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Summer 2012 

Kappa Sigma Surpasses 300 Chapters & Colonies!

9 

New Chapter Installations 

Welcome to some of Kappa Sigma’s 

newest additions. 

16 

Small in Numbers… Big in Heart 

Pi-Chi Brothers help an Ohio community 

overcome tragedy. 

24 

2011 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year 

Celebration banquet held for 

Brother Brian J. O’Dwyer. 

30 

Par For The Course 

Brother John N. Frankel leaves his 

legacy at Davidson College. 

Volume 118, Number 1 • The Caduceus of Kappa Sigma • Summer 2012 

IN THIS ISSUE 

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Kappa Sigma Breaks 300! 

Kappa Sigma now has more than 

300 Chapters and Colonies! 

DEPARTMENTS 

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Champion Quest 

A Greater Cause 

Brothers In Action 

Ritual Report 

Endowment Fund 

Alumni Updates 

Like Father, Like Son 

Chapter News 

Chapter Celestial 

Advertiser’s Index

From The Worthy Grand Master 

Brothers, 

There truly has never been a better time 

to be a Kappa Sigma! This issue of the Caduceus 

celebrates the results of the 2011-2012 academic year, 

and I am very proud to announce that this will go down in 

history as our Order’s greatest year! 

Allow me to share just a few of our many accomplishments this past year: 

• Today, the Star & Crescent is represented on 305 campuses, more than any 

other men’s college fraternity. 

• This year, our chapters and colonies pledged more men than any other 

fraternity in history, setting a new World Record! 

• More men were initiated into Kappa Sigma this year than in any other year 

in our 142 years of existence. 

• For the first time ever, 45% of our undergraduate Brothers have at least one 

certificate of Ritual Proficiency, demonstrating their commitment to our 

Rituals and the values contained within, and the rejection of negative forces 

such as hazing. 

• Kappa Sigma donated almost $1.8 million to charitable causes, and 

performed almost 500,000 hours of service this past year, making a real and 

significant difference in countless lives across North America. 

• The re-launched Jacksons Men program has been a huge success, with 150 

new Jackson’s Men committed and almost $1 Million in donations pledged to 

the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund. 

WGM Nascimento with the Brothers of Kappa-Eta. 

I have been fortunate to travel across the continent this year, visiting 

with Kappa Sigmas from New York to California, and am satisfied that our 

undergraduate Brothers are among the very brightest young men on college 

campuses today. I have been particularly pleased to participate in the installation 

of 6 new chapters this year – especially the re-installation of my 

home chapter, the Kappa-Eta chapter at Widener University. 

As this issue goes to press, the HQ staff and volunteers, 

led by Executive Director Mic Wilson and Conclave Deputy 

Commissioner Tom Kelly, and are hard at work finalizing 

our 2012 Leadership Conferences in Las Vegas and New 

Orleans. We are expecting a record attendance at these 

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WORTHY GRAND SCRIBE 

Gregory S. Hunt 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Mitchell B. Wilson 

COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONER 

Jeffrey S. McKenzie 

DEPUTY CADUCEUS COMMISSIONER/EDITOR 

Gary A. Marinelli 

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C. Kenneth Maynard 

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KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY 

Founded at the University of Virginia, December 10, 1869. 

270 Chapters and 35 colonies in the U.S. and Canada. 

The Caduceus of Kappa Sigma has been published continuously 

since 1885. Published quarterly. Periodicals postage paid at 

Charlottesville, VA, and at additional mailing office. 

Volume 118, Number 1, Summer 2012 

ISSN 107-164-91 USPS 010-403 

Printed in the USA. 

POSTMASTER 

Please send notice of undeliverable copies on Form 3579 to 

Kappa Sigma, P.O. Box 5066, Charlottesville, VA 22905 

MEMBER 

Visiting Charlottesville… 

Visits to McCormick Hall, home of Zeta Chapter and 

46 East Lawn, the birthplace of Kappa Sigma on the 

grounds of the University of Virginia, may be arranged 

through Headquarters. McCormick Hall has open house 

for visiting Kappa Sigmas Saturdays during the academic 

year by appointment. Due to UVA rules, visiting 

Brothers who are not UVA students are not permitted to 

attend social events of the Zeta Chapter. When visiting 

Charlottesville, please respect that both McCormick Hall 

and 46 East Lawn are home to fellow Brothers and that 

activities on the Lawn and at McCormick Hall are subject 

to the rules of the University.

two events, both to celebrate our accomplishments and to 

prepare to attain even greater heights next year. 

I am proud to announce that the SEC has selected as the 

2012 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year, Brother Bill Witliff of Tau 

chapter. Brother Witliff is an accomplished photographer and 

screenwriter, and has penned the scripts for such memorable 

films as Legends of the Fall, The Perfect Storm, and the TV 

miniseries adaptation of Lonesome Dove. All Kappa Sigmas 

celebrate Brother Witliff’s contributions to the Arts, and we look 

forward to celebrating the Man of the Year banquet with the 

Brothers of Tau in the very near future. Read about the 2011 

Man of the Year, Brother Brian J. O’Dwyer in this issue. 

Connect With Kappa Sigma 

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Connect with Kappa Sigma’s social media accounts and enjoy fellowship with 

brothers around the world, no matter where you are located! Among other 

things, you will enjoy updates from individual Brothers and chapters, participate 

in contests and view photos and videos. I encourage you to join us and 

actively engage with our accounts today! If you have questions, comments 

or would like for us to post content for you, simply email KappaSigmaSM@ 

gmail.com” - Derald Dryman, Deputy Commissioner for Social Media. 

Make sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe, Join, and Circle us! 

Today, Kappa Sigma stands stronger than ever before in 

our history. Today, Kappa Sigma has made history in a way that 

no other fraternity has ever dared to dream of. Today - beyond 

the shadow of a doubt – Kappa Sigma is The Most Preferred 

Fraternity in the World. 

A.E.K.D.B. 

S. Christian Nascimento 

Worthy Grand Master 

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WELCOME TO KAPP 

CHAMPION QUEST 

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A SIGMA COUNTRY 


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Top 10 Recruiting Districts 

Fall 2011 Semester 

TOP 10 RECRUITING DISTRICTS 

Rank District Chapters/Colonies in District Total Pledges District Grand Master 

1 Oklahoma 7 325 Corey G. Hill 

2 Central California 6 277 Christopher A. Cooley 

3 New Mexico & West Texas 5 276 Jason W. Lacy 

4 South Texas 6 275 Lee Wong 

5 South Carolina 8 251 Michael J. Uhrinek 

6 Northern Florida 8 246 Paul H. Gamble 

7 New England 8 239 Thomas J. Kelly 

8 Western Louisiana 8 238 Scott J. Morgan 

9 Colorado 9 232 Emmet F. Bellville, III 

10 Southeast Texas 7 231 Ronal K. Holsey, Jr. 

TOP 10 MOST IMPROVED DISTRICT RECRUITMENT 

Rank District 2010-11 Pledges 2011-12 Pledges Increase District Grand Master 

Oklahoma 185 325 140 Corey G. Hill 

Upstate New York & Ontario 65 191 126 Brett J. Warrick 

Central California 170 277 107 Christopher A. Cooley 

New York City 76 163 87 Jason S. Fuiman 

South Carolina 177 251 74 Michael J. Uhrinek 

Southern California/Hawaii 153 223 70 Kevin M. Madsen 

North Georgia 112 181 69 Victor Ward 

New Mexico/West Texas 208 276 68 Jason W. Lacy 

South Florida 63 128 65 Brett B. Trembly 

Great Plains 97 153 56 Phillip R. Burns 


Top 25 Recruiting Chapters 

Fall 2011 Semester 


Rank Chapter School Name Number of Pledges 

1 Theta-Zeta Eastern New Mexico University 103 

2 Xi University of Arkansas-Fayetteville 83 

3 Delta-Xi University of Mississippi 82 

3 Gamma-Psi Oklahoma State University 82 

5 Epsilon-Nu University of Southern Mississippi 75 

6 Xi-Delta University of Texas-San Antonio 74 

7 Omicron-Mu California State University-Bakersfield 69 

8 Gamma-Kappa University of Oklahoma 68 

8 Rho Arizona State University 68 

10 Mu-Rho Missouri State University 66 

10 Tau University of Texas at Austin 66 

12 Epsilon-Xi University of Texas-El Paso 65 

13 Epsilon-Iota Colony San Diego State University 62 

14 Gamma-Tau University of Colorado Boulder 60 

14 Lambda-Epsilon University of Central Florida 60 

14 Theta-Kappa Colony Texas A&M University-Kingsville 60 

17 Kappa-Epsilon University of Texas-Pan American 58 

17 Rho-Kappa California State University-Monterey Bay 58 

19 Beta-Nu University of Kentucky 54 

19 Epsilon-Phi Texas Tech University 54 

21 Chi-Omega University of South Carolina 53 

21 Epsilon-Sigma Florida State University 53 

23 Chi Purdue University 52 

23 Delta-Delta University of Florida 52 

25 Alpha-Psi University of Nebraska-Lincoln 50 

25 Christopher Newport Univ. Colony Christopher Newport University 50 

25 Xi-Beta Northeastern University 50 




2011-12 New Chapter Installations 

Kappa Sigma’s Newest Chapters 

Oglethorpe University 

Chapter Name: Sigma-Beta 

School Founded: 1835 

Location: Atlanta, GA 

Student Enrollment: Undergraduate: 1,084 

Total Enrollment: 1,156 

Stony Brook University 

Chapter Name: Sigma-Delta 


Location: Stony Brook, NY 



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Chapter Name: Sigma-Alpha 

Location: Hartford, Connecticut 

Student Enrollment: 2,344 


Henderson State University 

Chapter Name: Sigma-Gamma 


Location: Arkadelphia, AR 




2011-12 NEW CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS 

Stevens Institute of Technology 

Chapter Name: Rho-Omega 


Location: Hoboken, NJ 



Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 

Chapter Name: Rho-Psi 


Location: Corpus Christi, TX 




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University of Mary Washington 

Chapter Name: Rho-Chi 


Location: Fredericksburg, VA 



Utah Valley University 

Chapter Name: Rho-Phi 


Location: Orem, UT 

Student Enrollment: Total Enrollment: 33,395

University of the Incarnate Word 

Chapter Name: Rho-Upsilon 


Location: San Antonio, TX 



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Queens College 

Chapter Name: Rho-Tau 


Location: Flushing, NY 



Kappa Sigma Returns! • Reinstalled Chapters 

University of New Mexico 

Chapter Name: Delta-Zeta 


Location: Albuquerque, NM 



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University of Alabama 

Chapter Name: Beta 


Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 





University of Oregon 

Chapter Name: Gamma-Alpha 


Location: Eugene, OR 



Widener University 

Chapter Name: Kappa-Eta 


Location: Chester, PA 




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University of Southern Mississippi 

Chapter Name: Epsilon-Nu 


Location: Hattiesburg, MS 



University of Oklahoma 

Chapter Name: Gamma-Kappa 


Location: Norma, OK 


Total Enrollment: 30,303

Washington and Lee University 

Chapter Name: Mu 


Location: Lexington, VA 



Willamette University 

Chapter Name: Theta-Delta 


Location: Salem, OR 



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St. Mary’s University 

Chapter Name: Lambda-Psi 


Location: San Antonio, TX 



Towson University 

Chapter Name: Mu-Sigma 


Location: Towson, MD 



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A GREATER CAUSE 

A Greater Cause Commission 

Announces Two New Major Initiatives 

By Josh M. Zimmer, A Greater Cause Commissioner (Xi-Lambda, University of Delaware, ‘97) 

The A Greater Cause commission 

went into this year’s 

Leadership Conferences coming 

off of one of the best years in 

the fraternity’s history. Kappa 

Sigma set a new record this past 

year by giving $1.7 million dollars 

to charitable organizations and 

causes. This new record was due 

in no small part to the tireless 

dedication and hard work of our 

undergraduate and alumni brothers, 

who together committed to 

making our world a better place. 

All Kappa Sigma’s should have tremendous 

pride in what has been 

accomplished this year! 

In order to build upon the tremendous success from 

the previous year, two major initiatives will be introduced 

this summer at Leadership Conference. The first initiative to 

be rolled out is Kappa Sigma’s Day of Service. This fall, the 

A Greater Cause commission is asking all brothers to join 

together on one day to give back to our surrounding communities. 

Chapters will be given several suggested events 

to participate on the Day of Service. The goal is that every 

brother takes the challenge to be part of Kappa Sigma’s largest 

scale philanthropy effort in our history. 

» BEGINNING FALL 2012 « 

The second initiative is Kappa Sigma’s partnership 

with Tee it Up For the Troops (www.teeitupforthetroops. 

org), a non-profit, grassroots organization whose mission 

is to “honor, respect, remember and support all those who 

have served in our Armed Forces for this great nation.” Tee 

it Up for The Troops (TIUFTT) has raised over $3 million 

since its inaugural year in 2005 through golfing events held 

throughout the country. Those funds have been distributed 

to numerous programs that support military veterans and 

their families. Kappa Sigma will be working with TIUFTT this 

year by having brothers volunteer to help with golf outings 

Kappa Sigma set a new record this past year by giving $1.7 

million dollars to charitable organizations and causes! 


eing held throughout the country, especially their mar- 

quee event, the National Day of Golf, which is being held 

on Friday September 8th in Mendota Heights, MN. Kappa 

Sigma will also work to help TIUFTT kick-off their newly 

formed “Freedom is Sweet” campaign designed to engage 

the restaurant industry in supporting their mission. Our 

partnership with TIUFTT is a perfect alignment with Kappa 

Sigma’s Military Heroes campaign and both organizations 

look to enjoy a mutual partnership in giving back to the 

military community. 

As with all areas of fraternity life, Kappa Sigma con- 

tinues to be the leader in the Greek world in philanthropic 

efforts. When it comes to helping those less fortunate then 

ourselves or supporting those who have sacrificed for our 

country, being the best is never enough. There will always 

be opportunities for Kappa Sigma to help make the world a 

better place and it is a moral imperative that each of us look 

to make the most out of every possible opportunity. H 




Pi-Chi Brothers & Alumni Pull Together 

For Shooting Victims’ Families 

By David R. Brinkman, AA, Pi-Chi Chapter, Lake Erie College (Theta-Upsilon, Miami University, ‘81) 

On the morning of February 27, 2011, tragedy 

struck the city of Chardon, Ohio. News spread 

like wildfire throughout the small community, 

about 40 miles east of Cleveland, that 

a gunman had opened fire in the high 

school cafeteria. It was just after 

7:30 am and students were settling 

in to their first period classes when 

the shots rang out… 

The principal made the announcement, but everyone 

could tell from his voice that this was not 

a drill. The school of nearly 1,100 students 

immediately went on lockdown, as they 

had practiced many times before. The 

alleged assailant, a 17 year old male 

who was waiting in the cafeteria 

for a transfer bus to an alternative 

high school in a neighboring city, 

unexpectedly opened fire. The 100 students who were beginning 

their study hall period scattered from the cafeteria 

as the attacker took aim at his victims. He then ran through 

the hallways, chasing another of his presumed targets. The 

gunman was flushed from the building by a heroic effort 

from a Football Coach, fled toward a local nature preserve, 

but was apprehended by County Deputies within hours. 

The community was in shock. Every local television 

and radio station interrupted programming. Even CNN, 

MSN, and other worldwide news outlets were reporting 

the story from Chardon High School. Parents were search- 


ing for answers about the safety of their children, as well as 

the teachers and staff in the building. Students could only 

send sporadic and abbreviated texts and messages to family 

members as cell phone lines were jammed. 

But the damage was done… six students were 

shot, five of whom were taken to nearby hospitals 

for treatment. Within a few days, three of the students 

had passed away from gunshots to the head 

and another, as of this writing, continues to receive 

hospital treatment, paralyzed from the waist down. 

At Lake Erie College, just ten miles north of 

Chardon, concerns were shared by students who 

may have graduated from, or had siblings at, the 

nearby high school. Brothers of the Pi-Chi 

Chapter at Lake Erie, when learning of the 

incident, immediately realized that 

they had direct ties to the tragedy. A 

recently graduated Founding Father 

had a brother and the Alumnus Advisor 

had a son, both Juniors at Chardon 

High. Immediately, Brothers began texting and calling, 

in hopes that these Brothers’ family members were not 

injured in the shootings. Fortunately, they were not, but Pi- 

Chi’s caring for the victims and their families and desire to 

help out continued. 

Pi-Chi Brothers immediately jumped into action to 

partner with the local Waffle House Restaurant to host a 

fundraiser for the Chardon Angels of Hope Fund, benefitting 

the victims’ families. Brothers sent a press release to 

local television and radio stations, as well as local newspapers, 

to advertise the event. Businesses, Staples and Reed

Above: Brothers and staff at the Waffle House in Chadron, OH. 

Right: Students and family members gather at a park gazebo. 

Activewear, helped out by donating flyer and t-shirt printing 

services, respectively. Brothers, Pledges, and even local 

Alumni joined in to work the evening shift at Waffle House for 

three consecutive days, doing everything but cooking. Brothers 

also circulated, sharing the story of their fundraiser with 

travelers who had only heard of the tragedy on television. 

Though scheduled during a Spring Break weekend, 

shifts were completely covered by Kappa Sigma workers, 

and the event was a success. An article to advertise the 

event, as well as a recap during the event, appeared in 

the local newspaper. A video interview with three Pi-Chi 

Brothers appeared in the online version of their paper, as 

well. Waffle House donated a percentage of the evening’s 

gross receipts and Brothers also collected donations at 

the cash register. The Waffle House General Manager 

was so moved by the outpouring of support and the 

Kappa Sigmas’ dedication to the event, that he personally 

matched 50% of what was collected in the donation 

bucket. Though a small chapter from a small school, Pi-Chi 

raised over $900… one of the most successful fundraisers 

in the Chapter’s short history. H 



BROTHERS IN ACTION 

The War on Hazing Starts with YOU! 

By Richard N. Whirley, Brothers in Action Deputy Commissioner (Lambda-Xi, Georgia College, ‘03) 

Originally, Kappa Sigma was founded for mutual protection 

against physical and mental hazard. A group of men 

banded together to prevent the ruthless Cossa from 

penetrating their ranks and causing the detriment 

of their society. They found like-minded 

men and invited them to contribute to 

that protection and to share in its mutual 

benefits. The good news is that it 

worked… at least, temporarily. 

Some years later, nearing the 

1970s and 80s, the ruthless effect of 

Cossa somehow reared its ugly head. 

