What major element of Phi Kappa Tau was created at the 1977 convention?

• A. The Borradaile Challenge
• B. The Ritual of Phi Kappa Tau
• C. The Mission Statement
• D. Centennial

Answer: (A)

Conventions often introduce a new initiative that shapes the fraternity’s direction, and in 1977 Phi Kappa Tau rolled out a program that became a defining element: the Borradaile Challenge. This was designed to push members to live out the group’s values in everyday life, emphasizing personal growth, leadership, and service. That year’s convention is noted for launching this specific program, which sets it apart from other items that are established rites, broad statements of purpose, or anniversary milestones. The ritual refers to the formal initiation rite and isn’t something created that year; a mission statement is a formal expression of beliefs that can exist independently of a single convention; a centennial marks a milestone anniversary rather than a new program launched at a convention. So the Borradaile Challenge is the best answer because it represents a new, convention-originated initiative introduced in 1977.