Through the efforts of twelve (12) men, who felt the need for a lifelong challenge of brotherhood and friendship, Omega was sought. With the aid of a brother from Epsilon Epsilon Chapter (Kent Glover), these twelve men contacted Brother Charlie T. Brooks, Sr., of Omicron Phi Chapter. In the early fall of 1972, the wheels were set in motion; papers were filed and connections were made through IFC (Intrafraternity Council). These are the twelve men whose names were signed to meet the challenges of Omega:

On February 5, 1973, the first essential step was made. A total of 35 men were inducted into the Lampadoes Club of Omega Psi Phi at the University of South Carolina. These men came from all parts of the University. Omega captured the eye of some of the greatest men existing on campus. After eleven weeks of evaluation of lifelong brotherhood, friendship, manhood, perseverance, scholarship, and uplift, Omega made a firm stand on April 14, 1973. On this day, by way of the Omicron Phi chapter, a total of 34 men crossed those "Burning Sands" into the land of Omega.

* Due to a near fatal car accident, number 12, Anthony Jamison crossed the sands in the fall of 1973.