Rituals! Always a Serious Matter!

In which of these documents would you NOT find the National Hymn?

• Chapter Operating Procudures

• Constitution and Bylaws

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Songbook

• Rituals Manual

It is acceptable to provide sorors with copies of ceremonial songs during the actual ritual/ceremony.

• True

• False

When singing the hymn in public, sorors should:

• Clasp hands together in front of her

• Hold hands with sorors near her

• Clap her hands to the beat of the music

• Hold hands down at her side

The term "Ivy Beyond the Wall" should be used only in soror-only settings.

• False

• True

Sorors are to wear conservative (without embellishment), solid, seasonal white dress or skirted suit with sleeves, flesh-toned or white hosiery, and seasonal white shoes for all of the following occasions, EXCEPT:

• Membership Intake

• Officer Installation

• Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony

• Chapter Chartering

If elected officers are unable to be present for the Installation Rituals, they may be installed

• in a private ceremony at their home

• during the next chapter meeting

• virtually

• in abstentia

For Membership Intake Rituals, sorors should know all of the following songs, EXCEPT

• Set it Off

• National Hymn

• Sigma Omega and Omicron Chapter Song ("Trees")

• Initiation Hymn

Who should make the initial contact to the family of a deceased soror?

• Protocol Chairman

• Basileus

• Hodegos

• Rituals Chairman

The Basileus does not have the descretion to allow sorors to wear pants to a Rededication Ceremony.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven Secrets?

• Our Motto

• Our Pledge

• Our Colors

• Our Handshake