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Each year the men of Omega Psi Phi invite several hundred of their friends for a joyful celebration and to honor some of the best minds that Pittsburgh has to offer. On Nov. 22 at the Rodef Shalom ballroom, the Omegas and company enjoyed dining and dancing.
This year’s honor roll included Dwight Mayo in the field of business (president, Transportation Solutions); Olga Welch, Ph.D., education; Dr. Morris Turner was recognized in the area of medicine; nationally syndicated talk show host Bev Smith was honored for her community advocacy; and immediate past basileus of Omega Psi Phi, Kenneth Minefield was the Omega Man of the Year.
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THE AWARDEES—Kenneth Minefield, Dwight Mayo, Bev Smith, Thelma Lovette, Dr. Olga Welch and Dr. Morris Turner.
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The list of scholarship winners came from several schools and communities. Those who took home a little “something, something” for their education were Eric Dingess from Sewickley Academy, Bianca Tyler from Schenley High School, Bakari Thompson from Northside Urban Pathways, Jamayah Sharif from Penn Hills High School and Stephanie Pace from Penn Hills High School.
With a crowded ballroom still high on the recent Obama win, it was only fitting that Brandon Jennings showed off a collage he put together from various pieces of campaign materials and voter information.
Although many wanted to take it home, it was not for sale, it was merely a keepsake that Jennings will long cherish.
Once the awards and honors were presented and a scrumptious meal was consumed, it was time to hit the dance floor.
Reverend William Curtis and wife, Christine, worked on their line dance- steps and were soon leading others.
For the Ques, the holiday sprit continued throughout December. On Dec. 21 at their fraternity house on Meadow Street in the East End, Omega Psi Phi held their annual Christmas party for children.
A Santa dressed in purple and gold gave out gifts, treats and candy in a festive atmosphere to dozens of community children. This holiday party for children has been an Omega tradition for decades. Giving and giving back has been the focus of Omega Psi Phi for nearly 100 years.
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