Which of the following is NOT one of the four cardinal principles?

• A. Courage
• B. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, Uplift
• C. Leadership, Integrity, Service, Wisdom
• D. Knowledge, Loyalty, Duty, Honor

Answer: (A)

These four guiding values are what the fraternity calls its cardinal principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. Courage is not included in that list, so it isn’t one of the cardinal principles. The question focuses on identifying which term does not belong to that specific quartet. Understanding each principle helps: Manhood refers to mature conduct and responsibility, Scholarship to academic and intellectual growth, Perseverance to persistence in the face of challenges, and Uplift to helping others and improving the community. The other options present different sets of virtues or restate a different grouping, but Courage isn’t part of the official four.