However, this time Cossa appeared 

from within our own Order. Posing 

himself as a trusted and true Brother, 

Cossa slowly managed to penetrate 

and harm our ranks by turning us against 

ourselves. He twisted and skewed Kappa 

Sigma’s life lessons under the misused guise of 

silence and secrecy. Once he had our unwavering 

commitment to what we thought was a society of friends and 

brothers, he then manipulated our teachings and abused our 

trust. He began to teach us that hazing created brotherhood 

and that surviving a treacherous and tormenting pledgeship 

would somehow make us a better Kappa 

Sigma, a better citizen, and a better man. 

Too many of us blindly and willingly 

followed Cossa’s teachings, and in many 

cases caused irreparable damage to our 

own beloved Brotherhood. Collectively, 

we have been forced to close over 

1,000 years of Kappa Sigma history at 

Chapters across the country because 

our men lost the courage to stand 

up against Cossa when he presented 

himself under the secret signs of Kappa 

Sigma. Will we let this continue? Will we 

let Cossa lead us to our own destruction? 

Will we fail the men that came before us and 

let Cossa be triumphant? Brothers, remember 

that “the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was 

convincing the world that he didn’t exist.” H 

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing” 

(Edmund Burke) 


PREVENT THE PROBLEM: 

Creating Effective BIA for Pledges 

By Corey G. Hill (Theta-Psi, Oklahoma City University, ‘05) 

Last summer, Kappa Sigma Fraternity declared a war on 

hazing and launched an initiative to empower every brother 

to confront and eliminate hazing from their chapter. This 

past Founders Day, 14 chapters sought assistance to reform 

their pledge programs. The Brothers in Action (BIA) Commission, 

with the help of local volunteers, assisted these chapters 

in creating and implementing 

phenomenal improvements to the 

pledge education process. 

Through these improvements 

chapters have experienced an 

overall improvement in chapter 

operations; new initiates feel more 

empowered and work more collaboratively 

with the entire chapter 

after receiving a proper education 

focusing on the history and 

traditions of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. 

Chapter leadership has also 

reported increased participation in 

chapter philanthropy and community 

service events, membership 

on committees, and commitment to learning the ritual. The 

best way to eliminate hazing from your chapter is having an 

effective Brothers in Action for pledges program. 

These chapters improved their BIA for pledges programs 

by focusing on the 2 primary objectives of pledge 

education: 1) Learning the history and traditions of Kappa 

Sigma Fraternity, and 2) Learning chapter operations 

through integration into chapter operations. 

Learning the history and traditions of Kappa Sigma 

Fraternity is essential to beginning to understand the 

BROTHERS IN ACTION 

values of Kappa Sigma. Bononia Docet is an aid to chapters 

in the development of the pledge program. Bononia 

Docet outlines the history and traditions of Kappa Sigma, 

and through an effective pledge education program, 

brothers will help pledges learn the history by being 

positive role models embodying the values the history 

and traditions encapsulate. 

By participating in or allowing 

actions that are contrary to 

Kappa Sigma values, initiates are 

causing extensive damage to the 

education process. 

Learning chapter operations 

through integration into chapter 

operations ensures new initiates 

have a working understanding of 

the chapter and introduces the 

hands-on training Kappa Sigma 

provides. Pledges should have the 

opportunity to learn how to run 

different functions of the chapter. 

From planning a community 

service event to working on the chapter budget, your BIA for 

Pledges program is an opportunity for you to train the next 

group of leaders how to run the chapter and give them a 

head start on building the relationships with administration, 

sorority leadership, and others on campus to ensure the 

chapter is successful. 

If you are looking for ways to improve your BIA for 

Pledges program contact the Brothers in Action Commission. 

The Commission stands ready to help you improve 

your program. H 


OUR RITUAL 

Kappa Sigma Enjoys Best Ritual Year on Record 

By James H. S. Levine, Ritualist (Xi-Lambda, University of Delaware, ‘97) 

During the 2011-2012 year, Kappa Sigma broke countless 

records, as Brothers worked tirelessly to surpass so many of 

our prior benchmarks. Perhaps nowhere has Kappa Sigma 

smashed so many records over the past 12 monts, however, 

as with our Ritual accomplishments. Over the past year, we 

have seen nearly all of our prior Ritual records eclipsed and 

new all-time highs achieved across the board. 

This year Kappa Sigma awarded 4,814 Ritual Proficiency 

Certificates, a 49% increase over 2010-2011 and the highest 

number ever awarded in a single year! We marked the 

seventh consecutive year of growth in the number of Certificates 

awarded, and the 4,814 Certificates are more than 

double the number awarded just five years ago. As the year 

concluded, nearly half of our undergraduate Brothers held at 

least one Ritual Proficiency Certificate – an astounding 45% 

of all undergraduate Initiates. Additionally, 15% of undergraduate 

Initiates held two or more Certificates – a remarkable 

accomplishment especially in light of the record-setting 

growth in our overall undergraduate membership. Both of 

these proficiency percentages are the highest year-end levels 

on record. 

Also during the 2011-2012 year, a record-setting 51 

Brothers became Masters of the Ritual – a 25% increase over 

the prior year. These Brothers include Los Angeles District 

Grand Master Michael D. Preston, Jr. (Kappa-Eta, Widener 

University, ’92) and Ritual Commission Member Elliott Bert 

Hopper (Kappa-Iota, Middle Tennessee State University, ’91), 

both of whom earned Explanatory Lecture Certificates and 

became Masters of The Ritual some 20 years following their 

Initiations. Brother Chris W. Holloway (Rho-Pi, Young Harris 

College, ’12) became the fastest to achieve such recognition, 

becoming a Master of the Ritual only 16 days following his 

Initiation. Additionally, Brother Zachary P. Ringlein (Nu- 

Upsilon, Winthrop University, ’11) because the 500th Master 

of the Ritual in Kappa Sigma history! All told, Brothers from 

34 Chapters became Masters of the Ritual this year, with 11 

Brothers becoming the first in their Chapter’s history to attain 

this extraordinary accomplishment. 

Our Ritual is the most special part of being a Kappa 

Sigma. All of our most important occasions as undergraduates 

(and sometimes alumni) in Kappa Sigma are marked by 

performance of the Ritual. When we become pledges, we are 

exposed to the Pledging Ceremony. When we are initiated, 

we experience the Initiatory and the Explanatory Lecture. 

When we become officers of our Chapter, we receive our 

positions through the Installation of Officers Ceremony. These 

events are made even more special when the ceremonies 

with which they are marked are performed properly and with 

the dramatic presentation Brother Stephen Alonzo Jackson 

and our forefathers intended. Learning and understanding 

the Ritual is an instrumental part of being a Kappa Sigma, and 

only by constantly seeking to improve our knowledge and 

“Our Ritual is the most special part of being a Kappa Sigma... [it] is 

the tie that binds all true Kappa Sigmas to one another. Embracing 

and exhibiting the principles the Ritual teaches us, makes us better 

men and Brothers and strenthens the Order as a whole. ” 


proficiency of these ceremonies can we truly achieve all that 

we are capable of as Kappa Sigmas. 

As we embark on the 2012-2013 year, I am confident 

that even more Ritual successes lie ahead. Over the coming 

year, our Brothers will continue to push themselves to 

improve their Ritual knowledge and proficiency, fulfill the 

expectation of Brother Jackson and strive for new records, 

new heights, and a Brotherhood more dedicated to the 

principles that make Kappa Sigma exceptional. The time is 

now to commit to ensuring that our Ritual continues to be 

performed as Brother Jackson intended, and that all of our 

Chapters are prepared to properly perform the Ritual for the 

generations of Brothers who have yet to join our noble Order. 

To that end, I challenge each of our Brothers to push themselves 

to achieve even greater Ritual successes and ensure 

that when we meet in Las Vegas in 2013 for the 69th Biennial 

Grand Conclave, more than half of our Brothers are Ritually 

proficient for the first time in Kappa Sigma’s history! H 

51 Brothers Recognized as NEW Masters of The Ritual 

Our Ritual is the tie that binds all true Kappa Sigmas to one another. Embracing and exhibiting the principles the Ritual teaches us 

makes us better men and Brothers, and strengthens the Order as a whole. The Ritual Commission congratulates the 51 Brothers 

who, during the 2011-2012 year, earned one of Kappa Sigma’s most extraordinary individual achievements: Master of the Ritual. 

These Brothers have demonstrated the dedication to commit the time and effort needed to make our Fraternity better and are 

an inspiration to all Kappa Sigmas. (An * indicates a first Master of the Ritual in the chapter’s history) 

Gregory P. Lewin (’08) Alpha-Eta The George Washington University 

Marko Agbaba (’10)* Alpha-Phi Bucknell University 

Robert A. Lowe (’93) Alpha-Zeta University of Michigan 

Andrew W. Hennessy (’10) Beta-Chi Missouri University of Science and Technology 

Dominic J. Alvarado (’10)* Beta-Omega Colorado College 

Trevor D. Crafts (’10) Beta-Theta Indiana University 

Christopher P. Bentlage (’96) Epsilon-Eta Bowling Green State University 

Christopher L. Allen (’10) Epsilon-Mu University of Tulsa 

Eric W. Weidemann (’08) Epsilon-Mu University of Tulsa 

Stephen C. Kleinheider (’11) Epsilon-Mu University of Tulsa 

Paul J. Sobczyk (’11) Epsilon-Mu University of Tulsa 

Anthony R. Moore (’08) Epsilon-Mu University of Tulsa 

Ted J. Sherwood (’08) Epsilon-Mu University of Tulsa 

Rene A. Romero (’08) Epsilon-Xi University of Texas-El Paso 

Michael A. Atkinson (’08) Gamma-Gamma Colorado School of Mines 

Michael D. Preston Jr. (’92)* Kappa-Eta Widener University 

Steven D. Crocchi (’07) Kappa-Gamma Northern Arizona University 

Elliott Bert Hopper (’91)* Kappa-Iota Middle Tennessee State University 

Sean T. Hickey (’07) Kappa-Omega University of North Carolina-Charlotte 

David V. Pezzella (’08)* Kappa-Omega University of North Carolina-Charlotte 

Christopher M. Stiles (’09) Kappa-Pi University of Central Oklahoma 

John J. Aletti (’08) Lambda-Epsilon University of Central Florida 

Ryan P. Rowland (’10)* Lambda-Phi Sam Houston State University 

Raymond A. Palko (’99) Nu-Iota Rowan University 

John S. Graham (’11) Nu-Phi Northeastern State University 

Zachary P. Ringlein (’11) Nu-Upsilon Winthrop University 

Wesley D. Wells, Jr. (’11)* Omicron-Iota Armstrong Atlantic State University 

Nathan M. Attalla (’09) Omicron-Kappa Kennesaw State University 

Trey E. Mathews (’09)* Omicron-Lambda Southern Polytechnic State University 

Michael J. Montgomery (’10) Omicron-Lambda Southern Polytechnic State University 

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OUR RITUAL 

NEW Masters of The Ritual, continued 

Brandon L. Parrish (’10) Omicron-Lambda Southern Polytechnic State University 

Daren B. Higginbotham (’06) Omicron-Lambda Southern Polytechnic State University 

Benjamin L. Russell (’08)* Omicron-Mu California State University-Bakersfield 

Matthew T. Gibson (’09) Omicron-Phi Washington College 

Michael L. Treschitta (’10) Psi University of Maine-Orono 

Gregory P. Morgan (’09) Rho Prime North Georgia College and State University 

Travis J. McAllister (’11)* Rho-Pi Young Harris College 

Chris W. Holloway (’12) Rho-Pi Young Harris College 

Anthony M. Quattrone (’97)* Sigma Tulane University 

Chase L. Sturdevant (’10) Theta-Zeta Eastern New Mexico University 

Seth A. Romero (’11) Theta-Zeta Eastern New Mexico University 

Mel N. Grassel (’08) Theta-Zeta Eastern New Mexico University 

Mark A. Zuniga (’11) Theta-Zeta Eastern New Mexico University 

Lincoln D. Nora (’11) Theta-Zeta Eastern New Mexico University 

Phillip J. Gomez (’10) Theta-Zeta Eastern New Mexico University 

Kevin R. Krum (’11) Theta-Zeta Eastern New Mexico University 

Eduardo Zurita (’09) Xi-Delta University of Texas-San Antonio 

Nathan T. Sellers (’10) Xi-Eta Christian Brothers University 

Tyler D. Guess (’10) Xi-Sigma Western Carolina University 

Nicholas J. August (’09) Xi-Xi Marquette University 

Christopher L. Stewart (’10) Xi-Xi Marquette University 

Five Chapters Win Ritual Competition 

Additional Delegates Sent to Leadership Conferences 

During the 2011-2012 school year, the Ritual Commission 

sponsored a competition among all Kappa Sigma Chapters. 

The Chapter in each Area that earned the most George 

Miles Arnold Cup points from August 1, 2011 to May 1, 2012 

was awarded an additional four free Leadership Conference 

registration packages and a second hotel room for those 

Brothers this summer in New Orleans or Las Vegas. 

The response to the competition exceeded all expectations. 

Over the course of the year, Brothers from 213 

Chapters earned Certificates, representing over 80% of active 

Kappa Sigma Chapters. It was remarkable to see the 

great effort put forth by so many Brothers to earn Certificates 

and points for their Chapters. Chapters and Districts 

pushed one another to reach new levels of excellence, and 

competition in most of the Areas was fierce throughout 

the year, with many Chapters setting their own new Chapter 

records for Ritual proficiency. 

At the conclusion of the competition, however, there 

could only be one winning Chapter from each Area, and the 

Ritual Commission is honored to announce the following 

Chapters as the winners of the 2011-2012 Ritual Competition: 

Area 1: Xi-Rho (Richard Stockton College) 

Area 2: Omicron-Lambda (Southern Polytechnic State Univ.) 

Area 3: Chi (Purdue University) 

Area 4: Epsilon-Mu (University of Tulsa) 

Area 5: Theta-Zeta (Eastern New Mexico University) 

The Brothers from these Chapters demonstrated remarkable 

commitment to the Order, and we are proud to 

recognize them for their zeal and dedication to the Ritual, 

the core of our beliefs. The Ritual Commission commends 

all Brothers who earned Certificates and participated in 

this year’s competition! 

Contact information for the Ritual Commission is available on myKappa and you can follow us on Twitter (@KappaSigRitual). 


Improve Your Chapter’s Ritual Proficiency 

By Focusing on the Pledging Ceremony 

This year, a record number of Kappa Sigma Chapters 

achieved new levels of Ritual success. More Chapters achieved 

personal records for Chapter proficiency than ever before, and 

an astounding 18 Chapters ended the year with 100% of their 

members (including spring pledges) Ritually proficient. 

One of the primary drivers behind this success is the 

number of Chapters that incorporate Ritual education into 

their Brothers In Action for pledges programs. Pledges learn 

the portions of the Pledging Ceremony that they experienced 

when they were conducted through the Ceremony and, after 

Initiation, learn the complete Ceremony and test for proficiency.By 

exposing pledges early in their pledgeship to the 

principles upon which our great Fraternity was founded, we 

ensure that they better understand what it means to be a 

Kappa Sigma, and how they can contribute to the success of 

the Chapter and the Order as a whole. 

“It’s something we’ve been doing for years,” says Xi-Beta 

(Northeastern University) Grand Master of Ceremonies Andrew 

Murray. “All pledges learn the Pledging Ceremony and after 

their Initiation, most want to earn additional Certificates.” 

The Xi-Beta Chapter has won multiple Ritual awards, and is 

one of only four Chapters that received 100% Ritual Proficiency 

Awards each of the past two years. 

While Xi-Beta was an early adopter of the approach, 

many Chapters have followed their lead. Past Xi-Rho (Richard 

Stockton College) Ritual Chair Ken Hellings recalls when his 

Chapter first began incorporating Ritual into its BIA program. 

“At first, some Chapter members were a little uneasy about 

pledges learning the Ritual, but we had heard about other 

Chapters’ successes and decided to give it a try. We were 

amazed at how quickly and easily it changed the entire Chapter’s 

Ritual outlook,” says Brother Hellings, who helped lead 

the charge at Xi-Rho. 

“Not only was it an opportunity to show our pledges how 

important Ritual is to our brotherhood, it also became an 

extremely deep and meaningful experience for them. It was 

an exercise of trust, patience and confidence that unified our 

Chapter, as only Ritual can.” 

Xi-Rho’s experience is shared by the Omicron-Lambda 

Chapter (Southern Polytechnic State University). “Our Chapter 

(…and teaching it to your pledges!) 

OUR RITUAL 

had struggled with Ritual since we were founded,” says Grand 

Master of Ceremonies Trey Mathews. “We were thinking about 

how the Chapter could improve and make Ritual more of a priority. 

Once the pledges started, the Brothers began studying as 

well. None of the big brothers wanted to be outshone by their 

littles. It really helped us establish a positive Ritual culture, and 

we are confident it will remain like this for years to come.” 

There are many different approaches Chapters can take 

when teaching the Pledging Ceremony. Some Chapters choose 

to teach during pledge class or study hours, while others use a 

more targeted one-on-one technique. 

“Big brothers are responsible for teaching their littles, and 

then they spend some time during pledge class to make sure 

everyone is learning correctly,” says Xi-Rho’s Hellings. “The personal 

teaching is one of the primary reasons why it has worked 

so well for us.” 

“The most important thing was to develop a plan and stick 

to it,” says Brother Mathews. “Once our BIA program was set, 

it was easy to keep to the schedule. When the pledges test for 

proficiency the day after Initiation and start studying for additional 

Certificates, it’s awesome to know that they understand 

and appreciate the Ritual.” 

In addition to helping increase a Chapter’s proficiency, 

learning the Ceremony helps pledges understand their obligations 

and gives them additional insight into what it means to be 

a Kappa Sigma. Studying the Ritual also helps integrate pledges 

with the Chapter, which makes them more productive Brothers 

following their Initiation. 

Chapters should, however, take great care to properly instruct 

pledges to protect the secrecy of the Pledging Ceremony, 

as we do the entire Ritual. We should explain the importance of 

Ritual privacy, that they are being exposed to something truly 

unique, and that all efforts must be taken to conceal the Ritual 

from non-members. 

As we celebrate the successes of the past year and 

continue to push toward new Ritual achievements, the Ritual 

Commission strongly encourages all Chapters to incorporate 

the Pledging Ceremony into their Brothers In Action for pledges 

programs. Please contact a Ritual Commission member anytime 

for Ritual assistance. H 


2011 Kappa Sigma 

Man of the Year 

Brother Brian J. O’Dwyer

On Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14, 2012, 

friends, Brothers and sweethearts of Kappa Sigma 

Fraternity gathered in New York City for the purpose 

of celebrating the Man of the Year Banquet for 

2011 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year Brian J. O’Dwyer 

(Alpha-Eta, ’64, George Washington University). 

