SigEp Journal - Fall 2019 by Sigma Phi Epsilon

From the Grand President

The SigEp way

Thomas B. Jelke, Ph.D., is president and CEO of T.Jelke Solutions, a consulting firm serving colleges and universities, fraternal organizations, and nonprofits. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1990 from Florida International University, Jelke went on to earn a master’s in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. in higher education from Indiana UniversityBloomington. In addition to his work as a consultant, Jelke has supported the fraternity movement as a volunteer. He is a former chairman of the Association of Fraternity Advisors Foundation. Jelke’s extensive involvement in Sigma Phi Epsilon includes service as a regional director, chapter counselor, alumni and volunteer corporation president, balanced man steward, chairman of the National Member Development and Strategic Planning committees, district governor of Florida, and member of the National Board of Directors.

On Jan. 17, 1987, a young man came into a room and called my name as I waited anxiously … that’s where my SigEp journey began. I was part of a group of 70 men who had just started the first national fraternity at Florida International University, and I was about to get initiated. About 35 minutes later, I was in a circle of men hugging me and calling me brother. I was so excited, but for the life of me, I couldn’t remember a single thing that had just happened. Except for five words that stuck in my head: “I vow upon my honor.” At 18 years old, I made a promise, and it’s one I have tried to keep throughout my life. And in my journey to uphold my vow, SigEp has shaped who I have become. I believe that, in its purest form, SigEp is … a way of life. And since I joined 32 years ago, I have tried to live my life the best way I know how — what I call “the SigEp way.” For me, doing things “the SigEp way” means using our cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence and Brotherly Love to guide my decisions; living the philosophy of Sound Mind and Sound Body; pushing myself to think big and strive to always be better; and getting really comfortable — as our founders said — “being different.” As I engage with brothers from across the country in my role as Grand President, I am proud to see how our volunteers embrace the SigEp way as they mentor undergraduates. At Conclave, one of the most special moments is seeing special brothers who have given more than 30 years of service to the Fraternity inducted into the Order of the Golden Heart. As he made his way to the stage, I was struck by how Ted Behnken, Toledo ’82, was congratulated by so many brothers — including 11 chapter presidents from his time as a volunteer. His impact was clear. Ted has infused our principle of brotherly love in his work every day. In his remarks, Ted said that as he departs with the more than two dozen Toledo undergraduates who attend each Conclave, he always promises their parents he will “bring them home safe and bring them home better.” Ted’s commitment to advance their “every worthy endeavor” shows.

Our chapters also prove it’s possible to make a positive change and impact on their campuses at a time when the reputation and relevance of fraternities are being questioned by many. For example, the Louisiana Beta chapter is leading the SigEp way at Louisiana State. Over and over, it has bucked the stereotype in a challenging campus culture. Instead of focusing on rush, like its campus peers, Louisiana Beta uses the Balanced Man Scholarship to find brothers motivated by development opportunities. This year, the chapter received almost 100 applications, and in front of 200 parents and community members, 49 finalists and five recipients were recognized at its recent BMS banquet. Nearly 40 percent of the men who join SigEp at Louisiana State come through the BMS. This pays off, as chapter brothers are now leaders across campus, including student body president, speaker of the student senate and Greek board of directors president. We each took an oath to support every worthy endeavor of Sigma Phi Epsilon and its brothers. I believe one of the simplest ways to do that is to learn, live, teach and expect others to follow the SigEp way. I vowed upon my honor to be a great SigEp, and in living the SigEp way, I know I am a better volunteer, community member, husband and father. I hope my actions inspire my sons, Julián and Parker, to one day join and find their own path through our cardinal principles and philosophy. In closing, I have one favor to ask: I hope that throughout this year, you reach out to me and relay your success stories as a SigEp volunteer, alumnus or undergraduate. I want to hear how you are living the SigEp way and about the impact you’re making. I want to be able to thank you and let others know how great SigEp is … and how important it is to live the SigEp way. Fraternally,

TOM B. JELKE Grand President

Newly elected Grand President Tom Jelke, Florida International ’90, was joined onstage by his sons as he addressed Conclave attendees. Jelke discusses SigEp’s influence on his life on the opposite page.

DEPARTMENTS

4 Commentary Substance-free homes put focus on academics, brotherhood New Board of Directors elected at 2019 Conclave Fraternity in the news

22 Our Very Own Balanced Men Ruck Leadership Institute celebrates 20 years of inspiring change Fraternity’s top-performing chapters recognized with Buc Cups Penn Delta brother earns Honor of Philias for focus on student mental health Brothers-turnedentrepreneurs celebrated with Clayton-Dowd Award Rader recipient is top-flight on the mat and in the classroom

52 Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation Lifetime giving Recruit, engage and fundraise online with Chapter Sites

61 In Memoriam CHAPTERS

6 Red Door Notes Alumni honored for creating ideal chapter homes Heightened academic focus earns learning community grant for Wyoming

11 Chapter News National Fraternity, brother and chapter honored for fraternal excellence Top-notch training brings student leaders and volunteers to Carlson Outstanding brothers and chapters recognized at Carlson California Upsilon celebrates 25 years Montana brothers celebrate 100 years of brotherhood Tennessee Epsilon marks 50th anniversary Virginia Nu caps successful return to Radford with charter celebration

64 Index Wondering if your chapter appears in this issue of the Journal?

FEATURES

30 Outstanding professional achievements and volunteer service honored at Conclave

BY ANDREW PARRISH, GEORGIA ’13, and TYYA N. TURNER

O N the COVER

In this issue

Reader’s Guide 2019-2021 National Board of Directors

Fraternity Staff

Grand President

Chief Executive Officer

Thomas B. Jelke, Florida International ’90

grand.president@sigep.net

Fall 2019 Issue • Volume 116, Number 2 sigep.org • 804.353.1901

Grand Treasurer

Daniel W. McVeigh, Texas Wesleyan ’90 Grand Secretary

Billy D. Maddalon, North Carolina State ’90

Editor Tyya N. Turner Copy Editor Heather Kirk Art Direction Propolis Design Group

National Directors

Charles E. Amato, Sam Houston State ’70 Bruce W. Anderson, Texas-Austin ’71 David Calderon, Cal Poly Pomona ’88 Amy Hecht, Ed.D. Bradley C. Nahrstadt, Monmouth ’89 Greg A. Pestinger, Kansas State ’86 Victor K. Wilson, Georgia ’82

Contributors Caelen King, Radford ’21 Erin Mullally, Michigan State ’99 Andrew Parrish, Georgia ’13 Logan Phillips, Tennessee Tech ’18 Brinton Wahlberg, Montana ’02 Nick Zappia, Cal State-San Bernardino ’14

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Student Directors

Van Augur, Connecticut ’20 Keaton Dornath, Kansas ’21 Jacob West, Missouri State ’20

Educational Foundation Board of Trustees President

Edward H. Hammond, Emporia State ’66 Treasurer

Stephen B. Shanklin, Murray State ’70 Secretary

Richard W. Bennet III, Central Missouri ’74 Trustees

Christopher L. Bittman, Colorado ’85 Garry C. Kief, Southern California ’70

SigEp National Housing Board of Directors President

Stephen L. Young, Kansas ’80 Vice President

AJ Siccardi, Florida ’98 Secretary-Treasurer

Brian C. Warren Jr., Virginia ’04 Directors

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Clark H. Byrum Sr., Indiana ’57 Kenneth G. Christianson, Washington State ’74 Chris Dillion, Illinois ’03 Craig S. Kaufman, Washington-St. Louis ’86 Jerry A. Smith, Texas-Austin ’79 Jason St. John, MarylandCollege Park ’94 Zachary Stull, Nebraska ’14

District Governors (by district)

2: David Roman, Cornell ’73 3. Ryan Hayes, Cincinnati ’03 4: Matthew W. Engelhardt, Valparaiso ’91 5: Patrick Murphrey, Christopher Newport ’05 6: Joseph W. Langella Jr., Connecticut ’83 7: Ron S. Binder, Toledo ’83 8: Josh Hodnichak, Case Western ’10 9: Steven D. Daniels, Memphis-Lambuth ’78 10: Steven B. Chaneles, Connecticut ’83 12: Kelly L. Williams, Tennessee ’92 13: Scott Phillips, Ohio State ’05 14 & 15: Brian W. Tenclinger, Louisiana State Renaissance 16: Christopher S. Dillion, Illinois ’03 17: Matt Beck, Iowa ’90 18: Matthew D. Finke, Truman State ’04 19: Luke Luttrell, Wichita State ’02 20: Glenn A. Ezell, North Texas ’87 21: Justin Burnett, Sam Houston State ’02 23: Joel Saslaw, Sacramento State ’10 24: Michael Johnson, Eastern Washington ’01 25: James M. Amen, Sacramento State ’96 26: Renato G. Villacorte, Cal Poly Pomona ’91 Vacant districts not listed

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Timothy Laboy-Coparropa, Christopher Newport ’17

Member Safety Member Safety Director

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Strategic Planning Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement Manager

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Tyya N. Turner

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SigEp National Housing

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Laura C. Curzi, PMP

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Leadership Programs Director

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Alex W. Stepanek, Northern Iowa ’16

Managing Director

Melissa Rosener, CPA

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District governors support our Alumni and Volunteer Corporations and help recruit new volunteers. To learn more about how to volunteer, visit sigep.org/ districtgovernors to contact your district governor. Explore volunteer opportunities at sigep. org/volunteers

Debbie Hunt

Joe Kurle, Washington State ’18

Patrick Githens, West Chester ’18

Kevin Knudson, Nebraska ’15

VOLUNTEER

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Recruitment Services Manager

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CONNECT WITH SIGEP

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Jake Guhy, Louisville ’18 Jamison Shields, Oregon State ’17 SENH Executive Assistant

Cassandra Pierandri

Operations and Accounting Assistants

Lisa Nguyen Jennifer O’Donnell

Commentary Substance-free homes put focus on academics, brotherhood Policy change brings unexpected benefits

Events at off-campus venues worth the cost

At the University of Alabama, the transition to a substancefree facility was no simple undertaking. At first, the two-fold challenge of convincing our members to commit to the transition and battling a campus culture notoriously centered around alcohol seemed impossible to overcome. However, by tackling this daunting task head on, our chapter has been presented with more opportunities for success than ever before. By shifting social events to off-campus venues and doubling down on the events hosted at the chapter house that focus on member development, philanthropy, community service, alumni engagement, education, etc., the purpose of the chapter house was immediately redefined. Along with this

At first, our chapter thought the substance-free facility would be a difficult roadblock for our social events, but after doing some research, we found new locations for these events. Our chapter now rents venues to host events and have found it to be safe and fun for our brothers and their guests. Even though this costs more than using our chapter house, the liability that the chapter incurs decreases significantly, since there’s a third party in charge of serving any alcohol. Our chapter is also starting to take advantage of the six AVC-sponsored events

change came the positive attention of campus administration, university police, previously unengaged alumni and, possibly most importantly, the rest of our Greek community. The truth is that being different is not and will never be easy, but I encourage all brothers to take on this challenge. Remember, brothers, that you have support from Headquarters, your university, your alumni and your undergraduate brothers at other chapters. I strongly encourage every chapter to embrace the change and help us continue leading the Greek community in the right direction.

at the house allowed under the policy. These enable undergrads to meet and network with alumni, and a licensed bartender serves any alcohol, again reducing liability. Between the AVC events and renting out space, we’ve been able to continue hosting successful events for our brothers. ALEX VOEGE, NEVADA-RENO ’20 Former Nevada Alpha chapter president

MATT SINK, ALABAMA ’21 Alabama Beta chapter president

New Board of Directors elected at 2019 Conclave National Director Tom Jelke was elected SigEp’s Grand President at the 2019 Conclave in Houston. He has served on the board for 10 years and has decades of experience as a consultant to Greek organizations and universities. His full bio can be found on the inside front cover. David Calderon, a former district governor, was re-elected for a full six-year term. New to the board are alumni director Greg Pestinger and student directors Van Auger and Keaton Dornath. The new student directors, along with Jake West, who is returning for a second term as a student director, will each serve for two years.

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Grand President

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

Thomas B. Jelke

Daniel W. McVeigh

Billy D. Maddalon

Florida International ’90

Texas Wesleyan ’90

North Carolina State ’90

President and CEO, T.Jelke Solutions

Senior Vice President, Investments and Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Managing Owner, Unique Southern Estates

Fraternity in the news

New SigEp task force will study undergraduate mental health

Today’s college students are the most connected generation to date, but research shows, also the loneliest. As a result, Meanwhile, at the federal level, Reps. Following a succession of fraternity college students — men in particular — Marcia Fudge and G.T. Thompson hazing deaths in the past several years, are at increased risk. A 2018 survey from legislators are taking action to discourage introduced the END ALL Hazing Act the American College Health Association this summer. Aimed at transparency, the behavior. While most states have showed that 55 percent of male students the bill would require universities and anti-hazing laws, only 10 make it a felony had felt “very lonely” in the previous colleges to maintain public records of when it results in death or serious injury. hazing incidents by student organizations 12 months. According to the National In response to the death of Andrew Institute of Mental Health, men have and cooperate immediately with law Coffey at Florida State University in 2017, higher rates of suicide and substance Florida’s state legislature recently passed enforcement. abuse, but are less likely to utilize mental Rae Ann Gruver and Evelyn and Jim a first-of-its-kind law that makes it easier health services. to prosecute those who haze and provides Piazza have educated and empowered It’s clear that support for mental undergraduate SigEps to end hazing at immunity to those who seek medical health is more critical than ever, and at two Ruck Leadership Institutes and the assistance and remain with hazing Conclave, SigEp took a step to lead the Grand Chapter Conclave. Their sons victims until help arrives. fraternity world in making progress were among those lost to hazing in 2017. Texas has also strengthened its on this issue. The Grand Chapter voted They’ve since lobbied to get stricter laws, recently enacting a measure that to create a “task force to study the hazing laws enacted in Louisiana and provides immunity to those who report mental health of undergraduate men Pennsylvania. Much of the momentum specific incidents of hazing. The law in fraternities.” The task force will be around current legislation is due to also expands the type of information comprised of mental health professionals, their continuing efforts and those of universities are required to share with undergraduates and university officials. other parents and the interfraternal students regarding incidents. By the 2021 Conclave, this group community. will provide “recommendations for improvements and initiatives at the You can read about their presentation at Conclave at sigep.org/piazzagruver. campus and national levels” to support the mental health of fraternity men.

Legislators step in to deter hazing

Charles E. Amato

Bruce W. Anderson

David Calderon

Dr. Amy Hecht

Bradley C. Narhstadt Greg A. Pestinger

Sam Houston State ’70

Texas-Austin ’71

Cal Poly Pomona ’88

Monmouth ’89

Kansas State ’86

Chairman and Co-founder, SWBC

General Counsel, Texas National Guard

Senior Partner, BarthCalderon LLP

Vice President of Student Affairs, Florida State University

President and Managing Partner, Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis Ltd.

President, FocalPoint Training and Coaching Excellence of Kentucky

Victor K. Wilson

Student Director

Georgia ’82

Van Auger

Keaton Dornath

Jake West

Connecticut ’20

Kansas ’21

Missouri State ’20

Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Georgia

COMMENTARY

Red Door Notes

The red door on SigEp chapter houses started at Syracuse University in 1928. While not the only factor in a highperforming chapter, well-appointed chapter facilities support transformative experiences created by the Balanced Man Program and SigEp Learning Communities.

Alumni honored for creating ideal chapter homes Across the country, the brothers who serve on housing committees and support their chapter’s capital campaigns live out the credo so eloquently stated by U.G. Dubach, Oregon State 1913: “Sigma Phi Epsilon must provide an atmosphere that makes it difficult for a man to do wrong and easy for a man to do right.” These volunteers and donors selflessly give their time and money to ensure our undergraduate chapter homes that support their academic and personal growth. At the 2019 Grand Chapter Conclave in Houston, SigEp National Housing presented six Alumni and Volunteer Corporations with the Cornerstone Award in recognition of recent projects designed to meet the needs of today’s college students. Each of these homes reflects its alumni’s pride in current brothers and investment in future generations.

