Omega Psi Phi History via OPP Official Website
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________.
first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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
c: authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University
located in Pennsylvania.
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?
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.
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?
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
a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established?
Brother George E. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma chapter in
Boston, Massachusetts. 1916
Who was the 5th Grand Basileus?
a. Ernest Everett Just
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Clarence Holmes
d. James C, McMorries
e. none of the above
c: Brother James C, McMorries (1916-1917)
Who was served as the sixth Grand Basileus?
a. Oscar Cooper
b. J. Alston Atkins
Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________.
first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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
c: authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University
located in Pennsylvania.
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?
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.
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?
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
a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established?
Brother George E. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma chapter in
Boston, Massachusetts. 1916
Who was the 5th Grand Basileus?
a. Ernest Everett Just
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Clarence Holmes
d. James C, McMorries
e. none of the above
c: Brother James C, McMorries (1916-1917)
Who was served as the sixth Grand Basileus?
a. Oscar Cooper
b. J. Alston Atkins