The festivities of the weekend included a reception at the home 

of Brother O’Dwyer for undergraduate Brothers and volunteer alumni 

in the New York City area and for Brothers who traveled from out 

of town to celebrate this occasion with Brother O’Dwyer and his 

wife Marianna. A banquet was held at the Astoria Manor in Astoria, 

New York on Saturday evening April 14th and over 300 Brothers and 

guests were in attendance for this special occasion. Brother O’Dwyer 

was joined by the five members of the Supreme Executive Committee 

including Worthy Grand Master S. Christian Nascimento; Worthy 

Grand Procurator Hugh M. Robert; Worthy Grand Master of Ceremonies 

Derek L. Marchman; Worthy Grand Scribe Gregory S. Hunt and 

Worthy Grand Treasurer Adam S. Apatoff. Also in attendance were 

Endowment Fund Chairman and Past Worthy Grand Master Thomas 

P. Bishop and Past Worthy Grand Scribe Joseph G. Kovacevich who 

served on the Supreme Executive Committee with Brother O’Dwyer. 

Brother O’Dwyer was recently appointed by Secretary of State 

Hillary Clinton as Commissioner of the United States National Commission 

for the United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural 

Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO’s work around the world is critically 

important in enhancing the lives of people struggling to advance 

economically and more fully enjoy the fruits of freedom, which he 

embodies. Brother O’Dwyer’s serves as chairman of both the Emerald 

Isle Immigration Center and Asociation Tepeyac De New York, which 

serves New York’s growing Mexican/American and Mexican immigrant 

communities. Brother O’Dwyer has also been selected to the 

Commission of White House Fellows and is a member of the George 

Washington University Board of the Council on American Politics 

as well as the City University of New York Law School Foundation. 

Brother O’Dwyer becomes the 78th Brother of Kappa Sigma Fraternity 

to be selected for the Man of the Year Award. 

Brother O’Dwyer was joined by many of his Chapter Brothers 

from the Alpha-Eta Chapter at George Washington University 

including Brother O’Dwyer’s Big Brother Larry Lane, several alumni 

from the Alpha-Eta Chapter and a strong representation of the 

undergraduate Chapter at George Washington University. The banquet 

and District Conclave were organized by District Grand Master 

Jason Fuiman with the assistance of Rosa Fallon from the O’Dwyer 

and Bernstien staff. The banquet was emceed by Kappa Sigma 

Executive Director Mitchell B. Wilson. 

Also in attendance were several members of the Nu-Gamma 

Chapter at Pratt Institute where Brother O’Dwyer has served as 

Alumnus Advisor since he completed his service on the Supreme 

2011 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year Brian J. O’Dwyer (Alpha-Eta, 

George Washington, ‘64) (right) with wife, Marianna. 

Brian J. O’Dwyer, PWGM (Alpha-Eta, George Washington, ‘64) and 

Hugh M. Robert, WGP (Epsilon-Mu, Tulsa, ‘95). 

Brian J. O’ Dwyer, PWGM (Alpha-Eta, George Washington, ‘64), 

Rosa Fallon of the O’Dwyer and Bernstein Staff and Mitchell B. 

Wilson, Executive Director (Beta-Nu, Kentucky, ‘78). 


This page, top: Brian J. O’Dwyer, PWGM (Alpha-Eta, George Washington, 

‘64) and the Brothers of the award winning Nu-Gamma Chapter at 

Pratt Institute. 

Middle: Brother O’Dwyer with families and initiates of the Nu-Gamma 

Chapter at Pratt Institute and Brother N.J. “Skip” L’Heureux (Delta- 

Kappa, Ohio Wesleyan, ‘64). 

Bottom: Alpha-Eta Alumni (George Washington) at Man of the Year 

Banquet - Joseph A. Guriano (‘97), Michael S. McLernon (‘00), Marc L. 

Kaplan (‘97), Brian J. O’Dwyer (‘64), Jason S. Fuiman (‘97), Jason M. 

Delp (‘96) and Joseph W. Dunn (‘95). 


Executive Committee. Brother O’Dwyer has provided ongoing 

leadership to the Brothers of Nu-Gamma Chapter to help 

rebuild New Orleans, Louisiana. These efforts have continued 

since the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 

2005. Brother O’Dwyer and the Brothers from Nu-Gamma 

Chapter have been instrumental in cleaning and refurbishing 

homes of the elderly and disabled, fire houses used by the 

New Orleans Fire Department and playgrounds throughout 

the community that have fallen into disrepair. On January 

14, 2011, following the most successful community service 

trip by the Nu-Gamma Chapter, New Orleans Mayor Mitch 

Landrieu convened a press conference and publicly thanked 

the Kappa Sigma contingent for its parks and recreation center 

restoration projects, as well as its consistent dedication 

over the past five years in rebuilding fire houses, homes and 

community facilities. 

Past Worthy Grand Master O’Dwyer has led the Brothers 

of Nu-Gamma Chapter to receiving multiple awards within 

the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the Chapter has claimed 

several of the Fraternity’s top awards as a Founder’s Award of 

Chapter Excellence winning Chapter. 

One of the true highlights of the evening was the presentation 

of the Silver Bowl and Star & Crescent necklace to 

Marianna O’Dwyer by Worthy Grand Scribe Gregory S. Hunt. In 

addition to this special presentation, Marianna O’Dwyer was 

serenaded with the Kappa Sigma Sweetheart Song by a special 

quartet of Kappa Sigma Brothers. Marianna is an initiate of 

Sigma Kappa Sorority at George Washington University.

A special introduction for Brother O’Dwyer was given by 

Joseph J. Pallante, Founding Grand Master, Nu-Gamma Chapter, 

Pratt Institute and Brother Joseph Dunn, Founding Father and 

Founding Grand Master of the Alpha-Eta Chapter at George Washington 

University. The Man of the Year Award was presented to 

Brother O’Dwyer by Worthy Grand Master S. Christian Nascimento. 

Brother O’Dwyer is a senior partner at O’Dwyer and Bernstien, 

a century old litigation firm focusing on injury and accident law, 

labor relations, employee benefits and general litigation. His accomplishments 

have included being awarded Papal Honors three 

times, most recently named Knight of the Holy Sepulcher (Grand 

Cross). He also has received the New York City Council Spirit of 

New York Award for his work in bringing New York’s ethnic community 

together as well as the Dean’s Award of the City of New 

York School of Law. He has been designated five times as one of 

New York’s Super Lawyers and as one of Irish America’s Top 100 

Irish Lawyers in the United States. Brother O’Dwyer’s children, 

Kathleen and Brendan were in attendance for the banquet. 

One of the highlights of the day’s events was the special 

initiation of Brendan O’Dwyer into Kappa Sigma Fraternity at the 

New York Grand Masonic Lodge prior to the Man of the Year Banquet. 

Brother Brendan O’Dwyer was initiated by a special Ritual 

Team in attendance for the Big Apple Grand Conclave. Brother 

Brian O’Dwyer served as Grand Master for the special initiation. 

Truly a special moment in the history of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. 

A great Kappa Sigma day was celebrated by all in the Big 

Apple to recognize one of Kappa Sigma’s most loyal sons… 

Brother Brian J. O’Dwyer. H 

This page, top: Brother O’Dwyer’s Alumni Brothers from Alpha-Eta (George 

Washington) First row L to R - Ross Levine (‘78), Greg Fillips (‘72), Brian J. 

O’Dwyer (‘64), Michael Aulicino (‘65), Carl Gagliardi (‘64). Back Row L to R 

- William Blumberg (‘69) and Laurence Lane (‘64), Brian’s Big Brother. 

Middle: Brother O’Dwyer with members of the SEC. 

Bottom: Xi-Gamma (SUNY-New Paltz) at Man of the Year Banquet – 

Ezra D. King (‘04), Michael C. Driscoll (‘05), Zachary P. Reibstein (‘00), 

Ian K. Henderson (‘02), Brian J. O’Dwyer (Alpha-Eta, George Washington, 

‘64), Manuel A. Marinez (‘07) and George F. Blaurock (‘99). 


The Endowment Fund of Kappa Sigma Fraternity 

launched the Brotherhood Above All Campaign in November 

of 2011 and at the close of the 2011-2012 year has 

raised almost $1 million in pledges. These pledges have 

been generated primarily through the Jackson’s Men program. 

Almost 150 Brothers have signed up to be one of Jackson’s 

Men since November and almost 100 chapters have 

made a commitment to the Campaign as Jackson’s Chapters. 

Since the 1989 launch of the Jackson’s Men program, 3,233 

Brothers have become one of Jackson’s Men. 

“The response to the initial launch of the Brotherhood 

Above All campaign has been extraordinary.” said Worthy 

Grand Master & Endowment Fund Trustee S. Christian Nascimento. 

“I am most proud of the alumni who, despite being 

away from their undergraduate days for some time, are 

giving back to keep Kappa Sigma strong, and of the undergraduates 

that have committed to giving.” 

Standard Level 

$1,000 

Brotherhood Above All Campaign 

Generates Nearly $1 Million In Pledges 

Ruby Level 

$1,500 


Pearl Level 

$2,500 

The Brothers that have become One of Jackson’s Men 

during this campaign have committed to one of five levels for 

the Jackson’s Men program. Those levels are Standard Level 

($1,000), Ruby Level ($1500), Pearl Level ($2500), Emerald 

Level ($5,000) and Diamond Level ($10,000). The Endowment 

Fund has established a goal to sign up 2,500 new Jackson’s 

Men in the five-year campaign. These Brothers have made 

a commitment to assure that the Kappa Sigma Fraternity 

remains the Most Preferred Fraternity in the World today. 

Chapters of Kappa Sigma are also able to participate by 

giving to the Endowment Fund at the same levels, and have 

responded in force. “The Omicron-Upsilon chapter committed 

to become a Jackson’s Chapter because our chapter recognized 

the importance of continued education. There is no 

better way to ensure the continued growth of our great Order 

than to donate to the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund.,” said 

Omicron-Upsilon (Temple) Grand Treasurer Andrew Kelly. 

Emerald Level 

$5,000 

Diamond Level 

$10,000

The Brotherhood Above All Campaign is focused on five 

specific goals to benefit the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. 

• Retire the debt of Kappa Sigma International Headquarters 

The Endowment Fund and the Fraternity highlighted 

these efforts at the donor recognition event that was 

held at the International Headquarters on Founder’s Day, 

December 12th, 2011. Over 100 Brothers attended and 

were updated on the campaign and the State of the Order. 

Those in attendance were also treated to a keynote 

address by Endowment Fund Trustee and U.S. Senator 

Richard M. Burr. 

The work of the Endowment Fund will help secure 

the future of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the Endowment 

Fund Trustees have embarked upon the most bold 

and ambitious development program in the history of 

Kappa Sigma Fraternity. The Endowment Fund focused 

on supporting the future growth and development of our 

KAPPA SIGMA ENDOWMENT FUND 

• Establish the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund Scholarship Leadership Award program 

as the most generous in the fraternal world. 

• Provide annual support for Kappa Sigma Educational and Leadership initiatives. 

• Raise the necessary funds to complete the master plan expansion of the Kappa 

Sigma International Headquarters campus. 

• Increase the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund corpus and eventually become the 

largest fraternal endowment in the world. 

undergraduate brothers and chapters. Commented Worthy 

Grand Procurator Hugh M. Robert, “ This is not just a 

great benefit for our undergraduate members who excel 

in academics, supporting their local community, and demonstration 

of leadership, it is also a great rush tool. Many 

chapters have mentioned how they use the Scholarship 

Leadership Awards as a rush tool, in addition to all the 

other benefits Kappa Sigma has to offer. They have also 

expressed how this can not only make an impact on the 

rushee, but also their parent’s decision making process.” 

The Endowment Fund Trustees encourage all alumni 

brothers to support Kappa Sigma through the Brotherhood 

Above All Campaign. Visit www.kappasigmadonate.org 

today, and make a contribution to the future of our Order. 

Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund • P.O. Box 5643 • Charlottesville, VA 22905 • EF.KappaSigma.org 

The Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund is established under §501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Please consult your tax advisor concerning the deductibility of any donations. 


Par For 

The Course 

If you could be anything in the world, 

what would it be? 

“A dog with his head out a car window.” 

Such was the ethos of John Nelson Frankel. Since his 

death on December 30th, 2010, the Delta Chapter of 

Davidson College has ensured John’s significance is known 

far beyond the time at college. With the help of friends, 

family, and fellow students, the Brothers have raised over 

$110,000 in cash and have secured $55,000 in future 

pledges to endow the John Frankel Memorial Scholarship. 

In just a number of months, his memory has provoked such 

an immense groundswell of support that Davidson College 

already has the scholarship’s first recipient on campus. 

John’s lively, ever-sarcastic spirit lives on. 

Yet John’s significance echoes far outside the Delta 

Chapter and his roles as Grand Master of Ceremonies and 

Grand Procurator. He will endure in the communities he 

loved most, because they loved him. His home in Pelham, 

NY saw him serve as president of his graduating high 

school class. Camp Dudley, his summer camp since a young 

age and where he spent his last moments, came to rely 

on John’s inspiration and humor, whether in the chapel or 

around the campgrounds. Davidson College, a place which 

he thrived in and profoundly impacted, still feels his legacy 

today in student government, leadership development, 

and perhaps most importantly, in the social fabric of the 


school. It is this legacy the Scholarship seeks to celebrate. 

Immediately following John’s passing, the Delta Chapter 

Brothers amassed in New York City for an initially somber 

yet ultimately cathartic New Year’s Eve. What stemmed 

from this gathering is a truly remarkable effort. Shedding 

the lethargy of grief, the Brothers instead found vigor 

and courage, revitalized by the tall task ahead of them. 

In conjunction with John’s girlfriend and her close circle 

of friends, they set about collecting hundreds of names 

and drafting letters. Brothers’ uncles, aunts, cousins, and 

grandparents were all submitted as contacts and potential 

donors. Upcoming graduation presents for the seniors 

converted to future pledges. Teachers and administration 

at Davidson who interacted with John pledged donations. 

Pelham residents sent their support south. In a matter of 

weeks the distant goal of $100,000 rapidly grew closer. As 

graduation neared, however, the figure remained elusive. 

That is until 45 students, a mix of Brothers and Class of 

2011 students, decided to definitively usher in the Scholarship 

with pledges of $1,000 over the next five years. The 

John Frankel Memorial Scholarship was officially endowed. 

Yet the drive for donations never once muddled 

the true reason for the Scholarship: to ensure John’s life

Brothers have raised over $110,000 in cash and have secured $55,000 

in future pledges to endow the John Frankel Memorial Scholarship 

extended far past that late December night. Future generations 

of students deserved to feel John’s élan and his utterly 

unique brand of warm sarcasm. With this in mind the Delta 

Chapter founded not one, but two annual charity events, 

each one remembering a different aspect of his life. FrankelFest, 

a kickball tournament created with his girlfriend’s 

eating house, commemorates his love for Friday afternoon 

kickball with the fraternity. A warm April Saturday provided 

the backdrop for the first annual tournament that attracted 

students from all corners of Davidson, a testament to John’s 

disdain for insularity on campus. Tireless planning yielded a 

seamless day, one that closed with a moving award ceremony 

and the presentation of the Frankel Cup. The event 

raised over $2,100. 

The second event came this fall. As their own, intimate 

homage to John’s revered spirit, the Delta Chapter held 

the first annual Frankel Invitational, a golf tournament on 

Davidson’s three-hole course. Every Fraternity formal would 

find John sneaking off in the early morning with three or 

four Brothers to snag a round of golf. Returning to find 

everyone still asleep, he’d remark, “par for the course.” 

To honor his love for the links, the Brothers signed up and 

caddied for over 65 students on a brisk November Saturday, 

passing John’s legacy on to the new class of freshman while 

reminiscing with those seniors and juniors who knew him 

best. Replete with raffles, mini-golf, and chipping contests, 

the all-day event offered a fitting tribute to a Brother who 

loved all activities, all while raising over $1,300. 

The Scholarship now totals $165,000, half of which 

comes from a handful of donors, and the other from over 

250 individual donations. The size and speed of the effort 

is unprecedented on Davidson’s campus. At the one year 

anniversary of John’s passing, the magnitude of the accomplishment 

seems only fitting for a Brother who was so 

integral to the fraternity. 

Looking towards the future, new opportunities will 

arise. Each new class of Delta Chapter Brothers will learn 

about John’s legacy and will carry on his memory. In the 

words of a 2011 graduate, “At Davidson, John was known 

for his leadership and his ability to do seemingly everything 

with an effortless smile and carefree optimism. Despite 

the hectic pace of Davidson life, there was always time for 

a late-night milkshake run, philosophical ramblings, or a 

friend in need.” With the help of his family, friends, and the 

Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma, John Frankel will endure. 


ALUMNI UPDATES 

Alumni updAtes 

To contribute to Alumni Updates for future issues, go to www.kappasigma.org/fraternity/publications. 

Lawyers Against Hunger Spring Event Huge Success 

WGP Hugh M. Robert helps distribute food to needy families in the Tulsa, OK area during the inaugural “Celebrate Spring” event. 

Lawyers Against Hunger raised funds for its first “Celebrate 

Spring” event and were able to hand out over 250 

boxes of food and a ham to Tulsa area families on April 

3, 2012. The Celebrate Spring event was done in April to 

coincide with a number of holidays that are in April and 

May. Partnering with the Eastern Oklahoma Food Bank, 

the combination of a ham and a pantry box was designed 

to help feed a family for about a week. 

This is a new project for Lawyers Against Hunger as 

we “celebrate spring,” Worthy Grand Procurator, Hugh M. 

Robert (Epsilon-Mu, Tulsa, ‘95), and one of the co-founders 

said. “Lawyers Against Hunger is looking for new ways 

to feed the hungry in our state, more than just once per 

year. We hope doing a spring event will someday be as 

big as our Thanksgiving event.” We received generous 

support from the legal community across the nation 

Tulsa again partnered with Iron Gate Ministries, a 

Tulsa soup kitchen to identify and screen participants of 

the event. Connie Cronley, Iron Gate executive director, 

said the spring selections were focused on getting food to 

families. Recipients in the spring drive were from veterans 

groups; Day Spring Villa; Emergency Infant Services; 

Youth Services of Tulsa; Veterans Administration; Veterans 

Administration Drug Court Tulsa Mental Health 

Association and Indian Health Care, Cronley said. 

The ultimate goal is to continually be raising funds to 

help feed hunger Oklahomans year round through large 


events such as these and also providing grants when 

matching grants come available to food banks and organizations 

like Iron Gate. 

