Psi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Delaware’s Capital City QUES beginnings:

In September 1946, four men expressed interest in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. This interest developed into an authorized initiation under the supervision of the Second District Representative, Brother Mifflin T Gibbs. Hardcastle, Wayman Scott and W Richard Wynder all became pledgees of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Brother Theodore Wells was appointed neophy

te commandant by the District Representative. Brothers Leroy Easterly, Richard Walker and Eldridge Waters assisted Brother Wells in the initiation process. Chamberlains for each neophyte was chosen from Mu Chapter in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to the day of initiation, due to health reasons, William Fountain, dropped out. The Formal initiation of the three Neophytes was held on the third Weekend of October 1946 in Philadelphia, PA through the office of the National Executive Secretary, Brother H. The three new members were assigned to the Graduate Chapter located in the Third District of the Fraternity. Through the efforts of Brother Gibbs and Brother Moultrie, the three new men and the chapter were reassigned to the Second District. Brother James C. Hardcastle, Brother Wayman Scott and Brother W. Richard Wynder became the Founders of the Psi Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Psi Iota was the FIRST Black Greek Lettered organization in the state of DE. Psi Iota's undergraduate chapter is Psi Epsilon - which is campused on Delaware State University, Dover Delaware.