Omega Psi Phi History Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - What is the Omega Psi Phi motto" -
ANSWER -November 17, 1911 at Howard ANSWER -"Friendship Is Essential to the
University (Thirkield Hall) formerly known as Soul"
"Science Hall"
What are the Cardinal Principals of Omega Psi
Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi Phi? - ANSWER -Manhood
- ANSWER -Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883- Scholarship
1941) Perserverance
Professor Frank Coleman (1890-1967) Uplift
Dr. Oscar James Cooper (1888-1972)
Bishop Edgar Amos Love (1891-1974)
When was Omega Psi Phi Incoporated? -
ANSWER -Omega Psi Phi was
Why was the Science Hall changed to Thirkield incorporated under the laws of the District of
Hall - ANSWER -In 1907, Howard's Columbia on October 28, 1914.
President Wilbur P. Thirkield, who recognized the
growing importance of science in education, was
able to convince the Federal Government to When was Alpha Chapter Formed? -
appropriate $90,000 for a new science hall, and ANSWER -Alpha chapter was organized
the building was dedicated in 1910. with fourteen charter members on December 15,
1911. Brothers Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper
and Frank Coleman were elected the chapter first
Members Vs Men - ANSWER -Members Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of
Versus Men Seals, respectively.
Bro. Walter H. Mazyck
Who was the First Grand Basileus of Omega Psi
The Greek Letter Societies among our group Phi? - ANSWER -Bishop Edgar Amos Love
appear to have entered into a period of mad - November 23, 1911
competition for obtaining members. Pledges are
increasing in numbers. Scarcely a student on the Dr. Oscar James Cooper as Grand Keeper of
college campus but wears a pledge pin or a frat Records (Grand Keeper of Records and Seals or
pin. Are the fraternities forgetting their original Grand KRS)
high standards? Can it be said that every man
who enters college is of Fraternity material? If in Professor Frank Coleman as Grand Keeper of
any place, Omega has entered this mad race for Seals (Grand Keeper of Finance or Grand KF).
members, pause and consider.
The value of our Fraternity is not in numbers, but Recite "Invictus" - ANSWER -Invictus
in men, in real brotherhood.
Eight men thoroughly immersed in the true By William Ernest Henley
Omega spirit are far greater assets than eighty
with lukewarm enthusiasm. Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
, Omega Psi Phi History Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
For my unconquerable soul. countenance.
In the fell clutch of circumstance Logic tells you that this lady is far up in years,
I have not winced nor cried aloud. because she's been a part of Lincoln since 1901.
Under the bludgeonings of chance Yet she is so young in spirit, in thought, and in
My head is bloody, but unbowed. action. She has lost none of her zest for living
and when shaking her hand, you are astonished
Beyond this place of wrath and tears at the firmness with which she meets your grip.
Looms but the Horror of the shade, This woman's life symbolizes all lives that have
And yet the menace of the years been given to the service of mankind. Hers has
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. been a life of service to the men of Omega Psi
Phi, Beta chapter. After Alpha chapter was
It matters not how strait the gate, founded at Howard University in 1911, the
How charged with punishments the scroll, founders decided that the second chapter of the
I am the master of my fate: fraternity should be located at Lincoln University,
I am the captain of my soul. Pa.
When Founder Love visited Lincoln University in
First Honorary Member of Omega Psi Phi - 1914, he was told by the faculty that they would
ANSWER -Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883- not give recognition to a chapter of Omega Psi
1941) Phi on this campus. Founder Love and those
interested Lincoln men left the faculty meeting full
of sadness. Thus begins Lottie Wilson's part in
Who is the Epsilon Tau Chapter Current Omega Psi Phi, Beta chapter. As the dejected
Basileus? - ANSWER -David A. Louis, PhD men were on their way to see Founder Love
board the train back to Howard, they passed a
lady sitting on her front porch. Noticing their very
Who is the First Lady an the only woman somber faces, she asked them about their
problem.
member of Omega Psi Phi? - ANSWER -
Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson)
The young men relating their story to her,
touched Lottie Wilson's heart and Beta chapter
Lottie Wilson - Mrs. Charlotte T. Wilson (Only
was founded in her home that very day. L
Woman Omega Member) taken from the 1961
Oracle
Lincoln University, Pa.
Name of Famous Omegas in The Arts -
Beta Chapter aka First Stepping Stone of ANSWER -* Langston Hughes - The Black
Omega's Expansion poet laureate, excelled as a poet, playwright,
novelist, lyricist, and humorist.
