Which important part of Phi Kappa Tau was established at the 1917 convention?

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

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is how a fraternity grounds its life in a formal ceremony that unites chapters and members through shared rites. The Ritual of Phi Kappa Tau was established at the 1917 convention, creating a standardized set of ceremonies for initiation, meetings, and ongoing obligations. This codified ritual gives every chapter a common framework, language, and symbols, so new members are welcomed into a consistent experience and longtime members are reminded of the fraternity’s promises and values. That codification at the 1917 gathering is what gave Phi Kappa Tau a unified ceremonial identity that persists across generations.

The other options wouldn’t fit that moment. A mission statement is a purpose-focused articulation rather than a ceremonial framework, and centennial refers to a milestone marking 100 years rather than a ritual adopted at a specific convention. The Borradaile Challenge is a separate tradition or activity not tied to codifying the fraternity’s ceremonial life in that year.