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brothers live in well-maintained

ALABAMA > 144-man chapter > Project scope: $6.2 million renovation; 24,000 sq. feet > Facility features: Meeting space for the entire chapter, alumni room, two multi-use spaces that can serve as classrooms > Chapter pride: 3.45 spring 2019 GPA (has placed first or second among IFC fraternities for more than 10 semesters); hosts events featuring university officials and speakers from campus organizations > Project volunteers: Bob Holman, Jimmy Hubbard, Mark Salmon, Larry Whitman

< NEBRASKA > 130-man chapter > Project scope: $3 million renovation and expansion, backed by capital campaign; 19,000 sq. feet > Facility features: Expanded library and study spaces, dining room large enough for the entire chapter, office for faculty fellow and resident scholar > Chapter pride: Brothers take courses in the chapter home created specifically for them by their faculty fellow; GPA above the all-campus average for more than 10 years > Project volunteers: Kyle Arganbright, Brad Knuth, Glenn Korff, Ryan Mendlik, Matt Nyberg, Matt Ruhlman, Jeff Schumacher

< NORTH CAROLINA STATE > 110-man chapter

< FLORIDA > 119-man chapter > Project scope: $4.5 million renovation, backed by a $2.8 million capital campaign; 17,401 sq. feet > Facility features: Academic center includes a resident scholar suite, faculty fellow office space, a library and two classrooms > Chapter pride: 3.45 spring 2019 GPA (first among IFC fraternities); named IFC Chapter of the Year > Project volunteers: Bert Harris, Bryson Ridgway, Steve Shewbrooks, Mike Watford

> Project scope: $5.05 million project, backed by capital campaign and built as part of the university’s new Greek village; 19,000 sq. feet > Facility features: Library with conference table and large whiteboards; dining area with flexible seating that doubles as meeting space > Chapter pride: Upperclassmen host “office hours” to support the chapter’s first-year engineering students; received over 600 Balanced Man Scholarship applications in the past two years > Project volunteers: David Beam, Grant Buttram, W.H. Clark, Scott Idol, Billy Maddalon, Larry Nixon, Brian Pace, Tim Smith, Tolly Spence

RED DOOR NOTES

< OKLAHOMA STATE > 124-man chapter > Project scope: $4.8 million rebuild, backed by a $2 million capital campaign; 23,000 sq. feet > Facility features: Two study rooms with wall-to-wall whiteboards, resident scholar/house mother suite > Chapter pride: 3.37 fall 2018 GPA (ranked third out of 22 IFC fraternities); substance-free facility since 2005 > Project volunteers: Randy Barton, Aaron Cromer, Todd Donavan, Darrell Pulliam, Mike Reddout, Kay Robinson

< TRUMAN STATE > 79-man chapter > Project scope: New build, backed by a $1.1 million capital campaign; 7,000 sq. feet > Facility features: Classroom, study rooms > Chapter pride: Recognized in spring 2019 by university for excellence in academics, community service and risk management; frequent winner of Intramural All Sports trophy over the last 30 years > Project volunteers: Todd Birkenholz, Matt Finke, Chris Janson, Erik Janson, Matt Judkins, Matt Stack, David Woods

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At the 2019 Conclave in Houston, Illinois Alpha chapter officers joined District Governor Chris Dillion, Illinois ’03, onstage to congratulate Wyoming Alpha brothers on receiving the Pay It Forward grant. Pictured: Cal McIntyre, Illinois ’21; Jared Larson, ’21; Paul McIntyre, ’21; Gabe Matar, ’21; Brian Federico, ’21; Dillion; Jared Leuquire, Wyoming ’20; and Dalton Stoddard, ’22.

Heightened academic focus earns learning community grant for Wyoming SigEp’s reputation as a leading fraternity is driven by our never-ending pursuit of excellence. Few chapters know this better than Illinois Alpha at the University of Illinois. The chapter twice applied for and received grants from the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation to enhance its SigEp Learning Community. As a result of the assistance Illinois Alpha received years ago, it has redefined fraternal excellence at the University of Illinois. Today, the chapter holds for-credit courses in its facility and introduces brothers to innovative programming through partnerships with the Illinois Leadership Center, campus career center and other organizations.

In honor of the help it received and to provide resources to other chapters seeking to make similar improvements, Illinois Alpha established the Pay It Forward Grant. At the 2019 Conclave in Houston, the grant was awarded to Wyoming Alpha at the University of Wyoming. The transformation of Wyoming’s chapter home into a true living-learning community is nothing short of impressive. The group embraced SigEp’s substancefree facilities policy two years ahead of the August 2020 deadline. To create a physical space that aligned with this new philosophy, the chapter dismantled its DJ booth, turning its party space into a chapter meeting room. And thanks to a strong relationship with university officials, brothers received desks and chairs for their study room from the school and are

currently working with the university to develop new programming. Their efforts, with the support of a live-in academic advisor, have produced positive results. The chapter’s GPA is three-tenths of a point above the allcampus average, and it’s been the top fraternity in grades for four straight semesters. As a result of all this hard work, Wyoming recently earned accreditation as a SigEp Learning Community. It was also recognized as a Chapter Home of the Year at this year’s Carlson Leadership Academy and named the University of Wyoming’s IFC Chapter of the Year.

RED DOOR NOTES

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Chapter News National fraternity, brother and chapter honored for fraternal excellence SigEp’s continued leadership within the Greek community has been recognized with three 2019 Awards of Distinction from the North American Interfraternity Conference. Brothers received awards in the undergraduate and chapter categories. In addition, the Fraternity was honored with a Laurel Wreath Award for the Balanced Man Program App. As North Carolina Gamma’s vice president of member development, Matthew Conley, Duke ’19, exhibited true leadership time and time again. The Undergraduate Award of Distinction recipient set the tone for his chapter by frequently reminding brothers that it’s not enough to talk about being different — they must also put that concept into practice and serve as role models on their campus. In his role as presiMatthew Conley dent of the Duke Interfraternity Council, he was equally vocal about the need to restructure the norms surrounding fraternity, and he built relationships with students, faculty and staff to advance that goal. As one of his nominators stated, Conley “truly focuses on changing the fraternity experience — not just changing the optics.” SigEp’s Louisiana Beta chapter has also set itself apart, despite the challenging campus environment at Louisiana State University. The group’s achievements were recognized with a Chapter Award of Distinction. Brothers say their substancefree facility is a welcome contrast to the party-centric atmosphere found at most other fraternity houses on campus. Parents and potential members have also taken

Louisiana State brothers gather for a photo following a chapter Ritual meeting.

notice of the home’s positive environment. And there’s even a waiting list to live there. Louisiana Beta brothers are leaders in the classroom and in their community. They hold a number of leadership positions on campus, including student body president. The chapter’s GPA has been above 3.0 for the past 10 semesters, and it consistently ranks in the top two among fraternities. Furthermore, brothers are supported by a well-implemented BMP and invested in their own personal development. Highly involved alumni also play a key role in member development, fostering strong connections with their mentees. In addition, the chapter engages with the wider community by participating in service projects and donating to local organizations that support children with disabilities.

development among members. It simplifies officer transitions as well, because plans from the past year are readily available. And because the app shares progress data with chapter leaders and volunteers, it is easier for members, challenge coordinators and volunteers to collaborate to achieve members’ goals. These awards reflect the growing impact SigEp is making on the fraternity world through its member development programming and ongoing commitment to innovation.

Lastly, the national Fraternity was recognized with the Laurel Wreath Award for its 2017 launch of the Balanced Man Program App. The app has helped brothers set personal goals and manage their progress through each of the four phases of the BMP using their desktop and mobile devices. Balanced man stewards have also benefitted from the app, which puts challenge suggestions and activity ideas at their fingertips and makes it easy to foster

CHAPTER NEWS

Top-notch training brings student leaders and volunteers to Carlson For 25 years, SigEp’s Carlson Leadership Academy has brought brothers and volunteers together to exchange ideas and learn how to become more effective leaders and mentors. Alumni and friends with years of SigEp involvement and senior leadership experience facilitate these training sessions for volunteers, chapter officers and rising chapter leaders. Each spring at academies held in locations around the country, undergraduate brothers learn about leadership techniques and strategies for problem-solving as a team, goal-setting and execution. Specialized tracks provide current chapter officers the training they need to be successful in their roles, while aspiring officers gain valuable knowledge that will prepare them to step into leadership. Experienced and aspiring leaders return to campus ready to create a positive environment for their brothers to grow. The academy also serves as an opportunity for new volunteers to receive training on mentoring undergraduates and provides education to veteran volunteers so they can continue guiding their chapters and fellow volunteers. Here, we highlight more about the wide breadth of programming available at Carlson, along with comments from some of this year’s participants.

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Phillip A. Cox Volunteer Institute Mission: The Cox Institute provides training to recently engaged chapter counselors, balanced man stewards and recruitment mentors to help them develop the practical skills they need to be successful in their roles. Inspired by Past Grand President Phil Cox, Indiana ’84, the institute began as a one-day training hosted in several locations around the country that local volunteers of all experience levels could drive in to attend. Now a twoday program for new volunteers, Cox Institute helps participants develop the practical skills they need to mentor today’s undergraduate brothers. 2019 marked the first year that the Cox Institute was held in conjunction with Carlson, maximizing opportunities for volunteers and student leaders to network with each other and receive training.

Starting year: 2015 Personal impact: “As a new volunteer who has been removed from my local chapter for over a decade, this was the perfect way to submerge myself in updates and information about SigEp and how I can best serve as a volunteer. I was also able to network with other volunteers and plan on continuing those conversations and relationships, so chapters can collaborate to achieve and continue success.” ~ Brandon Townsend, Delaware ’06, Delaware Alpha chapter counselor

Rising Leaders Mission: Designed for talented young brothers with the desire to step into chapter officer positions, SigEp’s Rising Leaders program at the Carlson Leadership Academy prepares members to take ownership of the future, for themselves and for their Fraternity. Under the guidance of expert facilitators, brothers begin developing the courage and awareness necessary to lead others. The planning, project management, delegation and collaboration techniques provided by this program help young brothers build the skills to improve their chapter, campus and community.

Shawn McKenna Presidents Academy Mission: This educational track for chapter presidents brings to life strategies for leading and engaging chapter members. Based on the teachings of former SigEp National Director Shawn McKenna, Maine ’77, a business professor at the University of Maine and advocate of leadership education, the Presidents Academy equips chapter presidents to tackle the challenges faced by today’s fraternity men. In addition to the customized curriculum, successful alumni give presentations on leadership exclusively for Presidents Academy participants.

Starting year: 2018 Personal impact: “The Carlson Leadership Academy is a resource and experience that cannot be matched. I learned unique and valuable skills that I will apply long after my time as an undergraduate in my chapter, and it’s all because of Shawn [Dalgleish, Illinois ’81] and Ryan [Hamrick, Illinois ’16], our facilitators in the Shawn McKenna president’s track. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it was due to the dedication of the national Headquarters and the individuals who made it possible for us.” ~ Dylan Thompson, Nebraska-Omaha ’20

Starting year: 2017 Personal impact: “The Carlson Leadership Academy, specifically the Rising Leaders track, had a monumental impact on my chapter as a whole and on me as a relatively new member. Before the Rising Leaders session, I had never truly thought about my purpose in leadership. Because of the Rising Leaders track and its facilitators, I have begun to set goals in my everyday life and see the deeper meaning behind everything that I am doing.” ~ Austin Ash, Drake ’22

Kent B. Hickman Scholars Mission: Funded through the generosity of Kent B. Hickman, Colorado ’61, this program provides brothers who are interested in assuming leadership positions in their chapters with complimentary registration and lodging for the Rising Leaders track, as well as a travel stipend. Brothers apply for this scholarship in October, and recipients are notified in November.

Starting year: 2019 Personal impact: “I want to sincerely thank Mr. Hickman for the opportunity to attend the 2019 Carlson Leadership Academy. I’ve had the chance to work a lot with my executive board and understand the inner workings of our Fraternity’s leadership. Fostering leadership development is so key to improving our national presence, and I hope that one day, as an alumnus and successful leader, I can be as valuable to my Fraternity as he has been.” ~ Brandon Hansen, Washington State ’22

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Outstanding brothers and chapters recognized at Carlson A total of 181 awards were presented to brothers, chapters and volunteers at the 2019 Carlson Leadership Academies. The following awards recognize chapter and undergraduate excellence.

The Carlson Leadership Academy provides current and aspiring chapter officers with the leadership skills to help their chapters become the best student organizations on their respective campuses. These two-day, in-person gatherings also present the opportunity to recognize outstanding role models among undergraduates, volunteers and chapters.

Chapter Home of the Year Award

Excelsior Award

The facilities maintained by these chapters stand out as healthy, positive environments that serve as a source of pride for brothers, alumni, their families and host institutions.

These chapters have made significant progress in a specific area of chapter operations. For their dramatic improvement, they have earned an Excelsior Award.

Arizona Central Arkansas Drexel Maine Missouri S&T

Missouri State Nebraska Oklahoma State Texas-Austin Wyoming

Donald C. McCleary Excellence in Member Development Award

Alabama Chapter Leadership Arizona Volunteers Arizona State Standards & Accountability Austin Peay Academics Connecticut Academics CSU-Fresno Member Development Duke

Fort Hays State Standards & Accountability

Nevada-Reno Standards & Accountability

South Carolina Chapter Leadership

Indiana State Member Development

Northern Iowa Standards & Accountability

Iowa State Academics

Northwestern Chapter Leadership

Johns Hopkins Housing

Oklahoma State Volunteers

Kentucky Chapter Leadership

Radford Volunteers

Virginia Commonwealth Member Development

Marquette Member Development

Rensselaer Member Development

Westminster Member Development

Dustin O’Halloran, Nevada-Reno ’19 Keegan Otter, Washington State ’19 Winslow Wheeler, Florida State ’19

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South Dakota State Recruitment UCLA Housing Valparaiso Standards & Accountability

These chapters have shown a commitment Standards & Marshall Rochester Wisconsin-Platteville to the philosophies and values of the Accountability Recruitment Housing Recruitment Fraternity. Brothers attempt to live Montana State Sam Houston State SEC Emory Wright State Chapter Leadership Recruitment Recruitment Volunteers SigEp’s Ritual each day, make mentoring a central aspect of chapter life, hold each Wyoming Housing other accountable for their actions and responsibilities, and provide a continuous Frank J. Ruck Leadership Award development experience that is fun and challenging for all members, including their seniors. This award acknowledges SigEp brothers and chapters for going beyond their Oath of Obligation. They have dramatically influenced their campus communities by leading Clarion Louisville positive change aligned with SigEp values. They are leaders in student government, Cleveland State Maine active members in campus organizations and advocates of faculty involvement in Drake Oklahoma State their chapters. Florida Atlantic Louisiana State

Oregon State South Dakota State

BROTHERS Jack Byrne, Northwestern ’20 Matthew Conley, Duke ’19 Zachary Goldberg, South Carolina ’20

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Vishrudh Gopalakrishnan, Rensselaer ’20 Dylan Harden, Oklahoma State ’20 Spencer Hosch, Nebraska ’20 Corey Moss, Louisiana State ’19

Louisville Wright State

J. Edward Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award

Tragos Quest to Greece Scholars

This award is presented annually to outstanding seniors based on scholastic achievement, Fraternity and campus leadership, and community involvement.

Tragos Quest to Greece Scholars are selected from hundreds of applicants each year for an unmatched study abroad experience. Guided by alumni mentors and university faculty, scholars explore Greek culture and contemplate the origins of SigEp’s values and the Balanced Man Ideal. The Tragos Quest to Greece changes the way brothers view the world, their Fraternity and themselves. The program is named for and made possible by a generous gift from Past Grand President William G. Tragos, Washington-St. Louis ’56, and his wife, Lilli. Tragos Scholars are leaders within their chapters, on their campuses and in their communities. For full bios, visit sigep.org/2019TragosScholars.

George Andrews, Connecticut ’19 Liam Armstrong, Baldwin Wallace ’19 Thomas Del Conte, La Salle ’19 Matt Dutcher, Nevada-Reno ’19 Blake Giles, Oklahoma State ’19 Ben Hirdler, Northern Iowa ’19 Ben Hopper, Western Kentucky ’19

Will Jenkins, Texas-Austin ’19 Jonathan Katz, Florida ’19 Michael Kiever, Oregon State ’19 James Kramer, Nebraska-Kearney ’19 Austin McCraw, North CarolinaGreensboro ’19 William Miller, Clarion ’19 Justin Ottino, Indiana State ’19

Sam Roth, Rochester ’19 Matthew Sheridan, Loyola Marymount ’20 Nolan Spaenhower, SIU-Edwardsville ’19 Ben Thiss, Radford ’19 Pearson Van Horn, Georgia Tech ’19 Logan Wilcox, Missouri S&T ’19

Talent Power Award Good recruitment is about more than numbers and manpower; it’s about recruiting talent. These chapters demonstrate a strong ability to identify, assess and recruit the highest caliber of men. They seek out men who live SigEp’s cardinal principles, incorporate Sound Mind and Sound Body into their lives, and actively contribute to their campuses and communities. Cal State-San Bernardino Kansas

Kentucky Maine Mississippi State Northern Iowa

Josh Andree, Lawrence Tech ’20 Frederick Augur, Connecticut ’20 Martin Barnard, Cleveland State ’20 Gabriel Crocker, Nebraska-Kearney ’20 Hasan Dahger, California-Riverside ’20

Scott Gann, Florida ’21 Zach Goldberg, South Carolina ’20 Dan Green, Rochester ’20 Nick Johnson, Montana State ’19 Jacob Levang, Northern Iowa ’20 Ethan Sammons, Louisville ’20

Jacob Schozer, Stevens ’19 Will Stiltner, Johns Hopkins ’20 Nathan Swanis, Nevada-Reno ’21 Logan Wilcox, Missouri S&T ’19 Clark Williams, Tennessee ’19

Oregon State Toledo Virginia Tech

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SigEp recognizes alumni and volunteer service SigEp volunteers provide critical mentorship and support for undergraduates. Our volunteers offer new perspectives, insight and consistency. They serve as role models. And they help undergraduates overcome obstacles, avoid life-altering mistakes and accomplish goals that might otherwise seem out of reach. Their involvement contributes to the stability of our chapters and the success of our brothers. The following alumni and volunteer awards were presented at the 2019 Carlson Leadership Academies.

