Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for Omega Psi Phi History via OPP Official Website
includes the founding, development, leadership, principles, and
historical milestones of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as presented on
its official website. It focuses on the fraternity's origin at Howard
University in 1911, its four founders—Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James
Cooper, Frank Coleman, and faculty adviser Ernest Everett Just—along
with the fraternity's motto, "friendship is essential to the soul," and its
cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.
It also evaluates understanding of chapter expansion, incorporation,
major national programs, civil rights involvement, leadership structure,
international growth, and notable contributions of Omega men
,throughout history. Emphasis is placed on historical accuracy,
organizational legacy, and the fraternity's long-standing mission of
service, scholarship, and community uplift.
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded?
November 17, 1911 in Thirkield Hall at Howard University located in
Washington, D.C.
Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi?
The founders were three undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar
James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty
adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
,Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________.
first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a
historically black college.
What is the motto?
"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?
Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as
Cardinal Principles.
, When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus?
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?
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.