Brief History Of Sigma Omicron Chapter
The Sigma Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on October 1, 1948 in Tyler, Texas as an outgrowth of the Sigma Sigma Chapter on the Texas College campus. The Founders of the Sigma Omicron Chapter realized the need for a graduate chapter as they were or would be the graduating members and there were more professionals moving to the Tyler area.
Sigma Omicron Founders:
Brother T.V. Glover (Omega Chapter)
Brother Julius Cameron (Omega Chapter)
Brother Father John D. Epps (Omega Chapter)
Brother Dr. F.E. Williams (Omega Chapter)
Brother Zelma Claybon (Omega Chapter)
Brother Archie Castleberry (Omega Chapter)
Brother U.S Hammonds (Omega Chapter)
Brother R.A Moody (Omega Chapter)
Brother L.P. Tolbert (Omega Chapter)
Brther R.S. Austin (Omega Chapter)
Brother Charlie Wells (Omega Chapter)
Founders of the Sigma Chapter at Texas College Chartered September 24, 1942
Brother Dr. Frederic Rivers Barnwell, D.R.
Fort Worth,Texas DDS-Dentist
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Brother T.V. Glover,
Educator- Tyler Public School System
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Brother Dr. Frank Edward Williams, M.D. Tyler, Texas- Physician
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Brother Father John Epps
Tyler,Texas-Episcopal Priest
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Brother Willie Green, Student
Texas College-Football Player
Brother Arthur Edward Christopher
Texas College-Business Manager
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Brother Terry Steele, Teacher
Texas College
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Brother Julius Cameron, Teacher
Texas College
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Brother Leaon Leonard,Student
Texas College-Artist
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Brother V.A. Moon, Business Owner
Tyler-Moon's Grocery Store