jesse Owens / Art Shell
Education: Cornel West / Dr. Henry Ponder
Business: Joshua Smith / Robert F. Smith
Medicine: LaSalle D. Leffall Jr. / Leon Walker Herndon
Science/Technology: Levi Watkins / Marcus Martin / Dr. Willis L Lonzer
