Questions and Answers
What day was the chapter chartered?
April 7, 1922
What day was the chapter founded and what time of day was it?
November 11, 1921 @ 7:11 pm
Who are the Soul Founding Fathers of the Bloody Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi?
Claude B Dansby, Dr Benjamin E Mays, William Jefferson White Blocker Sr., Henry Hiram Gibbs
What are some facts about Claude B Dansby?
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What are some facts about Dr Benjamin E Mays?
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What are some facts about William Jefferson White Blocker Sr.?
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What is William Jefferson White Blocker Sr.'s family lineage and its significance to Morehouse College?
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What are some facts about Henry Hiram Gibbs?
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How many buildings on campus are named after Omega Men?
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When was the first line for Psi Chapter and what was the name of the first neophytes line?
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Study Notes
Chapter Founding and Chartering
- Psi Chapter was chartered on April 7, 1922.
- The chapter was founded on November 11, 1921, at 7:11 PM.
Founding Fathers
- Claude B. Dansby, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, William Jefferson White Blocker Sr., and Henry Hiram Gibbs are the Soul Founding Fathers of Psi Chapter.
Claude B. Dansby
- Identified as Psi1922, he studied at Morehouse College for eight years as a student and served as a professor of mathematics for 44 years.
- Provided loans to financially needy students.
- Walked across two Georgia counties before taking the train to Morehouse.
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
- Served as the 6th President of Morehouse College.
- Instrumental in creating the "Morehouse Mystique," a notable cultural and educational concept.
William Jefferson White Blocker Sr.
- His grandfather was associated with the founding of Morehouse College, highlighting a lineage connected to the institution's legacy.
- Graduated in 1921 with a major in economics.
- Worked as an entrepreneur and tax consultant before passing away due to blood poisoning.
Henry Hiram Gibbs
- Entered through the Eta chapter in 1920.
- Earned a Pharmacy degree (Ph.C) from Howard University.
- Owned and operated his own pharmacy.
Notable Chapter Lines
- The first line for Psi Chapter is known as "The FEARLESS FIVE."
Campus Recognition
- Multiple buildings on the Morehouse College campus are named after members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, reflecting their contributions and legacy.
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