Omega Psi Phi History via OPP
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questions
and answers(graded
A+)
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________. - answer first
international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black
college.
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - answer November 17, 1911 in Thirkield Hall at
Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi? - answer The founders were three
undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman.
Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
What is the motto? - answer "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? - answer Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and
Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.
When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus? - answer 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? -
answer 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.
Omega Psi Phi History
,On November 23, 1911, how many men were selected to become the first charter
members?
a: 4: in honor of the 4
founders b: 8:
c: 11 d: 12 -
answer c: 11
Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.
When was Alpha Chapter organized? Name the Basileus, Keeper of Records and
Keeper of Seals. - 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's first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of
Seals, respectively.
Who was the Second Grand Basileus? - answer Brother Oscar James
Cooper in 1912 Under the second Grand Basileus....
a: Beta Chapter was formed on the campus of Lincoln University located in
Pennsylvania.
b: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated in Washington, DC
c: authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of
Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
d: None of the above - answer c: authorized the investigation of establishing a
second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
Omega Psi Phi History
, Brother Cooper became the fraternity's second Grand Basileus in 1912 and
authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of
Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
Who was the Third Grand Basileus? - answer Brother Edgar A. Love was elected as
the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915.
True or False?
Omega Psi Phi, after forming Alpha Chapter, was immediately recognized as a
national organization by Howard University. - answer False:
Brother Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915.
In 1912, Howard University officials did not initially recognize the fraternity as a
national organization and Omega Psi Phi's leadership refused to accept limited
recognition. As a result, the fraternity operated without official sanction, until the
university withdrew its opposition in 1914, the same year Beta chapter was
chartered at Lincoln University.
What year was Omega Psi Phi Incorporated? - answer Omega Psi Phi was
incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
Who was the fourth Grand Basileus?
a.George E. Hall
b.Frank Coleman
c. Antonio F Knox, Sr.
d.Stanley Douglas
c. none of the above - answer a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established? - answer Brother George
E. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma
chapter in Boston, Massachusetts. 1916 Who was the 5th Grand Basileus?
Omega Psi Phi History
Official
Website exam study guide
questions
and answers(graded
A+)
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________. - answer first
international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black
college.
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - answer November 17, 1911 in Thirkield Hall at
Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi? - answer The founders were three
undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman.
Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
What is the motto? - answer "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? - answer Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and
Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.
When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus? - answer 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? -
answer 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.
Omega Psi Phi History
,On November 23, 1911, how many men were selected to become the first charter
members?
a: 4: in honor of the 4
founders b: 8:
c: 11 d: 12 -
answer c: 11
Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.
When was Alpha Chapter organized? Name the Basileus, Keeper of Records and
Keeper of Seals. - 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's first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of
Seals, respectively.
Who was the Second Grand Basileus? - answer Brother Oscar James
Cooper in 1912 Under the second Grand Basileus....
a: Beta Chapter was formed on the campus of Lincoln University located in
Pennsylvania.
b: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated in Washington, DC
c: authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of
Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
d: None of the above - answer c: authorized the investigation of establishing a
second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
Omega Psi Phi History
, Brother Cooper became the fraternity's second Grand Basileus in 1912 and
authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of
Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.
Who was the Third Grand Basileus? - answer Brother Edgar A. Love was elected as
the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915.
True or False?
Omega Psi Phi, after forming Alpha Chapter, was immediately recognized as a
national organization by Howard University. - answer False:
Brother Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915.
In 1912, Howard University officials did not initially recognize the fraternity as a
national organization and Omega Psi Phi's leadership refused to accept limited
recognition. As a result, the fraternity operated without official sanction, until the
university withdrew its opposition in 1914, the same year Beta chapter was
chartered at Lincoln University.
What year was Omega Psi Phi Incorporated? - answer Omega Psi Phi was
incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
Who was the fourth Grand Basileus?
a.George E. Hall
b.Frank Coleman
c. Antonio F Knox, Sr.
d.Stanley Douglas
c. none of the above - answer a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established? - answer Brother George
E. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma
chapter in Boston, Massachusetts. 1916 Who was the 5th Grand Basileus?
Omega Psi Phi History
