THE SIX MEANINGS OF ACACIA ACACIA IS THE NAME OF MY FRATERNITY
AKAKIA is a Greek word which, according to earliest known history, has been used to designate Distinctiveness and Leadership among Mankind. The original and Greek spelling of Acacia is with the letter kappa (K) instead of C, due to the fact that the Greek alphabet does not contain a C. AKAKIA has also been used to designate the Spirit of Immortality or Survival of the Soul, and reminds us of the need to live a life always mindful of the Immortality of the Soul. AKAKIA is the name of a Far Eastern evergreen which survived the seasons, and grew and thrived in barren lands, ever standing out as a symbol of Strength and Ruggedness. It reminds us that we too, as individuals, should be lastingly mindful of the inspiration to be strong and rugged; to face the problems of life as Acacians and representatives of our Fraternity and our college. AKAKIA trees indicate a truly masculine state having the power to pollenize or perpetuate life. We too, as Acacians, should impart strength and protection to the weaker, and use our Education and Associations for the good of all. AKAKIA has ritualistic significance in the Age-Old Order to which the Fraternity owes its Heritage. This order has ever held for the Freedom of the Individual to commune with his God and to Him alone be accountable. As mortal men we are reminded to live our lives so that when called before God, we can without a qualm account for our conduct as Men among those with whom we have traveled along life’s pathway. AKAKIA our Fraternity, ever reminds us of our duty to its age-honored symbolic meanings, and our responsibilities as Acacians toward those with whom we associate.
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