Chi-O Trivia

[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."

[Cutie_Hootie]

In what year was the Chi Omega crest adopted?

A. 1895
B. 1897
C. 1900
D. 1902

[NutBrnHair]

Our current crest was adopted in 1902!