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Omega Psi Phi Exam Study Guide Questions With 100% Correct Answers | Updated 2026 | Graded A+ When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - answer-On the evening of November 17, 1911, Omega Psi Phi was founded inside the science building (later renamed Thirkield Hall) at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi? - answer-The founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. were three undergraduate students Professor Frank Coleman () Dr. Oscar James Cooper () Bishop Edgar Amos Love () and there Faculty Adviser Dr. Ernest Everett Just () 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. What room was Omega Psi Phi Founded? Howard University in Thirkeld Hall between rooms 213-215Members 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 Incorporated? - answer-Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914 at 1:11 PM 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, 1911Dr. 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 () Chi Omega Chapter History - answer-THE EARLY BEGINNING The Chi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered December 15, 1924, in Thomasville, Ga. The Chapter experienced growth and stability as the roaring 20's ended. The 1930's were a time of despair for a large number of Americans due to the depression. Chi Omega traveled the troubled waters virtually unscathed and continued to experience growth. In 1932, Chi Omega relocated to Tallahassee, Florida. During the same year, Chi Omega was instrumental in establishing the Upsilon Psi Chapter on the campus of Florida A&M University. As the 1930's ended, Chi Omega was looking forward to the 1940's with zest and vigor. THE FORTIES As the clouds of World War II drew closer, Chi Omega braced itself for the inevitable challenge. Members of Chi Omega served bravely in the United States Armed Forces. Due to the war, eligible men for intake into the chapter were scarce. The Chapter experienced a decline in membership for the first time in its history. With the ending of the war in 1945, jubilant times again were upon the United States. Chi Omega shook off its weary war years and began to grow and prosper with the vitality of a phoenix. THE FIFTIESWhile man began his quest to explore the heavens, Chi Omega was taking an active role in the development of young black minds through education. Chi Omega members were role models serving the community and exuding the true quality of Omega men. The Chapter continued to experience growth and expansion in its active membership roster. The Brothers of Chi Omega were prepared to take on the challenges that were about to occur in the social and economical fiber of our society. THE SIXTIES With the emergence of the 60's, African American citizens began to rise and object to their second class citizenship which was bestowed upon them since the 17th ce Who is Chi Omega Chapter Executive Committee? - answer-Basileus: Bro. Royle A. King Vice-Basileus: Bro. Anthony Woodley Keeper of Records & Seal: Bro. Curtis Rush II Keeper of Finance: Bro. Geoffrey Brown Chaplain: Bro. Gregory Hill Chapter Reporter: Bro. Larry Harris Keeper of Peace: Bro. Dwayne BrownImmediate Past Basileus: Bro. Craig J. Brown Chi Omega Former Chapter Basileus - answer-Brian Boulware Douglas Waddell, Sr. Benjamin Crump Darron Toston Zollie White II E. Newton Jackson Jr. C. Terrell Jenkins James McRoy Johnny Seay A.l. JoneS *Leon GilchrisT Allen S. BoganEd Dufee Robert Bryant Julius Fisher Aubrey Perry, Sr. William Cotton Stadford Thompson Sr. *O.H. Hankerson - State Representative *Hansel Tookes Sr. (Not in Order) *Denotes Omega Chapter 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 ExpansionIn a big hotel structure on Lincoln University, Maple Avenue, lives a Woman whose life is vital not only to Omega Psi Phi, but especially to the history of Beta chapter, the second of Omega's birth. Meeting this great lady is an experience within itself. You see a rather small, gray haired lady, with sparkling eyes and a radiant countenance. Logic tells you that this lady is far up in years, because she's been a part of Lincoln since 1901. Yet she is so young in spirit, in thought, and in action. She has lost none of her zest for living and when shaking her hand, you are astonished at the firmness with which she meets your grip. This woman's life symbolizes all lives that have been given to the service of mankind. Hers has been a life of service to the men of Omega Psi Phi, Beta chapter. After Alpha chapter was founded at Howard University in 1911, the founders decided that the second chapter of the fraternity should be located at Lincoln University, Pa. When Founder Love visited Lincoln University in 1914, he was told by the faculty that they would not give recognition to a chapter of Omega Psi 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 Omega Psi Phi, Beta chapter. As the dejected 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 somber faces, she asked them about their problem. The young men relating their story to her, touched Lottie Wilson's heart and Beta chapter was founded in her home that very day. L Name of Famous Omegas in The Arts - answer-* Langston Hughes - The Black poet laureate, excelled as a poet, playwright, novelist, lyricist, and humorist.