PHI KAPPA TAU NATIONAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS.
purpose statements -ANSWER-Creed, Mission Statement, Vision Statement
definition that best describes Phi Kappa Tau -ANSWER-values based organization
Creed -ANSWER-The Creed of Phi Kappa Tau
Phi Kappa Tau, by admitting me to membership, has conferred upon me a mark of distinction
in which I take just pride. I believe in the spirit of brotherhood for which it stands. I shall
strive to attain its ideals, and by so doing to bring to it honor and credit. I shall be loyal to my
college and my chapter and shall keep strong my ties to them that I may ever retain the spirit
of youth. I shall be a good and loyal citizen. I shall try always to discharge the obligation to
others which arises from the fact that I am a fraternity man.
Mission Statement -ANSWER-The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong
commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.
Vision Statement -ANSWER-The vision of Phi Kappa Tau is to be recognized as a leadership
organization that binds men together and challenges them to improve their campuses and
the world.
______x______=Phi Kappa Tau -ANSWER-values; actions
Phi Kappa Tau founding date -ANSWER-March 17, 1906
founding principles of Non-Fraternity Association -ANSWER-Democratic nature of the
organization; Christian/spiritual ideals; emphasis upon innate worth as a qualification for
memberhsip
, name the Non-Fraternity Association adopted in 1909 -ANSWER-Phrenocon (later changed
to Phrenecon)
What parts of Phrenocon still exist in Phi Kappa Tau today? -ANSWER-The Oath of Phi Kappa
Tau, the concept of expansion, the Red Carnation, and the Cardinal Principles
What important parts of Phi Kappa Tau were established at the 1917 convention? -ANSWER-
The Ritual of Phi Kappa Tau
first public statement of the beliefs and values of Phi Kappa Tau written in 1950 -ANSWER-
The Mission Statement
Important part of Phi Tau was created at the 1977 convention -ANSWER-The Borradaile
Challenge
organization adopted as our national philanthropy in the 1990s -ANSWER-Association of
Hole in the Wall Camps
major celebration that Phi Kappa Tau held in Oxford, Ohio in 2006 -ANSWER-Centennial
Taylor Albert Borradaile -ANSWER-he was the last Founder to pass, and for many members,
the only link to the Founders; chemist
Dwight Ireneus Douglas -ANSWER-served in the military in WWI, later wrote novels under an
unknown pen name; involved in many various organizations (oldest member)
Clinton DeWitt Boyd -ANSWER-became a lawyer and later a judge; ran track, played
basketball
CORRECT ANSWERS.
purpose statements -ANSWER-Creed, Mission Statement, Vision Statement
definition that best describes Phi Kappa Tau -ANSWER-values based organization
Creed -ANSWER-The Creed of Phi Kappa Tau
Phi Kappa Tau, by admitting me to membership, has conferred upon me a mark of distinction
in which I take just pride. I believe in the spirit of brotherhood for which it stands. I shall
strive to attain its ideals, and by so doing to bring to it honor and credit. I shall be loyal to my
college and my chapter and shall keep strong my ties to them that I may ever retain the spirit
of youth. I shall be a good and loyal citizen. I shall try always to discharge the obligation to
others which arises from the fact that I am a fraternity man.
Mission Statement -ANSWER-The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong
commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.
Vision Statement -ANSWER-The vision of Phi Kappa Tau is to be recognized as a leadership
organization that binds men together and challenges them to improve their campuses and
the world.
______x______=Phi Kappa Tau -ANSWER-values; actions
Phi Kappa Tau founding date -ANSWER-March 17, 1906
founding principles of Non-Fraternity Association -ANSWER-Democratic nature of the
organization; Christian/spiritual ideals; emphasis upon innate worth as a qualification for
memberhsip
, name the Non-Fraternity Association adopted in 1909 -ANSWER-Phrenocon (later changed
to Phrenecon)
What parts of Phrenocon still exist in Phi Kappa Tau today? -ANSWER-The Oath of Phi Kappa
Tau, the concept of expansion, the Red Carnation, and the Cardinal Principles
What important parts of Phi Kappa Tau were established at the 1917 convention? -ANSWER-
The Ritual of Phi Kappa Tau
first public statement of the beliefs and values of Phi Kappa Tau written in 1950 -ANSWER-
The Mission Statement
Important part of Phi Tau was created at the 1977 convention -ANSWER-The Borradaile
Challenge
organization adopted as our national philanthropy in the 1990s -ANSWER-Association of
Hole in the Wall Camps
major celebration that Phi Kappa Tau held in Oxford, Ohio in 2006 -ANSWER-Centennial
Taylor Albert Borradaile -ANSWER-he was the last Founder to pass, and for many members,
the only link to the Founders; chemist
Dwight Ireneus Douglas -ANSWER-served in the military in WWI, later wrote novels under an
unknown pen name; involved in many various organizations (oldest member)
Clinton DeWitt Boyd -ANSWER-became a lawyer and later a judge; ran track, played
basketball
