Omega Psi Phi History Questions and Answers Already Passed

Omega Psi Phi History Questions and Answers Already Passed 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 () Professor Frank Coleman () Dr. Oscar James Cooper () Bishop Edgar Amos Love () 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). Recite "Invictus" 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