Chi-O Trivia

[NutBrnHair]

Why don't you ask the next question, Cutie Hootie?!

[Cutie_Hootie]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Why don't you ask the next question, Cutie Hootie?!

Okay, here we go....

Our Archivist, Lyn Harris, and our Archivist Emeritus, Jan Blackwell, have each been presented with a very special badge. What is so special about these badges?

A. They are a replica of the first Chi Omega badge made by Dr. Charles Richardson.

B. They have alternating pearls and diamonds.

C. They are mounted on a golden Seal of Chi Omega.

D. They have rubies instead of pearls or diamonds.


Bonus points if you can explain WHY this was done.

[xo_kathy]

Originally Posted by Cutie_Hootie

Okay, here we go....

Our Archivist, Lyn Harris, and our Archivist Emeritus, Jan Blackwell, have each been presented with a very special badge. What is so special about these badges?

A. They are a replica of the first Chi Omega badge made by Dr. Charles Richardson.

B. They have alternating pearls and diamonds.

C. They are mounted on a golden Seal of Chi Omega.

D. They have rubies instead of pearls or diamonds.


Bonus points if you can explain WHY this was done.

Well, I've never seen Lyn's badge as she was unable to make Convention this year , but I saw the one presented to Jan and it has rubies. My story may be a bit off, but here's the jist...
We had an old badge in the archives that had rubies instead of pearls. It belonged to a "notable" alumna - Mary Love I think, or perhaps Ida Pace Purdue? Unfortunately, it was stolen some time ago and never recovered. So when trying to find the perfect badge to present to Jan upon her retirement, they decided a replica of the one lost would be perfect.

Though I have to say I didn't know Lyn had the same one...

[Cutie_Hootie]

Originally Posted by xo_kathy

Well, I've never seen Lyn's badge as she was unable to make Convention this year , but I saw the one presented to Jan and it has rubies. My story may be a bit off, but here's the jist...
We had an old badge in the archives that had rubies instead of pearls. It belonged to a "notable" alumna - Mary Love I think, or perhaps Ida Pace Purdue? Unfortunately, it was stolen some time ago and never recovered. So when trying to find the perfect badge to present to Jan upon her retirement, they decided a replica of the one lost would be perfect.

Though I have to say I didn't know Lyn had the same one...

You are correct!!! I saw Lyn receive hers at Firesides this year--it is absolutely beautiful!! Both badges are mounted on gold disks with the engraving "Archivist" and "Archivist Emeritus". And you were correct, it was Ida Pace Purdue's badge that had the rubies originally. According to what I learned at Firesides and Convention, the Supreme Governing Council gave special dispensation for these unique badges to be created (which I think is pretty cool!).

[Cutie_Hootie]

Here's another question (I'm starting to like asking these...it's the History teacher in me coming out!!):

Which of the following chapters did not celebrate their 20th Anniversary this year?

A. Upsilon Lambda
B. Pi Lambda
C. Sigma Lambda
D. Phi Lambda

[NutBrnHair]

Allright then...Cutie Hootie with a not-so-easy question! (Good for you!)

The answer is:

B.) Pi Lambda, Centre College (chartered in 1988)

[Cutie_Hootie]

Originally Posted by Cutie_Hootie

Here's another question (I'm starting to like asking these...it's the History teacher in me coming out!!):

Which of the following chapters did not celebrate their 20th Anniversary this year?

A. Upsilon Lambda
B. Pi Lambda
C. Sigma Lambda
D. Phi Lambda

Correct, NutBrn!! Happy 20th Anniversary to our sisters at Hanover College (Upsilon Lambda--my initiating chapter!), Virginia Tech (Sigma Lambda), and Franklin & Marshall College (Phi Lambda).

[NutBrnHair]

Since our founding in 1895, which year saw the addition of nine (9) Chi Omega chapters -- the most in our history?

a.) 1900
b.) 1919
c.) 1928
d.) 1957