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Originally posted by SigmaPezY60
i know this may be really random. but is there any relationship between Alpha Phi Omega and Omega Phi Alpha? I noticed that the colors were the same and Omega Phi Alpha is just Alpha Phi Omega backwards.
Both seem like really great organizations though. I just found the connections very interesting and wanted to know if it was on purpose or just by coincidence.
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From the official national history of Omega Phi Alpha:
"In 1953, a group of men in Zeta Kappa chapter, Alpha Phi Omega, a National Service Fraternity, decided they were in need of another organization to help them with service projects on campus and in the city of Bowling Green, Ohio. These men met with the deans of the various departments of the University to decide whether or not another service fraternity would be advisable for Bowling Green State University. Then, an inquiry was made to see if any interest existed on campus. Many women attended this inquiry. Realizing the need for more varied projects, plans were made to reorganize a women's service sorority.
Since the objectives of the two organizations were to be the same - Friendship, Leadership, and Service - a similar name was chosen: Omega Phi Alpha."
