GRAND CHAPTER OFFICERS
Most Valiant Grand Master Counselor
Companion Joshua Cook
Prince Hall Chapter
Hello, my name is Joshua Cook, I am the Most Valiant Grand Master Counselor of The Most Venerable Grand Chapter Order of Pythagorans. I am a member of Prince Hall Chapter in Cincinnati, OH. Although I have only been Most Valiant since July, within this short time the concept of being present has been a vocal point in my life. There are certain responsibilities that I had to learn to prioritize. Organizing my time to better perform not only as a teenager but as leading my fellow companions in this ensuing year and being productive. I learned to incorporate the mindset of football and basketball into my daily vocations which is what drives the desire of perfection. In Remember the Titans, one quote that stood out was “attitude reflects leadership”. This is an on and off the field mentality to be the Most Valiant, everything I do in and outside of the Pythagorans can have a positive or negative impact not only to myself but to the Order as well. I put a lot of pressure on myself but I remind myself that’s what diamonds are made of. The late great Kobe Bryant introduced the “Mamba Mentality” so then I asked myself how could I lose in anything?! It was at that very moment that my focus tilted from a teenager to a young adult, and from now on I see life a little broader and more understanding of what needs to be done to be successful. A special thanks to God for giving me such great parents, and a special thanks to the advisors of Prince Hall Chapter, Bro. Robert Carpenter, Bro. Hannibal Pearson and finally, Bro. Farrier who is always on my case but only to make sure I am doing everything right. Thanks to the Grand Council especially to the Right Worshipful Director of Youth Activities Bro. Eric Warren, to all my companions and to the Grand Girls Assembly and the mother advisors. To my counterpart Grand Royal Queen Zada Ward our job isn’t done yet! To my companions stay focused remember we are the future.
Eleven Letters Chapter
Eleven Letters Chapter
Rt. Valiant Grand Deputy Counselor
Companion Jalon Steele
Eleven Letters Chapter
Samos Chapter
Eleven Letters Chapter
Rt. Valiant Grand Senior Counselor
Companion Marquis Barnhart
Samos Chapter
Henry Sims Sr. Chapter
Rt. Valiant Grand Junior Counselor
Companion Kinte Horner
Henry Simms Chapter
Samos Chapter
Rt. Valiant Grand Recorder
Companion Jeremiah Sharpe
Sammos Chapter
Lake Erie Chapter
Rt. Valiant Grand Treasurer
Companion Andrew Beard
Lake Erie Chapter
Pythagorans Youth Program
The Order of Pythagorans is an organization for boys, from the ages of 10 through 18. It is sponsored by and under the supervision of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio.
It was instituted in Ohio on April 11, 1945, and was named after Pythagorus, who was a noted Greek philosopher and mathematician, who traveled extensively throughout many continents in search of higher learning and knowledge.
Membership is not limited to sons or relatives of Freemasons, but to any boy of good character in the proper age range. He may be recommended by a Master Mason, Eastern Star, a fellow Pythagoran or anyone who feels that our program will benefit a particular young man. The Order of Pythagorans is not a Junior Masonic Order, but is merely under Masonic supervision.
The paramount aim of the Order is to serve the Youth of our community with a well organized and supervised program to promote health, social activity, educational, vocational, character, and all-around development of boys throughout Ohio, while building better sons of today, and men of tomorrow.
The Ritual is the focal point of all of the Order's programming. Through it, the candidate in his initiation into the Order is presented impressive lessons. This investiture thus attempts to symbolize and teach Reverence for God, Love and Honor his Parents, Righteous Thinking, Purity, Patriotism, Toleration, Courtesy, Personal Health, Education, Friendship and Constancy. A Pythagoran’s aim is to become a better son, a better youth and citizen than ever before.
The Companions hold meetings in what are called "Chapters". Each Chapter is sponsored by one or more Lodges, that provide advisors from their own Lodge membership. These Chapters, throughout the state, are divided into two Districts. Each District has an annual district meeting and all of the Chapters in the State meet annually for a Grand Session which lasts three days. Many workshops, athletic activities and awards programs are held at these District Meetings and Grand Sessions. Also at the Grand Session the Companions participate in the election of new Grand Chapter Officers, a recognition banquet, an awards banquet, sports competition, talent show, oratorical contest, a Coronation Ball and Divine Service.