Alumni and Volunteer Distinguished Alumnus Corporation Operational Award recognizes devoted and productive service at the Excellence Award recognizes outstanding service by an AVC in leading a chapter to success in the areas of recruitment, member development and fiscal health. California-Berkeley Central Missouri Drake Fort Hays State Georgia Tech Illinois Morehead State North Carolina State Oklahoma State Pittsburgh Rensselaer Sam Houston State Toledo Virginia Commonwealth Washington Wisconsin-Platteville

chapter, district, regional and/ or national level for a minimum of 10 years. Recipients have produced positive, tangible and sustainable results for the betterment of SigEp. Bret Becton, Southern Mississippi ’91 Keith Boatright, Tennessee-Martin ’98 Dennis Chin, Cal Poly Pomona ’80 Joseph DiGregorio, South Florida ’98 Luke Luttrell, Wichita State ’02 Ken Naatz, Illinois ’74 Mark Sparkman, Tennessee ’92 Tolly Spence, North Carolina State ’87 Jonathan Wharton, Stevens Renaissance

“ Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” ~ PLATO

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Outstanding New Volunteer Award

Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes volunteers

recognizes new volunteers across the country whose service has made a significant impact on either the AVC or the undergraduate chapter with which they volunteer (listed in parentheses if not their home chapter).

who have given outstanding volunteer service that had a significant impact on either the AVC or undergraduate chapter over the past year (listed in parentheses if not their home chapter).

Mark Ahlstedt, Washington ’90 James Barron, Loras ’95 (MIT) Megan Blackwell (Sacramento State) Josh Bock, Salisbury ’13 (Iowa) Cody Butz, Wright State ’16 Mario Castro, North Carolina State ’15 (NYU) Dr. Dennis Docheff (Central Missouri) Zachary Elvove, Northwestern ’16 (Rochester) Abbey Rowe Erwin (Virginia Tech) Keaton Fletcher, Washington & Lee ’13 (Georgia Tech) Bobby High, Western Carolina ’96 Matthew Keller, West Chester ’16 Dr. Taylor Kriley (Fort Hays State) Mark Maloney, Tennessee-Martin ’15 (St. Mary’s, Baylor and Tennessee-Martin) Logan & Caleb Massey, Virginia Commonwealth ’14 (Tennessee) Matthew Muehlberger, TennesseeMartin ’05 (Tampa) Jordan Nation, Florida Gulf Coast ’15 (Chicago) Andrew Ogborn, Indiana ’11 Cris Patterson, Oklahoma ’91 Ryan Prescott, Thiel ’12

Lynn Butler, Texas-Austin ’88 Ed Clausen, Missouri ’84 Steve Fallick, Rensselaer ’68 Kyle Gallagher, West Chester ’13 Marc Ganz, Oklahoma ’83 Chris Gassman, Colorado ’04 (Pittsburgh, NYU and Colorado) David Green, Toledo ’11 Brian Jarrett, Virginia Commonwealth ’12 Wyatt Jones, Louisville ’10 William Loftus, Sacramento State ’83 Eric Muschlitz, Connecticut ’92 (DePaul) Alex Pagano, Arizona State ’10 (Utah and Arizona State) Bob Schulte, Rider ’04 Mike Ventura, Indiana State ’67 (Emory) Christopher Yerges, WisconsinPlatteville ’09 Bruce Zignego, Montana State ’79

University Partners of the Year By ERIN MULLALLY, Michigan State ’99

The University Partner of the Year Award recognizes faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond to create a meaningful partnership with SigEp on their campuses. Award recipients connect SigEp undergraduates with faculty to enhance academic development. They act as mentors and advisors. And they work to support the implementation of critical, lifechanging experiences through the Balanced Man Program and SigEp Learning Communities.

Dr. Joey Linn, Fort Hays State Renaissance

Dr. Laurie Nichols

An incredible asset to Kansas Zeta at Fort Hays State, Linn was instrumental in the chapter becoming the first fraternity to have an on-campus house. Not content to just have a house, Linn continued to closely support the chapter as it sought learning community accreditation. The chapter’s faculty fellow now hosts a freshman seminar in the chapter home, further boosting the chapter’s profile on campus and allowing it to attract top, academically minded men. In 2016, Linn became a SigEp Renaissance brother.

After becoming president of the University of Wyoming in 2016, Nichols injected the Greek community with a new sense of energy, particularly SigEp’s Wyoming Alpha chapter. She served as keynote speaker at the chapter’s Balanced Man Scholarship banquet and advised the chapter on the development of its recently accredited learning community. Nichols previously served as provost of South Dakota State University. During that time, she and her husband, Tim, volunteered with the South Dakota Alpha chapter, helping it earn its first Buchanan Cup in 2017.

Vice President for Student Affairs, Fort Hays State University

Dr. Deb Mullen Dr. Bob Colvin, Christopher Newport Renaissance

Vice Provost, Christopher Newport University

Colvin has been a source of consistent, hands-on support for the Virginia Pi chapter at Christopher Newport University. He often attends chapter meetings to personally check on members and keep an eye on their academic progress. He is invested in the success of each brother, encouraging them to improve and maintain their GPAs. When the chapter recently lost a brother in a tragic car accident, it was Colvin who led a universitywide memorial service. His example truly exemplifies partnership with higher education.

Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, University of NebraskaLincoln

Mullen has long played a vital role in the development of the Nebraska Alpha chapter and helped provide undergraduate brothers with key leadership opportunities. She was the driving force behind the creation of Nebraska Alpha’s summer service-learning trips, whereby brothers have traveled abroad to gain a new perspective on life. Through her efforts, other brothers have served at an after-school program for underserved communities in Lincoln, as well as at an anti-human trafficking organization. Mullen has also served on SigEp’s Faculty Fellow Task Force and on the Residential Learning Community Task Force since 2011.

Former President, University of Wyoming

Eleanor Oi

Director of Diversity Programming, University of Rochester

Oi’s steady guidance over the past decade has greatly impacted the New York Xi chapter at the University of Rochester. She provided the chapter with valuable counsel as it applied for university recognition as an academic learning center, a critical step to securing an on-campus home. Due to her experience as director of orientation and associate director of advising services at the university, Oi has also taken a special interest in assisting brothers who are struggling academically. She is a great model of student-faculty involvement and support.

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SigEp volunteers recognized for exemplary service By ERIN MULLALLY, Michigan State ’99

As Past Grand President Phil Cox, Indiana ’84, often said, “Behind every great chapter is a group of dedicated volunteers.” These men and women serve as models for their peers and represent the best of what SigEp offers its members. Our volunteers are, in short, the foundation on which all of our chapters’ achievements rest.

The Exemplary Service Award’s red and purple rosette is worn by recipients on the left lapel.

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The Exemplary Service Award was established in 2016 in recognition of SigEp volunteers who have selflessly contributed to the Fraternity for more than 20 years. The following alumni received their awards at the culmination of the 2019 Carlson Leadership Academies.

Steve Buce STEVENS ’86 Steve Buce was a major force behind New Jersey Alpha’s return to Stevens Institute of Technology in 2004. He volunteered countless hours to get the new chapter back up and running, and his efforts are clearly paying off. The chapter has since gone on to receive several Buchanan Cups and consistently has the highest GPA on campus. “It is a team effort at New Jersey Alpha, and I’m just proud to do my part,” Buce stated with his characteristic humility when accepting his award at Carlson. He has also been heavily involved in developing the chapter’s learning community and mentoring its finance committee. Because of his dedication, he has touched the lives of hundreds of men who have joined our SigEp brotherhood at Stevens.

Ken Christianson WASHINGTON STATE ’74 Ken Christianson began his volunteer service at his home chapter of Washington Alpha in 1998. Since that time, he’s served as president of the Alumni and Volunteer Corporation and in property management, communications and fundraising positions. A life trustee of the SigEp Educational Foundation, Christianson has also been on the board of SigEp National Housing since 2015. After the Washington Alpha chapter closed in 2003, he led the effort to recolonize it and re-open the chapter house. This included spearheading an impressive $800,000 housing and scholarship campaign. The renovated

chapter house reopened in 2006, welcoming a re-energized group of undergraduates and alumni volunteers. “There’s nothing greater than being on a winning team,” Christianson observed. “And Sigma Phi Epsilon is definitely a winning team.”

Jeff Gates WICHITA STATE ’89 As an undergraduate member of Kansas Eta, Jeff Gates was elected to serve as a student director on the National Board of Directors. When Gates graduated, he immediately began volunteering for SigEp, demonstrating incredible versatility. From co-chairing a $2.5 million capital campaign to leading the chapter in song practice, Gates has given his home chapter a huge amount of time and support. He has also made a significant impact on chapters throughout Kansas, Nebraska and Texas in his role as a district governor. Each year, Brother Gates also makes time to personally mentor several undergraduate brothers. “I just enjoy working both with SigEps and for SigEp,” he explained.

Dave McLaughlin MINNESOTA ’92 In 1994, Dave McLaughlin stepped up to serve as his home chapter’s lone volunteer. It wasn’t long, however, before he’d recruited an additional 10 volunteers. Together, they’ve helped guide Minnesota Alpha to multiple Buchanan Cups. In 2007, McLaughlin became a district governor, and for over a decade, recruited volunteers and strengthened chapters throughout the Midwest. He has also

served on multiple SigEp task forces and committees. In memory of his brother, Will McLaughlin, Minnesota ’02, he founded an endowment that has so far supported the attendance of 20 undergraduate brothers at SigEp’s Ruck Leadership Institute. “SigEp has very literally taken me around the world. It has become a family affair, with my wife Amber, son William and daughter Avery enjoying the experience as well,” McLaughlin shared.

Bud Robeson CINCINNATI ’68 Bud Robeson began volunteering in 1994 as a member of the Technology Task Force. Since then, he’s served on the National Leadership Committee and two other task forces. A longtime business professor at the College of William & Mary, Robeson was faculty fellow for the William & Mary chapter for a year before becoming AVC president for the Virginia Pi chapter at Christopher Newport. Since 2010, he’s led the William & Mary AVC, helping the chapter re-establish itself on campus and successfully apply for SigEp Learning Community accreditation. Robeson’s leadership has been the driving force behind the chapter’s re-chartering and sustained success. “The reason that I volunteer is because this Fraternity is different,” he stated.

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Montana brothers celebrate 100 years of brotherhood By BRINTON WAHLBERG, Montana ’02

Tennessee Tech brothers gathered at the chapter house for a photo before heading out to assist incoming freshmen at the university’s 2019 Great Move-In Day.

Tennessee Epsilon marks 50th anniversary By LOGAN PHILLIPS, Tennessee Tech ’18

This year, the Tennessee Epsilon annual Alumni Golf Tournament in Cookeville was extra special, as the chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary at Tennessee Tech. The chapter was founded in 1969 when members of the school’s Delta Chi Delta chapter joined Sigma Phi Epsilon. The night before the tournament, more than 150 brothers attended an anniversary dinner that included speeches from alumni. Chapter President Andrew Bumpas, ’19, also shared an update on the current direction of the chapter and the national Fraternity. Another highlight of the evening was a commitment by several brothers to start a fund to help send chapter brothers to SigEp’s national leadership events. Due to financial support from alumni, four brothers have attended Ruck Leadership Institute in recent years. 20

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Thanks to efforts by alumni and undergraduates, the chapter also celebrated another milestone. In December 2017, the chapter’s house caught fire. Fortunately, no brothers were injured, but the damage left the chapter without a house for eight months. Alumni vowed to help the undergrads rebuild. Their efforts resulted in a full remodel of the house with new furniture and appliances, creating an even nicer home for the undergraduate brothers to live and study. The celebration marked the first major gathering of alumni and undergrads since the renovation. Over the past 50 years, Tennessee Epsilon has served as a brotherhood for over 600 brothers and looks forward to a great future as it continues building balanced men for years to come.

In the fall of 2018, Montana Alpha brothers gathered during homecoming weekend to celebrate the chapter’s 100th anniversary at the University of Montana. The event was an evening mixer held at the scenic Ranch Club golf course and brought together more than 100 Montana Alpha alumni to reconnect and share stories. The path leading to the event space was decorated with a display of trophies, photos and other chapter memorabilia. This became a highlight of the evening and sparked many memories

as attendees reminisced while looking at composites from different decades and thumbing through past issues of the SigEp Journal and news clippings from their days as undergraduate members. Although most were busy building the chapter’s float for the next day’s homecoming parade, each of the current undergraduate brothers took time out to stop by the mixer to network with alumni. During the event, alumni raised enough funds to cover the cost of a yearlong recruitment skills program for the undergraduates.

California Upsilon celebrates 25 years By NICK ZAPPIA, Cal State-San Bernardino ’14

In June, the SigEp chapter at CSU-San Bernardino marked its 25th anniversary with a special celebration in Las Vegas. More than 100 undergrads, alumni, and past and present chapter sweethearts gathered at the MGM Grand Hotel for a relaxing day at the pool, followed by a formal dinner and awards ceremony. Six chapter founders were among the alumni who attended: Scott Bloom, ’93, Anthony Cimino, ’94, Paul Di Marino, ’95, Marc Luna, ’93, Victor Mercado, ’96, and Doug Mozan, ’94. At the dinner, each received a 25-year pin and then shared some personal insights and chapter history with guests.

Undergrads were recognized for their achievements over the past academic year in relation to the chapter’s four pillars: leader, scholar, athlete and gentleman. The event also gave brothers an opportunity to reflect on noteworthy accomplishments from the year, such as being named campus fraternity of the year, winning the all-IFC sport trophy, earning the top GPA (3.17) among all fraternities on campus and receiving the Talent Power award at SigEp’s Carlson Leadership Academy. The weekend was truly a special way to celebrate California Upsilon’s first quarter century as brothers look forward to another successful 25 years.

Following its chartering banquet, many of Virginia Nu’s current and alumni members are shown with the chapter’s new charter. The brothers were joined by Radford University President Brian Hemphill (front row, sixth from the left).

Virginia Nu caps successful return to Radford with charter celebration By CAELEN KING, Radford ’21

SigEp’s Virginia Nu chapter was founded in the spring of 1981, becoming the sixth fraternity at Radford University. The chapter went on to create a culture based on active involvement in campus life both inside and outside the classroom, nurturing student athletes, resident advisors, members of Radford’s emergency medical services squad and honors academy graduates, among others. However, by 1991, the chapter found itself following a direction and culture Radford officials did not agree with, which resulted in the loss of its university recognition. In the years that followed, chapter alumni continued to feel a strong connection to Virginia Nu and considered its closure a loss for Radford’s fraternal community. A group of alumni, led by Kent Warren, ’91, decided to work together to bring the chapter back. They first pitched the idea to the university’s president and SigEp’s Board of Directors in 2009. After several years of discussion and planning, alumni, the university and SigEp’s staff were ready for Virginia Nu’s return. In 2014, the first new members of the Radford Sigma Epsilon Chapter were

recruited through the Balanced Man Scholarship. This important milestone has launched a new era of success for the chapter. That first group of brothers and those who’ve followed have worked toward a common goal: to positively impact the lives and culture of men at Radford University. The group’s GPA is above 3.3 most semesters, and it’s earned the highest GPA among all Greek organizations every semester except one since its return. Even while maintaining such high academic standards, these brothers also have excelled in intramural and university sports. The chapter’s hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. At the 2019 Carlson Leadership Academy, it received an Excelsior Award for cultivating a high level of involvement by faculty advisors Heather Hollandsworth, Dr. Niels Christensen and Dr. Orion Rogers. In addition, Benjamin Thiss, ’19, received the Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award for playing an integral role in the chartering process while constantly building himself and those around him into balanced men.

Brothers have also received strong support from the university. Radford’s current president, Dr. Brian Hemphill, even phoned SigEp CEO Brian Warren, Virginia ’04, to say how much he appreciates the positive impact the group is making on campus. That impact was more than obvious on March 30, 2019, when Past Grand President Archie Yeatts, Richmond ’64, joined Headquarters staff members Tim Laboy-Coparropa, Christopher Newport ’17, and Paul Andersen, Northern Iowa ’16, at a celebration banquet to present the Virginia Nu brothers with their new charter. Faculty members, family and friends were also in attendance to celebrate the chapter’s success. Despite this huge accomplishment, the chapter knows its journey is just beginning. But the brothers can be proud knowing their achievements and the positive culture they’ve nurtured over the last five years will serve as the foundation on which many other Radford brothers will build upon.

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Ruck Leadership Institute celebrates 20 years of inspiring change By BEN FORD, Arkansas Tech Renaissance

In 1999, challenges that continue to impact Greek organizations today were starting to emerge on college campuses across the country. Universities, as well as fraternity leaders and members, were concerned about the effects of the rise in drinking, hazing and apathy among fraternity men. Even then, SigEp leaders knew that to solve these problems, we would have to lead from the front and “reinvent fraternity,” as Order of the Golden Heart recipient and Past Grand President Frank J. Ruck, Michigan ’46, put it.

