OMEGA PSI PHI HISTORY COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ 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 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 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."
TO THY DUTY THAT IS BEST, LEAVE UNTO THE LORD THE
REST
◉ 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
◉ 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.
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 Zeta Rho Chapter Current Basileus? Answer: Frank Harris
◉ Who is the First Lady an the only woman member of Omega Psi Phi?
Answer: Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson)
Lottie Wilson - Mrs. Charlotte T. Wilson (Only Woman Omega Member)
taken from the 1961 Oracle
Lincoln University, Pa.
Beta Chapter aka First Stepping Stone of Omega's Expansion
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ 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 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 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."
TO THY DUTY THAT IS BEST, LEAVE UNTO THE LORD THE
REST
◉ 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
◉ 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.
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 Zeta Rho Chapter Current Basileus? Answer: Frank Harris
◉ Who is the First Lady an the only woman member of Omega Psi Phi?
Answer: Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson)
Lottie Wilson - Mrs. Charlotte T. Wilson (Only Woman Omega Member)
taken from the 1961 Oracle
Lincoln University, Pa.
Beta Chapter aka First Stepping Stone of Omega's Expansion
