Omega Psi Phi History via OPP Official
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and CORRECT Answers
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically
black college.
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - CORRECT ANSWER November 17, 1911 in
Thirkield Hall at Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi? - CORRECT ANSWER The founders were three
undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was
their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
What is the motto? - CORRECT ANSWER "friendship is essential to the soul," the name
Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto.
What are the Cardinal Principles? - CORRECT ANSWER Manhood, Scholarship,
Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.
When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus? - CORRECT
ANSWER On November 23, 1911, Edgar A. Love became the first Grand Basileus
(National President). Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.
Who were the first Grand Keeper of Records and the first Grand Keeper of Seals? - CORRECT
ANSWER On November 23, 1911, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman were selected to
be the Grand Keeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grand Keeper of Seals (National
Treasurer), respectively.
On November 23, 1911, how many men were selected to become the first charter members?
,a: 4: in honor of the 4 founders
b: 8:
c: 11
d: 12 - CORRECT ANSWER c: 11
Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.
When was Alpha Chapter organized? Name the Basileus, Keeper of Records and Keeper of
Seals. - CORRECT ANSWER 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's first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of Seals, respectively.
Who was the Second Grand Basileus? - CORRECT ANSWER Brother Oscar James
Cooper in 1912
Under the second Grand Basileus....
a: Beta Chapter was formed on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
b: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated in Washington, DC
c: authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln
University located in Pennsylvania.
d: None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER c: authorized the investigation of
establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
Brother Cooper became the fraternity's second Grand Basileus in 1912 and authorized the
investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in
Pennsylvania.
, Who was the Third Grand Basileus? - CORRECT ANSWER Brother Edgar A. Love was
elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915.
True or False?
Omega Psi Phi, after forming Alpha Chapter, was immediately recognized as a national
organization by Howard University. - CORRECT ANSWER False:
Brother Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915. In 1912,
Howard University officials did not initially recognize the fraternity as a national organization
and Omega Psi Phi's leadership refused to accept limited recognition. As a result, the fraternity
operated without official sanction, until the university withdrew its opposition in 1914, the same
year Beta chapter was chartered at Lincoln University.
What year was Omega Psi Phi Incorporated? - CORRECT ANSWER Omega Psi Phi was
incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
Who was the fourth Grand Basileus?
a. George E. Hall
b. Frank Coleman
c. Antonio F Knox, Sr.
d. Stanley Douglas
c. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established? - CORRECT ANSWER Brother
George E. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma chapter in
Boston, Massachusetts. 1916
Who was the 5th Grand Basileus?
a. Ernest Everett Just
Website UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically
black college.
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - CORRECT ANSWER November 17, 1911 in
Thirkield Hall at Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi? - CORRECT ANSWER The founders were three
undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was
their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
What is the motto? - CORRECT ANSWER "friendship is essential to the soul," the name
Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto.
What are the Cardinal Principles? - CORRECT ANSWER Manhood, Scholarship,
Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.
When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus? - CORRECT
ANSWER On November 23, 1911, Edgar A. Love became the first Grand Basileus
(National President). Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.
Who were the first Grand Keeper of Records and the first Grand Keeper of Seals? - CORRECT
ANSWER On November 23, 1911, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman were selected to
be the Grand Keeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grand Keeper of Seals (National
Treasurer), respectively.
On November 23, 1911, how many men were selected to become the first charter members?
,a: 4: in honor of the 4 founders
b: 8:
c: 11
d: 12 - CORRECT ANSWER c: 11
Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.
When was Alpha Chapter organized? Name the Basileus, Keeper of Records and Keeper of
Seals. - CORRECT ANSWER 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's first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of Seals, respectively.
Who was the Second Grand Basileus? - CORRECT ANSWER Brother Oscar James
Cooper in 1912
Under the second Grand Basileus....
a: Beta Chapter was formed on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
b: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated in Washington, DC
c: authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln
University located in Pennsylvania.
d: None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER c: authorized the investigation of
establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
Brother Cooper became the fraternity's second Grand Basileus in 1912 and authorized the
investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in
Pennsylvania.
, Who was the Third Grand Basileus? - CORRECT ANSWER Brother Edgar A. Love was
elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915.
True or False?
Omega Psi Phi, after forming Alpha Chapter, was immediately recognized as a national
organization by Howard University. - CORRECT ANSWER False:
Brother Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915. In 1912,
Howard University officials did not initially recognize the fraternity as a national organization
and Omega Psi Phi's leadership refused to accept limited recognition. As a result, the fraternity
operated without official sanction, until the university withdrew its opposition in 1914, the same
year Beta chapter was chartered at Lincoln University.
What year was Omega Psi Phi Incorporated? - CORRECT ANSWER Omega Psi Phi was
incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
Who was the fourth Grand Basileus?
a. George E. Hall
b. Frank Coleman
c. Antonio F Knox, Sr.
d. Stanley Douglas
c. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established? - CORRECT ANSWER Brother
George E. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma chapter in
Boston, Massachusetts. 1916
Who was the 5th Grand Basileus?
a. Ernest Everett Just
