Founders?
James Frank Hopins
Greenfield Quarles
James McIlvaine Riley
Alpha 1
James Frank Hopkins
Alpha 2
Greenfield Quarles
Alpha 3 and First Commander
James McIlvaine Riley
Where was the specific birthplace of Sigma Nu?
A limestone outcropping outside of VMI
Where was the technical birthplace of Sigma Nu?
Virginia Military Institue
Who is Mr. Sigma Nu?
Richard Fletcher
Sigma Nu, along with 2 other fraternities, make up one of the three _____________?
Triads
Where was Sigma Nu's original HQ?
Indianapolis, Indiana
When and where was Sigma Nu's HQ moved?
1957; Lexington, Virginia
Flower of Sigma Nu?
Classic 5 Petal Wild White English Florabunda
Who wrote the creed?
Walter James Sears
Tree of Sigma Nu?
White oak (Baldinger Oak)
Who designed the coat of arms?
Elwood H. McCleland
When was the spiritual BIRTH of Sigma Nu?
1866 (When James Frank Hopkins was a Freshman at VMI)
Where was the Beta Chapter of Sigma Nu founded?
University of Virginia
Who was the first editor of The Delta?
Kappa 4, John Alexander Howard
What was the badge of Sigma Nu modeled after?
the White Cross of the French Legion of Honor
What are the 3 paintings of Sigma Nu?
The Quest
The Founders at the Rock
A Serpent, a Rose and a Star
Where was the location of Sigma Nu's 1st national convention?
Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee
Where was Greenfield Quarles born?
Christian County, Kentucky
Where was James McIlvaine Riley born?
St. Louis, Missouri
Where was James Frank Hopkins born?
Ripley, Mississippi
Who was the spiritual founder of Sigma Nu and what was his nickname?
Francis H Smith, Specs
Who created the first ritual of Sigma Nu?
James Frank Hopkins
What are the colors of Sigma Nu?
White, Black and Gold
What are the two meanings for each of the 3 colors?
White - Truth - Silence
Black - Honor - Secrecy
Gold - Love - Obedience
Who painted 'A Serpent, a Rose and a Star'?
Elmer Paul Katts Jr.
When was Sigma Nu's 1st national convention?
July 9th and 10th, 1884
What does the rock represent?
Enduring Strength
What does the rose represent?
Purity of Purpose
What is Chapter Eternal?
At each national convention they honor Sigma Nu's who have passed away.
Where was James McIlvaine Riley buried?
Belfontain Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri
Where was Greenfield Quarles buried?
Confederate Cemetery in Helena, Arkansas
Where was James Frank Hopkins buried?
Martin Cemetery in Mablevale, Arkansas
When is the birthday of Sigma Nu?
January 1, 1869
What is the song of Sigma Nu?
White Rose by John Carmichael Jr.
What do the black figures on 'A Serpent, a Rose and a Star' represent?
Alpha Tau Omega