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RENEWED ALUMNI RELATIONS STRENGTHEN SIGMA CHAPTER—2
Pi Kappa Phi s University of South Carolina
RECRUITMENT RECOMMENDATION—2 ALUMNI UPDATE—3
Summer 2006
Sigma Chapter will soon have permanent home on usc campus he Sigma Chapter House Corporation has partnered with PiKapp Properties, the housing branch of the National Fraternity, to secure a prestigious location for Pi Kappa Phi in the new Greek Village. With the initial financial support of a small group of alumni and a loan from the National Fraternity, construction has begun so that the chapter house will be ready for the fall semester.
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This new facility will not only provide a permanent home for alumni and active members alike, but it will also help to ensure that Pi Kappa Phi remains competitive on the USC campus for many years to come. Additional alumni support will be needed to secure the project and in the coming weeks you will receive more information detailing the progress and the ways in which you can assist in our efforts.
Top: Construction progress as of May 2006. Bottom: Artist rendering of completed Pi Kappa Phi House.
Active Chapter Continues to Excel on South Carolina Campus ince the start of Sigma Chapter in S 1910, more than 1,000 men have learned the true definition of Brotherhood through Pi Kappa Phi. As we look forward to the start of another school year, Pi Kappa Phi continues to excel academically, athletically, and philanthropically at the University of South Carolina. ACADEMICS Nothing seems to be more important to the Brothers of Sigma than scholarship, knowing that the education we receive at USC will directly impact our futures. Many nights you can find Brothers working on papers or studying for an upcoming test in lieu of social activities. We are proud to acknowledge numerous 4.0 grade point averages and boast of an overall Chapter G.P.A. exceeding that of the all-male average
and the fraternity average. It is evident why so many Brothers receive Life, Palmetto, McKissick, and other scholarships. LEADERSHIP Sigma’s involvement on campus can be seen by the large number of members associated with Young Democrats and Young Republicans. Additionally, Brothers of Sigma Chapter have sought leadership roles in Order of Omega, the Interfraternity Council, the University newspaper, Gamma Iota Sigma, and the Student Gamecock Club. PUSH AMERICA Every year Sigma Chapter takes an active role in assisting and supporting those with disabilities. During each home football game and the Carolina Cup, associate
members and Brothers took time to seek donations to help PUSH America. We just completed No Boundaries Week in which many Brothers participated in the Palmetto Centurion Bike Ride from the University of South Carolina to the Cistern at the College of Charleston. Unfortunately, due to the weather, the riders were unable to finish the 110-mile trip. Also to help build awareness, Brothers organized an empathy training dinner. RECRUITMENT After another year of recruiting men of strong character and class, the Chapter now has 52 active members. With the newly initiated Kappa class, the Chapter has gained a diverse group of campus leaders and true gentlemen from North (Continued on page 2)
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and South Carolina, Virginia, Illinois, Maryland, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. INTRAMURALS Due to our size and enthusiasm for athletics, the Chapter usually has two highly competitive teams participating in most major sports. During the spring semester, Pi Kappa Phi had teams in the championship games for softball, floor hockey, dodgeball, and soccer. Sigma Chapter took first place in the softball championship and third place in the allUniversity softball tournament. Overall, Pi Kappa Phi finished in second place for intramurals. With the fall semester approaching, the Chapter looks to dominate in flag football and volleyball.
Each Brother is striving to make Sigma Chapter a dominant force on the USC campus and within the National Fraternity. Without the continuous effort and hard work from the alumni, Sigma Chapter would not be nearly as successful as it is today. Many alumni have taken on what some would consider a second job in assisting Pi Kappa Phi, and these efforts do not go unnoticed by the active Chapter. We are tremendously thankful for all of your support. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the Chapter. Yours in Pi Kappa Phi, Adam L. Leonard ’04 Archon fubar2007@aol.com
The Palmetto Centurion Bike Ride took place at the end of No Boundaries Week, although Brothers were unable to complete the bike ride due to inclement weather.
ΠΚΦ RECRUITMENT RECOMMENDATION Prospect’s Name _______________________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State ________ Zip _____________________ Phone ___________________________ E-mail ______________________________________ Parent(s) _____________________________________________________________________ Reference submitted by _________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ E-mail ______________________________________
Alumni, we value your input in membership selection. Please submit prospect recommendations to: Stuart Robinson ’05 • (540) 421-5486 • robins84@mailbox.sc.edu P.O. Box 6108 • Columbia, SC 29260
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pon graduating from the University of U South Carolina, we all leave PiKapp with hopes of keeping our fraternal bonds intact. Unfortunately, we quickly find that many new interests—careers, families, and civic activities—can create valid diversions. The day-to-day activities of life take over and, before long, we can fall out of touch with the Chapter. The House Corporation is working to strengthen alumni relations, as well as the active Chapter. With this in mind, our alumni relations program is designed to help our members stay in touch, and to cultivate awareness and involvement in Sigma Chapter. We mail two newsletters each year containing alumni news, information on upcoming events, reports on various Chapter activities, and current lists of undergraduate officers. We recently mailed a biographical update that allows alumni to update their information we have on record. If you have not returned your update, please take the time to provide your current contact information, as well as the contact information for lost Brothers if possible. These updates also supply the information for one of the most popular features in the newsletters, the Alumni Update section. The updates are a vital tool in maintaining our records and our ties with one another.
“... our alumni relations program is designed to help our members stay in touch, and to cultivate awareness and involvement in Sigma Chapter.” We hope that, through the Sigma Chapter alumni relations program and the development of a permanent home on the South Carolina campus, your fraternal bonds will be renewed and strengthened. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in becoming more involved with Sigma Chapter or if you would like more information on the construction project. Yours in Pi Kappa Phi, James A. Quinn II ’79 House Corporation Board Member (803) 734-4006 quinnj@dnr.sc.gov
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William W. Fincher ’32 entered Chapter Eternal on April 15, 2006. His daughter, Phyllis Fincher Parsons, reports, “He was always proud of his Brotherhood in your Fraternity. My sister and I were pledge sweethearts at UGA at your Chapter there in 1964.” William resided in Chatsworth, Ga., prior to his passing. Dr. Audrey O. Stiff ’40 entered Chapter Eternal on October 16, 2005. Audrey lived in Valdese, N.C., before his death. Thomas F. Davis ’49 entered Chapter Eternal on May 9, 2006, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury, N.C. John L. Bradley ’62, Columbia, S.C., entered Chapter Eternal on February 28, 2006, after battling colon cancer. John worked at the Veteran Affairs regional offices in Denver, Colo., for 13 years and in Columbia, S.C., for the past 20 years. He won several awards for his work in developing an outreach program to assist homeless veterans and their families. James W. Hunt ’86, Hopkins, S.C., entered Chapter Eternal on November 13, 2005. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their two children, James IV and Macy.
alumni news Lacy K. Hucks ’44 and his wife, Jeannine, live in Conway, S.C., during the winter months and Garden City Beach, S.C., during the summer. Lacy retired in 1976 after working as the business manager for Horry County schools. The Hucks have two sons, Keith and Kenneth. Dr. Donald W. Schmidt ’44, Woodstock, Ga., has been practicing medicine for the last 57 years and, although he semi-retired in 2000, still practices part time. Don is also a retired captain with the United States Naval Reserve. He served as the international director for Lions International from 1971 to 1973 and as an ambassador of goodwill for Lions International in 1975. Richard C. Mims ’55 lives in Lugoff, S.C., with his wife, Katherine. Richard reports, “After retirement [1993] as an emeritus pro-
fessor from the College of Retailing and Hotel Management, I became active in the American Camellia Society. I am presently the director-at-large for the Atlantic coast and serve on the governing board; chairman of the publications committee; and as editor of the Atlantic Coast Camellia Society Journal.” The Mimses have four children: Richard Jr., Franklin, Mary Kay, and Neill. E-mail Richard at rkmimsis@charter.net. Rodney R. Brace ’67 and his wife, Patricia, have three children and live in Ponte Vedra, Fla. Rodney is a mortgage banker for Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Contact him at brace1995@aol.com. L. Scott Howard ’71 is a financial agent/ broker in Hendersonville, Tenn., where he lives with his wife, Kim. The Howards have two children, Beau and Peyton. Beau is an attorney in Atlanta, Ga., with the firm Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams, and Martin; Peyton is a chef at the Manufacturers Country Club in Philadelphia, Penn. Contact Scott at howard1924@bellsouth.net. Walter H. Pickens Jr. ’76 is the vice president of Pickens Inc. Jewelers in Atlanta, Ga. Walter and his wife, Kim, have two children, Amanda (a sophomore at The College of Charleston) and Hays (a freshman at the University of South Carolina). Walter serves as the president of the Sigma House Corporation Board and can be reached at whpickens@comcast.net. Phillip T. Hughes ’80 and his wife, Sheri, have three children: Ashlyn and twin sons Daniel and Ryan. The Hugheses live in Cedarburg, Wis., where Phil is a regional manager for Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. E-mail Phil at philhughes@kolbergpioneer.com. Justin J. Hill ’89 is partner and owner of Addis and Hill Inc., a company that specializes in financial planning. Justin and his wife, Erin, have two children and live in Wayne, Pa. Contact him at jhill@addishill.com. Blake H. Craighead ’90 and his wife, Adrienne, live in Charlotte, N.C., with their two daughters, Caroline and Brenna. Blake is a senior loan officer with Bridgewater Capital and can be reached via e-mail at blakehc2001@yahoo.com.
Brian W. Jeffcoat ’93 lives in Irmo, S.C., where he is a judge. You can reach Brian by e-mail at brianjeffcoat@hotmail.com. William K. Johnson ’00 is a staff accountant for Max Glenn, CPA, PC in Mount Pleasant, S.C. You can contact Kent at kentincsa@aol.com. Alumni news, stories, and photos can be submitted to: Sigma House Corporation P.O. Box 6108 Columbia, SC 29260
The following men were initiated during the spring semester and represent the Kappa Class for Sigma Chapter.
Welcome New Initiates!
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Christopher Hunt Charlotte, N.C. Eric Jewell Columbia, S.C. Jack Kelly Arlington, Va. Robert Krasemann Chicago, Ill. Michael Lippard Charlotte, N.C. Danny MacGaun Rockville, Md. Lawton Matthews Florence, S.C. Hunter Miller Charlotte, N.C. Morgan Norris Atlanta, Ga. Danny Petri Charlottesville, Va. Andrew Sherman Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Waters Pittsburg, Pa.
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Sigma Chapter Officers
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SIGMA CHAPTER OF PI KAPPA PHI P.O. BOX 6108 COLUMBIA, SC 29260
Archon Adam Leonard ’04 Richmond, Va. (804) 426-1954 fubar2007@aol.com
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Vice Archon Stuart Robinson ’05 Harrisonburg, Va. Treasurer Joel Simpson ’04 Greenwood, Ind. Secretary Andrew Paul ’04 Hilton Head, S.C. Warden Brad Tolbert ’04 Olney, Md. Historian Adam Simon ’04 Isle of Palms, S.C. Chaplin Steven Inch ’05 Vienna, Va.
Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son is still attending the University of South Carolina, he will receive a copy at the Chapter House. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you.
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Adam Leonard ’04, Lauren McClain, Renzo Barredo ’03, Josh King ’04, and Laura Russell collected donations prior to the Carolina Cup to raise funds for PUSH America.
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