Omega Psi Phi History/ 52 Terms &
Definitions/ 2024-2025.
When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - Answer: November 17, 1911 at Howard
University (Thirkield Hall) formerly known as "Science Hall"
Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi - 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 - Answer: In 1907, Howard's
President Wilbur P. Thirkield, who recognized the growing importance of science
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,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 - 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" - Answer: "Friendship Is Essential to the Soul"
What are the Cardinal Principals of Omega Psi Phi? - Answer: Manhood
Scholarship
Perserverance
Uplift
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,When was Omega Psi Phi Incoporated? - Answer: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated
under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
When was Alpha Chapter Formed? - 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? - 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" - 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.
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, 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 - Answer: Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883-
1941)
Who is the Epsilon Tau Chapter Current Basileus? - Answer: David A. Louis, PhD
Who is the First Lady an the only woman member of Omega Psi Phi? - Answer:
Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson)
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Definitions/ 2024-2025.
When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - Answer: November 17, 1911 at Howard
University (Thirkield Hall) formerly known as "Science Hall"
Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi - 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 - Answer: In 1907, Howard's
President Wilbur P. Thirkield, who recognized the growing importance of science
Page 1 of 35
,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 - 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" - Answer: "Friendship Is Essential to the Soul"
What are the Cardinal Principals of Omega Psi Phi? - Answer: Manhood
Scholarship
Perserverance
Uplift
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,When was Omega Psi Phi Incoporated? - Answer: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated
under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
When was Alpha Chapter Formed? - 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? - 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" - 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.
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, 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 - Answer: Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883-
1941)
Who is the Epsilon Tau Chapter Current Basileus? - Answer: David A. Louis, PhD
Who is the First Lady an the only woman member of Omega Psi Phi? - Answer:
Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson)
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