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Discussions on the best way to confront these challenges led to the creation of the Ruck Leadership Institute. The program, designed to equip brothers with the skills to lead cultural changes in their chapters and beyond, was born out of a meeting of the Balanced Man Development Committee shortly after the death of its chairman — the institute’s namesake. The committee believed that if the Balanced Man Program — still in its early stages at the time — took off, a different kind of fraternity man would emerge: one who would seek out personal growth, respect his brothers as equals and be a leader in his community. Two of the committee members, Jay Hurt, Davidson ’88, and John Hartman, Missouri ’61, felt that if they could spend a few days inspiring SigEp’s best and brightest to implement the Balanced Man Program in their chapters, this vision of

Jay Hurt and John Hartman (standing, first and second from the left) with some members of the Balanced Man Development Committee at the 1999 Conclave in Chicago. Discussions within the committee led to the development of the Ruck Leadership Institute, named in honor of Frank Ruck.

a different fraternity man and a different fraternity would become a reality. “We have a real opportunity to take bright young men and equip them with the skills to go back to their campuses and develop and lead a very positive fraternity experience,” said Hurt. “Frank’s legacy lives on in the actions and leadership and lives of Ruck scholars, and that’s a pretty fitting way to honor him.” Twenty years ago, the pair drew up plans for the first Ruck Leadership Institute on the backs of napkins and envelopes. “It was an experiment, different than anything SigEp had ever tried and unique in the fraternity world,” said SigEp CEO Brian Warren, Virginia ’04, as he reflected on the program’s origins while addressing this year’s Ruck scholars at the program’s closing session. That first institute was attended by 20 scholars and focused on how to bring the BMP to life using activities that would be both developmental and fun for brothers. Since then, the curriculum has evolved to focus on the “Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership” co-authored by Barry Posner, California-Santa Barbara ’70. Yet, the core purpose of the program has always remained the same — “teaching the few to impact the many.” The 20th Ruck Leadership Institute, held this June, brought nearly 150 SigEp undergraduates to Richmond, Virginia, and in its two decades has made an indelible impact on more than 2,500 brothers. At Ruck, facilitators lead small groups of undergraduates in meaningful conversation, fostering mentoring relationships that continue for years. Hartman and Hurt were the original facilitators, and at this year’s program

were celebrated for their role in founding Ruck with a proclamation from the National Board of Directors. Additionally, in honor of the 20th anniversary, more than half of this year’s 17 facilitators were past Ruck scholars themselves. “A leader’s success is in his ability to inspire others to share his cause,” said Hartman, who at 81, returns to Richmond every summer to serve as a Ruck facilitator. “That sentiment is not only lacking on campuses, but in every place, and it’s what we try to instill at Ruck.”

The program has had a significant ripple effect on campuses and communities across the country as past scholars use its teachings to make positive change in their chapters and years later in their workplaces, community organizations and families. In SigEp, they often become chapter presidents, student directors on the National Board, regional directors and, after graduation, seek out volunteer roles to give back to the Fraternity. “The deep friendships I gained with Ruck scholars and program facilitators continue to this day, and the leadership practices from the program have helped me navigate numerous situations in my career,” said Zar Toolan, Columbia ’01, a wealth management executive and 2000 Ruck scholar. “Ruck is an experience that has paid dividends for nearly two decades.”

In addition to Jay Hurt’s many contributions to the Ruck Leadership Institute, he is matching every dollar raised for the future of Ruck. Brothers and friends wishing to honor the legacy of the program and secure its future can do so at sigep.org/ruck20.

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Fraternity’s top-performing chapters recognized with Buchanan Cups

At the Balanced Man Celebration at SigEp’s 56th Conclave in Houston, Texas, 23 chapters were presented with the Buchanan Outstanding Chapter Award for achieving sustained excellence in every area of chapter operations. Each of these chapters consistently provides a Silver superior SigEp experience for its Buchanan Cup members. Silver Buchanan Cups recipients were presented to 16 chapters. Seven chapters received gold Buchanan Cups for earning the award for five or more consecutive Conclaves and epitomize the best of the best. On the pages that follow, we highlight some of the many accomplishments of the 2019 Buc Cup recipients.

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Connecticut Alpha Connecticut Since re-chartering less than three years ago, Connecticut Alpha has hit the ground running. The chapter shows its commitment to academics by maintaining a 3.15 GPA minimum and hosting faculty receptions. Brothers are active in campus organizations, and the chapter was named Fraternity of the Year. Members in the Sigma challenge build relationships with alumni, and the Phi challenge brings everyone together for a TED talk. With engagement like this across all four BMP challenges, it’s clear why the chapter’s retention is high.

Florida Alpha Florida Despite a challenging campus environment, Florida Alpha is committed to continuous development and a fraternity experience not defined by alcohol. With multiple faculty fellows and weekly discussion groups, the chapter’s programming is consistent and well-executed. Named IFC Chapter of the Year, Florida Alpha has collaborated with every Greek council

on campus. The chapter recruits 365 days a year and received nearly 400 BMS applications over the past two years. It’s resulted in manpower over 100 and a GPA above 3.5.

Georgia Delta Georgia With more than 200 applications each year, Georgia Delta runs a strong Balanced Man Scholarship and maintains a manpower well above 100. The chapter engages potential members year-round while adhering to the University of Georgia’s strict formal recruitment policy. The chapter’s GPA has long been over 3.5, and its high-functioning Balanced Man Program includes active alumni mentors. Chapter success has been supported by contributions from volunteers and parents to renovate the study room and other areas of the chapter’s historic home.

Indiana Zeta Valparaiso Indiana Zeta was named Valparaiso’s Fraternity of the Year the past two years, and for good reason. The chapter has a substance-free facility and has led the charge to de-emphasize alcohol as the focus of fraternity life. It’s also led manpower on campus four of the past five years and recruits a third of new members using the Balanced Man Scholarship. And with university employees serving as faculty fellows and half its volunteers, the chapter excels at partnering with its host institution.

Iowa Delta Drake With brothers in leadership positions in student government, the interfraternity council and other organizations, Iowa Delta stands out on Drake’s campus. Not only has the chapter been substance-free for nearly 20 years, it’s had the highest manpower for the last five years and consistently ranks first or second in grades. In the past two years, brothers have revamped their Brother Mentor challenge, providing greater value to older members. The result: outstanding retention.

Iowa Theta Northern Iowa Iowa Theta has led all fraternities at its university in GPA and manpower for the

past two years and holds a new member GPA over 3.5. The BMP App is the only way these brothers complete challenge activities, and they’ve recently enhanced their Brother Mentor challenge to include training on life skills like applying to grad school, cooking and managing finances. The chapter uses campus resources to conduct violence prevention training and hosts activities to raise sexual assault awareness across campus.

Kentucky Beta Louisville Although it frequently leads all fraternities in grades, Kentucky Beta recently boosted its GPA through a new academic plan. It also recruits half its members using the Balanced Man Scholarship. The BMP is focused on helping members find purpose in college and beyond, including a robust Brother Mentor challenge developed with input from outside experts. These men are leading Louisville’s Greek community and recently hosted nearly 1,000 people for a talk by two mothers who lost their sons to hazing.

Kentucky Epsilon Murray State Kentucky Epsilon adopted SigEp’s substance-free facilities policy early and reconfigured its chapter home to provide better value for members. These brothers have also mastered recruitment with the Balanced Man Scholarship, bringing in 19 high-quality men in the past year. The chapter holds the top GPA on campus and engages two faculty fellows. School officials have taken notice of the positive impact these brothers are making on campus and the example they’re setting for the larger Greek community.

Louisiana Beta Louisiana State Louisiana Beta makes use of university resources like the career center and recreation facilities to create strong member development programming. Brothers hold a number of high-profile positions on campus, including student body president. With the top GPA on campus, the chapter is well known as an academic standout. The university’s vice president of student affairs keynoted the chapter’s most recent BMS banquet, and the scholarship has generated nearly 300 applications in the past two years.

Missouri Gamma Missouri S&T Missouri Gamma has mastered recruitment through the Balanced Man Scholarship. Brothers distribute BMS marketing materials to high school guidance counselors in their hometowns and work with the university to send applications to incoming freshmen. These strategies helped the chapter recruit 80 percent of its new members with the BMS. Those who join the chapter, join a culture of excellence: The chapter has the highest fraternity GPA and facilitates a strong Balanced Man Program across all four challenges.

Montana Beta Montana State With more than 20 men per year recruited through the Balanced Man Scholarship, the Montana State chapter maintains a 3.0 GPA minimum and a significantly higher graduation rate than the university’s average. The chapter incorporates university resources, like the counseling and career centers, into its Balanced Man Program and completes challenges using the app. The chapter also hosts a lecture series on topics important to brothers and holds engaging discussions among members on a regular basis.

Nebraska Gamma Nebraska-Kearney Over the past two years, NebraskaKearney has incorporated content experts into its BMP programming and prioritized using the app. Thanks in part to academic coaching by its two faculty fellows, the chapter has had the top GPA for 10 semesters. These brothers are leaders on campus, and several work in the university’s admissions, residence life and chancellor’s offices. Recently, the chapter recruited over 30 members using the Balanced Man Scholarship, and brothers say 365-day recruitment gives them an advantage over other fraternities.

North Carolina Beta North Carolina State North Carolina Beta credits its early adoption of SigEp’s substance-free facilities with improving recruitment. Maybe that’s why it’s received over 600 Balanced Man Scholarship applications in the past two years. Despite being one of the largest chapters on campus, OUR VERY OWN BALANCED MEN

members feel close to their brothers. They also have strong partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers are dedicated to these undergraduates’ success, funding a new facility by engaging alumni from throughout the chapter’s history.

Oklahoma Alpha Oklahoma State Since their campus went substance-free a decade ago, the brothers of Oklahoma Alpha have shown leadership through accountability for member safety. They recently managed the transition from their old home to a temporary stay in university housing and into their brandnew $5 million chapter facility. These brothers are serious about academics, but also like to make learning fun. The chapter holds a GPA over 3.3 and recently implemented a fantasy-football-like program to encourage continued academic improvement.

South Dakota Alpha South Dakota State Thanks to the ongoing support of its alumni-volunteers, South Dakota Alpha has developed a strong BMP and Ritual. All male applicants to South Dakota State receive information about the Balanced Man Scholarship. The chapter is highly visible on campus, leading a sexual assault awareness week and hosting a leadership academy that’s open to all male students. In addition, the chapter is involved in the community through its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Washington Alpha Washington State With an alumni speaker series, periodic sound mind discussions and strong BMP activities, Washington Alpha excels at creating high-quality member development programming. Feedback from members is incorporated on an ongoing basis to ensure BMP challenges and activities remain relevant. The chapter recruits a large number of quality men, bringing in nearly 50 percent of new members through the Balanced Man Scholarship. Brothers are active in their community and on campus while holding a GPA above 3.3 — the highest on campus.

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member development programming. Named Fraternity of the Year for the past two years, the chapter’s recent top-ranked GPA is its highest ever.

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D.C. Gamma Georgetown D.C. Gamma excels in recruitment and retention. Over the past two years, the chapter has held over 100 BMS interviews and retained all but three members. The chapter holds a 3.59 GPA and recently added a faculty fellow. The chapter enlists alumni for career panels and hosts seminars with guest speakers. Although they don’t have a chapter facility or university support, brothers maintain a strong presence at Georgetown through community involvement and campus-wide events.

Maine Alpha Maine Each year, Maine Alpha sends over 20 brothers to Carlson. Maybe that’s why it operates at a consistently high level. Each high school in the state receives information on the chapter’s Balanced Man Scholarship. It has the top GPA every semester and won Fraternity of the Year in 2017 and 2018. On top of this, brothers actively fight against tiered membership … members aren’t called “Sigmas” or “Phis,” they’re all just brothers progressing through a well-constructed BMP.

Michigan Theta Lawrence Tech By far the largest fraternity at Lawrence Tech, Michigan Theta has been the manpower leader for over five years. Recruitment with the Balanced Man Scholarship led to the chapter interviewing 34 percent of the school’s freshman men this year. The chapter operates an excellent BMP and consistently audits and improves its

Strong alumni involvement has contributed to Nebraska Alpha’s ongoing success. With a premier environment provided by a $3 million renovation, the chapter’s faculty fellow teaches an honors course in the chapter home each year. She’s also facilitated several international service-learning trips for brothers. Continued development is always a priority: The chapter sent more than 20 brothers to the Rising Leaders program at Carlson and is focused on personal development in all aspects of operations.

Oregon Alpha Oregon State Excellence is a chapter tradition for Oregon Alpha: It maintains a 3.0 GPA minimum and for 50 straight years, has had the top grades among fraternities. Brothers host workshops on topics like alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention each semester and hold an annual career fair with involvement from alumni. They also raise money to support a local community organization. Recently celebrating its centennial, the chapter is well on its way to raising $2.5 million for the chapter home.

New Jersey Alpha Stevens New Jersey Alpha excels at differentiating itself from other fraternities on campus. The chapter recruits 365 days a year and has interviewed over 150 Balanced Man Scholarship applicants in the past two years. The chapter is committed to academic achievement and physical fitness, drawing heavily on content from the Lifetime Responsibility of Brotherhood in developing each of its BMP challenges. In addition, the chapter has a dedicated group of volunteers and recently added a resident scholar.

Ohio Iota Toledo Boasting consistent growth and the highest GPA among fraternities for over 15 years, Ohio Iota stands out at the University of Toledo. The chapter has been substance-free for more than 15 years and the manpower leader for at least five years. Every high school counselor in the area receives the chapter’s BMS materials. While many groups on campus simply focus on fundraising, Ohio Iota serves the community by holding a winter clothing drive to help area families.

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National board member Brad Nahrstadt, Monmouth ’89, congratulated Jared Fenton on receiving the Honor of Philias.

Penn Delta brother earns Honor of Philias for focus on student mental health By TY YA N. TURNER

The Honor of Philias was established in 1989 by Past Grand President and Order of the Golden Heart recipient Jack D. Wheeler, North Texas ’61, and his wife, Kate. Chapters or individuals may receive the Honor of Philias as recognition of their special expression of the Fraternity’s cardinal principle of brotherly love. At the 2019 Houston Conclave, the Honor of Philias was presented to Jared Fenton, Pennsylvania ’17, for his work to support college students amidst growing concerns on many campuses about mental health. As founder of The Reflect Organization, Fenton has created a unique outlet where students can discuss their feelings without fear of judgment and build a community of support. His commitment to helping others can be traced back to when his mother introduced him to volunteering at an early age. Years later, while taking a class in high school, he became interested in mental health and realized it was something more students should know about. Then during his first year at college, he saw firsthand the importance of mental health services: A classmate died by suicide, and Fenton later supported a good friend through an unrelated mental health crisis. At the same time, Fenton was becoming increasingly aware that a lot of students were pretending to be OK even though they were struggling to cope with their responsibilities and the expectations placed upon them. Around campus, this pressure to succeed became 28

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known as “Penn face” — the need to maintain an image of perfection due to fear of being perceived as weak or less-than. There was an outlet on campus, however, where some students were encouraged to discuss what was happening in their lives, including situations they might be struggling with. It was a group for Pennsylvania Delta chapter brothers established several years prior to Fenton’s arrival at the school. Fenton started attending after he joined the chapter. While studying abroad prior to starting his sophomore year, Fenton heard a member of his host family openly discussing therapy with friends. It was then that he began to grasp the enormity of the stigma in America surrounding seeking help. “At the Penn Delta group, I experienced a dedicated space where my brothers and I could be there for each other,” Fenton explained. “It became clear to me that it contained the seeds of that which could greatly benefit the larger Penn community.” Due to his personal interest in mental health and belief that it needed to be better addressed among college students, Fenton launched his nonprofit, Reflect. The organization hosts dinners where students talk about challenges in their lives in a relaxed setting. The organization started small, but grew quickly as word of mouth spread. Within a year, over 400 Penn students had attended Reflect dinners. Students have said they’re more likely to seek help now and feel less isolated because they know they’re not the only ones struggling. Tony Krumbhaar, ’12, one of the brothers who had organized the chapter’s discussion group, expressed pride in being part of something that served as an influence for positive change at his alma mater. “I wouldn’t have imagined this initiative would carry momentum years later. But I’m pleased to hear a fellow brother, Jared, expanded this forum for brothers to the university at large.” The group has now spread beyond Penn’s campus and is making a similar impact at five other colleges across the U.S. In addition, students and officials from universities around the country continue to reach out to Fenton about starting chapters on their campuses. National board member Brad Nahrstadt (center) posed with Clayton-Doud recipients Owen McCarthy and Brian Harris.