“We are unique in fundraising because any monies 

raised in Tulsa stay in Tulsa,” Robert said. That also applies 

to campaigns in Oklahoma City and Norman. To this end, 

Lawyers Against Hunger partnered with Iron Gate Ministries, 

Eastern Oklahoma Food Bank, and Emergency Infant 

Services to launch a campaign entitled “Live Local, Give Local” 

where they will empower donors to connect with local 

charities with the express purpose of addressing hunger. 

Lawyers Against Hunger is a unique opportunity for 

Lawyers to give back to our communities and help address 

a real problem in our community. As George H.W. Bush said 

in his inauguration, “we are not the sum of our possessions, 

they are not the measure of our lives, in our hearts 

we know what matters, we cannot hope only to leave our 

children a bigger car, or a bigger bank account. We must 

hope to give them a sense of what it means to be a loyal 

friend, a loving parent, a citizen that leaves his home, his 

neighborhood and his town better than he found it.” I 

believe that as advocates, we share the same fundamental 

belief and understanding that we are here for a purpose 

and that purpose is to positively affect somebody’s life that 

we may never have the opportunity to meet. 

For more information about Lawyers Against Hunger, 

visit their website at: www.lawyersagainsthunger.com.

Alpha-Gamma (Illinois at Urbana – Champaign) 

Beta-Pi (Dickinson College) 

Beta-Pi Brothers Receive Scholarship Awards. 

Alpha Gamma’s greatest 

swim team scores again! 

The Arizona Senior Olympics 

was held February 

19th in Chandler AZ. The 

team came in 1st place for 

the 200 meter breast stroke 

and 2nd place for the ½ 

mile. The age group for 

the team is 80+. Pictured is 

Charles B. Larson (’52). 

Pictured above are (r to l): Peter C. Marks (’70), Past 

President of the Alumni Association, Cameron E. Jacobs 

(’09), Fellowship Award for commitment to the betterment 

of the Beta Pi Chapter in honor of Henry L. Stuart 

(’35), Theodore C. Wilhite (’09), Leadership Award for 

active contributions to the college and Carlisle communities 

in honor of Walter E. Beach (’53), Joshua T. Margolis 

(’10), Service Award for faithful and tireless service to the 

chapter in honor of Sylvester J. Aichele (’41), Michael D. 

Bennett (’09), Scholarship Award for academic achievement 

in honor of Bishop Fred Pierce Corson (’13), and 

David R. Haag (’70), President of the Alumni Association. 

During a September 24 ceremony at the Beta-Pi 

chapter house during Homecoming and Parents Weekend 

at Dickinson College, four brothers received scholarship 

awards in honor of distinguished Kappa Sigma alumni. 

Each year, the Beta-Pi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Alumni 

Association awards more than $10,000 in scholarships 

to deserving brothers in the fraternity. Last spring, the 

Alumni Association voted to award annually four additional 

scholarships in the amount of $500 each to recog- 

nize undergraduate brothers’ outstanding achievements, 

to honor alumni brothers who have made a significant 

impact on the chapter and community, and to increase 

the awareness of Beta Pi’s history at Dickinson College. 

Central Florida Alumni Association 

The Kappa Sigma Alumni Association of Central Florida 

(KSAACF) had a very busy 2011. On February 26, our 

Lambda-Epsilon Chapter at UCF was re-chartered. During 

the short time period (from July 2010 to February 2011) 

that the chapter was under colony status, Kappa Sigma 

maintained a highly visible presence on campus and the 

chapter house remained occupied. 

At the chapter installation banquet, the undergraduates 

and alumni also celebrated the 40th anniversary of 

the initial chartering of the Lambda-Epsilon Chapter on 

April 30, 1971. Other alumni association events during 

the year included our annual golf outing in April, an alumni 

homecoming tailgate at the Lambda-Epsilon chapter 

house in October, and our long standing, quarterly happy 

hour gatherings. Event announcements and updates are 

posted at www.ksaacf.org and at KSAACF’s Facebook 

page. Please join the KSAACF’s e-mail group to receive 

announcements and updates. Instructions are posted at 

http://www.ksaacf.org/groups.html. 

Central Iowa Alumni Chapter (based in Des Moines, IA) 

Brother Neal Edward Smith (Gamma-Iota, ’45), former Congressman, 

spoke at a recent Central Iowa Alumni Chapter meeting 

about politics. 

The Central Iowa Alulmni Chapter has been around for 

over two years now. Meetings are held four times a year, 

with members from many chapters not just in Iowa. 

Willing members of the chapter speak at every meeting 

about their profession. With the summer ahead, an event 

at an “Iowa Cubs” game could be possible (like last year). 

The chapter is always thinking of ways to expand through 

social events and for new members in Iowa. If you would 

want to join us, send an email: ma_dutcher@yahoo.com 

for more information. 




Beta-Theta (Indiana University) 

Brother W. Andrew Myers (right), founder and president of RecruitMilitary, 

accepts an award on behalf of his company from 

Stephen Caldera (left), President and Chief Executive Officer of 

the International Franchise Association. 

RecruitMilitary, LLC, a company that has been helping 

veterans find jobs since 1998, has received the First 

Annual Lee Anderson Small Business Veteran and 

Military Spouse Employment Award from the U.S. 

Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at 

the First Annual Hiring Our Heroes Awards Dinner Gala, 

held on November 10, 2011 at Chamber headquarters 

in Washington. Accepting the award on behalf of 

RecruitMilitary was Brother W. “Drew” Andrew Myers 

(CAPT Drew Myers USMC) (’83), founder and president 

of the company and a former captain in the United 

States Marine Corps. Brother Myers was Grand Master 

of the Beta-Theta Chapter at Indiana University, where 

he graduated in 1986. During his tenure as Grand 

Master he was also named Grand Master of the Year. 

The Chamber presented awards in five categories to 

recognize “specific businesses that have gone above 

and beyond to honor the sacrifices our military families 

make in their service to our nation.” 

Delta-Delta (University of Florida) 

Brothers are encouraged to check out the new Delta- 

Delta alumni web site at www.kappasigmaufalumni. 

com. On this site you will be able to find alumni brothers, 

keep up with the chapter and view an event calendar! 

Also, start planning your visit to Gainesville next 

fall. The Delta-Deltas will be having pre-football game 

BBQs before each home game. It is a great time for you 

to stop by and see the new house and get to know the 

Brothers. Rumor has it that a lot of Alumni are traveling 

to Nashville for the Vandy game. Look out for more 

information on the Florida vs. Georgia game where the 

Brothers will be having their annual tailgate party. 


RecruitMilitary has been collaborating with the U.S. 

Chamber by producing 13 hiring events, called Hiring 

Our Heroes/RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expos, 

with a schedule running from September through December 

2011. The U.S. Chamber scheduled 100 Hiring 

Our Heroes events from March 2011 through March 

2012. 

RecruitMilitary connects employers, franchisors, 

and educational institutions with job-seeking men 

and women who are transitioning from active duty to 

civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work 

experience, members of the National Guard and 

reserves, and military spouses. The company makes 

those connections via a nationwide schedule of Veteran 

Opportunity Expos, which are job fairs enhanced 

to include franchisors and educational institutions as 

well as employers; a job board with a database of over 

450,000 job seekers who have military backgrounds 

plus more than 400,000 job postings; Military Sourcing 

Services, a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) 

mechanism; and Search & Employ, a bimonthly print 

magazine for job seekers with military backgrounds. 

RecruitMilitary sends more than 36,000 copies of the 

magazine to transition counselors at over 200 military 

bases throughout the world, National Guard and reserve 

units, and men and women who attend Recruit- 

Military Veteran Opportunity Expos. 

RecruitMilitary has more than 50 employees. All of 

the company’s owners, officers, and senior account 

executives, and the vast majority of the remaining 

personnel, have served in the armed forces. RecruitMilitary 

is headquartered in Loveland, Ohio, near Cincinnati. 

The company is a member of the U.S. Chamber 

of Commerce, the Chamber’s Veterans Employment 

Advisory Council, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 

and the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Brothers In The Field 

The Brothers pictured 

are deployed in the 

same battalion in support 

of Operation Enduring 

Freedom (OEF) in 

Ghazni, Afghanistan. On 

the left is Captain William B. Edwards (Alpha-Nu, Wofford 

College, ’99) and on the right is First Lieutenant Christopher 

Cody Mace (Theta Psi, Oklahoma City University, 

’04). The unit is 3-319 AFAR, 1BCT, 82d ABN DIV (3-319 

Airborne Field Artillery Unit, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 

82nd Airborne Division).

Delta-Nu (University of California – Los Angeles) 

Clockwise from top left: The Kings of the Compound, Brothers Scott A. Blake (’77), Eric Troy Nicolaisen (’77) and Mark A. Anderson (’77); 

Located in the UCLA Fan Zone, the Delta-Nu Tailgate Compound attracts a lot of attention.; Kappa Sigma undergraduates and alumni 

getting to know each other. 

Nothing quite defines college football as well as an awesome 

tailgate, and the alumni of the Delta-Nu Chapter 

know a thing or two about putting on an awesome tailgate… 

they’ve been doing it consistently for over 20 years. 

Every game day at the Rose Bowl is an all day affair. 

Set-up, orchestrated by Brothers Scott A. Blake (’77), Eric 

Troy Nicolaisen (’77), and Mark A. Anderson (’77), and 

accompanied, among others, by recent graduates Brothers 

Robert B. Paul (’10) and Noah Rooney (’10), begins promptly 

at 6 AM, oftentimes before the sun has melted the frost 

off the lawn (yes, sometimes even in sun-burnt Pasadena it 

gets so cold that the men need to don sweaters). 

There are no cars present at what the Chapter refers 

to as the Kappa Sigma Compound, which is instead made 

up of a several adjacent canopy tents, essentially creating 

an outdoor living room that leaves all passers-by looking 

jealous. Since the Chapter is currently without a House, 

the compound, located in the heart of the exclusive Bruin 

Alumni section of the tailgate grounds, has served as a 

sort of “makeshift House” for the Chapter. It’s a place for 

Brothers to come together, discuss and consult, socialize 

and enjoy each other’s company, and, for some, to relish 

the memories of the bygone undergraduate years. 

The Delta-Nu tailgate at the Rose Bowl is unique in 

that it is the only Greek tent in the alumni section and 

the pomp and circumstance with which Delta-Nu observes 

this common pregame ritual is an integral part of 

our recruiting. The event showcases the community and 

brotherhood that exists within the Chapter, as well as the 

fact that the Brothers remain in contact and have good relations 

with our alumni… a notion that reflects well on the 

character of our men, both undergraduates and alumni. 

While the lack of a Chapter house does impose an 

immediate hardship both on maintaining a fraternal 

atmosphere among the Brothers as well as attracting new 

pledges, having the best Rose Bowl tailgate, which always 

features a visit from Joe and Josie Bruin, as well as front 

row performances by the Alumni Marching Band and 

stunning UCLA Cheer and Dance Squads, helps make up 

for this shortcoming. 

As the Kappa Sigma academic leaders of the 2010- 

2011 school year with a combined average GPA of 3.78, 

the undergraduate Delta-Nu Brothers are looking to 

repeat their accomplishment this year. In addition, they 

are also putting more emphasis on recruiting excellent 

young men. If you are a Kappa Sigma Alumnus living in 

the Los Angeles area, the Brothers would love to see you 

at tailgates. Please contact Grand Master Sean Hutchinson 

at shutchinson@ucla.edu. The Brothers hope to see 

you next Fall! Go Bruins! Go Kappa Sig! 




Epsilon-Mu (Tulsa) 

Lawyers Against Hunger distributed Turkeys and pantry 

boxes to over 2,000 families at the end of 2011. There 

were 1,000 turkeys given out in Oklahoma City, 500 in Norman 

and 500 turkeys along with a pantry box in Tulsa. 

In 2011 Lawyers Against Hunger raised over $60,000 

to purchase Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Lawyers 

Against Hunger partnered with the Eastern Oklahoma 

Food Bank and Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to 

purchase the food which was handed out. The event had 

over 50 volunteers from law firms in the Tulsa area and 

law students from the University of Tulsa College of Law. 

This year, Lawyers Against Hunger had a competition 

between the cities of Tulsa, Oklahoma City and 

Norman to see which group of attorneys could raise the 

most money. It came down to the wire and Tulsa narrowly 

beat Oklahoma City with Norman trailing in at 

third place. “There are no losers in this competition, only 

winners from each community where we raised funds to 

help feed the hungry” said WGP Hugh M. Robert (’95), 

attorney at Sherwood and McCormick and co-founder of 

Lawyers Against Hunger. “All funds raised by lawyers in 

the respective competition cities are staying in those cities. 

We partnered with Iron Gate to help identify those in 

need and include many deserving groups such as Emergency 

Infant Services, Veterans groups, Youth Services, 

and many more,” says Robert. He went on to describe 

“one of the many reasons why we had such a great 

response from Lawyers and many other groups is that we 

all recognized the significant need after seeing Oklahoma 

ranked as the fifth hungriest state in the country with 

many of the hungry being children.” 

Lawyers Against Hunger had several other local businesses 

step up and help this year such as Arnie’s Bar and 

McNellie’s who provided hot-dogs and refreshments for 

those who were standing in line waiting to receive their 

Thanksgiving meals. Additionally, there was music and 

entertainment for children which began at 11:00 AM. 

Each turkey could feed 10 - 11 people and the pantry box 

was designed to supplement a family of 4 for an entire 

week. This is the third year lawyers have raised money 

to help provide Thanksgiving meals and the number of 

families fed has more than doubled each year. 

Epsilon-Nu (University of Southern Mississippi) 

Brother Frank E. Riggs (‘67) is Chair of the Construction 

Practice Group in the Atlanta office of Troutman Sanders, 

a 600-lawyer national and international law firm. Brother 

Riggs was also recently designated by Best Lawyers as the 

2012 Atlanta Construction Law Lawyer of the Year. 


Gamma-Chi (Kansas State University) 

Brian K. Bednar (‘79), pictured middle, is the recipient of the Tostitos 

Fiesta Bowl Chair of the Year award. He received the award 

from Dr. Robert N. Shelton (left), Executive Director and Duane 

Woods (right), member of the Executive Committee. 

Gamma-Iota (Syracuse University) 

Brother William W. Crossett, IV 

(’75) was inducted as a Fellow 

of the College of Workers’ Compensation 

Lawyers. 

On March 10, 2012, 

Brother William W. 

Crossett, IV (’75) was 

inducted as a Fellow of the 

College of Workers’ 

Compensation Lawyers. 

This honor is only bestowed 

upon those who 

have distinguished 

themselves as outstanding 

professionals and have 

made sustained contributions 

to the field at large. A 

nomination as a Fellow of 

the College further 

cements Crossett’s professionalism, integrity, and character. 

The Induction Dinner was held in San Antonio, Texas 

at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel. The Dinner was held following 

a national institute program sponsored by the 

Worker’s Compensation Committees of Tort, Trial and 

Insurance Practice Section and the Labor and Employment 

Law Section of the American Bar Association. 

Brother Crossett is a partner at Meggesto, Crossett 

& Valerino, L.L.P. with an office in Syracuse, New 

York. He is a graduate of Syracuse University (1978) and 

of DePaul University College of Law (1981). Brother 

Crossett is a founder and Vice President of the Injured 

Workers Bar Association of New York and is immediate 

past chair of the Torts, Insurance and Compensation 

Law Section, Workers Compensation Division of the 

New York State Bar Association.

Gamma-Omicron (University of Kansas) 

2007 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year Alan R. Mulally (’64), 

CEO and Chairman of the Ford Motor Company, and 

Worthy Grand Master S. Christian Nascimento (Kappa- 

Eta, Widener, ‘93) shared a moment of Brotherhood at 

the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada 

following Brother Mulally’s speech on Innovation. 

Gamma-Tau (University of Colorado Boulder) 

The 2011 Gamma-Tau Hall of Fame induction included the following 

brothers: Charles B. Fetterhoff (’59), John C. McAllister 

(’70), David K. Davenport (’78), and Christopher B. Little (’81) 

Kappa-Iota (Middle Tennessee State University) 

Brother C. Kenneth Maynard (‘88) was married on February 

25, 2012 in Lebanon, TN. In attendance were Brothers 

Elliott B. Hopper (’91), G. Scott Graves (’88), Robert 

“Robb” J. Soriano (Lambda, ’88) and Mike M. Hughes 

(Lambda, ’88). Brother Maynard is the former DGM for 

Central Tennessee and has served as AA for the Pi- 

Omicron Chapter at the University of Colorado-Colorado 

Springs and Kappa-Iota Alumni Association President. He 

and his wife, Laura, live in Old Hickory, TN. 

Kappa-Mu (Tennessee Technological University) 

Thank you to all who attended the 2012 Golf Tournament 

in June. The chapter was able to raise a substantial 

amount towards undergraduate scholarships as well as 

enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship with alumni and 

undergraduates. A sincere thank you goes out to everyone 

who donated including a special thank you to Kevin 

B. Harmon (’88) and Gregory D. Overby (’88) for once 

again taking time out of their schedules to put together 

another successful event. Keep an eye out for monthly 

newsletters for updates and announcements regarding 

Homecoming 2012 plans. 

The Chapter would like to congratulate the graduating 

Brothers from the Spring 2012 class: Thomas W. Thurmond 

(’09), Nathan L. Bates (’10), Jacob L. Perry (’10), Joshua M. 

Munoz, Jr. (’07) and J. Chad Crain (’07). 

The Alumni Association would like to thank all the 

Brothers that have made a donation or joined the Everlasting 

Brotherhood Campaign. This is a great way to show 

your ongoing support for the Chapter. It’s never been 

easier to support Kappa-Mu, just visit: sites.google.com/ 

site/ttukappasigma/gifts-donations to pay dues, sign up 

for Everlasting Brotherhood, or make a one-time donation. 

Alumni, send your most current contact information 

to ttukappasigma@gmail.com so you can be kept up to 

date on Alumni events and the accomplishments of the 

undergraduate chapter. 

myKappaSig » 

New MEMBERS-ONLY Portal! 

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity International Headquarters 

is excited to announce the rollout of a new 

members-only portal. Very soon, all brothers will 

have access to myKappaSig, powered by OmegaFi. 

Here you’ll find resources, announcements, calendar 

events, chapter search and much more! 

Registration is easy via the login box located at kappasigma.org, 

and for every brother with existing OmegaFi 

credentials, your logins will remain the same! You may 

also link your account to Facebook, which will allow 

you to login with your FB name and password, see 

your news feed and friends. 

This new portal will replace the old Brother Services 

funtion of the website, so be sure to upgrade! 

Visit www.kappasigma.org for more info. 