In a big hotel structure on Lincoln University,
Maple Avenue, lives a Woman whose life is vital * Sterling Brown- Teacher, poet, writer,
not only to Omega Psi Phi, but especially to the Professor Emeritus of Literature at Howard
history of Beta chapter, the second of Omega's University, has a special foundation for folk
birth. Meeting this great lady is an experience culture and jazz music.
within itself. You see a rather small, gray haired
lady, with sparkling eyes and a radiant * Roland Hayes- Internationally known tenor of
When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - What is the Omega Psi Phi motto" -
ANSWER -November 17, 1911 at Howard ANSWER -"Friendship Is Essential to the
University (Thirkield Hall) formerly known as Soul"
"Science Hall"
What are the Cardinal Principals of Omega Psi
Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi Phi? - ANSWER -Manhood
- ANSWER -Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883- Scholarship
1941) Perserverance
Professor Frank Coleman (1890-1967) Uplift
Dr. Oscar James Cooper (1888-1972)
Bishop Edgar Amos Love (1891-1974)
When was Omega Psi Phi Incoporated? -
ANSWER -Omega Psi Phi was
Why was the Science Hall changed to Thirkield incorporated under the laws of the District of
Hall - ANSWER -In 1907, Howard's Columbia on October 28, 1914.
President Wilbur P. Thirkield, who recognized the
growing importance of science in education, was
able to convince the Federal Government to When was Alpha Chapter Formed? -
appropriate $90,000 for a new science hall, and ANSWER -Alpha chapter was organized
the building was dedicated in 1910. with fourteen charter members on December 15,
1911. Brothers Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper
and Frank Coleman were elected the chapter first
Members Vs Men - ANSWER -Members Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of
Versus Men Seals, respectively.
Bro. Walter H. Mazyck
Who was the First Grand Basileus of Omega Psi
The Greek Letter Societies among our group Phi? - ANSWER -Bishop Edgar Amos Love
appear to have entered into a period of mad - November 23, 1911
competition for obtaining members. Pledges are
increasing in numbers. Scarcely a student on the Dr. Oscar James Cooper as Grand Keeper of
college campus but wears a pledge pin or a frat Records (Grand Keeper of Records and Seals or
pin. Are the fraternities forgetting their original Grand KRS)
high standards? Can it be said that every man
who enters college is of Fraternity material? If in Professor Frank Coleman as Grand Keeper of
any place, Omega has entered this mad race for Seals (Grand Keeper of Finance or Grand KF).
members, pause and consider.
The value of our Fraternity is not in numbers, but Recite "Invictus" - ANSWER -Invictus
in men, in real brotherhood.
Eight men thoroughly immersed in the true By William Ernest Henley
Omega spirit are far greater assets than eighty
with lukewarm enthusiasm. Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
, Omega Psi Phi History Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
For my unconquerable soul. countenance.
In the fell clutch of circumstance Logic tells you that this lady is far up in years,
I have not winced nor cried aloud. because she's been a part of Lincoln since 1901.
Under the bludgeonings of chance Yet she is so young in spirit, in thought, and in
My head is bloody, but unbowed. action. She has lost none of her zest for living
and when shaking her hand, you are astonished
Beyond this place of wrath and tears at the firmness with which she meets your grip.
Looms but the Horror of the shade, This woman's life symbolizes all lives that have
And yet the menace of the years been given to the service of mankind. Hers has
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. been a life of service to the men of Omega Psi
Phi, Beta chapter. After Alpha chapter was
It matters not how strait the gate, founded at Howard University in 1911, the
How charged with punishments the scroll, founders decided that the second chapter of the
I am the master of my fate: fraternity should be located at Lincoln University,
I am the captain of my soul. Pa.
When Founder Love visited Lincoln University in
First Honorary Member of Omega Psi Phi - 1914, he was told by the faculty that they would
ANSWER -Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883- not give recognition to a chapter of Omega Psi
1941) Phi on this campus. Founder Love and those
interested Lincoln men left the faculty meeting full
of sadness. Thus begins Lottie Wilson's part in
Who is the Epsilon Tau Chapter Current Omega Psi Phi, Beta chapter. As the dejected
Basileus? - ANSWER -David A. Louis, PhD men were on their way to see Founder Love
board the train back to Howard, they passed a
lady sitting on her front porch. Noticing their very
Who is the First Lady an the only woman somber faces, she asked them about their
problem.
member of Omega Psi Phi? - ANSWER -
Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson)
The young men relating their story to her,
touched Lottie Wilson's heart and Beta chapter
Lottie Wilson - Mrs. Charlotte T. Wilson (Only
was founded in her home that very day. L
Woman Omega Member) taken from the 1961
Oracle
Lincoln University, Pa.
Name of Famous Omegas in The Arts -
Beta Chapter aka First Stepping Stone of ANSWER -* Langston Hughes - The Black
Omega's Expansion poet laureate, excelled as a poet, playwright,
novelist, lyricist, and humorist.
In a big hotel structure on Lincoln University,
Maple Avenue, lives a Woman whose life is vital * Sterling Brown- Teacher, poet, writer,
not only to Omega Psi Phi, but especially to the Professor Emeritus of Literature at Howard
history of Beta chapter, the second of Omega's University, has a special foundation for folk
birth. Meeting this great lady is an experience culture and jazz music.
within itself. You see a rather small, gray haired
lady, with sparkling eyes and a radiant * Roland Hayes- Internationally known tenor of
