Chi-O Trivia

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
Who was the first member of Chi Omega to marry?

a.) Alice Cary Simonds married Andrew Van Smith, a Kappa Sigma, in 1898
b.) Jobelle Holcombe, a founder of Chi Omega and later a distinguished professor at the University of Arkansas
c.) Lila Davies, a childhood friend of Allie Simonds and an early member of Psi Chapter
d.) None of the above

You are correct, Cardinal026! Excellent work!
FYI...I don't think Jobelle ever married since we refer to her as "Miss" Jobelle and Holcombe was her maiden name.

[NutBrnHair]

Who is credited with introducing the motion that changed the name of the Inter-Sorority Conference to the National Panhellenic Conference (N.P.C.)?

a.) Jobelle Holcombe, Founder of Chi Omega
b.) Mary Love Collins, National President of Chi Omega 1910-52
c.) Minnie Mae Prescott, Former Council member of Kappa Delta Sorority and former Chairman of NPC
d.) Sidney Gremillion Allen, Former Council member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and former Chairman of NPC

[KellyB369]

I just spent the last 30 minutes catching up on this thread. How much fun! Please keep the tirvia coming and I will try to think of some too...
For this one I am going to guess 'D'.

[XOAlumXO]

B

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
Who is credited with introducing the motion that changed the name of the Inter-Sorority Conference to the National Panhellenic Conference (N.P.C.)?

a.) Jobelle Holcombe, Founder of Chi Omega
b.) Mary Love Collins, National President of Chi Omega 1910-52
c.) Minnie Mae Prescott, Former Council member of Kappa Delta Sorority and former Chairman of NPC
d.) Sidney Gremillion Allen, Former Council member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and former Chairman of NPC

Welcome to Trivia, KellyB, but no D is not correct. (Sidney Allen's been around a long time, but not that long.)

And XOAlum, it's not B either. (This happened prior to MLC.)

[Cardinal026]

I'm going with C (although B was my first guess too, XOAlum!)

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
Who is credited with introducing the motion that changed the name of the Inter-Sorority Conference to the National Panhellenic Conference (N.P.C.)?

a.) Jobelle Holcombe, Founder of Chi Omega
b.) Mary Love Collins, National President of Chi Omega 1910-52
c.) Minnie Mae Prescott, Former Council member of Kappa Delta Sorority and former Chairman of NPC
d.) Sidney Gremillion Allen, Former Council member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and former Chairman of NPC

Alas, dear Sisters...the answer is A.

"During the first decade of the 20th century, she helped write the constitution for the Inter-Sorority Conference and is credited with introducing the motion that changed the name of this body to the National Panhellenic Conference. She represented Chi Omega at NPC in 1906, serving as secretary; in 1907 serving as chairman; and in 1908."

[NutBrnHair]

The official ring of Chi Omega was adopted in 1905, designed by Ina Mae Boles Morton. Who is/was allowed to wear the ring?

a.) Only the founders
b.) Only the founders and members or former members of the Governing Council
c.) Current collegiate and alumnae chapter presidents
d.) Only the current National President

[KellyB369]

I'm going to guess b.) Only the founders and members or former members of the Governing Council.
I think I remember learning this during the pledge period.

Does anyone know what the ring looks like?

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
The official ring of Chi Omega was adopted in 1905, designed by Ina Mae Boles Morton. Who is/was allowed to wear the ring?

b.) Only the founders and members or former members of the Governing Council

We have a winner! Way to go, Kelly B!
I have a picture of the ring here, but no scanner, darn it. They are beautiful -- yellow gold with the symbols engraved on it.

[NutBrnHair]

Which of the following is true?

a.) Delegates to the 1906 Convention in Washington, D.C. enjoyed an excursion through the city, riding in a tour bus
b.) An all-day beach party on Lake Michigan was attended by delegates at the 1908 Convention, held in Chicago, IL
c.) At the 1914 "Camp Convention" held near Boulder, CO, recreational activities included a burro ride to explore the countryside and a hike over the rough terrain to a beefsteak fry
d.) all of the above

[XOAlumXO]

I am going with D!

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
Which of the following is true?

a.) Delegates to the 1906 Convention in Washington, D.C. enjoyed an excursion through the city, riding in a tour bus
b.) An all-day beach party on Lake Michigan was attended by delegates at the 1908 Convention, held in Chicago, IL
c.) At the 1914 "Camp Convention" held near Boulder, CO, recreational activities included a burro ride to explore the countryside and a hike over the rough terrain to a beefsteak fry
d.) all of the above

You are a smart Sister, XOAlum...D is correct!

[NutBrnHair]

Which founder of Chi Omega was married to an SAE, who was in the military and led her to Washington, D.C. where she helped install Phi Alpha Chapter at George Washington Univ. She helped install the alumnae chapter there and served as their first president. Upon her death in 1954, she was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

a.) Jean Vincenheller
b.) Jobelle Holcombe
c.) Mary Love Collins
d.) Persephone Jones

[CardinalSM]

Well I don't know the answer but I am eliminationg C and D, they weren't founders!