Lambda-Delta (University of West Georgia) 

Four annual scholarships were awarded by the Kappa 

Sigma Fraternity Lambda-Delta Alumni Chapter to the 

most outstanding members of the undergraduate chapter 

of Kappa Sigma at the University of West Georgia. Pictured 

second from left is Mitchell S. Fogarty (’09), a junior 

nursing major from Luella, who was named winner of the 

2012 Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 grant. Winners of 

$500 named scholarships included Clayton M. Darity (’10) 

(far left), the William A. “Tony” Moye (’71) 215W Scholarship; 

Nathan T. Lee (’09) (second from right), the David A. 

Johnson (’92) Scholarship; and Derek J. Thomas (’10) (far 

right), the Mack and Mary Anderson Scholarship. Robbie 

T. (Rob) Dial (’97) was elected President of the University 

Of West Georgia Alumni Association. 

Lambda-Phi (Sam Houston State University) 

Brother Ron A. Luehrs (‘84) recently transferred from the 

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq to the Embassy in Kabul, 

Afghanistan where he is serving as a First Secretary. He 

is scheduled to reside in Kabul until Fall 2012. This is 

Brother Luehrs’ ninth overseas assignment since joining 

the Foreign Service in 1991. 

Lambda-Lambda (Elon University) 

Defense Secretary Leon 

Panetta announced that 

President Obama has 

nominated Vice Adm. 

Brother William E. “Bill” 

Gortney, USNR (’74) as the 

next commander of U.S. 

Fleet Forces Command. 

Brother Gortney, 

director of the Pentagon’s 

Joint Staff, would be 

promoted to admiral and 

replace Adm. John Harvey, who has commanded what 

was once known as U.S. Atlantic Fleet since July 2009. 

Gortney reported to the Pentagon in July 2010. 

Gortney brings extensive experience in the theater of 

operations to the job; since 2002, he’s commanded Carrier 

Air Wing 7 and Carrier Strike Group 10, both of which 

operated in the Central Command area of operations, 

and U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain. From 2004-2006 he served 

as deputy chief of staff for global force management and 

joint operations. 

Gortney’s current job is his second go-round on the 

Joint Staff; he worked at the J-33 Joint Operations Department, 

Central Command Division, from 1998-1999. 

In addition to its responsibilitiesfor manning, training and 


equipping all Navy forces east of the Mississippi and providing 

same to overseas combatant commanders, Fleet 

Forces Command advises the chief of naval operations on 

all integrated warfighter capability requirements. It also 

handles the Navy’s anti-terrorism/force protection, individual 

augmentee and sea basing programs for the CNO. 

Gortney is a 1977 graduate of Elon College in North 

Carolina. He earned a commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve 

in September 1977 and, in December 1978, was designated 

as a naval aviator. He has flown more than 5,360 “mishapfree 

hours,” and made 1,265 carrier-arrested landings, 

primarily in the A-7E Corsair II and the F/A-18 Hornet. 

Lambda-Tau (Baylor University) 

Dr. Biff F. Palmer ’76, who is currently a professor of internal 

medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern 

Medical School in Dallas, reached the summit of Mount 

Everest in Nepal, the world’s tallest mountain, on May 

21. In ten years Brother Palmer completed seven summits 

or 142,120 feet. This completed his goal to climb 

the seven summits, which consist of the tallest peak on 

each continent: Asia’s Mount Everest, South America’s 

Aconcagua, North America’s Denali, Africa’s Kilimanjaro, 

Europe’s Elbrus, Antarctica’s Vinson, and Australia-Oceania’s 

Carstensz Pyramid. 

While involved in Kappa Sigma at Baylor, Palmer 

said, he “learned a great deal from his fraternity brothers 

about life and about challenges.” “My time in college instilled 

in me the concept of never quitting and that there 

were no challenges too great for me,” Palmer said. After 

Baylor, Brother Palmer went to medical school and joined 

the U.S. Army. These experiences contributed to his love 

of adventure and travel. 

Nu-Omega (University of Tampa) 

Brothers have been busy within the last year from growing 

families to career promotions. Within the last year 

Brothers Dan M. Barrevecchio (’95), Robert J. Bonomo, Jr 

(’99), Jordan S. Baszner (’97), and Raymond B. Quinones 

(’01) have all had new additions added to their family. 

Brothers Barrevecchio and Bonomo each have had a son 

while Brothers Baszner and Quinones each had a girl. 

Brother Anthony J. “Tony” Marrone (’96) was promoted 

within Verizon Wireless to a marketing position in Denver, 

CO. Brother Vincent F. Leto (’96) was also promoted to 

the rank of Detective at Tampa Police Department and is 

assigned to the Narcotics Division. 

Portland Alumni of Kappa Sigma 

65 Alumni, undergraduate members, pledges, colonists, 

and colony prospects attended the Portland (Oregon)

Alumni Chapter’s annual Founders’ Day Banquet in February. 

Undergraduate members gave excellent Chapter 

reports. Colony prospects from Western Oregon University 

attended. The keynote speaker for the event was 

WGS Gregory S. Hunt (Beta-Upsilon, NC State, ’79). All in 

attendance enjoyed a fine time. 

Theta-Rho (McNeese State University) 

Theta-Rho Alumni Association has several events planned. 

Skeet Shoot, Golf Tourney, barbeque fund raiser to help 

retire the debt of the house, and the 5th annual Honky 

Tonk Fishing Tourney. If interested, please contact Cris A. 

Morgan (’73) at crisamorgan@bellsouth.net. The Brothers 

also meet once a month for lunch and enjoy spending time 

away from the daily grind to enjoy the brotherhood. 

Theta-Zeta (Eastern New Mexico University) 

Theta-Zeta house renovations to be complete for the 50th anniversary 

celebration in September. 

Theta-Zeta is getting the band back together! To celebrate 

its 50th anniversary the brothers of Theta Zeta 

chapter will be gathering again at 227 S. Avenue K for a 

weekend of fun and fellowship. A quarter of a million 

dollar chapter house renovation is nearly complete and 

will be unveiled at Theta Zeta’s 50th Homecoming 

Celebration on September 27th to the 30th. A fun filled 

weekend has been planned complete with an alumni golf 

tournament, model initiation, and celebration banquet. 

For pricing or event information, please contact Jason W. 

Lacy (’96) at (505) 306-9632 or via e-mail at pticlean@ 

aol.com or Alumnus Advisor Jody L. Bailey (’88) at (575) 

714-1566 or via e-mail at jodybailey88130@yahoo.com. 

Brother Brett B. Trembly (’01) announced that he 

has launched the Trembly Law firm with offices in South 

Miami-Dade County. The firm’s practice will focus on 

civil and commercial litigation matters including - Elderly 

Exploitation, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Negligent 

Misrepresentation, Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary 

Duty, Interference with Business Relationships, 

Interference with Contractual Relationships, Civil Assault, 

Civil Battery, Injunctive Relief, Defamation, and DUI. 

Brother Trembly previously was an Associate Attorney 

at the Sutton Law Group, P.A. where he handled cases in 

numerous areas of law, including civil litigation, criminal 

defense, personal injury, family law, probate law and appellate 

practice, reaching successful verdicts in all jury trials, 

including conducting trials in both Florida State Courts and 

the U.S. Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida. 

Brett received his Juris Doctorate degree from the 

University of Miami School of Law where he was active in 

the law school’s Mock Trial team. He also served on the 

Student Bar Association, was Vice-Chair of the Law Activity 

Fee Allocation Committee, and was Chair of the Dean’s 

Cup. As a result of his well-rounded efforts, he received 

the University of Miami’s School of Law’s Dean of Students’ 

Leadership Award. A Summa Cum Laude graduate 

of Eastern New Mexico University, he holds a Bachelor 

of Arts degree in Communications with an emphasis in 

Public Relations and a minor in Spanish. 

Brother Trembly is a member and former Secretary 

of the Rotary Club of South Miami, is a Paul Harris Fellow, 

Secretary/Treasurer of BNI Superior, and a volunteer for 

the University of Miami Mock Trial team. He is a member 

of the Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, the Dade 

County Bar Association, and the Kendall/South Miami Bar 

Association. For more information on the Trembly Law 

Firm, call (305) 596-2345 or visit www.tremblylaw.com. 

Xi-Beta (Northeastern University) 

Congratulations to Brother Andres Vargas (’03) on his 

engagement to his college sweetheart Joanna Simon. 

Xi-Xi (Marquette University) 

Brother Michael P. May (‘00) was elected Alderman in 

the City of West Allis, a suburb of the Milwaukee, WI. 

Michael received the most votes in a four-way race for 

two seats in the City’s northwest district, beating both 

24-year incumbents. 



Like Father 

Like Father, Like Son… 

Pictured above, from left to right are Frederick William Sterchi, V 

(Nu-Sigma, Radford University, ’06), Frederick William Sterchi, IV 

(Alpha-Iota, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, ’77) and 

Johnathan Taylor-Race Sterchi (Nu-Sigma, Radford University, ’08) 

Fredrick William Sterchi V is a Graduate of Radford University 

(Nu-Sigma, Radford University, ’06) and is Past President 

of the Inter Fraternal Council. He completed graduate school 

at Eastern Tennessee State University in the Spring 2012. 

Fredrick William Sterchi IV is a Graduate of the University of 

Tennessee-Chattaooga (Alpha Iota, University of Tennessee- 

Chattanooga, ’77) and now resides in Richmond, VA. Johnathan 

Taylor - Race Sterchi (Nu-Sigma, Radford University, ’08) 

graduated December 2011 from Radford University and is a 

Past Grand Master of the Nu-Sigma Chapter and past VP of 

the Inter Fraternal Council. 

Three Camp’s have entered the Kappa Sigma Brotherhood. 

Pictured above are (L-R) Brothers Tyler T. Camp (Lambda- 

Gamma, Jacksonville State University, ’11), Stephen M. Camp 

(Epsilon-Gamma, Louisiana Tech University, ’85) and Jake 

Camp (Lambda-Gamma, Jacksonville State University, ‘10). 


(L to R) Charles Claiborne McCarthy (Phi, Rhodes College, ‘09), 

Robert C. McCarthy (Eta Prime, Duke University, ‘46), Robert C Mc- 

Carthy Jr. (Beta-Iota, Lehigh University, ‘72) (back left), and Kevin 

W. McCarthy (Beta-Iota, Lehigh University, ‘74) (back right) 

Three generations of Kappa Sigmas. Grandfather, Robert 

C. McCarthy (Eta Prime, Duke University, ‘46) joined Kappa 

Sigma in the early 1940s at Duke University. Robert’s sons 

Robert C. McCarthy Jr. (Beta-Iota, Lehigh University, ‘72) and 

Kevin W. McCarthy (Beta-Iota, Lehigh University, ‘74) are 

also both Kappa Sigma Brothers. Now Kevin’s son Charles 

Claiborne McCarthy (Phi, Rhodes College, ‘09) is a Kappa 

Sigma at Rhodes College in Memphis. Charles is a chapter 

Guard and also serves in the Army ROTC.

New Members-Only Portal: myKappaSig 

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity International Headquarters is excited to announce 

the rollout of a new members-only portal: myKappaSig, powered 

by OmegaFi. Here you’ll find resources, announcements, calendar 


You’ll be able to “drag and drop” tools (aka widgets) to design your 

myKappaSig dashboard with the features that suit you best. Chapters 

have communication tools to include announcements and calendar 

events. Alumni can update their information, control privacy settings and 

access a multitude of features. See what you need, when you need it. 

Additionally, myKappaSig is completely integrated with our new Compass 

database, so updates to your account (for example, a new cell 

phone number) will be automatically shared with Headquarters. 

Create your myKappaSig account by visiting www.kappasigma.org. 

Like Grandfather, Like Grandson. Richard F. Juba (Epsilon-Xi, 

UT El Paso, ‘56) travelled to Oxford, MS to witness and participate 

in the initiation of grandson Jacob P. Juba (Delta-Xi, University 

of Mississippi, ‘11). The proud grandfather is an Investment 

Advisor and Wealth Manager in Dallas, TX. Jacob is from 

Austin, TX and studies at the Ole Miss School of Business. 

Past Western District of Virginia DGM, Tony D. Weiss (Kappa-Beta, 

Indiana State’73), and his two sons from Nu-Sigma 

Chapter at Radford University. Pictured above (L-R) Robert 

“Rocky” Weiss (Nu-Sigma, Radford University, ‘07), Tony D. 

Weiss (Kappa-Beta, Indiana State, ‘73), and Stephen B. Weiss 

(Nu-Sigma, Radford University, ‘09). 

Like Son 

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Delta-Chi Chapter at Mississippi State University Sponsors 

the 14th Annual Kappa Sigma Charity Classic Bowl 

Delta-Chi (Mississippi State University) 

On March 3rd, 2012, the Delta-Chi held its 14th Annual 

Charity Classic football game. The men of Kappa Sigma and 

the men of Alpha Tau Omega squared off in a full-on, fullpadded, 

high school style football game. To provide a little 

history of the event, the men of the Chapter have raised 

a little over $700,000 in previous years, and this year, the 

Brothers are excited to say they helped contribute to that 

astonishing number by raising another $52,500! 

The Chapter decided to support three charities for 

this year’s event. First, they wanted to support the Military 

Heroes Campaign with a donation to The Fisher House Foundation. 

Second, they wanted to make a contribution to John 

Clark Packer (’01), a 2005 alumnus of Mississippi State University 

and Chapter member. He was diagnosed with cystic 

fibrosis and continues to battle this terrible disease. Lastly, 

Delta-Chi raised money for the Jerious Norwood Foundation, 

which hosts various football camps and contributes to other 

charities for terminally ill and underprivileged children. 

Charity Classic Chairman, Brother Bradley S. Hollinger 

(’08), organized the event and led a team to help him execute 

the plans. The team was responsible for organizing the 

BBQ dinner that Delta-Chi hosted to help raise money. They 

also helped develop an ad-packet that was distributed at 

the event. Each member of Delta-Chi was asked to sell three 

hundred dollars of ads to be placed in the packet. 

Champion Quest 

Success Story 


Above: Delta-Chi Raises over $52,000 for A Greater Cause. 

The team was also responsible for publicizing the event. 

They used social media, press releases in newspapers, posters, 

and t-shirts to help spread the word about the event. 

With the help of Twitter and Facebook, the Brothers were 

able to inform the community and campus about the event. 

They also developed a poster, and the same picture on the 

poster was also on the back of the t-shirts. The posters were 

distributed around campus and to local businesses to help 

spread the word. The t-shirts were also a big success, with 

many sororities encouraging their members to buy t-shirts 

to help support the event. 

Overall, the Charity Classic week and event was a 

tremendous success. With much help from the Dean of 

Students office, Greek Life office, Starkville High School, 

precious charity classic Chairmen, supporting corporate 

businesses, and alumni, the men used every resource they 

could find to help promote the event and make it successful. 

Delta-Chi is so proud of the members and the hard work 

and effort they put in to making the event so memorable 

this year. Without their help working the game, working the 

Charity Classic Dinner, putting up posters, the football team 

going to practice and preparing for the game, the incredible 

result of this A Greater Cause service event would not have 

had the same outcome. 

A Greater Cause 

Success Story 

Brothers In Action 

Success Story

Alpha-Nu (Wofford College) 

Left to right pictured are Brothers Benjamin D. Bramhall (’11), 

Josh A. Whitney (’09) (Grand Procurator), W. Bennett Whitehouse 

(’09) (Grand Master of Ceremonies), Mackenzie B. “Mack” 

Walker (’10) (Grand Master), Robert E. James (’10), and Samuel 

J. Quave (’08) during their recent trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. 

Over the January term, six brothers of the Alpha-Nu 

Chapter, Ben Bramhall, Josh Whitney, Bennett Whitehouse, 

Mack Walker, Robert James, and Sam Quave, 

took part in a school sponsored trip to Vietnam and 

Cambodia. The purpose of the trip was to educate the 

students as to the history and traditions of the Vietnamese 

and Cambodian peoples. 

While overseas, the Brothers took part in multiple 

philanthropic events, such as visiting a Friendship Village 

in the city of Hanoi for Vietnamese affected by the long 

term effects of Agent Orange used by combatants during 

the Vietnam War. There are still thousands of orphans 

left from the turmoil caused by the regime of the Khmer 

Rouge and Paul Potts and the civil war that ensued 

following their overthrow. The men took in a play put 

on by the children living at an orphanage in downtown 

Siem Reap, the capital of Cambodia. In addition to donations 

made to the orphanage, the Brothers got to spend 

some quality time interacting with the kids and getting 

to know them a little better. 

The Brothers left Vietnam with a renewed respect for 

what they and many others have come to take for granted 

living in the United States. The experience in Vietnam 

and Cambodia not only made the students better people 

but also better Brothers for Alpha-Nu. 

Alpha-Psi (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) 

The Alpha-Psi Chapter has successfully put on a 

new type of philanthropy at the University of Nebraska 

Lincoln. Alpha-Psi set out to break the philanthropy mold 

every fraternity and sorority abide by. Thus the “Concert 

for the Cure” was created. The event was held at a local 

venue and hosted a concert of up and coming artist XV. 

The philanthropy was sold out and turned out to be 

a huge success, raising over $2,000 for the Leukemia & 

Lymphoma Society. Members also attended the “Light 

the Night Walk” to show support to families of people 

with Leukemia. Due to its success the concert will become 

an annual event. If you are an alumni please send 

your latest contact information to: AlumniRelations@kappasigmaunl.org 

so the Chapter can keep you up to date 

on upcoming events. 

Beta (University of Alabama) 

During the recent Student Government Association 

(SGA) banquet Brother Austin Gaddis (’09) received the 

Senate Staff Member of the Year Award. Austin served 

the Senate as the Communication specialist working 

directly with the Speaker of the Senate. Austin is the Immediate 

Past Grand Master at Beta. Brother Mark David 

Kennedy (’08) received the highest SGA Award - The 

John H. Pearson Award. Mark David has just completed 

his term as SGA Vice President for Financial Affairs. He 

recently completed his term as ODK (Senior Leadership 

Honor Society) President. Additionally Mark David served 

Beta as GMC during his junior year. Brother Kennedy 

is the second Beta Brother to receive this award. The 

previous winner was former GM and House Corporation 

member, Christopher C. Lambert (’04). Additionally 

Brothers Andrew J. Mills IV (’09) and Austin Gaddis were 

both tapped into Mortar Board, a national honor society 

based on leadership, scholarship, and service. 

Beta-Beta (University of Richmond) 

The Chapter recently held a raffle that raised more 

than $650 for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization 

that aims to honor and empower returned service 

members in various ways, including organizing rehabilitative 

retreats and employment assistance. Beta-Beta has 

seven ROTC members in the Chapter, therefore they have 

made an effort to expand their involvement with the 

Military Heroes Campaign through fundraising events like 

this raffle, where attendees were charged a $5 entrance 

fee for two raffle tickets and a dinner. 

