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12 Aug

Alpha Psi Omega was founded at Fairmont State Normal School

Alpha Psi Omega, the collegiate dramatics honorary fraternity, was founded August 12, 1925, at Fairmont State Normal School, now Fairmont State University. The Masquers, the college drama club, under the direction of Paul F. Opp of the English fac...

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