Brothers-turnedentrepreneurs celebrated with the Clayton-Doud Award By TY YA N. TURNER

The Brotherhood Luncheon at SigEp’s 56th Grand Chapter Conclave in Houston included a moving award presentation that highlighted the enduring power of brotherly love and honored a pivotal moment in the friendship between two legendary SigEps. When Jim Clayton, Tennessee ’57, fell on hard times with his company, Clayton Homes, fellow SigEp Wally Doud, Wisconsin ’48, was there to help him put the company back on the right track. In appreciation of Doud’s service, Clayton endowed the Clayton-Doud Award, which recognizes brothers who exemplify the Fraternity’s charge to help brothers in their time of need. The award was presented to Brian Harris, Maine ’11, and Owen McCarthy, ’10, and posthumously to Andrew Gerke,’08. Gerke and Harris became fast friends during college, spending hours at the chapter house playing drums and talking about music. Gerke wasn’t just a friend; he took Harris under his wing, encouraging him to go for his dreams and helping him achieve them. When Gerke learned Harris wanted to join the drum and bugle corps, he spent early mornings practicing with him before

classes. He even found an inventive way to help Harris memorize the rhythm of the steps by arranging tape on the floor in a pattern that mimicked the drummers’ stride. Then Gerke died suddenly in a car crash the year after his graduation, leaving Harris devastated. The loss made Harris reflect on what was important to him. He loved music, but hadn’t found the right avenue to pursue it professionally. Inspired by Gerke’s passion and a desire to follow his own dreams, Harris realized how much music meant to him. After attending a lecture by a music therapist, he decided to combine his interests in psychology and music by studying neurological music therapy in grad school. As he was finishing his master’s program, Harris sought out McCarthy, another trusted brother and friend, to get advice about his idea to start a music therapy practice. McCarthy, who was about to complete his MBA at Harvard Business School, immediately got excited about Harris’ idea. He provided the insight on business strategy that Harris needed to fine-tune his business plan. The two became partners, launching a company that provides music therapy for patients with neurological injuries and disorders. Today, that company, MedRhythms, combines science, technology and music to help those patients improve speech, motor and cognitive skills. Harris serves as CEO, while McCarthy serves as president of the company, which now has 16 employees. Although he couldn’t have known it then, Gerke’s willingness to mentor and share his interests with a young brother would lead two brothers to build a business dedicated to helping others. The brotherly love Gerke expressed has been multiplied many times over and will positively impact many others for a long time to come.

Rader award recipient is top-flight on the mat and in the classroom Frank Rader, Davidson ’71, was a national figure in the world of wrestling and an Order of the Golden Heart recipient who made a lasting impact on SigEp. As an undergraduate, Rader learned to balance his academic endeavors, social life and athletic interests. He then went on to serve on the Olympic wrestling staff for the 1984 Los Angeles Games and the 1996 Atlanta Games. In addition to his phenomenal professional success, Rader was an active chapter volunteer, widely known for his willingness to invest time in brothers, get to the bottom of complicated issues, and continually challenge himself and others to learn and grow. The Frank Rader Memorial Wrestling Award is a biennial scholarship endowed by his chapter brother and friend, Jay Hurt, ’88. It honors Rader’s legacy by recognizing undergraduates who engage in competitive wrestling during college while also demonstrating strong community leadership and academic performance. At the Grand Chapter Conclave in Houston, Brody Tupy, Loras ’20, was named the 2019 recipient.

As a member of his school’s wrestling team and a chapter officer, Tupy epitomizes the Balanced Man Ideal that Rader stood for. He expertly juggles classwork, his involvement in SigEp and wrestling. Tupy, an engineering major with a 3.9 GPA, serves as president of the Iowa Eta chapter and is a 2018 Ruck scholar. He’s a heavyweight wrestler on his school’s nationally ranked team and helped the team secure a second-place finish at the 2019 NCAA Division III championship. In addition, Tupy is a resident advisor and serves as an officer in a campus engineering organization. Over the summer, he completed an internship at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, moving one step closer to his dream of working for the agency after graduation.

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Outstanding professional achievements and volunteer service honored at Conclave By ANDREW PARRISH, Georgia ’13, and TY YA N. TURNER

The Sigma Phi Epsilon Citation and Order of the Golden Heart are the two highest awards presented to Fraternity alumni. The Order of the Golden Heart is the Fraternity’s highest honor. Its members have made a measurable impact on the SigEp experience through a lifetime of service, often at great personal sacrifice. The gold medallion was first awarded at the 1959 Conclave. Only 168 SigEp alumni have received this great honor, and members join a lineage of inductees that begins with Founder William “Uncle Billy” Phillips, Richmond 1903. The Citation is bestowed upon alumni who have achieved extraordinary success and stature in their chosen professions. Since the award was first presented in 1965, only 256 have received the honor. Among them are world leaders, titans of industry and commerce, renowned authors and artists, civil servants and military heroes, awardwinning actors and all-star athletes. On the pages that follow, we share the stories of the 10 men honored with these awards at the 56th Grand Chapter Conclave.

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The five newly inducted members of the Order of the Golden Heart were joined by previous inductees for a photo. FRONT ROW: John Hartman, Missouri ’61; Chuck Eberly, Bowling Green State ’63; and Chuck White, Western Michigan ’62. SECOND ROW: John Stanley, Arkansas ’64; John Allen, Louisiana State ’65; Ted Behnken, Toledo ’82; Bryce Giesler, Tennessee ’82; Norm Nabhan, Purdue ’71; Gary Griffith, Texas-Austin ’70; Jay Hurt, Davidson ’88; John Tyler, Texas-Austin ’63; John Abraham, Cincinnati ’77; David Roman, Cornell ’73; and Joe Langella, Connecticut ’83. THIRD ROW: Ed Hammond, Emporia State ’66; Rod Smart, Sacramento State ’77; Archie Yeatts, Richmond ’64; Denis Dieker, Wichita State ’77; Bob Trovaten, San Diego State ’67; Roger VanHoozer, Washburn ’72; Edward “Skip” Dahlkamp, San Diego State ’63; Tom Gray, Kansas ’77; Conrad Eberstein, Pennsylvania ’65; Bill Tragos, Washington-St. Louis ’56; and Gene Schurg, Davis & Elkins ’77. FOURTH ROW: Steve Shanklin, Murray State ’70; Michael Green, California-Berkeley ’62; Bert Harris, Florida ’74; Jeff Prouty, Iowa State ’79; Ken Maddox, Oregon State ’75; Michael Williams, Memphis ’69; and Garry Kief, Southern California ’70.

The 2019 SigEp Citation recipients: Billy Boles, North Carolina State ’61; Mike Watford, Florida ’75; Gary Dudley, Sam Houston State ’69; Tom Bené, Kansas ’84; and John Thrasher, Florida State ’65.

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iTed Behnkeni iproves that greati ivolunteers are behindi ievery great chapteri

“It’s an honor to be a part of this very elite class of brotherhood.”

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Ted Behnken, Toledo ’82, has anchored a team of volunteers for the Toledo chapter that has led one of the greatest comeback stories in SigEp history. In 2000, a membership review resulted in Ohio Iota nearly losing its chapter home and retaining only 11 members. But thanks in large part to incredible volunteer support from Behnken and others, the chapter bounced back in a big way. It has been recognized with nine Buchanan Outstanding Chapter Awards and currently has a manpower exceeding 140 members. “Uncle Ted,” as many brothers call him, began his volunteer role with the chapter more than 30 years ago, following his graduation in 1982. Fellow volunteers say that from the start, he was a critical role player who was always willing to take on any task and help in whatever way was needed. With the arrival of the new decade came another opportunity to serve, this time as coordinator for a new chapter home on campus. Not content to stop there, Behnken also realized the time was right to make an organizational change and took steps to combine alumni housing and volunteer initiatives into a single alumni and volunteer corporation. Once the chapter was settled comfortably in its new home, Behnken agreed to accept a new volunteer opportunity and moved into the role of chapter counselor. In this role, he supported the chapter’s first Balanced Man Scholarship — going so far as to interview hundreds of candidates himself. The chapter grew, and so did the accolades: Ohio Iota was awarded its fourth Buchanan Cup, and Behnken was presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1995.

Ready to take on a new challenge, Behnken next began working with chapter finances. The chapter and AVC were short on capital, and there were limited opportunities to host events or provide scholarships. With Behnken leading the effort, the Alumni and Volunteer Corporation raised more than $350,000 in contributions from alumni for scholarships. The funds allowed the AVC to publish two chapter newsletters a year and host a senior/alumni awards banquet. Behnken also solicited a gift of $10,000 to start a scholarship endowment. More gifts followed and, today, the endowment totals nearly $400,000 and supports seven different scholarships, including fully funding the Balanced Man Scholarship and others totaling $15,000 each year. In 2012, Behnken became AVC president. During his term, the AVC has been recognized four times for operational excellence, and the chapter has grown from 88 to over 140 members and won four gold Buchanan Cups. During this time, the chapter also had the distinction of being the only fraternity at the University of Toledo to receive a Campus First Excellence Award. When Behnken was inducted into the Order of the Golden Heart at the 2019 Conclave, he took time to thank his family and the former chapter presidents who were in attendance. In what may be the best possible tribute to his years of service, 11 former chapter presidents and over 50 brothers and friends were there to cheer on and thank their Uncle Ted for his leadership and support over the years. Behnken still serves as AVC president and chairman of the Greek community at Toledo and is a proud member of SigEp’s NUTS! McAuliffe Society and Board of Governors. —A.P. FEATURES

iBryce Giesleri ipioneers technologyi ito bring brothersi itogetherii

“I saw that the power of social media, the power of the internet, could do a lot to advance our ideals and to show others our values….”

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Long before social media managers existed, there was Bryce Giesler, Tennessee ’82. Giesler has been a creative innovator and technology pioneer for SigEp for more than 35 years. He founded his own blog on SigEp and led social media sessions at Conclave years before Greek organizations started using the internet as a tool for connecting members and alumni. Giesler joined the Tennessee Alpha chapter when he returned to college after serving in the U.S. Navy. Being a few years older and more mature than some of his classmates, he knew he needed to surround himself with driven, yet humble friends. It was in a university cafeteria that he met just such a group of men and accepted their invitation to join Sigma Phi Epsilon. Shortly after Giesler graduated, he was asked to join the Texas Delta Alumni and Volunteer Corporation at the University of Houston. Giesler soon took on the chapter counselor role, providing critical support and guidance to chapter leaders. An early indication of his pioneering spirit was when Giesler signed on to serve as balanced man steward for Texas Delta while the Balanced Man Program was still taking hold at chapters across the country. For many years, Giesler also contributed to his home chapter at the University of Tennessee. Even while living nearly 1,000 miles away, he made time to attend officer retreats, fundraising dinners and alumni events. After moving back to the area, Giesler humbly accepted the position of chapter counselor for Tennessee Alpha and helped guide the chapter through a period of transition. His fellow

volunteers consistently praise him for his patient and kind approach to mentoring the undergraduate brothers, always taking time to listen, then advise. In addition to supporting chapters on the local level, Giesler has spent decades serving brothers through national programs, becoming a staple of the Carlson Leadership Academy and Grand Chapter Conclave. And before most Greek organizations even thought about how to utilize the untapped potential of the internet, he had already established a SigEp blog, Sanguine et Purpure. This online forum became a place where brothers from around the world could come together to share opinions, insights and information in pursuit of SigEp’s cardinal principles. (It can now be viewed by searching SigEpBlogFans on Facebook or @SigEpBlog on Twitter.) Giesler also established the SigEp LinkedIn group, which reached 14,000 members under his management. The group is the embodiment of his belief that chapters from Maine to California should be able to communicate with and learn from each other. He followed that up by launching a Conclave social media breakfast in 2005 to help chapters prepare and plan their social media presence. These informal meetings paved the way for sessions dedicated to the topic at Conclave and Carlson and the Fraternity’s recently launched Chapter Sites initiative. At the 2019 Conclave, Giesler did not claim any credit for his accomplishments, but simply remarked, “I saw that the power of social media, the power of the internet, could do a lot to advance our ideals and to show others our values and to let people know about the good we do in the world.” —A.P.

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iA legacy of i ileadership built byi iSigEp innovatori iJay Hurti

“You have a responsibility to become the best person, the best leader, the best balanced man you can be.”

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Jay Hurt, Davidson ’88, has left an indelible legacy on SigEp that is rarely seen on such a large scale. Not only is Hurt a former national board member and Foundation life trustee, he’s also a contributor to the original Balanced Man Project and co-founder of the Ruck Leadership Institute. In fact, most of the wellknown programs that our brothers enjoy today were influenced in some way by this dynamic leader and innovator. Hurt’s gift as a leader was evident even in his undergraduate days when he joined the national board as a student director. He immediately translated this ability to volunteer roles after graduation, supporting chapters across the state of Texas. These chapters and their volunteers noticed early on that he led others with confidence and experience far beyond his years. Hurt went on to guide housing campaigns that bolstered chapters across the southwest for years to come. Thanks to this early success, Hurt was soon tapped for larger projects: taking on the role of district governor, serving as a SigEp National Housing trustee and later, leading the SigEp Educational Foundation. His election to the National Board of Directors in 2001 made Hurt the first and only brother to serve as both a student and alumni director. He was also among the SigEp giants who met to develop the Balanced Man Project, which became the Balanced Man Program. As he took on new leadership challenges within SigEp, Hurt also grew professionally, leading the dramatic transformation and growth of a family business and later founding a second worldwide company with revenues in excess of $1 billion. In both his career and volunteer efforts, he was setting

an example for young leaders in our chapters. Hurt often encourages young brothers to seek out their own challenges in life, to find ways to build their mettle and gain experience that will prove invaluable over time. During his Order of the Golden Heart induction speech at the 2019 Conclave, Hurt told the brothers in the room, “You have a responsibility to become the best person, the best leader, the best balanced man you can be.” Leadership is clearly his passion and calling within SigEp. It’s no surprise that Hurt was inspired to co-found one of the greatest innovations in SigEp history — the Ruck Leadership Institute. The program, named for Hurt’s mentor and friend Frank Ruck, Michigan ’46, has given brothers a chance to enhance and expand their leadership skills, challenge the status quo, and one day, drive innovation in their schools, careers and communities. In the two decades since Ruck’s founding, brothers have learned timeless leadership lessons that have changed their lives and the lives of countless others who they, in turn, have impacted. With the consistency and commitment of a true leader, Hurt has returned regularly to Ruck to challenge and guide SigEp’s most talented leaders. In his remarks after receiving the Order of the Golden Heart at Conclave, Hurt took the time to note the contributions of his fellow volunteers, saying, “There are countless individuals that have been mentors, friends and brothers along the way. I can’t thank them enough, and they mean so very much to me.” —A.P.

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iLangella inspiresi iothers withi ilifetime of humblei iservice to SigEpi

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“I can’t imagine what my life would be like without SigEp.”

Since becoming a brother, Joe Langella, Connecticut ’83, has continually sought to be dependable and useful to SigEp. In doing so, he has inspired generations of brothers with his humble heart and servant’s attitude. His work ethic and can-do spirit have seen him play any role needed, from planning events to keynoting at programs, serving as chapter counselor or AVC officer, and recruiting volunteers. After serving as chapter president during his senior year, Langella graduated from the University of Connecticut and joined the Fraternity’s traveling staff as a regional director. Following an impactful year of service and a two-year stint at Proctor & Gamble, he again agreed to help his brothers, this time as alumni director on the Headquarters staff in Richmond, Virginia. Over the next five years, he led alumni services, recruitment and development; served as the editor of the SigEp Journal; and was director of the 1987 and 1989 Grand Chapter Conclaves. He approached each task with enthusiasm, leaving an enduring impact on undergraduates and volunteers across the country. After leaving the Headquarters staff in 1990, Langella’s more than three decades as a volunteer began with a question he posed to his close friend Phil Cox, Indiana ’84. Langella wondered whether it was the right time for him to begin volunteering for SigEp. Brother Cox told him, “Say ‘yes’ — nothing good happens without the word ‘yes.’” Encouraged by this advice, Langella agreed to become chapter counselor for our Temple chapter and later for our Villanova chapter. In 2002, Langella accepted the position of district governor for eastern Pennsylvania, and he continues to serve in that

role to this day. In the nearly two decades since, Langella has crisscrossed the district countless times, attending AVC and chapter meetings — recruiting and advising volunteers — and serving as a model of selfless giving for undergraduate brothers. In addition, he’s served on several national committees and task forces related to fundraising, membership development and recruitment. Leading national events, facilitating local workshops and having tough conversations are a typical SigEp day’s work for Langella, and countless brothers have benefitted from his dedication to our brotherhood. In 2013, Langella headed the effort to restart his home chapter at Connecticut. With his guidance and unfailing commitment, local volunteers led the new chapter to chartering two years ago. The chapter is now more than 100 members strong and, after going 30 years since its last Buchanan Cup, earned one at the 2019 Conclave. Despite his many contributions to SigEp, Langella was quick to express his gratitude to others for all the Fraternity has given him during his Order of the Golden Heart induction remarks. He especially recognized his chapter counselor from when he was an undergraduate, Jerry Dallas, Connecticut ’70. Langella said, “Jerry gave his heart and soul to our chapter, and he modeled the way for me to be a lifelong volunteer for SigEp.” And then, with little surprise to those who know him best, Langella added with complete sincerity, “I’ve got a lot more work to do.” —A.P.