The raffle winner was able to choose one Kappa Sigma 

Brother to chauffeur him or her around Richmond for 

a night. “The focus on the military has strengthened our 

brotherhood,” said Brother Timothy J. Peters (’09), philanthropy 

chairman. “It shows that we truly understand 

what our ROTC members are doing and that we support 

their service and sacrifice.” Beta-Beta has the greatest 

number of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps members of 

any Greek organization on Richmond’s campus. 

CHAPTER NEWS & EVENTS 



Beta-Upsilon (North Carolina State University) 

The Beta-Upsilon Chapter is alive and well, closing 

out the 2011-2012 academic year with 45 Brothers on 

their rolls. Following the success of this year’s annual golf 

tournament, the Chapter would like to invite all Brothers 

to participate in next year’s tournament, which has been 

confirmed for Saturday, April 20, 2013. Please mark your 

calendars now for this important event. The Chapter is 

communicating with alumni by electronic means only so 

please join the Chapter’s alumni list serve by e-mailing 

your full name and year of initiation to betaupsilonalumni@googlegroups.com. 

The Chapter is looking forward 

to football season and fall recruitment! Submit your rush 

recommendations via our website - http://www.betaupsilon.com/. 

AEKDB and Go Pack! 

Chi-Omega (University of South Carolina) 

The Chi-Omega Chapter enjoyed a school 

year of vast improvement. During the fall semester, Chi- 

Omega was proud to initiate 29 new brothers. Chi-Omega 

also took its first winter pledge class in recent memory 

adding 6 brothers, and finishing up with a spring pledge 

class of 17 initiated in April giving Chi-Omega a total of 52 

new members, making it the biggest rush in the Chapter’s 

last decade. 

Also this past April, Chi-Omega attained in a single day 

81 level one Ritual Proficiency Certificates and 18 Level 

Two Ritual Proficiency Certificates, while newly elected 

Grand Master of Ceremonies Brother Mr. Andrew L. Chandler 

(’10)attained three levels of ritual proficiency. This 

record-shattering day was a testament to the dedication 

of the Chi Omega Chapter, which improved Chi-Omega’s 

overall Chapter ritual proficiency from 17% to over 80%. 

During February, Chi-Omega hosted the South Carolina 

District Conclave. Worthy Grand Procurator Hugh M. 

Robert (Epsilon-Mu, Tulsa, ’95) was also in attendance, 

and shared lessons on zeal and humility with the assembled 

Chapters. District Grand Master Michael J. Uhrinek 

(Xi-Phi, USC-Upstate, ’03) also shared some recruitment 

strategies that the Chapters hoped to institute next year. 

Chi-Omega was also active philanthropically. The 

Brothers raised $10,855 for Military Heroes in their 

Semi-Annual Chicken Pie Drop. Chi-Omega also pledged 

to become one of Jackson’s Chapters, the highest level of 

commitment on a nationally philanthropic level. 

In addition to these Chapter improvements, Chi- 

Omega saw its leaders excel at even greater levels. Grand 

Master Thomas N. “Tom” Gonzalez (’09) earned the 

Dean’s Award for Undergraduate Achievement, a prestigious 

award only given out to 5 seniors every year. While 


Grand Procurator James A. “Drew” Turner (’10) received 

awards for Outstanding Greek Member and Chapter Loyalty, 

awards selected by the University’s office of Fraternity 

and Sorority Life. 

Christopher Newport Univ. Colony (Norfolk, Virginia) 

The men of the Christopher Newport University (Norfolk, VA) 

Colony pose for a picture 

Delta-Chi (Mississippi State University) 

The Brothers recently had 18 seniors graduate, most of 

whom have been members for all four college years. 

The weekend before exams, several of the seniors took 

a trip to Cleveland, MS to visit and meet with David M. 

“Boo” Ferriss (’40) who is a baseball legend in the state 

of Mississippi. Boo is not only an alumnus but also a 

Red Sox Hall of Famer. This was a great way for the 

seniors to go out. 

Delta-Lambda (Montana State University) 

The Brothers of Delta-Lambda at Montana State University 

are making some huge changes and improvements. 

The Chapter was placed in the top 20 for improving 

recruitment. The Chapter had 18 new initiates in the fall. 

The Brothers remodeled the front room, built a new patio 

out back, and have plans in the works to remodel the 

kitchen this summer. They have done a lot of community 

service this year compared to previous years. Stop by 

the house this fall and check out the improvements as 

football season is just around the corner!

Delta-Sigma (University of Utah) 

The Delta-Sigma Chapter initiated 15 new 

members for the fall semester. The men raised approximately 

$500 selling t-shirts and carving pumpkins for the 

Primary Children’s Hospital of Salt Lake City. In the spring 

the Brothers had a concert to raise money for Military 

Heroes, in support of the Fisher Foundation’s Wounded 

Warrior project. The Chapter is currently working on 

getting 80% ritual proficiency. The Chapter got most 

improved GPA on campus. Delta-Sigma partnered up 

with Alpha Chi Omega and raised over $12,000 for NAMI 

(National Alliance on Mental Illness). Overall the Delta- 

Sigma Chapter is working hard and going step by step to 

become the best Fraternity on campus. 

Delta-Xi (University of Mississippi) 

Delta-Xi continues its tradition of leadership on campus. 

Brother Matthew T. Kiefer (’11) was recently elected 

Attorney General for the Ole Miss Student Body. 

Epsilon-Tau (California State University-Fresno) 

In the fall semester Epsilon-Tau marked yet another 

semester with the highest number of pledges amongst 

the other fraternities on campus. The Chapter initiated 

members 14 new brothers. The new members also 

included the Chapter’s first legacy, Brother Christopher R. 

Rowe (’11) whose father was a Kappa Sigma at San Diego 

State University in 1975. This was a special and proud 

moment for Brother Rowe and his father, as well as the 

brothers involved in the initiation. 

In the community, the brothers of Epsilon-Tau have 

been actively involved. The Chapter has participated 

in the Making Strides breast cancer walk. The Brothers 

jumped out of bed at 6am and threw on their running 

shoes to help set-up for and participate in the breast 

cancer walk. Hundreds of people from the community 

attended and thousands of dollars were raised to help 

find a cure for breast cancer. 

The Brothers of the Gamma-Pi Chapter at MIT participated as an installation team for the Sigma-Alpha Chapter at Hartford, Connecticut. 

The Gamma-Pi Brothers received a certificate of appreciation for their efforts. 

Gamma-Pi (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) 

On the weekend of Saturday, March 10th, 16 

brothers of Gamma-Pi, along with brothers of Xi- 

Beta Chapter from Northeastern University and the 

Omicron-Epsilon Chapter of Adelphi University, came 

together in Hartford, Connecticut for the chartering an 

d installation of the Sigma-Alpha Chapter. 

Gamma-Pi sent down two teams of eight brothers 

to assist in the task of initiating the new Kappa Sigmas. 

Aside from a short lunch break, the brothers worked for 

several hours straight to ensure all members of the new 

Sigma-Alpha Chapter were successfully initiated. 

After the initiation was over, the brothers from all 

four Chapters came together for a banquet to celebrate 

the day’s events. In attendance were New England 

District Grand Master Thomas J. Kelly (Xi-Beta, Northeastern, 

’03), Ritualist James H. S. Levine (Xi-Lambda, 

Delaware, ’97), and Worthy Grand Master S. Christian 

Nascimento (Kappa-Eta, Widener, ’93). 

Gamma-Pi was honored to be a part of the installation 

of a new Chapter, and is excited to have made new 

friends and Brothers from the Sigma-Alpha Chapter. 




Gamma-Theta (University of Idaho) 

The Gamma-Theta Chapter added 

17 pledges to the house to start the year 

off. In intramurals, the house teams were 

able to progress to the semifinals in football 

and have done very well in the playoffs for 

many other sports, such as soccer, volleyball, 

and whiffle ball. This year Gamma- 

Theta also participated in the annual 

haunted barn community service. Brothers 

and pledges dressed up in costumes and 

helped run the local haunted trail and barn. 

The haunted barn helped the Chapter gain 

over one hundred hours of community 

service. We have also participated in many 

of the sorority philanthropies, such as Alpha 

Gamma Delta’s annual Dodge Ball Slam. 

The Chapter has been focusing on its 

grades, having above a 3.0 at midterms, as well as furthering 

our number of ritually proficient members. Brothers have 

made great strides with University and sorority relations 

on campus, getting involved in projects, such as a new 

recycling program. Pledges and brothers have also grown 

closer through a number of brotherhood events including 

a monthly dinner at a local restaurant. Being close to 

another Chapter has also helped build brother relations, as 

many events have taken place involving brothers from the 

Gamma-Mu Chapter located at Washington State University. 

Gamma-Lambda (Iowa State University) 

Gamma-Lambda recruited eight pledges for the 

first pledge class of the fall semester. The Chapter maintained 

its momentum and recruited a second pledge class 

of 6 pledges for the fall, to bring the total pledges to 14. 

This growth represents an increase in membership of over 

100% since the end of the last school year. 

In the fall, Brothers and pledges played intramural 

broomball. Broomball is played on ice without skates 

using paddles and a small ball. This was a great brotherhood 

experience for everyone involved. Gamma-Lambda 

participated in Blue Sky Day, a 5K run to raise money 

for underprivileged children in Iowa. The Chapter also 

organized “Klothes for Kids,” a clothing drive event for 

underprivileged children. 

Gamma-Mu (Washington State University) 

The past fall Gamma-Mu doubled their recruitment 

numbers by pledging 20 men; the largest number 

that they have recruited in many years. Gamma-Mu has 

been working on various community service projects 


Above: The Gamma-Theta Chapter has had a very successful year. 

The Brothers take a moment to pose for a photo 

The Gamma-Theta Chapter also had a great dad’s 

weekend, celebrating with our dads and having a barbeque 

in addition to many other events. Gamma-Theta is 

also working on sending out our alumni newsletter which 

is made twice a year to improve relations further with 

alumni and keep them involved in house happenings. 

and has placed a main priority on Ritual Proficiency and 

achieving a F.A.C.E Award in the near future. In addition, 

the men have made a commitment to renovating the 

Chapter house, starting with painting the interior and 

exterior. This past semester, the Chapter spent a lot of 

time and effort into raising money for The Military Heroes 

Campaign. By going door-to-door in both Pullman and 

Moscow, Gamma-Mu has raised over $1,500 so far. 


Overall, this was a very successful semester in athletics, 

fellowship, and service. Gamma-Tau held its inaugural 

Trap Shoot where twelve fraternity teams competed. 

Kappa Sigma took home the trophy and raised over $2,000 

dollars for the Fisher House Foundation. Gamma-Tau also 

won Alpha Chi Omega’s Greek Grand Slam and took Third 

in Greek Week. Spring recruitment went very well with 16 

out of 17 bids accepted. To top it off, a team of six, led by 

Brother David R. “Randy” Weeks (’73), was put together 

for the American Lung Association’s Stair Climb in Denver 

and raised over $5,000 dollars in Kappa Sigma’s name.

Gamma-Upsilon (Rutgers State Univ. of New Jersey) 

College students would probably rank among the 

highest on the list of people least likely to be awake at 

7am on a Sunday. However, this was not the case for the 

brothers of the Gamma-Upsilon Chapter of the Kappa 

Sigma Fraternity, at Rutgers, who woke up before sunrise 

to help set up and support the Walk for Diane. 

The Walk for Diane is an annual event that raises 

money for the Amy Foundation, a local organization 

that raises money to provide free mammograms for less 

fortunate women who cannot afford them. This is all in 

an effort to raise breast cancer awareness and to provide 

early detection for women to help the fight against 

breast cancer. 

Brother John K. Goodwin (Gamma-Beta Prime, Millikin, 

’76) lost his wife, Diane, to breast cancer. Additionally, 

there are some other brothers in the Chapter that 

have been affected by breast 

cancer. Brother Goodwin is 

himself an alumnus of Kappa 

Sigma. The Chapter proved that 

brotherhood does not stop at 

the end of Rutgers campus. 

Waking up bright and early 

is an understatement, considering 

the brothers woke up before 

the sun was even up. They 

helped set up for the event and 

helped themselves to breakfast. 

Top: Brothers awake early to raise 

awareness and raise money for 

breast cancer. Right: Brothers supporting 

the Walk for Diane. 

When all the signs were in place, tables laid out, 

and balloons inflated, the brothers’ contribution 

continued. They put on their Walk for Diane shirts and 

walked the three mile walk around Buccleuch Park in 

New Brunswick, NJ. 

Last year when Goodwin came, he approached the 

Chapter asking for help with the Walk for Diane, and 

the brothers instantly jumped on the opportunity. The 

brothers were able to raise $500 for the cause, which 

the Amy Foundation was very grateful for. 

The Brothers set out to meet the previous amount, 

but little did they know, they would surpass that amount 

in about a month. After the first week of October, the 

Brothers had already raised $3,000, but they were not 

done yet. By the time the walk came, they had not only 

met their goal, but raised ten times the amount. 




Kappa-Alpha (University of Nevada-Las Vegas) 

During the semester the Chapter put on two events to 

bolster, not only philanthropic goals, but to set precedence 

throughout the University. The main event is BootCamp. 

BootCamp is an annual philanthropy (four years running) 

within the Chapter, which raised eight thousand dollars for 

the Military Heroes Campaign. The event was accompanied 

by a Red Cross blood donations and Locks for Love. The 

donations to both of those were respectfully, 41 units of 

blood and enough hair to fashion into nine wigs. 

The next big event the Kappa-Alpha Chapter hosted 

was a fundraiser. The fundraiser elected was a “Fight 

Night” of sorts with a portion of the proceeds going to 

Austin Richard York, a two year old child born with heart 

trouble. He has undergone three heart surgeries in his two 

years of life and the family was struggling with the medical 

costs. Out of fight night Kappa-Alpha raised two thousand 

and three hundred dollars in ticket sales. A spectator 

during this event was an assistant to the boxer Floyd 

Mayweather Jr., who after hearing the story of Austin York 

offered to cover the medical expenses for this young child. 

Overall the Chapter logged over 28,000 hours in 

philanthropies and helped raise $130,000 for A Greater 

Cause. Kappa-Alpha continues to be a presence at the University 

of Nevada Las Vegas holding the largest philanthropy 

on campus and exceeding expectations every semester. 

Kappa-Chi (College of Charleston) 

This school year has been a very successful one 

for the Kappa-Chi Chapter. Between the two semesters 

there were 21 total initiates, which is a record high for 

the past several years. The Chapter, along with the PIKE 

Chapter at the College of Charleston, held a beach volleyball 

tournament at Folly Beach to raise money for Charleston 

Waterkeeper. The joint efforts of the two fraternities 

helped to raise around $700, which will aid the organization 

in the protection of the Charleston waterways from 

pollution. In total, $1,504 was raised by Kappa-Chi for various 

charities this semester, and 172.5 service hours were 

logged between the members. Brother Nicholas R. Hays 

(’10) is leaving this summer to serve on a tour in Afghanistan, 

and to represent Kappa Sigma at its finest. Kappa-Chi 

wishes him the best of luck and looks forward to his return. 

Keep up with all things Kappa Sigma 

via our Social Networking outlets. 

See page 3 of this issue for more details! 


Kappa-Eta (Widener University) 

Alumni Brothers from the Kappa-Eta Chapter at Widener 

join the new Kappa-Eta Colony and Worthy Grand Master 

S. Christian Nascimento at the Colony Kick-off on November 

5th, 2011 which was held in conjunction with the fall 

SEC Meeting held in Chester, Pennsylvania. 

Kappa-Pi (University of Central Oklahoma) 

Kappa-Pi held its Inaugural Kappa Sigma Boxer Run for Breast 

Cancer, benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 

The Kappa-Pi Chapter has had an amazing 

year so far. The Chapter recently initiated 20 new 

members into our brotherhood in the fall while pledging 

5 new guys in the spring, the second highest total on 

campus! The primary focus for the spring semester was 

to raise money for our 22nd Annual Bathtub Push in 

April, in which all proceeds went to the Military Heroes 

Campaign and the Veteran’s Families United Foundation. 

It is exciting to see what the new semester holds for 

Kappa-Pi, as every Chapter goal in recruitment, ritual, 

and academics have been shattered. This is a trend that 

is fully expected to continue within the coming months. 

In the fall the Chapter kicked off its Inaugural Kappa 

Sigma Boxer Run for Breast Cancer. The event generated 

$365 for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and helped to 

build momentum for rush.

Kappa-Rho Colony (Boise State University) 

The Kappa-Rho Colony will be sending in its petition 

to charter in the coming days. The members raised 

over $1,100 at commencement last semester from the 

biannual rose sale. The Brothers and pledges alike are in 

good spirits about the upcoming semester and regaining 

their charter. The Colony is proud of Brother Jeffrey M. 

Barlow (‘09) who has been elected to Vice President of 

IFC. For the most up to date news “Like” the Kappa Sigma 

at Boise State group on Facebook. 

Lambda (University of Tennessee-Knoxville) 

Lambda Scholarship winners, Executive Committee, Alumnus Advisors, 

and Housing Corp Officers with WGMC Derek L. Marchman 

(Lambda-Xi, Georgia College, ’85) at Lambda Chapter 

Founders Day banquet, April 28, 2012. 

The Brothers of Lambda enjoyed a very 

bountiful year that saw a second place finish in All Sing 

and a third place finish in Carnicus as Brother Ian M. 

Salter (’08) won best male actor for the fourth year in a 

row. Furthermore, Lambda, along with the lovely ladies 

of Chi Omega, finished third in the University of 

Tennessee’s Greek Week. During Greek Week, Brothers 

helped to build and construct a home for a single 

mother through Habitat for Humanity. 

Rush was a huge success in Knoxville as 35 new brothers 

were initiated in the fall and 6 more were initiated this 

spring. The brothers have done a great job of focusing on 

getting the best and brightest group of guys on campus. 

Several brothers excelled academically and in other 

campus organizations this year. I. Cason Hewgley IV (’09) 

was chosen to be a part of Mortar Board Honor Society and 

also serves as Chaplain on IFC. Cason’s younger brother, W. 

Preston Hewgley (’11), and Brother Adam G. Prosise (’10) 

also were selected to serve on UT’s Judicial Board. As a unit, 

Lambda, for the fourth straight year, won the Greek Cup 

which signifies the overall Greek intramural champions. 

Lambda would also like to personally thank Worthy 

Grand Master of Ceremonies Derek L. Marchman for being 

the keynote speaker at our Founder’s Day Banquet. 

