Theta Trivia

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by ThetaSis2GPhiB

A pansy or if you see it in color, a gold pansy.

Ok, my turn, what was the first Theta chapter in California? Looking for Greek letters and college name.

I think it was Phi Chapter at Pacific.


Question: What fraternity was Bette Locke Hamilton's father a member of?

[ThetaSis2GPhiB]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I think it was Phi Chapter at Pacific.


Question: What fraternity was Bette Locke Hamilton's father a member of?

FIJI or Phi Gamma Delta. I believe her older brother was also a FIJI.

Actually, the first California chapter is Omicron/Univ of Southern California. I love their link with Alpha chapter. Here is the factoid about USC: In 1887, Kappa Alpha Theta’s banner was raised at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles by Jennie Allen, Alpha's sixth initiate, who taught English at USC. In 1887, as the wife of USC’s president, Jennie Allen Bovard helped install Omicron Chapter, the first chapter west of the Rockies. Economic downturn forced the chapter to close in 1895, but the chapter returned to USC in 1917.

But you were VERY close with Phi/Univ of the Pacific. Their factoid: Phi Chapter was formed in 1889 at University of the Pacific in San Jose, California. In 1892 the charter was transferred to Stanford University. Phi remained at Stanford until 1944, when women's fraternities were abolished on that campus. In 1959, Phi was reestablished at University of the Pacific, by then located in Stockton, California.
Phi's 'offspring' chapter @ Stanford is explained thusly: In 1892, Kappa Alpha Theta was the first women's fraternity at Stanford University when Phi’s charter transferred to Palo Alto from the University of the Pacific. In 1944, Stanford banished all women's groups. When the ban was lifted, Theta returned. As a University of the Pacific chapter reclaimed the Phi name, the 1978 Stanford chapter became Phi deuteron, ‘Phi the second’.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by ThetaSis2GPhiB

FIJI or Phi Gamma Delta. I believe her older brother was also a FIJI.

Actually her father was Beta Theta Pi. You are correct about her brother being a FIJI though

[ThetaSis2GPhiB]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

Actually her father was Beta Theta Pi. You are correct about her brother being a FIJI though

Shoot! I knew there was FIJI in the family but thought it was both Dad & Bro. Do I get half credit? Haha!

It seems to just be ThetaPrincess24 and me on here.

Come on ladies...put on your Alex Trebek mask and throw out some Theta Trivia!

[undtheta2000]

My turn for trivia!

We know Diane & Sharon Disney were both Thetas. Which song from Mary Poppins was written for them?

[ThetaSis2GPhiB]

Let's Go Fly a Kite is the song I believe you're referring to although there seems to be dispute as to the inspiration for the song. Look here for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let%27s_Go_Fly_a_Kite

Let's Go Fly a Kite
Written by: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
LYRICS:
Let's go fly a kite
Up to the highest height
Let's go fly a kite
And send it soaring

Up through the atmosphere
Up where the air is clear
Oh, let's go fly a kite
Let's go fly a kite!

[bluefish81]

This thread could use a bump, because I love trivia.

In what state was the first active alumnae group founded in 1889? Bonus points if you can name the city...

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by bluefish81

This thread could use a bump, because I love trivia.

In what state was the first active alumnae group founded in 1889? Bonus points if you can name the city...

I'm going out on a limb here........Kansas?

[bluefish81]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I'm going out on a limb here........Kansas?

Good job! Topeka.

[ThetaSis2GPhiB]

Well it's just a few of us trivia buffs, but I'll keep it going with some 'modern' trivia.

When did the first Theta website go live?

[ThetaPrincess24]

1996?




Where will the next Kappa Alpha Theta convention be held?

[undtheta2000]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

1996?




Where will the next Kappa Alpha Theta convention be held?

Miami, FL

Next question: When (year) & where was the first international chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta founded?

[Amberashley]

Originally Posted by undtheta2000

Miami, FL

Next question: When (year) & where was the first international chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta founded?

1889, and I want to say Ontario...

[kaokite]

actually, it's sigma chapter in Toronto.

Next question:
what year did our HQ move to it's present location in Indianapolis? and where was it located prior?

[ThetaPrincess24]

HQ moved into our beautiful home in Indianapolis in 1983 (though ground was broken in 1982). Prior to Indy, our headquarters was located in Evanston, IL.


Bonus round!

How many active collegiate chapters does Kappa Alpha Theta currently have?

(I had to count this one myself so I hope I counted correctly!)