Chi-O Trivia

[NutBrnHair]

Which former National President did NOT have a daughter(s) initiated into Chi Omega?

a.) Winnie Bowker
b.) Kirk Bell Cocke Hassell
c.) Roselyn Dabbs
d.) Mary Ann Fruge

[Cutie_Hootie]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Which former National President did NOT have a daughter(s) initiated into Chi Omega?

a.) Winnie Bowker
b.) Kirk Bell Cocke Hassell
c.) Roselyn Dabbs
d.) Mary Ann Fruge

I believe the answer is D, Mary Ann Fruge.

[NutBrnHair]

You are correct, Cutie Hootie! Mary Ann has a son, alas! All of the others had Chi Omega daughters.

[NutBrnHair]

Chi Omega's Executive HQ is located in Memphis, TN. Prior to the Memphis move, the HQ was in Cincinnati for 70-someodd years. Where was the Executive Office located before Cincinnati?

a.) nowhere...Cincinnati was the first location
b.) Lexington, KY
c.) Ithaca, NY
d.) Cleveland, OH

[lillady85]

Was it B, Lexington? I know it was in the South.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Chi Omega's Executive HQ is located in Memphis, TN. Prior to the Memphis move, the HQ was in Cincinnati for 70-someodd years. Where was the Executive Office located before Cincinnati?

a.) nowhere...Cincinnati was the first location
b.) Lexington, KY
c.) Ithaca, NY
d.) Cleveland, OH

Yes lillady, you're correct!

[NutBrnHair]

Beth Stathos, current Associate Director of Student Life/Panhellenic Advisor at University of Oklahoma and a past member of the Chi Omega HQ staff, has recently accepted a position as:

a.) a police officer in Oklahoma City
b.) a juggler with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas
c.) Executive Director of the NPC Office
d.) a travelling consultant for Tri Delta
e.) General Counsel for Chi Omega Fraternity

[chitownxo]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Beth Stathos, current Associate Director of Student Life/Panhellenic Advisor at University of Oklahoma and a past member of the Chi Omega HQ staff, has recently accepted a position as:

a.) a police officer in Oklahoma City
b.) a juggler with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas
c.) Executive Director of the NPC Office
d.) a travelling consultant for Tri Delta
e.) General Counsel for Chi Omega Fraternity

I think it's e.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Beth Stathos, current Associate Director of Student Life/Panhellenic Advisor at University of Oklahoma and a past member of the Chi Omega HQ staff, has recently accepted a position as:

a.) a police officer in Oklahoma City
b.) a juggler with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas
c.) Executive Director of the NPC Office
d.) a travelling consultant for Tri Delta
e.) General Counsel for Chi Omega Fraternity

It is E! Way to go, chitown & congrats to Beth on her new position!

[NutBrnHair]

Pomegranates have held a place in Chi Omega history for more than 100 years, but it wasn't until 2002 that the "super food" gained national awareness. Which of the following statement about pomegranates is true?

a.) the "season" for the fruit is May - August, but products are available all year
b.) consumers are interested in the fruit's high levels of vitamin B-12
c.) trials have shown pomegranate juice to be effective in reducing several heart-risk factors
d.) pomegranate martinis are only enjoyed by Chi Omegas!

[Cutie_Hootie]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Pomegranates have held a place in Chi Omega history for more than 100 years, but it wasn't until 2002 that the "super food" gained national awareness. Which of the following statement about pomegranates is true?

a.) the "season" for the fruit is May - August, but products are available all year
b.) consumers are interested in the fruit's high levels of vitamin B-12
c.) trials have shown pomegranate juice to be effective in reducing several heart-risk factors
d.) pomegranate martinis are only enjoyed by Chi Omegas!

I believe the correct answer is C , although this Chi Omega does love her pomegranate martinis!

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Pomegranates have held a place in Chi Omega history for more than 100 years, but it wasn't until 2002 that the "super food" gained national awareness. Which of the following statement about pomegranates is true?

a.) the "season" for the fruit is May - August, but products are available all year
b.) consumers are interested in the fruit's high levels of vitamin B-12
c.) trials have shown pomegranate juice to be effective in reducing several heart-risk factors
d.) pomegranate martinis are only enjoyed by Chi Omegas!

Very good, Cutie Hootie.

FYI: the "season" is October - January...and they have high levels of vitamin C...and of course, many non-Chi Os enjoy the "pom tini" too!

You have a question for the group?

[Cutie_Hootie]

Sure thing NutbrnHair!

As we all know, the Chi Omega Greek Theater was given to the University of Arkansas to commemorate the founding of Chi Omega. What is located on the frieze above the columns?

A. The Greek Letters Rho, Beta, Upsilon, Eta, and Sigma
B. The words knowledge, integrity, courage, culture, and intelligence
C. The purposes--Friendship, High Standards of Personnel, Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship, Community Service, and Participation in Campus Activities
D. The names of the members of the Supreme Governing Council at the time of dedication--Mary Love Collins, Lola Hanavan, Annie Whiteside, Hilda Threadgill, and Vesta Lockwood Watson

[chitownxo]

Originally Posted by Cutie_Hootie

Sure thing NutbrnHair!

As we all know, the Chi Omega Greek Theater was given to the University of Arkansas to commemorate the founding of Chi Omega. What is located on the frieze above the columns?

A. The Greek Letters Rho, Beta, Upsilon, Eta, and Sigma
B. The words knowledge, integrity, courage, culture, and intelligence
C. The purposes--Friendship, High Standards of Personnel, Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship, Community Service, and Participation in Campus Activities
D. The names of the members of the Supreme Governing Council at the time of dedication--Mary Love Collins, Lola Hanavan, Annie Whiteside, Hilda Threadgill, and Vesta Lockwood Watson

I'm going to guess b.

[Cutie_Hootie]

Originally Posted by chitownxo

I'm going to guess b.

You are correct!! Good job, chitownxo!

To quote the new member website: "The words KNOWLEDGE, INTEGRITY, COURAGE, CULTURE and INTELLIGENCE on the frieze above the columns of the theater interpret Chi Omega's ideals and represent attributes found in the finest of mankind."