The brothers were honored to have him be there as they 

celebrated their brotherhood. 

Lambda-Lambda (Elon University) 

The Brothers recently participated in a philanthropy 

event called “Movember” in which the entire Chapter 

grew facial hair and mustaches to raise money for the 

Prostate Cancer Foundation and the LIVESTRONG Foundation. 

The Chapter passed their annual philanthropy 

goal of $8,000 and raised $20,900 during the month of 

November, and finished the event which ended a few 

days into December with $21,100. It turned out to be the 

largest student run philanthropy event in Elon’s Greek 

Life history. The “Movember” event as a whole globally 

raised over $108 million for these foundations. Lambda- 

Lambda ended up ranking #38 for teams raising money 

in the US, behind corporations such as Morgan Stanley, 

Deutsche Bank, and Google. Coverage of the success of 

this philanthropy appeared in the student website and 

the student newspaper at Elon, as well as the neighboring 

city’s Burlington Time News. 


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Mu-Gamma (Texas A&M University) 

The Mu-Gamma Chapter is pleased to announce 

the most successful spring rush in the Chapter’s 

thirty year history. The Chapter is very excited to have 

hosted the Lone Star Conclave which was held in March 

at the George Bush Presidential Library. 

The Chapter also hosted a very successful fall philanthropy, 

and was able to raise $2,500 for a local organization 

called “CARPOOL.” CARPOOL offers sober rides to all 

university students. In the past few years, Mu-Gamma 

has come a long way and the Brothers are striving to 

continue on their success. 

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The Brothers of Lambda-Tau had a very successful 

academic year in many aspects throughout their campus 

at Baylor University. Recently, the Chapter welcomed 29 

new members. During the spring semester, Kappa Sigma 

paired up with Kappa Kappa Gamma to put on a 1st place 

performance titled “Bienvenue a la Masquerade” in the 

All-University SING production which is the largest off- 

Broadway performance in the United States. Kappa Sigma 

currently stands in 1st place in intramural points. Exciting 

news continued for the Chapter this year with the return 

of current active member and Marine soldier Josiah Johns 

who has recently returned home from an eight-month 

tenure in Afghanistan. Lambda-Tau is looking forward to 

building this success in the years to come. 


Above: Kappa Sigma and Kappa Kappa Gamma placed 1st in their 

performance. Below: Brother Josiah W. Johns (’10) returns home 

from military service.

Nu-Gamma (Pratt Institute) 

Group Photo of Fire Chief Tim McConnell, Past Worthy Grand Master, 2011 Man of the Year, Alumnus Advisor Brian J. O’Dwyer 

(Alpha-Eta, Georgia Washington, ’64), Superintendent Charles Parent and the Brothers of Nu-Gamma on a recent community 

service trip (January 8-14) to rebuild Fire Station 40 in New Orleans Louisiana. 

Three undergraduates from Nu-Gamma visit Kappa Sigma HQ during their biking tour of the United States. Pictured from left to 

right: Brian W. Pho (‘09), Oliver V. Allaux (‘08), Douglas M. Marks (‘09). 




Mu-Omega (Southeastern Louisiana University) 

Mu-Omega recently hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament 

with half-court rules called Hoops for Troops at the 

Pennington Student Activity Center. The purpose of the 

event was to raise money and awareness for the Military 

Heroes Campaign and Fisher House. 

Nu-Omicron (The University of Texas at Dallas) 

During the 2011-2012 school year the Nu-Omicron 

Chapter has risen to over 50 brothers. Of those Brothers, 

91% are ritually proficient and the Chapter is striving to 

reach 100% proficiency by the start of the next school year. 

Nu-Omicron recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary 

with a Formal/Reunion that included a number of the 

Chapter’s alumni and the Chapter’s first initiate. The Chapter 

raised over $1000 for the Military Heroes Campaign 

through its traditional Box-A-Thon event and other various 

philanthropic events. Nu-Omicron recently earned top GPA 

honors among all Chapters in the Interfraternity Council. 

Nu-Omicron will continue to grow during the 2012-2013 

academic year as it continues to bring in quality men and 

make the next 20 years just as successful. 

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Nu-Sigma (Radford University) 

Current Grand Master of Ceremonies Andrew B. Anderson (’09), 

James M. Novak (’07), Ryan D. Weinstock (’11), Christopher T. 

Murphy (’10), Current Grand Master Scott A. Powers (’09) compete 

in the Tough Mudder Challenge to raise money. 

On October 22, 2011, several undergraduates and 

alumni from the Nu-Sigma Chapter completed the Mid- 

Atlantic Tough Mudder Challenge. The men of Kappa Sigma 

raised over $2,000 dollars benefitting the Wounded Warrior 

Project, which raises over $3-million annually from these 

challenges. The 10.5 mile obstacle course was designed by 

Ex-British Special Forces to test all around strength, stamina, 

mental grit and camaraderie. Simply completing a Tough 

Mudder is a badge of honor. Over 14,000 competitors 

entered the event and all Kappa Sigmas finished in the top 

20% of their heat, an impressive domination of the gruesome 

course! Obstacles included freezing water, choking 

smoke, and 10,000 volts of electricity, log carries, tunnel 

crawls and the mountain climb. 

Omicron-Epsilon (Adelphi University) 

The Chapter has recently participated in the Light the Night Walk 

at the Philadelphia Art Museum with the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority 

from Temple’s campus. The Chapter raised money for the 

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 

On Saturday, March 3rd 2012, 12 brothers of the 

Omicron-Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Sigma ventured to 

MetLife Stadium to play in the 6th Annual New York 

Football Giants Snow Bowl. The Snow Bowl is presented

Members of the Nu-Upsilon Chapter at Camp Spearhead (Greenville, SC), where they stayed overnight as counselors. 

Nu-Upsilon (Winthrop University) 

Caption: This year the Nu-Upsilon Chapter 

had some of its most productive semesters in recent 

memory. Rushing and community service were at the 

forefront of Nu-Upsilon’s goals, which were met and 

exceeded. Kappa Sigma is currently #1 on campus with 

a total of 49 members. Even though 7 were initiated in 

the Alpha Tau pledge class on March 30, 14 brothers 

are graduating either in the spring or summer of 2012. 

by Wyndham Worldwide in support of the Special 

Olympics. Brothers Martin Garcia (’05), Matthew A. Salvato 

(’05), Paul F. Ungaro (’06), James F. “Jimmy” Morris 

(’09), Ryan T. Catterson (’08), Raymond M. Hughes (’10), 

Neil B. Bisciello (’10), Christopher J. Grunert (’10), Daniel 

M. “Danny” Sepulveda (’07), John-Carlos “JC” Ortiz (’07), 

Matthew A. Chmielowiec (’08), and Richard A. DelGiudice 

(’09) participated in this flag football tournament which 

included teams from all around the Tri-State area. 

Alumni and undergraduates joined forces and raised 

a total of $2,600 in support of the Special Olympics in 

order to get the chance to play on the home turf of the 

Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. Despite a rough 

start to the day, the Kappa Sigma team concluded with 

a 3-2 overall record, getting bounced in the playoffs in a 

close game to the eventual tournament winners. 

The team was treated to free food and concessions, 

access to the visiting team locker room, free Snow Bowl/ 

New York Giants apparel, a viewing of the Lombardi 

Trophy as well as introductions to players from the New 

York Giants such as Lawrence Tynes. Team Captain and 

Alumnus JC Ortiz organized the event, one that will now 

be an annual occurrence for the Chapter after a truly 

memorable experience at the stadium. 

In the fall 2012 semester, the rush goal of Nu-Upsilon 

is 14. Community service has once again been the 

centerpiece of Nu-Upsilon’s activity in the 2011-2012 

academic year. Since August, Kappa Sigma’s Chapter 

at Winthrop has worked about 15,600 hours of community 

service in and around the Rock Hill, SC area. On 

April 13, members of Nu-Upsilon raised over $1,000 for 

Relay For Life that went to the MS Society. Nu-Upsilon’s 

20-year anniversary is also coming up in 2013. 

Omicron-Mu (California State University-Bakersfield) 

The Assistance League of Bakersfield held its annual 

Chez Noel home tour recently, and volunteer Dona 

Chertok said it was another success. Dona also wanted to 

thank members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity Omicron- 

Mu Chapter at CSUB for lending their brawn to help set 

up the group’s Chapter room to accommodate vendors. 

“Some of these young men also staffed as docents at the 

homes on the tour, and the ladies loved them!” she said. 

Omicron-Phi (Washington College) 

This spring, the Omicron-Phi Chapter was able 

to initiate six new members. This semester’s biannual 

Pancake Breakfast yielded over of $1,400, which was 

divided equally between two philanthropies, the Military 

Heroes Campaign and Prostate Cancer Research. During 

Spring Break, three brothers embraced the notion of “A 

Greater Cause” by participating in a Habitat for Humanity 

project in Columbus, GA. Brothers have also participated 

in such charity events as Relay for Life, raising $1074.63 

for the ACS, and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. 

This past semester, the Chapter has had brothers 

who were inducted into Washington College’s Cater 

Society of Junior Fellows and the Omicron Delta Kappa 




Leadership Honor Society. Kappa Sigma is the most 

represented Greek organization in these notable societies. 

Omicron-Phi is also highly represented in many of the 

academic honor societies including Psi Chi (Psychology), 

Beta Beta Beta (Biology), Sigma Beta Delta (Business), 

and Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science). 

Omicron-Phi has also taken great strides in leadership. 

Several of the brothers are members of the Omicron Delta 

Kappa Leadership Honor Society, as well as the Order of 

Omega Greek leadership society. The Omicron-Phi Chapter 

also holds several positions in the Student Government 

Association including Financial Controller, class Presidents, 

Vice Presidents, Treasurers and Senators. 

The Brothers have also spread to many extracurricular 

clubs and activities including Students in Free Enterprise, 

the Cross-country Club, the club rugby team, the Trap and 

Skeet club and many others. In fact, several new initiates 

spearheaded the creation, and now lead, a men’s club 

volleyball team. Motivated by these accomplishments, the 

brothers of the Omicron-Phi Chapter have an exceedingly 

positive outlook on the semester of fall of 2012. 

Omicron-Psi (Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania) 

This year the Chapter was able to grow to an undergraduate 

membership of 48 men. Omicron-Psi has established 

its first campus wide annual philanthropy event, 

“Hawks for Heroes”. Though the first event was rained on, 

“Hawks for Heroes” allowed the Chapter to raise $1500 for 

the Fisher House Foundation. Omicron-Psi logged over 1600 

community service hours this year which was three times 

the amount of any other fraternity on campus. Omicron- 

Psi has shattered their ritual goals this semester with over 

100% first level, and over 20% second level certificates. 

The Omicron-Psi Chapter is very excited to hopefully 

accept their first F.A.C.E award ever this summer in New 

Orleans. In addition, Omicron-Psi was proud to assist at 

the re-installation of the Kappa-Eta Chapter at Widener 

University. It was a great opportunity for the Chapter to 

get inspired about the ritual and the overall success of 

this Fraternity. The re-installation was also very special 

because Ryan F. Cellini’s (’09) father, Francis J. Cellini 

(’77), is a Kappa-Eta alumnus. 

Omicron-Upsilon (Temple University) 

The Omicron-Upsilon Chapter at Temple University is in 

the process of renovating their brotherhood room. It is 

the first of such renovations since moving into the house 

on Broad Street three years ago. The old, wood paneled 

room is being completely redone with new walls, ceiling, 

and floors, including a built in display case for the Charter. 


The Chapter is creating a plaque which will include the 

names of all current and alumni members who donate to 

the project. It is just one of many steps solidifying Kappa 

Sigma’s presence at Temple University. 

Omicron-Zeta (University of Hawaii) 

The brothers of the Omicron-Zeta Chapter have been 

working hard on being the top Chapter in Area 5, especially 

after winning the FACE award last summer. Brother 

Remington X. Poulin (’07) was awarded the J. Henry 

Nicols Scholarship-Leadership Award and Brother Isaac E. 

Lipscomb (’10) received a national Scholarship-Leadership 

award. With the spring semester at the University of 

Hawaii at Manoa winding down, the Brothers are looking 

forward to another great year and are already planning for 

what hopes to be the greatest rush in recent years. Aloha. 

Pi-Chi (Lake Erie College) 

Pi-Chi Brothers celebrate their Greek Week victory after the Volleyball 

match against the Gamma Phi Betas. 

The Pi-Chi Chapter at Lake Erie College focused on 

community service this semester with a heavier Greater 

Cause schedule. On February 27, 2012, tragedy struck 

near the campus of Lake Erie College. Chardon High 

School lost three students due to a gunman in the school. 

With direct ties to the shooting, the Pi-Chi Chapter made 

arrangements for a three-day fundraiser to help the 

victims’ families, raising nearly $1,000. 

The brothers continued the tradition of working 

Painesville’s Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Easter 

Egg Hunt. Brothers braved the cold to place eggs and 

help the children find the eggs safely. The Chapter gave 

up some sleep to serve breakfast to a local school for 

students with disabilities. Breakfast was served to about 

100 students prior to their state standardized test. The 

brothers have already planned to participate in local and 

individual community service events over the summer. 

Congratulations to Brother Matthew E. Swanson (’10), for 

earning Pi-Chi’s first certificate of Ritual Proficiency.

Palouse/Montana District Conclave 

Nearly 70 Brothers were in attendance for the Palouse/Montana District Conclave. 

WGMC Derek L. Marchman (Lambda-Xi, Georgia College, ’85) speaks to a packed crowd. 

The Palouse/Montana District held a very successful 

and educational conclave on March 31st hosted by 

Gamma-Theta at the University of Idaho. Almost 70 undergraduates 

and volunteer alumni from Gamma-Theta 

(University of Idaho), Gamma-Mu (Washington State 

University), Delta-Lambda (Montana State University) 

and Delta-Omicron (University of Montana) gathered for 

a day of learning and education. 

The day was highlighted by guest speaker Worthy 

Grand Master of Ceremonies Derek L. Marchman. Brother 

Marchman energized the Brothers and talked about 

many areas the Chapters can be successful in and work 

to make themselves and Kappa Sigma better. Volunteer 

alumni in the district, like Jose F. Diaz (Delta-Omicron, 

Montana, ’07) (Assistant District Grand Master–Champion 

Quest), Kevin T. Molm (Delta-Omicron, Montana, 

’07) (Alumnus Advisor - Delta-Omicron), Cameron K. 

Knigge (Gamma-Theta, Idaho, ’05) (Assistant Alumnus 

Advisor–Grand Scribe - Gamma-Theta) and Jonathan R. 

Baker (Xi-Omega, Idaho State, ’04) (Alumnus Advisor - 

Gamma-Mu) all helped during the day and conducted 

breakout sessions. The men gathered for an amazing sitdown 

dinner at the Chapter house and enjoyed fellowship 

at the end of the day while watching the Final Four 

that evening. It was a great weekend of Kappa Sigma and 

generated lots of energy in the district. 




Pi-Epsilon (University of Houston) 

The Pi-Epsilon Chapter at the University of Houston 

has continued to reach new heights since first arriving on 

campus in 2008. Not only can Pi-Epsilon claim the title of 

“Largest Fraternity on Campus”, but also holds member 

involvement in every facet of campus life. 

This spring, Pi-Epsilon held their 5th annual Softball 

tournament, to raise money for the Military Heroes 

Campaign. With Pi-Epsilon climbing to the top of the four 

pillars, they will be carrying the momentum forward as 

they aim to surpass the previous semester’s successes by 

having the top recruiting class along with surpassing all 

goals of philanthropy and community service. 

Psi (University of Maine-Orono) 

The Psi Chapter continued its rise to becoming 

number one on campus at The University of Maine 

this past fall. Fifteen new members were initiated and the 

Chapter is now up to 45 brothers. The spring semester is 

shaping up to be just as successful on the recruiting side, 

and becoming number 1 on campus is the next step. In the 

area of service the Chapter also had a good deal of success. 

Brothers at the Kyle Lake Foundation golf tournament. 


A food drive was run benefitting the Good Shepherd 

Food Bank and over 1000 food items were collected from 

the community as well as $420 dollars. The Chapter also 

held its annual event called “Sausagefest” where the 

Brothers served grilled food during the University’s Family 

and Friends weekend to benefit the Military Heroes 

Campaign’s Fisher House. 

The Chapter is also hard at work on increasing relations 

with alumni, as a successful Homecoming was held 

this year. Psi is also moving forward with their housing 

project and the men are exploring new ways to collect 

funds to help them build a Chapter house on campus. 

Rho-Phi (Utah Valley University) 

The recently installed Rho-Phi Chapter at Utah Valley 

University has been awarded the joy of being the first 

Fraternity on campus and a Chapter at the largest public 

school in District 45. Despite the pervasive stigma against 

fraternities in highly conservative Utah Valley, Rho-Phi is 

determined to further Jackson’s dream, and has realized 

that there is no excuse not to do so at a school with a body 

of 33,000. Not only have they set the goal of reaching 60 

members in the next year, but they also intend on producing 

at least one Master of the Ritual by the end of summer. 

Rho-Phi intends to set an example to both the administration 

and the student body of its Alma Mater of what 

a good thing Kappa Sigma, and Greek Life in general, is, 

and to bestow upon future generations of Utahans the 

honor and privilege of becoming a part of the Order. 

The enthusiasm and passion for the Order have most 

definitely carried over from installation, and Rho-Phi has 

no intention of resting contentedly until the Star and 

Crescent is the pride of Utah Valley! 

Rho-Nu (University of Texas – Tyler) 

The Brothers joined alumni from the Lambda-Tau 

Chapter of Baylor University at The Kyle Lake Foundation 

golf tournament in Tyler, Texas, on May 7, 2012. This 

partnership provided the opportunity to serve a fellow 

Chapter within the North Texas District in order to help 

raise over $43,000. Brother Jeffery Kyle Lake (Lambda- 

Tau, Baylor, ’92), a 1994 graduate from Lambda-Tau, 

Baylor University in Waco, Texas, was electrocuted on 

October 30, 2005, as he stepped into baptismal waters 

at University Baptist Church and reached out to adjust 

a microphone. The Kyle Lake Foundation exists to assist 

Christians and Christian churches to be better equipped 

for making the presence and message of Christ both real 

and meaningful in an ever-changing world, “…above all 

else, one who walks in the light of God.”

Rho-Tau (Queens College) 

The Brothers of Rho-Tau recently helped with the preparation 

and execution of the 2nd largest display of The Aids Memorial 

Quilt in the US. 

Rho-Upsilon (University of The Incarnate Word) 

The Rho-Upsilon hosted their first annual fundraising 

golf tournament, The 1st Annual Kappa Sigma Golf Classic. 