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Garry Kief, Southern California ’70, a Past Grand President and member of the Order of the Golden Heart, presented the medallion to Chuck White.

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When White was inducted into the Order of the Golden Heart at the 2019 Conclave, he gave much of the credit to his wife, Susan.

By devoting the majority of his career to the Fraternity, Charles “Chuck” White, Western Michigan ’62, has achieved a level of professional dedication to SigEp that hasn’t been seen since Founder William Phillips, Richmond 1903. For Phillips, contributing to SigEp was more than a passion; it was his vocation. For decades, he put his talents to use to serve his brothers as SigEp’s first Grand Secretary. White also found his calling by serving on the Fraternity’s staff. White spent a combined 40 years leading the Fraternity and the Educational Foundation and, in the process, influenced much of what SigEp is today. Programs, donor initiatives and even the national Headquarters office, Zollinger House, can be traced back to White’s leadership. It all began when, following an impactful and formative experience as a member of SigEp’s chapter at Western Michigan, White joined the Fraternity staff for the first time as a regional director. A few years later, he rejoined the staff for good, taking on the role of executive director. As a member of the SigEp staff, White guided the brotherhood through many challenges and obstacles. When fraternal organizations across the country were struggling during the 1960s, his work to expand chapter services support was instrumental in helping the Fraternity survive. In the ’70s, determined not to cut back on critical services, he led the staff through years of financial crisis, often borrowing funds over the summer that were repaid during the school year. In the ’80s, as drinking on campuses

across the country worsened and legal liabilities piled up, White spearheaded the creation of risk management guidelines that helped all fraternities lower insurance rates and keep their brothers safe. Years later, a new opportunity permitted White to step into a role leading the SigEp Educational Foundation. Through the ’90s and 2000s, he supported SigEp’s longterm financial needs, ensuring that what was being created would last for years to come. The SigEp of today likely wouldn’t have been possible without White’s contributions. In his second year as executive director, SigEp launched a firstof-its-kind series of regional academies, now better known as the Carlson Leadership Academy. The Fraternity’s move to its Zollinger House Headquarters building was the result of White’s work as president of the SigEp Educational Foundation. The SigEp Learning Community and Balanced Man Program came to fruition and grew during his watch. Likewise, the Ruck Leadership Institute and Tragos Quest to Greece became integral elements of the SigEp experience when his work took those programs from dreams to reality. Despite everything he’s done to make SigEp a leader among fraternities, when White was inducted into the Order of the Golden Heart at the 2019 Conclave, he gave much of the credit to his wife, Susan. He expressed his gratitude for her support in making his career with Sigep possible. “I could never have done my job if Susan didn’t do what she did for me,” he said. —A.P.

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Tom Bené charts path to success in the boardroom and the community

uccess hasn’t changed Tom Bené, Kansas ’84. Even as his career has taken him to the top ranks of corporate leadership — at not one, but two global Fortune 100 companies — Bené has remained firmly connected to the brothers he befriended as an undergraduate and continues to be involved with his home chapter. Every summer, Bené gets together with brothers from his undergraduate days for a reunion, and in the 35 years since the tradition began, he has never missed one of those weekends. He also returns to campus as often as he can to meet with the current undergraduates and support his university. Bené’s SigEp journey began when he joined the Kansas Gamma chapter at the University of Kansas with some of his high school friends. He quickly immersed himself in campus and fraternity life. As a freshman, he was a walk-on place kicker for the university football team, and he played for the chapter’s intramural football and soccer teams throughout college. Bené is still remembered for signing one of the strongest new member classes in the chapter’s history when he served as recruitment chairman. Always a believer in the power of following up, he continued to check in with and offer support to the new members — becoming not just a brother to them, but also an influential mentor. Following graduation, Bené started his career as a sales representative at American Scientific Products and was

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soon promoted to region manager. In his first year in that role, the team he led was recognized as the topperforming region in the company. Following that experience, he embarked on a more than two-decade career with PepsiCo, developing expertise in sales, marketing and supply chain, which positioned him well for a variety of general management assignments. In his final role at PepsiCo, Bené served as president of the company’s North American foodservice business. In 2013, Bené, joined Sysco Corporation, the world leader in food distribution, as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. In the years since, he has continued to advance within the company. At the start of 2018, Bené was promoted to lead the company as president and CEO and was also named chairman of the board later that year. Outside of work, Bené supports several community, professional and philanthropic organizations in addition to SigEp. He sits on the board of the Greater Houston Partnership, recently concluded a five-year term on the board of the Women’s Foodservice Forum and raises funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society by participating in its annual charity bike ride. In his remarks after receiving the SigEp Citation, Bené shared how the Fraternity put him on the path to

his future success. “I can remember those early days and things that SigEp brought me: It brought me discipline, and it brought me structure,” he said. “It created an environment where I could have the support that I needed, through friendships, to work through those good times, but also those challenging times. I think about the things that all of us need as young individuals to create the right environment for us to be successful. SigEp provides that foundation.” —T.N.T.

Tom Bené spoke to a group of U.S. military foodservice leaders in the Sysco booth at the National Restaurant Association Show. The event brings together more than 66,000 people from 20 different countries each year.

“I think about the things that all of us need as young individuals to create the right environment for us to be successful. SigEp provides that foundation.”

Bené is pictured with Student Director and Kansas Gamma Chapter President Keaton Dornath, Kansas ’21, and Educational Foundation Life Trustee Jay Hurt, Davidson ’88. Dornath introduced Bené at the Citation presentation.

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For Billy Boles, relationships are key to personal and career success

etired United States Air Force four-star General Billy Boles, North Carolina State ’61, attributes his success to his ability to connect and develop strong relationships with others — a skill he learned in Sigma Phi Epsilon at North Carolina State University. Over the course of his 35-year military career, Boles rose steadily through the ranks, eventually becoming the Air Force’s head personnel officer. Along the way, he earned numerous awards and decorations, including the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster and the Bronze Star Medal. Despite — or maybe because of — his humble origins, Boles remains modest about all he’s achieved. He’s never forgotten the people who helped him along the way and frequently mentions them when speaking of his accomplishments. His family were sharecroppers, so they had little in the material sense. But Boles’ close-knit family gave him everything he needed. As a teenager, he planned to work for one of the two big companies in his small town after high school. But he’d made an impression on people throughout the community, and some believed he should pursue a different path. His agriculture teacher, who was also his mentor, encouraged Boles to think about college and helped him get into North Carolina State. And the man who owned the land that Boles’ family farmed provided financial assistance whenever he ran low on funds. Although he hadn’t planned to leave home, Boles quickly adjusted to college life. He joined SigEp and served as house manager. He met his brothers for lunch at the chapter house most days, again creating connections that would 44

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have a lasting impact on his life. He recalled, “The SigEps were more than willing to help you with classes and other life lessons. You were teaching others, and you were learning from others through daily interactions with them.” Serving in the ROTC also played a major part in his development during college. After graduating, Boles became an active duty member of the Air Force. He started out assisting with student records, but was soon given more responsibility. Boles became an instructor in the Air Force’s personnel school, training airmen at bases in the U.S. and Vietnam. Within a few years, he landed his first big assignment, working with the commander of the military personnel center at Randolph Air Force Base. Due to his ability to work well with people and bring out the best in them, more promotions followed. His rise through the ranks culminated in being named commander of the Air Education and Training Command — the 70,000person organization responsible for recruiting, educating and training Air Force personnel. In this role, he served as the senior personnel officer for the entire Air Force, an organization of more than 700,000 people at the time. In 1997, Boles retired from the military. But he continued to work, first as an executive at a health care company and later for a tech firm. And although he had officially concluded his military service, he remained involved in the Air Force, mentoring prospective squadron support commanders. In 2011, the Air University Foundation dedicated the auditorium in its professional development center to Boles in recognition of his decades educating and mentoring Air Force personnel. —T.N.T.

Boles chats with a couple of undergraduate brothers during the 2019 Conclave.

Gen. Boles greeting Secretary of Defense William Cohen at Kelly Air Force Base

Lt. Boles in Vietnam in 1965 with Capt. Bobby Knapp and Maj. Gordon Haggard

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The SigEps were more than willing to help you with classes and other life lessons. You were teaching others, and you were learning from others through daily interactions with them.â&#x20AC;?

Boles prepares to board the F16-D. FEATURES

Being a good person has been good business for Gary Dudley

hen Gary Dudley, Sam Houston State ’69, joined SigEp with a couple of friends he’d known since grade school, he became part of an even larger network of friends and still keeps in touch with many of his chapter brothers to this day. He supported his new member class as secretary/treasurer. After graduating with a business degree, he spent the first few years coaching track, swimming, football and basketball for the Houston school system. During this time, he was also a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. In 1974, after he’d left coaching to work for a company that insured banks and credit unions, Dudley ran into his childhood friend, chapter brother and current SigEp National Director Charlie Amato, ’70, at a social event. They got to talking, and Dudley told Amato that his experience in the banking industry made him a good fit for the company he was working for. Amato followed up on that advice, and the two were soon working together. Dudley was happy to be working with his friend, but both of them began to grow dissatisfied with the company after a while. They were inspired to start a business of their own after beginning to notice the company wasn’t acting in the best interests of its clients or its workers. To them, making a profit and being respectful weren’t mutually exclusive actions. So, they decided to build a company that made customer service a priority and treated employees well. In 1976, the pair launched SWBC, primarily selling insurance to credit

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unions. They modeled the company’s culture on their experience as members of Texas Eta, citing the chapter as an environment where everyone was shown respect. “As a SigEp, I learned to truly value friendships and respect others’ opinions — especially when I didn’t agree with them,” Dudley explained. “It was all part of something bigger. This has helped me tremendously as the co-founder of SWBC.” Clearly, the strategy has worked: SWBC is now an international diversified financial services company with 14 divisions and more than 2,600 employees. Dudley and Amato both oversee the operations of the company and are well regarded in the business community for continuing to live by the principles they maintained when starting SWBC over 43 years ago. Dudley is highly respected for his ability to build strong relationships with the company’s customers and partners and for creating a company culture where employees are valued. Dudley is also committed to giving back to the local community and his alma mater. He was named a Distinguished Alumni of Sam Houston State University and inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Dudley currently serves on the board of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and is a member of Sam Houston State’s College of Business Administration Advisory Board. He has also been an investor in the San Antonio Spurs basketball team for over 25 years and sits on the board of the team’s nonprofit organization. —T.N.T.

Dudley is pictured during his service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Gary Dudley with his Sam Houston State chapter brother and SWBC co-founder, Charlie Amato

“As a SigEp, I learned to truly value friendships and respect others’ opinions — especially when I didn’t agree with them.”

Dudley with his wife, Margaret, and their daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Craig

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s an undergraduate, John Thrasher, Florida State ’65, participated in intramurals while also being actively involved in his SigEp chapter and working part-time to put himself through school. This drive has served him well throughout a career as a key decision-maker in several of Florida’s leading institutions. After graduation, Thrasher completed a management training program with an insurance company before deciding to join the military. While in the Army, he became the aide to the commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Centers in Germany. He spent the next two years traveling with the general throughout Germany, organizing his schedule and preparing briefings. He credits skills he’d developed while serving as an officer in the Florida Epsilon chapter — organizing events, handling finances and managing relationships — with helping him succeed in the role. In addition to two Bronze Stars earned for his service in Vietnam, Thrasher received an Army Commendation Medal in recognition of his work in Germany. After completing his military service, Thrasher returned to Florida State University and earned a law degree. He practiced for several years as an attorney before combining his interests in education and politics to make a successful run for school board in 1986. Then in 1992, he won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives. He was re-elected three times and served as speaker in his final term. During his time in the Florida Legislature, Thrasher’s support was crucial in passing a bill to create a medical school at his alma mater. Following his career in the House, he served as chairman of 48

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the university’s newly created board of trustees for four years. In 2009, he returned to public service, first winning a special election to fill a seat in the Florida Senate and then a full term the following year. As an elected official, Thrasher had to effectively balance competing priorities to do what was best for the people of the state. That experience, combined with his service on education-related committees, proved good preparation for Thrasher’s next challenge. In 2014, Thrasher was named the 15th president of Florida State University. Taking on this role has once again given him the opportunity to directly impact education. It’s an issue he’s long been passionate about; in fact, he often refers to his current position as his dream job. Under his leadership, FSU is now recognized as one of the top 20 public universities in America, and he’s led a $1 billion fundraising campaign that will support scholarships and additional faculty positions. In addition, Thrasher has been a national leader in the effort to shift the culture of Greek life. In the wake of a hazing-related death at Florida State, he advocated for a safer culture focused on personal responsibility and continues to challenge students to take the lead in creating positive change. In his remarks at Conclave, Thrasher acknowledged the strong influence SigEp had on his career trajectory. “I had a vague idea that I wanted to be involved in government or politics, but I didn’t know how to do it. SigEp gave me the motivation, the confidence and the experience to pursue leadership opportunities in the Fraternity, in the Army and throughout my career.” —T.N.T.

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Dedication to education and public service drive John Thrasher

Florida State President John Thrasher addresses graduates at a spring 2019 commencement ceremony.

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Following the SigEp Citation presentation, Thrasher paused for a photo with the award.

”SigEp gave me the motivation, the confidence and the experience to pursue leadership opportunities in the Fraternity, in the Army and throughout my career.”

Thrasher enjoys working with student leaders in his role as president. FEATURES

For Mike Watford, success is a tall glass of lemonade

ike Watford, Florida ’75, grew up in a military family. Relocating frequently meant he’d never really had a chance to put down roots and establish long-lasting friendships. So, when he arrived at the University of Florida, he was ready to find a group of friends he could laugh with, grow with and depend on. That’s exactly what he found in SigEp. In addition to being involved in the Fraternity, he served as treasurer of the Interfraternity Council for a year and worked two part-time jobs the majority of his time in college. Watford made the most of those years, learning how to prioritize his responsibilities so that he could have time to work, participate in Greek life, attend the Saturday afternoon football games that he’d come to love and still perform well in the classroom. After earning his bachelor’s degree in finance, Watford moved to New Orleans to start his career with Shell Oil. He also began taking classes at night to earn his MBA while continuing to work at Shell. By the time he left the company, he’d completed his master’s and gained a wealth of professional experience. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Watford held management positions in natural gas, exploration and production, finance, and marketing at a number of energy companies, including Superior Oil, Meridian Oil (formerly Burlington Resources) and Torch Energy. He drew on this wide range of experience when he was appointed CEO of Nuevo Energy in 1994. In just a few years, he took the company from

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a valuation of $200 million to over $1 billion. Then in 1999, Watford was tapped to helm natural gas company Ultra Petroleum, which he led until his retirement. At the Citation award presentation, he jovially remarked that as the final recipient, he had been instructed to keep his remarks brief and limit his speech to one side of a piece of paper. Watford did keep his comments short, but he packed plenty of substance into the few minutes he spent onstage. He shared that although his career began at a large oil company, he’d found the greatest opportunities at smaller companies. Consolidation in the industry left Watford without a job — more than once. But he bounced back. The key, he explained, was that he rethought what career success looked like for him. “What I discovered was to be less fearful of the downside — the risk of future job loss — and more captivated by the upside: the reward. I went from big oil to medium to small oil … I went from big bureaucracies where there was no upside to taking risks to more nimble, entrepreneurial organizations where effective risk-taking was rewarded.” Watford said he never would have considered this strategy if he hadn’t lost his job. But when he did, he turned the lemons he was given into lemonade. The result: He spent more than two decades as the CEO of two companies, and even ended up on the Forbes list of highest paid CEOs in 2011. —T.N.T.

Watford is joined by Educational Foundation Life Trustee Jay Hurt, Davidson ’88, for the Citation presentation.

“What I discovered was to be less fearful of the downside — the risk of future job loss — and more captivated by the upside: the reward.”

Watford discusses drilling (investment) alternatives during an Ultra Petroleum staff meeting.

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Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation

Lifetime Giving The following brothers and friends have shown tremendous generosity over the course of their lifetime in support of SigEp undergraduates. This list includes all living donors who have contributed at least $5,000 to the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation through June 30, 2019. This list also includes documented planned gifts.*

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Harold C. Hodson Jr. Ohio Northern ’49 fire

J. Michael Reddout

Washington ’73

Tom H. Barrett

John R. Hoehl Jr. Duke ’72 fire

Lamar A. Roach Sr.

Kansas State ’53

Thomas A. Barton

Richard H. Kimball Dartmouth ’78

Marcus P. Robinson

Loras ’89 law fire

Scott A. Baxter

Frank T. Ko

Pepperdine ’97 law fire

Thomas W. Russell

Buffalo State ’84

Clark H. Byrum Sr.

Timothy P. Lambert

Christopher J. Sacra

Indiana ’57 law

Roger C. Chapman Texas-Austin ’49

Michael S. McConnell Oklahoma ’82

Benjamin Donald Gaw Society | $1,000,000-$1,999,999

B. Joe Clayton

Mark W. Davis

Christopher M. Coleman

Lt. Commander Christopher K. Mercer

C. Dean Davis

Michigan Alpha AVC

Nebraska ’90 fire

Denis H. Dieker Jr. Wichita State ’77 law fire

Thomas O. Hicks Texas-Austin ’68

Thomas B. Jelke, Ph.D.

Iowa State ’65

Florida International ’90 law fire

Kent B. Hickman

Garry C. Kief

John V. Hanson

Gregory A. Pestinger Kansas State ’86 law fire

A.J. Scribante

Kansas State ’56 law fire

William G. Tragos

Washington-St. Louis ’56

Tennessee ’57

Kansas State ’01

North Texas ’52 law fire

L. Michael Dillard

UNC-Wilmington ’91 fire

Thomas A. Morley Jr. Oklahoma State ’87

D. Travis Engen

Norman E. Nabhan, CIMA

MIT ’65

Purdue ’71 law

William Hugh Carter Society | $500,000-$999,999

Jere D. Fluno

Jon E. Nix

Wisconsin ’63

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Christopher L. Bittman James L. Clayton

Patrick J. Fontana

Kevin A. O’Connor

Truman State ’94 law

Loras ’88 fire

Rex E. Garrelts

Mark J. Owens

Kansas State ’68

Wichita State ’86

Melvin H. Haas

James C. Park

Cincinnati ’62 law

Michigan ’59

Charles E. Haldeman

Thomas C. Petrillo

Dartmouth ’70

Florida State ’85

R. Steven Hicks

Gregory J. Pusinelli

Colorado ’61 law fire

Colorado ’85 law fire

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Donald D. Duryee

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Carey E. Heckman

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Wallace C. Doud

H. Lorenz Horn

Wisconsin ’48 law fire

Florida ’56 law fire

R. Scott Dudis, DVM

Michael D. Hurst

Ohio State ’09 law fire

A. Jay Hurt III Davidson ’88 law

Steven A. Nienke

Wichita State Renaissance

Lee M. Reeve

Oklahoma State ’73

Texas-Austin ’72

Missouri S&T ’74 law

David G. Allen Michigan ’06

Charles E. Amato

SigEp’s lifetime giving levels have changed over time as brothers and friends have continued to give more in support of our youngest brothers. These new levels were established in 2014 to create clarity and consistency moving forward.

William E. Becker

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Dayton ’99 law fire

Columbia ’99 fire

Jacksonville ’98 law fire

Bruce W. Schnitzer Texas-Austin ’66

George E. Smith Ohio State ’64

Timothy R. Smith

North Carolina State ’71

Larry E. Soice

Wichita State Renaissance

Glenn E. Staats Texas-Austin ’66

Michael R. Steffenson Iowa State ’59

Robert F. Teague Jr. Texas-Austin ’61

Charles G. Therkildsen Iowa State ’59

John G.W. Underwood

Washington State ’58

C. Richard Vermillion Texas-Austin ’67 law

Robert O. Wetzel Dartmouth ’76

Michael C. Williams Memphis ’69 law fire

William Lazell Phillips Society | $50,000-$99,999

$3,000,000+.................................................Reserved for first $3M+ donor $2,000,000-$2,999,999..............................Carter Ashton Jenkens Society $1,000,000-$1,999,999................................Benjamin Donald Gaw Society $500,000-$999,999.....................................William Hugh Carter Society $250,000-$499,999.....................................William Andrew Wallace Society $100,000-$249,999......................................Thomas Temple Wright Society $50,000-$99,999.........................................William Lazell Phillips Society $25,000-$49,999.........................................Lucian Baum Cox Society $10,000-$24,999..........................................Richard Spurgeon Owens Society $5,000-$9,999..............................................Edgar Lee Allen Society $2,500-$4,999..............................................Robert Alfred McFarland Society $1,000-$2,499..............................................Frank Webb Kerfoot Society $0-$999.........................................................Thomas Vaden McCaul Society

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John M. Eber Bradley ’73 law

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Edward J. Holland Oklahoma State ’59

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James N. Horst, D.O. Florida International ’92

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Robert C. Emde

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John H. Scribante

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Shawn T. Sedlacek

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Patrick C. Henry

Michael T. Selby

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Gary W. Blauth Stevens ’66 fire

William R. Hicks

Stephen B. Shanklin, Ph.D.

Texas-Austin ’76

Donald W. Hudler

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Indiana Beta AVC

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Ohio Wesleyan ’56

Jeffery L. Johnson Colorado ’89

J. Gregory Keller Missouri ’86

Stanhope A. Kelly

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Dan P. Komnenovich Cincinnati ’74

Maris Kuga Cincinnati ’63

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Joseph W. Langella Jr.

Matthew D. Beck Iowa ’90 law Ronald A. Bevacqua NYU ’67 Lawrence J. Biacchi Pennsylvania State ’89 Dr. Ron S. Binder Toledo ’83 law

Steven J. Blickenstaff Kansas State ’73 Rodger L. Bloedel Oregon State ’62

Charles E. Siewert

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Roger A. Soape Texas-Austin ’78

Melvin C. Brackendorff Texas-Austin ’76

Paul T. Steffens Jr.

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Jack L. Sunday

Ryan M. Brennan Truman State ’95

Robert L. Trovaten

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Washington Alpha AVC

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Elton Wells

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Texas-Austin ’58

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Alan D. Wilson

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David T. Matchet

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Larry T. Wilson

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Oklahoma ’85

Bryan D. Coy Wright State ’93 fire

Steven B. Wimberley

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North Texas ’77 fire

Bradley C. Nahrstadt

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John J. O’Hara

Rutgers ’55 law fire

Monmouth ’89 law

Missouri S&T ’76

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“ Giving to SigEp has always been a priority in my budget because the talents I honed in our Fraternity prepared me for my greatest test as a mentor ever: fatherhood. My donations today will ensure my son has an experience in the future that is rivaled by none, should he choose to join our ranks. The values we instill in men will always find an audience if we support them with the fervor they deserve.”

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~ MARK MALONEY, TENNESSEE-MARTIN ’15, BEACON SOCIETY MEMBER SIGMA PHI EPSILON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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The many life-changing experiences I’ve been fortunate to have because of SigEp cannot be enumerated. My wife, Ann, and I want to give our brothers, now and in the future, an opportunity to have their lives affected in the same way. We will continue to make gifts and add to our living trust bequests to ensure brothers can have those experiences.” ~ ANN AND SKIP DAHLKAMP, SAN DIEGO STATE ’63

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time at Minnesota Alpha was a transitional “ My period for me during which the values that I

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knew and lived by were cemented in me as an adult. SigEp exposed me to invaluable lessons and opportunities around leadership, brotherhood and how to live as a balanced man. I attribute a lot of that to the leaders who mentored and befriended me and the guys I joined with, who are still my best friends today. I feel fortunate to be able to donate to Sigma Phi Epsilon regularly. I’ve been impressed by the enthusiasm and community created by the Founders Day of Giving and find it particularly satisfying to contribute on such a special day.” ~ TODD JOHNS, MINNESOTA ’98

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Robert D. Jennings Ohio State ’85

Donald J. Landzettel Dartmouth ’60

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John M. Roberts Texas-Austin ’67

Eugene Jerkatis Western Michigan ’58

T. Dash Lane Texas-Austin ’05

Wayne C. Mattson Sacramento State ’82

Joseph R. Neky Cincinnati ’77

David J. Patterson Massachusetts ’93

William M. Rochfort Jr. San Diego ’04

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Colonel Robert W. Lanham, USMC Indiana ’77

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Stephen K. Nelson Montana ’69

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Robert W. Petersen Jr. Montana ’67

Donald B. Ruthenberg Baldwin Wallace ’52

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Arthur H. Larsson Davis & Elkins ’69 Jon L. Larue Cincinnati ’79 Joseph O. Lavoie Jr. Massachusetts ’08 law James R. Laycock II Tennessee Tech ’70 fire Raymond Leahey Pennsylvania State ’61 Allan P. LeChard Pennsylvania State ’55 law John J. Lee George Mason ’86 Scott E. Lembitz Michigan ’14

J. Phillip McKnight Arkansas ’81 William V. Medbery Georgia ’75 law James K. Meneely Dartmouth ’91 Thomas F. Mengel Missouri S&T ’76 Gregory N. Mezey Cornell ’09 law

Matthew Ngo Texas Christian ’12 law Kenneth J. Nicholson Montana ’89 David E. Nielson Utah ’76 Daniel Nikolai Friend of SigEp law James C. Nissen Oregon State ’74

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Andrew P. Lemens Drake ’08

Gregory O. Miles Cincinnati ’84

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Stephen O. Leonard North Carolina ’76

Eric S. Miller North Texas ’91

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Michael Levin Friend of SigEp

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Jay Miller Dartmouth ’82

Henry Z. Norton Stetson ’62

Jonathan G. Poole Jr. Georgia ’14

Bradley A. Schick Oklahoma ’87

Timothy C. Lin California-Irvine ’97

Lance M. Miller Oklahoma State ’95

Douglas D. Nosik Westminster ’69

Linda A. Powers Friend of SigEp

Steven E. Schlueter Missouri S&T ’73

Victor D. Lippoldt Kansas State ’54

Christopher T. Minnis Truman State ’00

Howard L. Nycum East Texas State ’69

W. Clifford Price III North Texas ’88

Robert W. Schmidt, P.E. Texas-Arlington ’84

Daniel K. Liu Southern Methodist ’08

Brett A. Misse Washburn ’93

John P. Oakes Indiana ’86

Kenneth V. Pyle Southern California ’02

Scott A. Schmidt Nebraska ’82

Thomas C. Livingston Colorado State ’79

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Dr. Robert L. Qualls Mississippi State ’54

Charles Schneider Creighton ’95

Victor S. Mitchell San Diego State ’88

William K. Oetting Wichita State ’63

William J. Quinn North Texas ’87

J. Bryan Schulhoff Oklahoma ’08

Brian S. Mock North Texas ’87

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Bill M. Ohland North Texas ’72

Edwin B. Ramey Texas-Arlington ’75

Charles E. Schuster Nebraska ’75

Herbert R. Ohrt Jr. Iowa State ’63

Timothy K. Reddout Oklahoma State ’87

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Bill Reed Tennessee ’59

Jay F. Lombardo North Texas ’86 Jeffrey N. Loomis Texas-Austin ’71 Louis L. Louizides Rutgers ’70 David E. Lourie, P.E., D.GE IIT ’79 Kenneth H. Lowman Oregon State ’87 Michael Lubin Michigan ’14 Joseph D. Luna Tennessee ’67 William D. Lusk Southern California ’51 Christopher P. Lynch Northeastern ’07 law Douglas K. MacAdams Cal State-Chico ’76 Dorothy Mackie Friend of SigEp Donald P. Mafrige Jr. Texas-Austin ’83 Chris A. Mainz Pittsburg State ’88 Jonathan R. Mandell Wisconsin ’07 Paul J. Marcus Lawrence Tech ’87 Robert L. Martin Oklahoma ’80 Maryland Beta AVC

Timothy J. McCormick Sacramento State ’84

Thomas R. Neyland Jr. Texas-Austin ’70

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Norman M. Monack Pennsylvania State ’81 John B. Monaghan Michigan ’65 J. Russell Monroe North Texas ’85

Matthew B. Ontell UCLA ’05

Scott A. Montgomery Florida State ’93

Gary D. Ordway Drake ’66

Samuel S. Moon North Texas ’89

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Robert A. Morris New Mexico State ’94 law

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Daniel H. Mudd Kansas ’95

Kevin A. Otero New Mexico ’87 law

William E. Mulvihill Jr. Northwood ’79

Winona C. Owens Friend of SigEp

Kirk L. Munson Kansas State ’81

Major Russell J. Pantsari, Retired South Carolina ’70

Larry S. Murphy San Diego State ’65 Patrick T. Murphy Northeastern ’10 Jordan Musoff Stevens ’15 George Rob Myers Texas-Austin ’ 03 John Nagy III San Diego State ’68

William J. Rendleman Jr. North Carolina ’73 Michael D. Repasky Ohio State ’08 Jim Reynolds Jr. Tennessee ’62 Kenneth E. Rhines George Washington ’89 law Shawn G. Rice Creighton ’90 Murl R. Richardson Jr. Texas A&M ’76 Michael W. Rishell Wichita State ’86

Charles S. Pappas Syracuse ’50

Bruce B. Ritchie South Carolina ’83

Thomas L. Parker Texas A&M ’82

Paul J. Ritters Iowa ’99

Wayne T. Parman Texas-Austin ’69

Jim Ritts Tennessee ’66

Matthew S. Parrish Georgia ’07 law

Jay J.A. Rivera Babson ’99 law James N. Roach Connecticut ’99

John A. Schuyler Western Michigan ’00 David E. Schwartz Friend of SigEp Raymond D. Schwichtenberg Iowa State ’76 John A. Sciuchetti Washington State ’87 Gerard C. Scott Wichita State ’81 Alex K. Scull Westminster ’12 Dax A. Seale Texas-Austin ’96 Matthew A. Seberger Iowa ’03 Ronald J. Sebonia Illinois ’84 John A. Secrist III, Ph.D. Michigan ’68 Gerald L. Seizert Toledo ’74 law Steve Senkus Tennessee Renaissance

an undergrad, you often take things for granted; you’re “ As just living day to day and can’t really see the big picture. It

Harold L. Shellabarger Iowa State ’56 Arik A. Sherk Michigan ’81

wasn’t until soon after I graduated and began volunteering as a chapter counselor that I realized just how much SigEp had helped me as an undergraduate. It not only gave me the needed skills in dealing with various people and situations. It set me on a course for success, even if I didn’t realize it at the time. And so I give back to make sure guys who are in the chapter today can enjoy the same experience I had, learning and growing in a safe environment.”

Jonathan D. Shoemaker WPI ’09 law Gary M. Shultz North Texas ’65 Kevin E. Shumaker Georgia ’84 Arthur J. Siccardi Florida ’98 law Matthew W. Sides Wisconsin-Platteville ’02 K. Zack Sigler Wichita State ’73 Freddie Simmons Texas-Austin ’53

~ MARK KRZYWONOS, NORTHERN KENTUCKY ’84

William W. Simmons Louisville ’14 law Albert V. Siniscal Washington-St. Louis ’63 J. Richard Sipes Memphis ’68 Richard D. Skinner Missouri S&T ’64 Ronald G. Skloss Texas-Austin ’86 Benjamin F. Sloat Michigan ’49 Brian D. Smith Wake Forest ’77 Cory L. Smith Missouri S&T ’70 Donald K. Smith Maryland-College Park ’54 Durrell P. Smith North Texas ’91 Thomas C. Smith Nebraska ’68 Minyoung Sohn Dartmouth ’98 J. Gregory South Texas-Austin ’69 Richard E. Spoon Southwest Texas State ’86 John H. Stanley Jr. Arkansas ’64 law Roger A. Stateczny Cincinnati ’92 Jeffery G. Steed Oregon State ’88 Thomas K. Stempel, M.D. Thiel ’69 Lee W. Stewart Virginia Commonwealth ’10 law Dr. Richard A. St. John Toledo ’63 Adam B. Stoltz Washington-St. Louis ’99 Nicholas A. Stone Wichita State ’02 law David M. Strachan Iowa State ’68 Michael J. Stuhley San Diego State ’91 Seth B. Surnamer Pennsylvania State ’88 Prof. Ric W. Sweeney Cincinnati ’82 law Timothy R. Swift Babson ’96 Mark R. Swim Iowa State ’96

Brian P. Tahmoush Miami (Florida) ’90 law

John-Conrad G. Villacorte Cal State-Fullerton ’01

Curt J. Williams Missouri S&T ’04

James W. Tait Iowa State ’66

Lynn K. Vorbrich Iowa State ’60

E. Wayne Williams Jr. Virginia Tech ’72

Arthur R. Tatera Washburn ’81

Troy E. Vosseller Wisconsin ’06

Michael G. Williams Georgia ’77

David W. Tauber Texas Christian ’71

John C. Waggoner Ohio State ’70 law

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Kirk L. Tebo Ball State ’97 law

Edward J. Walsh West Virginia Tech ’69

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Robert L. Warner Colorado State ’58

John D. Wilson New Mexico ’86

Jack E. Thomas Oregon State ’54

Alex Wasilewski Maine ’78

Michael A. Windus Jr. South Carolina ’58

John T. Thomas Michigan ’57

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Michael D. Watford Florida ’75

James T. Womble Arkansas ’65

E. Scott Thompson II Southern Mississippi ’99

R. Kent Watkins Iowa State ’78

Hiram B. Wooton Cincinnati ’08

Jace A. Thompson Texas Christian ’08

R. Alan Watson Friend of SigEp

Clinton M. Young Arkansas State ’84

John C. Thornton Tennessee Wesleyan ’75

Ryan T. Webb North Dakota ’00

Douglas J. Young Northern Arizona ’81

William R. Tiernay California-Santa Barbara ’52

Gregory W. Welch Indiana ’85

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George A. Toledo, M.D. Texas-Austin ’76

James R. Welty Oregon State ’54

Victor E. Toledo Texas-Austin ’85

Mark D. Wenrick Oregon ’96

Joseph W. Tomlinson Western Michigan ’66

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Brandon Townsley Florida State ’91

Monte J. White North Texas ’88

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Joseph R. Whittinghill Montana ’89

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Edward M. Valenta Jr. Clarkson ’02 Stephen V. Vallone Texas-Austin ’71 Robert D. Van de Vuurst East Tennessee State ’83 law Jacques L. Vauclain III Davidson ’90 William F. Via Jr. Virginia Commonwealth ’74 Thomas E. Vick Cincinnati ’69 George W. Vie III Missouri ’83

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Recruit, engage and fundraise online with Chapter Sites By JOE KURLE, Washington State ’18

RECRUIT: Florida International Our Florida Nu chapter at Florida International University has embraced the Chapter Site to improve the reach of its Balanced Man Scholarship. The chapter markets its BMS application on its Chapter Site and this year, has seen the number of applications more than double from 300 to 612.

