Omega Psi Phi History via OPP Official Website
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on November 17, 1911, at
Howard University by Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, Frank
Coleman, and faculty adviser Dr. Ernest Everett Just. It became the first
international fraternity founded at a historically Black college or
university. The fraternity's motto, "Friendship is Essential to the Soul,"
reflects its cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance,
and Uplift. Omega Psi Phi has a long history of leadership, civil rights
advocacy, scholarship, and community service through programs
supporting education and social action.
,What are the Cardinal Principles?
Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as
Cardinal Principles.
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.
What is the motto?
"friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was
derived. That phrase was selected as the motto.
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________.
, 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.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on November 17, 1911, at
Howard University by Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, Frank
Coleman, and faculty adviser Dr. Ernest Everett Just. It became the first
international fraternity founded at a historically Black college or
university. The fraternity's motto, "Friendship is Essential to the Soul,"
reflects its cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance,
and Uplift. Omega Psi Phi has a long history of leadership, civil rights
advocacy, scholarship, and community service through programs
supporting education and social action.
,What are the Cardinal Principles?
Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as
Cardinal Principles.
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.
What is the motto?
"friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was
derived. That phrase was selected as the motto.
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________.
, 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.
