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ΨN HISTORY
The Psi Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the 731st graduate chapter, was chartered on 7 April 1972, in Alexandria, Virginia with 29 charter members. These 29 men of like ideals and with a desire to serve mankind were led by Brother Eugene W. Skinner Sr., who served as the chapter's first Basileus. Through Brother Skinner's leadership and foresight, this chapter has grown from that initial 29 to over 200 Omega Men.
Bro. Eugene Skinner Sr.
As a graduate chapter, Psi Nu has members who were initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. as early as 1938 and as recent as 2024. Since 1972, Psi Nu Chapter has brought many men from various walks of life into Omega's folds. Between 1974 and 2024, the chapter has crossed thirty lines. Its first line, in Fall 1974, was "Two Dog One", which consisted of Brothers Robert Hicks and Nelson Greene Jr. Its last line, Spring 2024, was "5 Phantom Menaces of the DoQ House", which consisted of Brothers Norman "Randy" Jones Jr., Lester Mungro IV, Donovan Rolle, Phillip Harris, and Keith Quillin.
The chapter's long legacy of its active members continues to be enduring friendships, loyalty, community involvement, commitment to service and pride in our achievements. However, it's the fraternity's cardinal principles of MANHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, PERSEVERANCE, and UPLIFT that are the cornerstone of Psi Nu Chapter's foundation today.
Name | Chapter | Year Initiated | Omega Chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
James Ashton | Alpha Omega | 1962 | |
Waddell Avery | Nu Psi | 1949 | * |
Thomas I. Ahart | Gamma | 1960 | |
Isaiah E. Barnwell Jr. | Xi Psi | 1955 | |
Herman Boone | Tau Psi | 1958 | * |
John T. Butler | Alpha Omega | 1932 | * |
Ulysses Calhoun | Zeta | 1952 | * |
James R. Carter | Beta Epsilon | 1953 | |
James Evans | Kappa Epsilon | 1952 | * |
Robert I. Fields | Phi Phi | 1958 | * |
Nelson E. Greene Sr. | Alpha Omega | 1938 | * |
Roland E. Holland | Psi Gamma | 1968 | |
Robert U. Griffin | Nu Psi | 1946 | |
Louis R.W. Johnson | Theta Psi | * | |
Fred L. Lander III | Alpha Omega | 1950 | * |
Foster B. Miles Jr. | Zeta Iota | 1959 | * |
Samuel E. Nesmith | Iota Iota | 1955 | |
Edward L. Patterson | Alpha Omega | ||
James A. Pendergrass | Alpha | 1948 | * |
Earl L. Pulley Jr. | Phi Phi | 1950 | |
Cecil M. Robinson | Alpha Omega | * | |
Eugene W. Skinner Sr. | Zeta | 1952 | * |
Charles V. Smith | Zeta | 1950 | |
Robert A. Tate | |||
Joseph Turner | Alpha Omega | 1951 | |
Jay C. Wade | Upsilon Phi | 1949 | |
Clyde N. Washington | Zeta Iota | 1967 | * |
Joe O. Wiggs | Kappa Psi | 1966 | |
Luther C. Williams | Lambda Gamma | 1954 |
1972 Psi Nu Chapter roster:
Thomas I. Ahart, Waddell Avery, James Ashton, Isaiah E. Barnwell Jr., Herman Boone, John T. Butler, Ulysses Calhoun, James R. Carter, John C. Davis, Robert U. Griffin, Robert I. Fields, Lewis E. Forrest, Nelson E. Greene Sr., Roland D. Holland, Louis R.W. Johnson, Fred Lander III, Foster Miles, Samuel E. NeSmith, Edward L. Patterson, James Pendergrass, Earl Pulley Jr., Cecil Robinson, Eugene W. Skinner Sr., Robert Tate, Joseph Turner, Jay C. Wade, Clyde Washington, Joe O. Wiggs, Anthony L. Bennett, Henry J. Walker, Charles V. Smith, Luther Williams, Ferris L. Holland, James Evans, (transfers from other chapters) E.L. Patterson, McKinley Tanner, James F. Jenkins.
The first organizational meeting of Psi Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. was held at Brother Eugene Skinner Sr's home, 2105 Shiver Drive, Alexandria, VA. on April 30, 1972. Third District Representative, Brother Melvin Washington presented the Charter to the group.