The Mu Omicron Chapter of
History
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. This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. This phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles
During the early years of the fraternity, members were involved in combating many of the social ills facing Afro-Americans in this country. They were very active in the cultural, social, and civic life of their respective communities. Brothers of Omega Psi Phi were participating in marches, boycotts, and sit-ins at lunch counters.
In an effort to elevate the status of the Afro-American community, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. provides several academic scholarships to worthy undergraduate and graduate students nationally. Other programs include social action programs, talent hunt, college endowment fund, voter registration, and education and mobilization activities.
The Mu Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. was established in the spring of 1947. The Chapter Founders were Marsh Houston, a teacher, Brother Glanton, (known as "Mr. Que") a lawyer who was to later become a District Court Judge, Stanley Griffin and Murphy Powell, both of whom were physicians. All of these brothers are now members of the Omega Chapter.
George Stone came to Des Moines and joined the Chapter in the fall of 1948. The first line to cross the burning sands was in 1948 and consisted of Alfred Edwards, Woodrow Lewis, Stanley Griffin and Eustace Ware. Griffin and Ware were also physicians. Edwards, Lewis, Griffin, and Ware have also gone on to the Omega Chapter.
As the years passed, Mu Omicron was one of the most dynamic chapters in the Eighth District. At one time, this chapter had over fifty active members. This chapter was instrumental in establishing undergraduate chapters at Iowa State University and Drake University. Brothers of this chapter initiated the first members of both these chapters.
Officers
Members
Michael Boston Basileus
Ron Mells Vice Basileus
Adrian Dunbar Keeper of Records and Seal
Reggie Bell Keeper of Finance
Clair Rudison Chaplain
Ray Brown 1st Vice DR
Jim McCown Ed Barnes
Ed Benjamin Leroy Bottley
Ajibola Fajimolu Chaunci Hall
Michael Carter Fred Hurley
Tony Jenkins Renaldo Johnson
Aaron Howard Terry Nettles
Reggie Richardson Louis Fountain
Patrick Lewis