Holmes, the fraternity's first official hymn, "Omega Men Draw Nigh", was written by Otto Bohannon. During the administration of the sixth Grand Basileus, Clarence F. However, the chapter was eventually established during the administration of the fifth Grand Basileus, James C. Grand Basileus Hall authorized the establishment of Gamma Chapter in Boston, Massachusetts. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, had been initiated at Alpha Chapter in 1914. Beta Chapter at Lincoln University was chartered in February, 1914.
In 1914, Howard University withdrew its opposition, and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914. Edgar Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915. Cooper authorized the investigation of a proposed second chapter at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. Oscar Cooper became the fraternity's second Grand Basileus in 1912. The fraternity refused acceptance as a strictly local organization. The Faculty Council proposed to accept the fraternity as a local but not a national organization. On March 8, 1912, the previously submitted fraternity constitution was rejected by the Howard University Faculty Council. Love, Cooper and Coleman were elected the chapter's first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of Seals, respectively. Eleven Howard University undergraduate men were selected as charter members.Īlpha Chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on Decem. Cooper and Coleman were selected Grandkeeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grandkeeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. Edgar Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). The next meeting was conducted on November 23, 1911. A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall).
This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Morgan State University, September 19, 1963 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Howard University, January 9, 1914 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Howard University, November 17, 1911 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Indiana University, January 5, 1911 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Butler University, November 12, 1922Īlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Cornell University, December 4, 1906 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Howard University, January 16, 1920 The member organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council are:Īlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Howard University, January 15, 1908ĭelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Howard University, January 13, 1913
Since their founding, these groups have played a major role in the cultural, social and civic life of their communities. Unlike their white counterparts, the black groups have remained very active at the graduate level. Black college fraternities and sororities did not emerge until the early 1900's. Played a major role in American college life since 1776. Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities have Men and women are members of this college honorary scholarship society. Phi Beta Kappa, the first American college fraternity, was organized on the campus of the College of William and Mary in 1776.
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