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When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded?

November 17, 1911 at Howard University (Thirkield Hall) formerly known as "Science Hall"

Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi

Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883-1941)

Professor Frank Coleman (1890-1967)

Dr. Oscar James Cooper (1888-1972)

Bishop Edgar Amos Love (1891-1974)

Why was the Science Hall changed to Thirkield Hall

In 1907, Howard's President Wilbur P. Thirkield, who recognized the growing importance of science in education, was able to convince the Federal Government to appropriate $90,000 for a new science hall, and the building was dedicated in 1910.

Members Vs Men

Members Versus Men

Bro. Walter H. Mazyck

The Greek Letter Societies among our group appear to have entered into a period of mad competition for obtaining members. Pledges are increasing in numbers. Scarcely a student on the college campus but wears a pledge pin or a frat pin. Are the fraternities forgetting their original high standards? Can it be said that every man who enters college is of Fraternity material? If in any place, Omega has entered this mad race for members, pause and consider.

The value of our Fraternity is not in numbers, but in men, in real brotherhood.

Eight men thoroughly immersed in the true Omega spirit are far greater assets than eighty with lukewarm enthusiasm.

What is the Omega Psi Phi motto"

"Friendship Is Essential to the Soul"

What are the Cardinal Principals of Omega Psi Phi?

Manhood

Scholarship

Perserverance

Uplift

When was Omega Psi Phi Incoporated?

Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.

When was Alpha Chapter Formed?

Alpha chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on December 15, 1911. Brothers Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman were elected the chapter first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of Seals, respectively.

Who was the First Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi?

Bishop Edgar Amos Love - November 23, 1911

Dr. Oscar James Cooper as Grand Keeper of Records (Grand Keeper of Records and Seals or Grand KRS)

Professor Frank Coleman as Grand Keeper of Seals (Grand Keeper of Finance or Grand KF).

First Honorary Member of Omega Psi Phi

Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883-1941)

Who is the First Lady an the only woman member of Omega Psi Phi?

Lottie Wilson - Mrs. Charlotte T. Wilson (Only Woman Omega Member) taken from the 1961 Oracle

Who are the Eleven Charter Members chosen for the first chapter of the fraternity, Alpha, established at Howard University were:

William S. Gilbert,

Charles Young Harris,

Clarence Albert Hayes,

Benjamin Harry Jones,

Clarence Osceola Lewis,

Julius Henderson Love,

William Albert Love,

William Henry Pleasants,

Charles Brougham Washington,

Edgar Paul Westmoreland and

Frank Howell Wimberly.

When was the Omega Psi Phi Grand Chapter Constitution Adopted?

On Thursday, December 8, 1911

When was the Alpha Chapter established?

On December 15, 1911, prior to faculty approval, Alpha Chapter, The Mother Pearl, was established at Howard University with fourteen Charter members.

What is The Mother Pearl of Omega Psi Phi

Alpha Chapter at Howard University

When was the first Alpha House established?

The first Alpha Chapter House, in the year 1913, was located at 326 T Street, NW in Washington, DC.

Within a few weeks, the Brothers moved to 322 T Street, NW and remained there until 1917.

What was the first official Omega fraternity hymn

"Omega Men Draw Nigh," in 1917

Written By: Otto Leland Bohannon(1913)

What is "The Oracle" in Omega Psi Phi History

The Oracle," the official organ of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Stanley Moreland Douglass (Alpha 1915) published its first issue in 1919.

What are the Greek Alphabet

When was Omega Psi Phi Incorporated?

Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.

When was "Omega Dear" adopted as the official hymn?

Omega Dear, was adopted as the official hymn in 1931. Written By Charles R Drew and Mercer Cook

What is the Divine Nine?

The Divine Nine and the

National Pan-Hellenic Council

There are nine historically Black Greek letter organizations (BGLOs) that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Collectively, these organizations are referred to as "The Divine Nine." Each of these fraternities and sororities is rich in history - ties to one or more of these organizations may be found in many college-educated Black families in the United States.

* Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founded 1906, Cornell University

* Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Founded 1908, Howard University

* Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Indiana University

* Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Howard University

* Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded 1913, Howard University

* Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Founded 1914, Howard University

* Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Founded 1920, Howard University

* Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Founded 1922, Butler University

* Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Founded 1963, Morgan State University

Who were the first 10 Grand Basilei?

1 - Edgar Amos Love,

2- Oscar James Cooper,

3- Edgar Amos Love,

4- George A. Hall,

5- James C. McMorries,

6- Clarence F. Holmes,

7- Raymond G. Robinson,

8- Harold K. Thomas,

9- J. Alston Atkins,

10- John W. Love.

What room was Omega Psi Phi Founded?

Howard University in Thirkeld Hall between rooms 213-215

Who is Colonel Charles Young?

"First African American to attain the rank of Lieutenant Colonel"