Omega Psi Phi History via OPP Official
Website Exam Questions with Answers
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
c. Harold Thomas
d. Clarence Holmes
e. George Vaughan - -Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's sixth
Grand Basileus. (1917 -1918)
-Under which Grand Basileus was "Omega Men Draw Nigh" written by Otto
Bohannon?
a. Ernest Everett Just
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Clarence F. Holmes
d. James C, McMorries
e. none of the above - -Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's sixth
Grand Basileus. (1917 -1918) Under his leadership, the fraternity's first
official hymn, "Omega Men Draw Nigh," was written by Otto Bohannon.
-Fill in the names:
Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in
1917 by having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate
from Camp Fort Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa.
Several Omegas, including ___________, _________ and founders _________ and
__________ are among its graduates. - -Answer:
Clarence C. Johnson; John Purnell; Frank Coleman; Edgar A Love.
"Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in
1917 by having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate
from Camp Fort Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa.