What is the AKA pledge?
THE PLEDGE. (Ending of Pledging Ritual) desiring to become a loyal and faithful member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, do pledge myself to respect, obey and defend the Constitution, By-Laws and Rituals of the organization and to abide by all the rules and regulations of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
How much does it cost to pledge aka?
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, & Zeta Phi Beta: Historically Black sororities do not publish their financial information however the average intake fee is $850 and the average active member dues are $200. Those attending an interest/rush meeting will receive financial information.
How long is the pledge process for AKA?
one to three months
How do aka greet each other?
Oh, and if you don’t know, “Skee-Wee” is the sound that other AKA’s make to greet each other or just let other people know that we are in the house. It’s really high-pitched and has been known to break glass.
Which sorority has most members?
Alpha Omicron Pi
What is the oldest fraternity?
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Why are Kappas called Nupes?
The term Kappa is just a shortened version of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. The term Nupe is a less common name for someone in the fraternity, but it is not commonly used on most college campuses.
What does the frog mean to AKA?
Within the organization of Alpha Kappa Alpha it’s not traditional that members collect animals of any kind. Now some members do collect “frogs” which symbolize that the organization was growing in leaps and reaching new bounds.
Why do Alphas say ice cold?
In the context of this chant, it probably means something like “amazed”. At the completion of the show the step team end with a routine and end by saying “ We are ice cold!” “Might Rho” is a referent for the Alpha Rho chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
What sorority is sister to Alphas?
In the NPHC, there is one official brother/sister arrangement: Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma. From my understanding, most of the other groups have unofficial pairings (Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha, for example) although they can differ on the campus level.
Do you have to be black to join AKA?
AKA is a historically Black sorority within the National Panhellenic Council, the first sorority made by Black women for Black women. I am not the first White woman to have joined, but I am the first to join my specific chapter at the University of Florida. I get a lot of looks.
What does AKA sorority stand for?
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
What does the mirror mean for AKA?
The Mirror The Pearl Necklace represent our foundation, our founders and incorporates because without them, we would not exist. Sixteen of the pearls represent the founders and four of the pearls represent the ladies who incorporated the sorority.
What does the pink and green mean in AKA?
Established in 1921 paying honors to the founders. What are the AKA colors? Salmon pink and Apple Green. What do AKA official colors represent? Apple green: Vitality Salmon Pink: Femininity.
Who are some famous akas?
Famous Alpha Kappa Alpha Members
- Yolanda Adams – H (2018 Boule)
- Maya Angelou – H (1983 Boule)
- Vanessa Bell Calloway – Ohio University, Delta Phi.
- Loretta Devine – University of Houston, Epsilon Gamma.
- Ava DuVernay – H (2014 Boule)
- Star Jones – American University, Lambda Zeta.
- Catherine Hughes – H.
- Alicia Keys – H (2004 Boule)
What is the GPA to pledge aka?
2.5 GPA