Omega Psi Phi History UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - CORRECT ANSWER November 17, 1911 at
Howard University (Thirkield Hall) formerly known as "Science Hall"
Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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" - CORRECT ANSWER "Friendship Is Essential to the
Soul"
What are the Cardinal Principals of Omega Psi Phi? - CORRECT ANSWER Manhood
Scholarship
Perserverance
Uplift
When was Omega Psi Phi Incoporated? - CORRECT ANSWER Omega Psi Phi was
incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
When was Alpha Chapter Formed? - 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 first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of
Seals, respectively.
Who was the First Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi? - CORRECT ANSWER 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).
Recite "Invictus" - CORRECT ANSWER Invictus
By William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
, Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
First Honorary Member of Omega Psi Phi - CORRECT ANSWER Dr. Ernest Everett Just
(1883-1941)
Who is the Epsilon Tau Chapter Current Basileus? - CORRECT ANSWER David A.
Louis, PhD
Who is the First Lady an the only woman member of Omega Psi Phi? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson)
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - CORRECT ANSWER November 17, 1911 at
Howard University (Thirkield Hall) formerly known as "Science Hall"
Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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" - CORRECT ANSWER "Friendship Is Essential to the
Soul"
What are the Cardinal Principals of Omega Psi Phi? - CORRECT ANSWER Manhood
Scholarship
Perserverance
Uplift
When was Omega Psi Phi Incoporated? - CORRECT ANSWER Omega Psi Phi was
incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
When was Alpha Chapter Formed? - 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 first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of
Seals, respectively.
Who was the First Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi? - CORRECT ANSWER 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).
Recite "Invictus" - CORRECT ANSWER Invictus
By William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
, Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
First Honorary Member of Omega Psi Phi - CORRECT ANSWER Dr. Ernest Everett Just
(1883-1941)
Who is the Epsilon Tau Chapter Current Basileus? - CORRECT ANSWER David A.
Louis, PhD
Who is the First Lady an the only woman member of Omega Psi Phi? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson)
