Phi Beta Sigma Final Questions and Answers 2023
W.E. Tibbs 1914
The Shield was designed by who and when.
7 elements of the shield
Handclasp, Dove, Three Books, An Ax, Three Stars, "Phi""Beta""Sigma", 1914
Carnation
The January flower depicting exact timing for the fraternity.
Pure white and Royal Blue
Colors of the fraternity
The Oath of Loyalty
Agreement to which each brother affirms his lifelong dedication to the principles of the
fraternity.
The 12 inch rule
Time Value, Best performance of duty, Perseverance, worth of example, virtue of
patience, Talent expression, economic wisdom, value of character, kindly attitudes,
pleasure of work, worth of organization, dignity of simplicity
A.M. Walker quote
I believe in all that Phi Beta Sigma represents, and I will herald and defend it even
against the world.
Zeta Phi Beta
Organized at Howard University in Washington D.C. on January 16 1920
Robert Samuel Taylor and A. Langston Taylor
2 members of Phi Beta Sigma who were catalyst to start Zeta Phi Beta.
5 Pearls
Arizona Cleaver Stemmons, Viola Tylerr Goings, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Pearl Ann Neal,
Fannie Pettie watts
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Frat.
1st Greek Letter sister and brother organization
Sorority was founded upon(4)
Scholarship, service, sisterly love, finer womanhood
First Zeta Boule(National Convention)
Conducted jointly with Phi Beta Sigma conclave on December of 1920 in Washington
D.C.
The Oath of Loyalty
I do solemnly pledge and vow so to live that I shall exemplify the high ideals of
brotherhood, scholarship, and service, and to show myself worthy of membership in Phi
Beta Sigma Fraternity.
The Sigma Creed
I believe in the principles of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and my loyalty to these transcend
all personal responsibility. I believe that I should be a credit to the organization, and that
I should at all times safeguard its reputation with the best in conduct. I believe in the
unity of purpose as expressed in the motto- culture for service and service for humanity-
These things constitute the true test of a Phi Beta Sigma Man.
W.E. Tibbs 1914
The Shield was designed by who and when.
7 elements of the shield
Handclasp, Dove, Three Books, An Ax, Three Stars, "Phi""Beta""Sigma", 1914
Carnation
The January flower depicting exact timing for the fraternity.
Pure white and Royal Blue
Colors of the fraternity
The Oath of Loyalty
Agreement to which each brother affirms his lifelong dedication to the principles of the
fraternity.
The 12 inch rule
Time Value, Best performance of duty, Perseverance, worth of example, virtue of
patience, Talent expression, economic wisdom, value of character, kindly attitudes,
pleasure of work, worth of organization, dignity of simplicity
A.M. Walker quote
I believe in all that Phi Beta Sigma represents, and I will herald and defend it even
against the world.
Zeta Phi Beta
Organized at Howard University in Washington D.C. on January 16 1920
Robert Samuel Taylor and A. Langston Taylor
2 members of Phi Beta Sigma who were catalyst to start Zeta Phi Beta.
5 Pearls
Arizona Cleaver Stemmons, Viola Tylerr Goings, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Pearl Ann Neal,
Fannie Pettie watts
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Frat.
1st Greek Letter sister and brother organization
Sorority was founded upon(4)
Scholarship, service, sisterly love, finer womanhood
First Zeta Boule(National Convention)
Conducted jointly with Phi Beta Sigma conclave on December of 1920 in Washington
D.C.
The Oath of Loyalty
I do solemnly pledge and vow so to live that I shall exemplify the high ideals of
brotherhood, scholarship, and service, and to show myself worthy of membership in Phi
Beta Sigma Fraternity.
The Sigma Creed
I believe in the principles of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and my loyalty to these transcend
all personal responsibility. I believe that I should be a credit to the organization, and that
I should at all times safeguard its reputation with the best in conduct. I believe in the
unity of purpose as expressed in the motto- culture for service and service for humanity-
These things constitute the true test of a Phi Beta Sigma Man.
