Omega Psi Phi History via OPP Official Website exam study guide questions and answers(graded A+)

Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________. first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college. When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? November 17, 1911 in Thirkield Hall at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi? 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? "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? Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles. When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus? 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? 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 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. 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? 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 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? 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. 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? 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 a: Brother George E. Hall () Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established? 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 b. J. Alston Atkins c. Clarence Holmes d. James C, McMorries e. none of the above c: Brother James C, McMorries () Who was served as the sixth Grand Basileus? a. Oscar Cooper b. J. Alston Atkins c. Harold Thomas d. Clarence Holmes e. George Vaughan Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's sixth Grand Basileus. () Under which Grand Basileus was "Omega Men Draw Nigh" written by Otto Bohannon? a. Ernest Everett Just b. J. Alston Atkins c. Clarence F. Holmes d. James C, McMorries e. none of the above Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's sixth Grand Basileus. () Under his leadership, the fraternity's first official hymn, "Omega Men Draw Nigh," was written by Otto Bohannon. Fill in the names: Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in 1917 by having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate from Camp Fort Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa. Several Omegas, including ___________, _________ and founders _________ and __________ are among its graduates. Answer: Clarence C. Johnson; John Purnell; Frank Coleman; Edgar A Love. "Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in 1917 by having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate from Camp Fort Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa. Several Omegas, including Campbell C. Johnson, John Purnell and founders Frank Coleman and Edgar A. Love are among its graduates." What happened in 1918? a. Omega Dear was written b. retired Colonel Charles Young, rode 500 miles on horseback, from Wilberforce, Ohio, to the nation's capital, to show he was always fit for duty. c. The first Oracle was published? d: all of the above b. retired Colonel Charles Young, rode 500 miles on horseback, from Wilberforce, Ohio, to the nation's capital, to show he was always fit for duty. Under what Basileus was the Delta Chapter established? a. Raymond G. Robinson b. Matthew W. Bullock c. Harold Thomas d. Oscar Cooper e. George Vaughan a. In 1919, Raymond G. Robinson () , the seventh Grand Basileus, established Delta chapter on the campus of Meharry Medical School which is located in Nashville, Tennessee. When Grand Basileus Raymond G. Robinson left office in 1920 there were ten chapters in operation. In what position did Stanley Douglas serve in 1919? Stanley Douglas served as Editor of the Oracle which was first published in the spring of 1919. When Grand Basileus Raymond G. Robinson left office in 1920 there were ten chapters in operation. At the Nashville Conclave in 1920, who was elected the eighth Grand Basileus? a. John W. Love b. Matthew W. Bullock c. Harold Thomas d. Oscar Cooper e. George Vaughan c: Harold H. Thomas (), the eighth Grand Basileus, was elected at the Nashville Grand Conclave in 1920. At the Nashville Conclave in 1920, which of the 10 internationally mandate programs were established inspired by Carter G. Woodson? During this Conclave, Carter G. Woodson inspired the establishment of National Achievement Week to promote the study of Negro life and history. Which Conclave city brought an end the fraternity's first decade. a: Washington, DC b: Atlanta, GA c: Lincoln, PA d: New York City, NY e: none of the above b: The Atlanta Grand Conclave in 1921 brought an end the fraternity's first decade. Who was served as the ninth Grand Basileus? a. Oscar Cooper b. J. Alston Atkins c. Harold Thomas d. Clarence Holmes e. George Vaughan b. J Alston Atkins () In 1922, J. Alston Atkins, the 9th Grand Basileus, appointed the first _______. a: executive director b: Grand Keeper of Finance c: district representative n. none of the above In 1922, J. Alston Atkins, the 9th Grand Basileus, appointed the first district representatives. Today, there are eleven such officers who are elected annually at district meetings. In what year was the office of "Vice Grand Basileus" created? a: 1927 b: 1923 c: 1922 d: 1921 In 1922, the office of Vice Grand Basileus was created. In what year was the office of "Grand Keeper of the Records and Seal" created? a: 1927 b: 1923: c: 1922 d: 1921 c: 1922 In 1922, Under J. Alston Atkins, the 9th Grand Basileus, The Grand Keeper of Records became the Grand Keeper of the Records and Seal. What year was "the Pearl of the west" organized? a: 1927 b: 1923 c: 1922 d: 1921 B: 1923 In 1923, Lambda Chapter affectionately referred to as "the pearl of the west coast," was organized at the University of Southern California. What is the significance of "the Pearl of the west" being organized? Omega Psi Phi becomes the first black Greek organization to span its membership across the United States - from the Atlantic (Iota in Atlantic City) to the Pacific (Lambda in Los Angeles). Where and what year was Sigma Chapter organized? a: 1923, Southern University; Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) b: 1919, Virginia Union University; Richmond, Virginia(USA) c. 1919, New York City-Wide Chapter; New York, New York d: 1923, McGill University; Montreal, Quebec (Canada) Sigma chapter was organized at McGill University, which is located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada) on December 15, 1923. The chapter went inactive and was moved to Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Zeta Rho: Sigma Chapter should not be confused with Beta Sigma Chapter at Southern University (1936) On what day did Brother Walter R. Dunston, assisted by Brother George W. Brown, set up the fraternity's first international chapter? a: October 28, 1914 b. December 15, 1923 c: May 12, 1925 d: November 11, 1924 On December 15, 1923. Brother Walter R. Dunston, former basileus of Phi chapter, set up the fraternity's first international chapter with the assistance of Brother George W. Brown. In what year was the first memorial service for Brother Colonel Charles Young held at Arlington National Cemetery? a: 1912 b: 1918 c: 1921 d: 1926 e: none of the above In 1926, the memorial for Brother Colonel Charles Young is held at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial Service is established to memorialize Brother Young's birthday. When was the first Omega bulletin published? a: 1922 b: 1925 c: 1928 d: 1926 e: none of the above c: 1928 The first Omega Bulletin was published in 1928 and Campbell C. Johnson was the editor. What is the "National Pan-Hellenic Council?" The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. The nine NPHC organizations are sometimes collectively referred to as the "Divine Nine". What Sororities and Fraternities make up the "National Pan-Hellenic Council?" 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 What year did Omega Psi Phi become a member of the "National Pan-Hellenic Council?" In 1930, Omega Psi Phi became one of five founding members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council with 13th Grand Basileus Matthew W. Bullock elected as its first permanent chairman. Who was elected the first permanent chairman of the "National Pan-Hellenic Council?" a: Norman J. Lamb (Alpha) b Matthew W. Bullock (Omega) c. William Hastie (Kappa) d. Edna D, Coleman (Delta) e. none of the above In 1930, Omega Psi Phi became one of five founding members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council with 13th Grand Basileus Matthew W. Bullock elected as its first permanent chairman.