Besides the typical late teenage student, many or our members are adults who are continuing with their education later in life as well as active duty military and their dependents, representing the Ft. The three letters of our society are taken from the Greek words 'Gnosis' , meaning knowledge or education, 'Bios', meaning life, and 'Philios' , meaning love or friendship. Together our letters represent friendship and education which enhance and enrich our lives. Our colors, black and gold , also have significance. Black for the dignity and strength of our organization.
Gold symbolizes the golden bonds of friendships that tie our members together.
Service , Scholarship , and Character . Character inscribed at the base of our shield are the watchwords that we strive to maintain. These three words represent the both the ideals and the purposes of our organization, locally, statewide , and on a national level. Each year our chapter holds its annual spring induction ceremony where we welcome new members into our ranks. Membership is offered on a one time invitation base, invitations being sent out in February of each school year.