Upsilon Phi Chapter History
On October 22, 1927, The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. granted a chapter charter to Upsilon Phi Chapter, Newark, New Jersey. Upsilon Phi became the first chapter in the State of New Jersey.
The Chapter's founding Brothers were:
- Brother Herbert Humphrey, MD - Basileus
- Brother Roger H. Yancey - Vice Basileus
- Brother Hatcher A. Norris - Keeper of Records and Seals
- Brother David G. Morris, MD - Keeper of Finance
- Brother James O'Neal, MD - Chaplain
- Brother Theodore Inge MD, - Editor to The Oracle and Other.
The Mother Pearl of New Jersey
Christopher Cills
Basileus of Upsilon Phi Chapter: 2022-Present
Brother Christopher Cills
Basileus
Brother Compton Coppin
1st Vice Basileus
Brother James Mack
Keeper of Records & Seal
Brother Eric Markes
Keeper of Finance
Brother
Keeper of Peace
Brother Ronald Tuff
Chaplain
Brother
Editor
Brother
Parliamentarian
Brother Jonathan B. Moore
Immediate Past Basileus