Symbols
THE KEY
The Golden Key is the official emblem of Phi Theta Kappa.
It's base is a golden slab which is keyed at the top and bottom.
The golden field represents the abundance of golden opportunities for Society members to evidence their culture and perform good works.
On the black band are the Greek letters, phronimon, thumos, and kathrotes which respectively represent wisdom, aspiration, and purity.
This black band represents those three ideals as well as cultural self control, which is necessary for those ideals.
The wreath behind the band consists of oak leaves on one side, for stability and strength of character; and laurel on the other, for achievement and success.
Above the band is the head of Athena, the goddess of learning and below the band are the Greek letters that mean light, the light of knowledge and learning.
THE SEAL
The seal is of the same general character as the key.
It includes the name of the Society and the date on which it was founded.
In the middle is the head of Athena.
THE CREST
The crest also contains the head of Athena, oak and laurel leaves, the band with the three Greek letters, and the Greek letters symbolizing the light of learning.
The key, seal, and crest are copyrighted images of Phi Theta Kappa, Inc.
Source
Phi Theta Kappa. 1997-98 Society Almanac. Jackson: Phi Theta Kappa, Inc., 1997.
Copyright © 2008 Alpha Xi Zeta - Phi Theta Kappa.
Phi Theta Kappa key © Phi Theta Kappa, Inc.