This was held at the Alamo Quarry Golf Course in San 

Antonio, TX. The Alamo Quarry Golf Course is well known 

for the quarry rock that was taken from this beautiful landscape 

and used to build the state capital in Austin, TX. The 

tournament was an 18 hole scramble that also consisted 

of 4 holes that held longest drive prizes and closest to pin 

prizes. With about 20 players, 5 of which were brothers of 

the Rho-Upsilon Chapter, and a full team of brothers from 

the Xi-Delta Chapter, University of Texas at San Antonio, 

the turnout was a success. “This tournament turned out really 

well, we collected about $2,500 and we all had a great 

time.” said Brother Jacob M. Ramirez (’11), the Fundraising 

Chairman of the Rho-Upsilon Chapter. Participants included 

many sponsors such as the Delta Beta Chi Sorority Inc, 

Delta Xi Nu Sorority Inc. and Brother Alejandro E. Flores’ 

(’11) father’s own medical business just to name a few. 

Sigma-Beta (Oglethorpe University) 

WGMC Derek L. Marchman (Lambda-Xi, Georgia College, ’85) 

and District Grand Master Terry Thompson (Theta Prime, Cumberland, 

’93) meeting with the Brothers of Sigma-Beta. 

Theta-Eta (University of Arkansas-Little Rock) 

Brothers from multiple Chapters gather at the Theta-Eta Chapter 

House to celebrate the 142nd Founder’s Day. 

This year for the 142nd Founder’s Day, the Theta-Eta 

Chapter began a new tradition. The Chapter invited the 

Chapters from around central Arkansas to come celebrate 

this glorious day. These included Nu-Kappa (University of 

Central Arkansas), Omicron-Gamma (Arkansas Tech University), 

Omicron-Tau (University of Arkansas-Fort Smith), and 

the Henderson State Colony, which is now the Sigma-Gamma 

Chapter. The Chapters met at the Kappa Sigma Lodge at 

the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and enjoyed a great 

meal while discussing the recent and upcoming news each 

Chapter had to share. Many brothers became great friends 

after this night. The Theta-Eta Chapter expects this new 

found tradition to grow even larger in the years to come. 

myKappaSig » 

New MEMBERS-ONLY Portal! 

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity International Headquarters 

is excited to announce the rollout of a new 

members-only portal. Very soon, all brothers will 

have access to myKappaSig, powered by OmegaFi. 

Here you’ll find resources, announcements, calendar 


Registration is easy via the login box located at kappasigma.org, 

and for every brother with existing OmegaFi 

credentials, your logins will remain the same! You may 

also link your account to Facebook, which will allow 

you to login with your FB name and password, see 

your news feed and friends. 

This new portal will replace the old Brother Services 

funtion of the website, so be sure to upgrade! 

Visit www.kappasigma.org for more info. 




Theta-Iota (San Jose State University) 

Theta-Iota Brothers give fellow Brother Matthew C. Ballard (’09) 

a salute at his final NCAA basketball game. 

The esteemed Brothers of the Theta-Iota Chapter gave a 

loving salute to their fellow Brother as Matthew Ballard 

stepped onto the basketball court for his final NCAA game. 

It was Brother Ballard’s senior night, and his name 

was called for his recognition like all of the other seniors. 

However, Ballard found out that this night, he would not 

be treated like the rest of his teammates. As his name was 

called forty Kappa Sigma’s chanted, “Kappa Sigma!” then 

“Matthew Ballard!” and twelve brothers tore off their 

shirts revealing “MATT BALLARD!” spelled across their 

chests. Matt did not notice what his brothers had done 

until the athletic director pointed out the excited Kappa 

Sigmas. After a short time of standing shocked, the six foot 

eight inch Ballard began laughing and pointed at his brothers 

who began again to shout in unison. This time, they 

chanted, “Six foot eight!” with simultaneous clapping. 

Afterwards, Matt Ballard told his fellow brothers, “All 

I can say is you are the best bros ever! I love you guys! 

AEKDB!” The Brothers of Theta-Iota did more than just 

support a Brother that day, they gave him the night of his 

college basketball career, and showed the SJSU community 

what true brotherhood is. 

Theta-Rho (McNeese State University) 

Many great things are taking place for Theta-Rho. 

The Brothers of Theta-Rho Chapter held an initiation of 

twenty two new brothers in the fall semester. With these 

new brothers, the Chapter is looking stronger all the time. 

Theta-Rho dominated this year in IFC events and came 

out on top once again winning the golden sledge hammer. 

Theta-Rho participated in Battle for Breast Cancer and it 

was a great success. The Chapter was involved once again 

this year with Bowl for Kid’s Sake in March of 2012. 

Theta-Theta (Western Kentucky University) 

The Theta-Theta Chapter hosted its fifth Christmas 

Week Pageant in the Downing University Center Audito- 


rium. The pageants’ entrance fee proceeds were donated 

to Toys for Tots. The Chapter also donated valuable toys to 

the Toys for Tots organization. The pageant which consisted 

of 16 contestants involved three rounds in which 

the contestants showed off their best outfits. In the first 

round the woman showed off their sorority letters, in the 

second round it was formal wear, and in the final round 

the contestants showed off their holiday spirit. 

Xi-Beta (Northeastern University) 

Xi-Beta was proud to bring home Northeastern’s 

Chapter of the Year for the 2011-2012 academic year. 

This academic year the Chapter has completed over 6,500 

community service hours and donated over $17,000 dollars 

to charitable organizations. In February and March, 

Brothers competed in the Run Up Boston Place, which 

benefited the American Lung Association. On campus, 

Xi-Beta was busy with its annual “Busting Ours to Save 

Yours” philanthropy event. During the event that supported 

the Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG Foundation, 

Brothers sold candy and nuts to raise awareness and 

spread news about the Foundation. 

In March, over 100 Kappa Sigma Brothers participated 

in the Northeastern Relay for Life. Kappa Sigma, once 

again, was a top team in terms of donations and the top 

team in terms of participation. This spring the Chapter 

hosted two events to benefit Kappa Sigma’s Military 

Heroes Campaign. The first event featured an all-you-caneat 

appetizer feast. The second event was a pizza eating 

contest at Uno’s, which had participants from numerous 

student organizations around Northeastern. All proceeds, 

over $1,500 from both events went to the Military Heroes 

Campaign to support the Fisher House Foundation. 

Xi-Iota (Columbus State University) 

The Brothers initiated a pledge class that epitomizes 

the quality, and ideals of this beloved Fraternity. Philanthropy 

chair, William P. Carson (’09), organized the 5th 

annual Shave to Save event for breast cancer awareness. 

Several of the brothers even went the extra distance to 

dye their hair pink to spread further attention to this 

cause. The Brothers were even mentioned in an article in 

the Columbus Ledger, regarding this event. Overall the 5th 

annual Shave to Save event had a great turn out. 

Xi-Omega (Idaho State University) 

Xi-Omega finished strong this spring semester 

and had a spectacular last few months. The Chapter held 

their 8th annual Easter Egg hunt for the local children and 

had nearly 150 kids show up on the 8th of April. The fol-

Theta-Zeta (Eastern New Mexico University) 

lowing week the men participated in a competitive Greek 

week and had a blast. On April 20th Xi-Omega started 

up yet another 24 hour bike-a-thon named Ride for the 

Troops (R4T) event. During this 24 hour event the brothers 

rode around the university’s quad, the event featured 

several speakers, a raffle and BBQ. The Brothers reached 

their goal of raising $2500 dollars. Xi-Omega is proud to 

announce that the Chapter was the Greek week winner 

for the third straight year in a row. The Chapter also had 

their alumni retreat on the 28th and where brothers meet 

the alumni brothers. This year is the largest graduating 

class of Xi-Omega with 6 brothers who graduated. 

Xi-Rho (Richard Stockton College of New Jersey) 

The Xi-Rho Chapter recently held its annual Polar Bear 

Plunge to Support Veterans. The event which raised over 

$1,300 for the Military Heroes Campaign was held on one 

of the colder days of winter. A large number of students 

and friends ran into the cold ocean in Brigantine to support 

the cause. “We jump into the ocean to show our gratitude 

for everybody raising donations for the Military Heroes 

Campaign,” said Sualeh Hafeez (’09), Grand Master of Xi- 

Rho. In addition the event received coverage on NBC 40. 

SAVE THE DATE! 

Theta-Zeta Chapter’s 50th Anniversary 

September 28-30, 2012 

Eastern New Mexico University 

Portales, New Mexico 

The Theta-Zeta Chapter will be celebrating 50 Years of Excellence 

this fall with a huge homecoming celebration. The Chapter expects 

over 150 alumni and distinguished guests to attend its Golden Jubilee. 

A full remodel of the Chapter house will be unveiled during the 

weekend. The Chapter will also host a golf tournament, 3 meals, 

an alumnus vs. undergraduate flag football game, model Chapter 

meeting/initiation in addition to a banquet to celebrate the most 

decorated Chapter in Kappa Sigma History. 

To RSVP for this event, please contact a 50th Event Committee member listed below. 

Jason W. Lacy (’96): pticlean@aol.com Scott Delillo (’96): scottd1869@comcast.net 

Cedric Pitman (’09): cedric.pitman@enmu.edu Jody L. Bailey (’88): jodybailey88130@yahoo.com 

Xi-Sigma (Western Carolina University) 

Xi-Sigma had an excellent year of growth. The Chapter 

was recognized as a Five Pillar Chapter by the University, 

the highest possible on campus and Brother Tyler D. 

Guess (’10) also became a Master of the Ritual. Xi-Sigma is 

looking forward to the 2012-2013 school year! 



IS GOING DIGITAL! 

Kappa Sigma is pleased to announce that the Winter and Spring editions of The Caduceus 

will be delivered exclusively in digital online format via the World Wide Web. Seeking to 

reach an optimal balance between digital and hard copies, the traditional print editions of 

the magazine will be delivered for the Summer and Fall issues. 

THE DIGITAL AGE IS HERE! 

• From U.S. News & World Report, to PC Magazine, to 

the University of Michigan’s alumni magazine, some of 

the nation’s oldest and most heralded publications have 

already gone to partial or all digital (paperless) editions. 

• A survey of 1,152 newspaper and magazine journalists 

conducted by PR Week in January 2008 found that 

more than half anticipate a decline in print circulation 

and an increased focus on their outlet’s Web site. 

• Another survey, conducted that same year by Zogby 

Interactive sites that nearly half of 1,979 respondents 

(48%) said their primary source of news and information 

is the Internet, an increase from 40% who said the same 

a year earlier. 

• A 2007 University Business study found that 57 percent 

of college and university magazines and 79 percent of 

newsletters have gone digital in some capacity. 

» How to Access: 

• IMPORTANT – please update your email 

address by visiting www.KappaSigma.org 

and clicking on the Brothers Services link. 

• All Brothers with a valid email address on file 

will receive an e-mail notification when the 

digital edition is ready for viewing (with a 

direct link to download). 

• An announcement also will be posted to the 

Kappa Sigma One listserv to notify Brothers. 

• A downloadable PDF version of the issue 

will be posted to “The Caduceus” section of 

www.KappaSigma.org. 

Digital issues of The Caduceus will reduce the Fraternity’s impact on the environment, help conserve energy and reduce costs.

Alpha-Alpha (Univ. of Maryland - College Park) 

Stephen F. Schumacher (‘87) 

Alpha-Beta (Mercer University) 

Malcolm J. Marchman (‘48) 

Alpha-Delta (Pennsylvania State University) 

Eugene V. Bishoff (‘42) 

Alpha-Eta (George Washington University) 

William T. Barry III (‘42) 

Earl G. Hendrick, Jr. (‘49) 

Alpha-Iota (Univ. of Tennessee-Chattanooga) 

HON Starlan R. Holcomb, Jr. (‘56) 

John N. De Armond (‘68) 

Alpha-Kappa Colony (Cornell University) 

Philip C. Burnham, Jr. (‘33) 

Alpha-Mu (Univ. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) 

Christopher D. Holland (‘01) 

Alpha-Nu (Wofford College) 

Dewey H. Bell (‘42) 

Alpha-Psi (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) 

Brent L. Chambers (‘57) 

Alpha-Sigma (Ohio State University) 

Rev Gabe L. Campbell III (‘51) 

Alpha-Tau (Georgia Institute of Technology) 

Glen C. Smith (‘55) 

Alpha-Zeta (University of Michigan) 

John M. Miller (‘35) 

Beta (University of Alabama) 

Samuel S. Dominey, Jr. (‘52) 

John G. Hankins (‘57) 

Beta-Alpha (Brown University) 

CAPT John A. Riddiford (‘56) 

Beta-Chi (Missouri Univ. of Science & Tech.) 

John L. Hodges (‘60) 

Beta-Epsilon (University of Wisconsin) 

Thomas G. Mason (‘56) 

Beta-Iota (Lehigh University) 

Carl A. Fraze (‘51) 

Charles M. Glass (‘52) 

Beta-Lambda (University of Georgia) 

William S. Ansley (‘48) 

Edwin L. Davidson (‘49) 

John C. Stone, Jr. (‘68) 

Beta-Mu (Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities) 

Alexander H. Leighton (‘39) 

Robert L. Rankin (‘45) 

Edwin B. Gilroy (‘46) 

Beta-Psi (University of Washington) 

Richard H. France (‘41) 

Beta-Tau (Baker University) 

Eugene E. Blake (‘25) 

Robert W. Stafford, III (‘47) 

Larry O. Denny (‘61) 

William W. Sears (‘66) 

Kirk L. Brown (‘74) 

Beta-Upsilon (North Carolina State Univ.) 

William L. Burns, Jr. (‘47) 

Alan T. Dickson (‘50) 

Beta-Xi (University of California-Berkeley) 

Edward A. Baker MD (‘39) 

Robert S. Morketter (‘42) 

Chi (Purdue University) 

Byron L. Anderson (‘45) 

Ronald Brown (‘49) 

Delta (Davidson College) 

Dr. John G. Maynard, Jr. (‘55) 

Delta-Alpha (Carnegie Mellon University) 

Dayton P. Clark, Jr. (‘37) 

Sigvard W. Lanstrom, PE (‘53) 

Willard R. Crout, Jr. (‘62) 

Delta-Beta (Lafayette College) 

Frederick Wilhelms, III (‘68) 

Delta-Kappa (Ohio Wesleyan University) 

Dr. James E. Kuntz (‘38) 

Gerald S. Dennis, II (‘51) 

Delta-Lambda (Montana State University) 

Robert A. Edwards (‘42) 

Royce E. Hicks (‘55) 

Delta-Nu (Univ. of California-Los Angeles) 

Dean L. Trier (‘53) 

Richard G. Hayes (‘54) 

Delta-Pi (Southern Methodist University) 

Otis A. Maxwell (‘34) 

James T. Morrow (‘51) 


Delta-Sigma (University of Utah) 

William D. Eldredge (‘28) 

Ronald W. Watts (‘52) 

Kent S. Lewis (‘63) 

Epsilon-Beta (University of Miami) 

Francis J. Carlisle, Jr. (‘48) 

Robert A. Thomas (‘53) 

Epsilon-Chi (Univ. of Louisiana-Lafayette) 

James M. McArthur (‘68) 

Epsilon-Eta (Bowling Green State University) 

Jack L. Obenauer (‘50) 

Epsilon-Gamma (Louisiana Tech University) 

Marvin E. Higginbotham, Jr. (‘42) 

Epsilon-Iota Colony (San Diego State Univ.) 

Rex S. Babin (‘81) 

Epsilon-Lambda (University of Puget Sound) 

Edward S. Annas (‘50) 

Epsilon-Nu (Univ. of Southern Mississippi) 

Duane F. Hurt (‘66) 

Epsilon-Omicron (Butler University) 

Mark D. Pruitt (‘68) 

Epsilon-Phi (Texas Tech University) 

Joe N. Jay (‘57) 

Epsilon-Sigma (Florida State University) 

James H. Scott (‘56) 

Epsilon-Upsilon (University of North Texas) 

Heartsill L. Richey (‘54) 

Gamma-Alpha (University of Oregon) 

Kenneth L. Hartman (‘42) 

Irving W. Jones (‘52) 

Gamma-Chi (Kansas State University) 

Wilbur D. Mc Neese (‘41) 

Gamma-Kappa (University of Oklahoma) 

Daniel F. Keller, MD (‘52) 

Robert L. Scruggs (‘53) 

Gamma-Lambda (Iowa State University) 

Patrick J. Kearney (‘65) 

Gamma-Psi (Oklahoma State University) 

Jack T. La Reese (‘48) 


Gamma-Rho (University of Arizona) 

Jerome A. Burley (‘50) 

Gamma-Sigma (Oregon State University) 

Joseph E. Worth (‘51) 


Robert T. Papp (‘51) 

Gamma-Upsilon (Rutgers State Univ. of NJ) 

Arnis Buza (‘59) 

Gamma-Xi (Denison University) 

James R. Marquardt (‘51) 

John R. Cotton USAF (‘52) 

David A. Kramer (‘52) 

Iota (Southwestern University) 

Thomas R. Lankford (‘61) 

Kappa-Beta (Indiana State University) 

Terry L. Pope (‘70) 

Kappa-Mu (Tennessee Technological Univ.) 

David B. Bradshaw (‘74) 

Kappa-Theta (Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania) 

Van A. Cornish, II (‘69) 

Robert C. Decker (‘70) 

Lambda (University of Tennessee-Knoxville) 

Douglas R. Beville, Jr. (‘51) 

Charles G. Braden, Jr. (‘66) 

Lambda-Epsilon (Univ. of Central Florida) 

Daniel B. Stork (‘73) 

Lambda-Nu (Appalachian State University) 

Dale T. Taylor (‘95) 

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Robert H. Chambless (‘82) 

Mu-Sigma (Towson University) 

Timothy A. Coyer (‘12) 

Pi (Swarthmore College) 

Richard A. Johnston (‘41) 

Sigma (Tulane University) 

Harry P. Jordan, Jr. (‘33) 

Michael H. Bagot (‘41) 

Albert R. Loflin (‘51) 

Roland A. Sturdivant, Jr. (‘55) 

Michael S. Jones (‘87) 

Tau (University of Texas at Austin) 

Charles A. Colhoun, Jr. (‘38) 

Carl G. Mueller, Jr. (‘48) 

Robert S. Parks (‘58) 

Theta-Pi (East Carolina University) 

John R. Pitts (‘68) 

Theta-Theta (Western Kentucky University) 

Robert I. Newsome, Jr. (‘65) 

Xi (University of Arkansas-Fayetteville) 

Gerald R. Sharp (‘43) 

Carey W. Meadors (‘66) 

Donald E. Dalton (‘82) 

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