ATHENA
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Symbols
Phi Theta Kappa acknowledges that it copied its name after Phi Beta Kappa,[3] and it was modeled after many aspects of the senior college honor society. The society adopted blue and gold, the golden key insignia, and modeled the name directly after Phi Beta Kappa. While similar in name, color scheme, and symbols, it is important to note that no formal relationship between the two societies has ever existed.
Members are referred to as "Phi Theta Kappans." The first membership pin was designed in 1921: a blue triangle containing three Greek letters surrounded by pearls.
The distinctive gold key membership pin was adopted in 1930 and features a black enamel band upon which the three Greek letters appear.
Behind the band is a wreath composed of oak leaves on one side, denoting stability and strength of character, and laurel on the other side, signifying achievement and success.
Above the band is a representation of the head of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom;
in the base appear the mystic Greek letters meaning
light,
the light of learning, and
knowledge.
The colors of the society are blue for scholarship and
gold for purity.
Its hallmarks or pillars are
''Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Fellowship''.
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