Omega Psi Phi History via OPP Official
Website/ 101 Q&A/ 2024-2025.
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________. - Answer: first
international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black
college.
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - Answer: November 17, 1911 in Thirkield Hall
at Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi? - Answer: The founders were three
undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman.
Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
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,What is the motto? - 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? - Answer: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance
and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.
When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus? - 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? -
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 - Answer: c: 11
Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.
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,When was Alpha Chapter organized? Name the Basileus, Keeper of Records and
Keeper of Seals. - 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? - 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 - 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.
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, Who was the Third Grand Basileus? - 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. - 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? - 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 - Answer: a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
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Website/ 101 Q&A/ 2024-2025.
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________. - Answer: first
international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black
college.
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - Answer: November 17, 1911 in Thirkield Hall
at Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi? - Answer: The founders were three
undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman.
Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
Page 1 of 35
,What is the motto? - 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? - Answer: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance
and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.
When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus? - 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? -
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 - Answer: c: 11
Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.
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,When was Alpha Chapter organized? Name the Basileus, Keeper of Records and
Keeper of Seals. - 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? - 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 - 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.
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, Who was the Third Grand Basileus? - 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. - 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? - 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 - Answer: a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
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