ENGAGE: Tennessee-Martin According to the Pew Research Center, 81 percent of Americans go online on a daily basis, and 48 percent of those age 18-29 say they’re online “almost constantly.” Because the internet plays a major role in the way people connect, it’s a valuable tool to help our chapters recruit, engage and fundraise. Through the use of Chapter Sites, SigEp is making it easier for undergraduates, alumni and volunteers to expand these activities to the online world. This spring, SigEp rolled out free, customizable websites for each chapter called Chapter Sites. Chapters and Alumni and Volunteer Corporations now have an efficient way to market the Balanced Man Scholarship, communicate with parents and key stakeholders, and fundraise, at no additional cost. And through each chapter’s site, alumni can stay connected and receive news about what they care about most — their home chapter. Some top-performing chapters have already shown that the key to being successful online is to update and post to their Chapter Site often. By posting weekly blog stories, they have begun setting their own narrative, which has generated more BMS applicants, engaged new volunteers and supported fundraising efforts.

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In a small college town, the Tennessee Kappa chapter at the University of Tennessee at Martin remains connected with alumni, volunteers and parents across the state and around the country by sharing blog posts from its site. As AVC President Stephen Yeargin, TennesseeMartin ’06, explained, “Tennessee Kappa had our own site for more than two decades, but we struggled to keep it up to date. Now that we’re on the Chapter Sites platform, we’ve started using the blog post feature, and it’s allowed us to keep our larger fraternity community up to speed. Showcasing stories about alumni and volunteers working hand-in-hand with the undergraduates also helps convince parents that their son has made the right choice and might inspire them to volunteer as well.”

FUNDRAISE: Georgia When the Georgia Delta chapter at the University of Georgia began using its Chapter Site, officers weren’t initially convinced of the site’s value, according to Zack Ziegler, Georgia ’20, vice president of communications. But, “within a few weeks of our site being up, we had five grand in our endowment,” he added. The endowment has since increased to $15,000. Ziegler and the other officers realized their chapter site had the potential to do more than just start a conversation with alumni.

You can find your chapter’s site by visiting sigep.org/chapters. Ready to learn more and begin posting like the chapters featured above? Visit sigep. org/chaptersites or contact Chapter Sites Manager Joe Kurle at chapter. sites@sigep.net.

In Memoriam Volunteer leaves enduring mark on chapter Mike Ventura, Indiana State ’67, served as Indiana Delta’s vice president of programming and recruited two of the chapter’s largest new member classes while serving as vice president of recruitment. Soon after graduating, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served proudly for seven years. Following his stint in the military, Ventura worked as a sales manager and account executive for major radio stations. He later launched his own firm, specializing in social media and search engine optimization. When asked to serve as chapter counselor for the Georgia Theta chapter at Emory University, Ventura happily accepted the role. He met weekly with each member of the executive board, worked with the Ritual committee to bring a new solemnity to the Ritual and was instrumental in the chapter being

Chapter mourns brother who fostered alumni bonds Michael R. Ventura May 9, 1944 - Feb. 10, 2019

named Greek organization of the year for the first time. He was involved in the Atlanta SigEp network and recruited others to work with Georgia Theta. Ventura was posthumously named Volunteer of the Year at the 2019 Carlson Leadership Academy in recognition of his work with the chapter.

Former district governor remembered Kevin Condon, Kansas ’66, earned a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Kansas. As an undergrad, he joined SigEp’s Kansas Gamma chapter and served as president in 1965. He later returned to his alma mater, earning a master’s degree and Ph.D. After completing his undergraduate work, Condon remained involved in the Fraternity as a volunteer and was named a district governor in 1977. At the 1983 Conclave, the Grand Chapter mandated the establishment of the National Ritual Committee. Condon, who had devoted much time to studying the Ritual, became the first chairman of the committee and served in that capacity for several years. Professionally, he worked in oil and gas exploration for some years before deciding to make a career change. He then embarked on a successful career

as a certified financial planner. In 1997, 1999 and 2001, Condon was named to Worth magazine’s list of 250 top financial planners. Starting in 2002, Condon spent a decade as a partner in an online financial company serving moderateincome clients before retiring in 2012.

Dr. Kevin P. Condon June 22, 1944 - Dec. 29, 2018

As a college senior, Michael Lockwood, Ohio State ’66, proudly served as president of SigEp’s Ohio Gamma chapter, and his leadership helped the chapter earn its first Buchanan Cup. He continued to serve the chapter as a volunteer after graduation, and in the 1990s, began to contact alumni and invite them to events that he organized. This Michael K. Lockwood became a passion Jan. 27, 1944 - July 15, 2019 for Lockwood, and after the chapter’s Alumni and Volunteer Corporation was formed, he took on the role officially, serving as vice president of alumni relations. Ohio Gamma’s centennial celebration and its annual golf tournament, homecoming activities and senior dinner are just some of the many events he planned. It is thanks to his tireless efforts that many brothers across the decades have maintained a strong connection to each other, their chapter and SigEp. At the 2009 Carlson Leadership Academy, he was recognized for his contributions to Ohio Gamma with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Lockwood held a degree in industrial engineering and enjoyed a successful career in various management positions with AT&T before his retirement.

IN MEMORIAM

The following is a partial listing of SigEp brothers who have passed away in recent months, organized by the member’s home chapter’s state. Names in red are national volunteers or those who have received national recognition for their service, such as the Order of the Golden Heart, Exemplary Service Award, Volunteer of the Year, Distinguished Alumnus or Citation.

Alabama Robert L. Chamblee Auburn ’57 John A. Martin Alabama ’55 F. Martin Salmon Alabama Renaissance Kermitt E. Southern Alabama ’57 Oliver L. Steele Jr. Auburn ’49

Arizona P.A. Reed Arizona State ’64 Christopher A. Reeves Arizona ’86 George M. Reider Arizona State ’89

Arkansas Dandridge W. Hogan Arkansas ’84 Jack D. McClain Jr. Arkansas State ’64 Thomas W. Mickel Arkansas ’83 Alex P. Pittman Central Arkansas ’00

California Donald E. Cerqui Southern California ’46 Eddie R. Daffin Jr. Southern California ’52

Thomas E. Frye California-Berkeley ’47 Richard L. Hubinger Cal State-Northridge Renaissance Dave E. Merold Sacramento State ’72 Matthew Ray Sacramento State Robert W. Rutherford California-Santa Barbara ’54 Roger C. Thompson California-Berkeley ’50 Robert R. Whitley Southern California ’09

Colorado Dale F. Dodrill Colorado State ’52 Harold L. Felte Colorado State ’54 Theodore L. Jones Colorado ’58 Vincent D. Leone Colorado State ’49 Carl W. Meline Colorado State ’62 John M. Willhite Colorado State ’52

Delaware Major General James C. Cercy Delaware ’58 James C. Orth Delaware ’68 William S. Patterson Jr. Delaware ’58 Charles P. Pinto Delaware ’69

Florida Frederick J. Beste III Stetson ’68 Dominic Cardenas Florida Gulf Coast ’17 Thomas N. Fulton Stetson ’69 Bert J. Harris Jr. Florida Renaissance Richard M. Harris III Florida ’56 Harold D. Leddy Florida State ’53 Cyrus Schoonmaker Stetson ’75 Hunter S. Wilson Florida ’81

Georgia Kerry A. Baker Georgia Tech ’71 James L. Chambers Georgia ’69 Leonard F. Chioma Georgia Tech ’62

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Donnie W. Conley Valdosta State ’65 Kevin H. Dabrowski Georgia ’08 Michael S. Duffy Georgia Tech ’75 William L. Greene Jr. Georgia Tech ’55 Larry C. Kelly Georgia Southern ’73

Idaho Keith B. Berry Idaho State ’63 David A. Hill Idaho State ’61 Pat P. McGahan Idaho State ’63

Illinois William D. Brown Illinois ’61 Roy E. Fink Bradley ’63 Earl F. Gebel Illinois ’64 Robert H. Harner, M.D. Illinois ’58 Richard L. Merrick Jr. IIT ’64 Eugene R. Racek Illinois ’59 Wilfred K. Robinson Illinois ’58 Henry B. Soltermann Bradley ’53

Indiana Jerry E. Amick Purdue ’62 Alex J. Bajusz Purdue ’57 Norman W. Beer Ball State ’62 Edward T. Carl Sr. Indiana ’62 Richard M. Carrabine Indiana ’53 Paul D. Crimm Jr. Evansville Renaissance Charles E. Dunn Purdue ’52 Kenneth E. Field Purdue ’59 Robert M. Frank Purdue ’60 Richard A. Gordon Indiana State ’61 T. Max Hochstetler Evansville ’64 Robert M. Keenan Jr. Indiana State ’58 Byron D. Koch Valparaiso ’74

Paul H. Linder Ball State ’68 David G. Lucas Ball State ’61 Ronald S. Menges Ball State ’55 George R. Neill Indiana State ’67 David R. Olson Purdue ’75 Edwin D. Shipley Ball State ’68 Arnold E. Smith Indiana ’50 Thomas W. Staak Ball State ’67 Michael T. Ungeran Purdue ’96 Michael R. Ventura Indiana State ’67 (Volunteer of the Year) Keith A. Weyer Indiana ’78 Michael E. Wilson Purdue ’74 Anthony E. Wood Purdue ’89 Larry B. Yazel Ball State ’59

Iowa Robert E. Carlson Drake ’95 James R. Doherty Iowa Wesleyan ’44 Albert L. Firestein Iowa Wesleyan ’63 Richard C. Park Iowa ’47 Harry M. Willits Drake ’52 Thomas C. Wooton Drake ’59

Kansas Ernest J. Anselmi Baker ’51 Bryan E. Christensen Emporia State ’84 Dr. Kevin P. Condon Kansas ’65 (District Governor) Samuel J. Crawford Emporia State ’60 John C. Davies Emporia State ’59 Dean B. Englund Kansas State ’61 Donn W. Jackson Kansas ’66 John R. Jury Kansas State ’53 Thomas O. Lance Kansas ’61 Lew D. Lane Emporia State ’66 David D. Martin Kansas ’56

Gary J. McFarland Fort Hays State ’67 Barry C. Metz Wichita State ’75 Rev. Donald H. Moses Kansas State ’56 Robert D. Scheibe Emporia State ’57 Ralph V. Seward Jr. Baker ’59 David K. Showalter Emporia State ’82 Paul L. Skolaut Kansas ’51 Larry J. Sturgeon Kansas State ’57 Rodney J. Zeman Washburn ’74

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Kentucky

Stephen P. Hicks Minnesota ’50

John P. Bailey Kentucky ’48 William K. Burkhart, M.D. Kentucky ’58 Ned M. Friece Morehead State ’69 John R. Holloway Morehead State ’89 H. Lee Kincaid Jr. Kentucky Wesleyan ’84 Jeffrey B. McKenzie Western Kentucky ’95 Charles L. Moore Morehead State ’74 John P. Slonkosky Morehead State ’75 Clyde R. Tipton Jr. Kentucky ’46

Maryland Earl A. Posey Maryland-College Park ’52

Massachusetts William P. Deasy Boston University ’54 Robert L. Hawkes Massachusetts ’63 Edward A. Holda Massachusetts ’53 Richard R. Nabb WPI ’73 Philip H. Puddington WPI ’59 Robert A. Sinuc WPI ’66 Robert J. Sizlo MIT ’58

Theodore C. Garneau Western Michigan ’60 John A. Hall Michigan State ’83 Andrew F. Katz Western Michigan ’20 Larry R. Matson Northwood ’91 Steven W. Minor Western Michigan ’71 C. Warren Sink Michigan ’44 Donald A. Tennyson Michigan ’48 Richard W. Watson Central Michigan ’66

Minnesota Mississippi Salvadore S. Domino Mississippi State ’62 Charles B. Ivy Mississippi State ’57 Clifton B. Medders Jr. Mississippi State ’02 Charles J. Riley Mississippi State ’60 Ike W. Savelle Mississippi State ’53 Bill J. Walls Mississippi State ’72 John G. Windham Southern Mississippi ’96

Missouri Ronald G. Alberter Missouri S&T ’57 Larry W. Armer Central Missouri ’69 Darrel D. Drumright, D.C., FASA Missouri-Kansas City ’85 Garnett J. Joseph Central Missouri ’69 William V. Kolze Drury ’74 George J. Leontsinis Washington-St. Louis ’58 Robert G. Long Drury ’62 Kailen Ludwig Missouri State ’19 Stephen C. Lufcy Southeast Missouri State ’68 James E. McGhee Southeast Missouri State ’60 John F. McGrath Missouri S&T ’66

Richard R. Meckfessel Washington-St. Louis ’61 James R. Miller Culver-Stockton ’62 William L. Owens Southeast Missouri State ’69 Charles L. Raab Missouri S&T ’74 Robert L. Ripley Culver-Stockton ’58 Robert W. Schneider Missouri State ’82 Thomas E. Theobald Culver-Stockton ’63 James C. Villegas Missouri S&T ’60 Dr. Francis M. Webster Jr. Missouri ’52 Jeffrey K. Woods Central Missouri ’81 Howard R. Woosley, D.D.S. Missouri ’51

Nebraska Lloyd R. Barnes Nebraska-Omaha ’61 Ronald L. Bebernes Nebraska ’60 Robert L. Chapman Nebraska-Omaha ’53 Wesley R. Fogle Nebraska-Omaha ’62 Jerry R. Meehan Nebraska-Omaha ’59 Gerald F. Miller Jr. Nebraska-Omaha ’66 Lloyd R. Wade Nebraska ’62

New York Douglas H. Coon Syracuse ’49 Edward H. Miller Rensselaer ’46 Daniel E. O’Byrne Cornell ’80 Sumon K. Pal Rensselaer ’97

North Carolina Caleb H. Barnhardt Jr. Duke ’62 Roger F. Davis High Point ’57 Lt. Col. William L. DeVaughan Davidson Renaissance Bernard L. DuPlessis North Carolina State ’55

Bryant L. Garrett North Carolina State ’98 Alex S. Goforth East Carolina ’94 Lee A. Griffin Appalachian State ’91 Jason D. Haftl Elon ’94 Michael G. Lawson Lenoir Rhyne ’73 John C. Nesbitt Lenoir Rhyne ’55 Thomas L. Norris Jr. North Carolina ’55 Joseph D. Pool Jr. North Carolina ’64 Tony L. Pope North Carolina ’68

North Dakota Conner Sander North Dakota ’18

Ohio Ronald S. Buchan Ohio Wesleyan ’62 W. Allen Burns Bowling Green State ’64 David C. Campbell Ohio Wesleyan ’59 John S. Curtain Jr. Bowling Green State ’56 James P. Eley, Esq. Toledo ’67 James T. Fitzpatrick Cincinnati ’71 James G. Flannery Jr. Miami (Ohio) ’82 Noah O. Gresham Jr. Ohio Wesleyan ’54 Richard D. Humphrey Bowling Green State ’55 George J. Kavish Youngstown State ’70 Edward M. Kerekes Cleveland State ’67 Michael K. Lockwood Ohio State ’66 (Volunteer of the Year) Dr. Larry C. Mackey Ohio Northern ’55 Albert L. Mampre Ohio Northern ’44 John W. McAllister Miami (Ohio) ’53 Karl S. Miller Kent State ’54 Carl F. Obenauf Ohio State ’43 Jeffrey L. Odenwald Ohio State ’68 Robert W. Riegger Ohio Wesleyan ’50 James R. Schalitz Toledo ’83

Dr. Harvey L. Sharp Ohio Wesleyan ’56 Warren D. Sierveld Cincinnati ’56 Dr. Thomas J. Stellers Bowling Green State ’62 Richard W. Workman Miami (Ohio) ’66

Oklahoma Herbert G. Davis Oklahoma State ’53 Gregory P. Fehr Oklahoma ’65 Paul F. Fernald, Attorney Oklahoma State ’63 Jack K. Gilbert Oklahoma State ’50 Michael S. Mewbourn Oklahoma ’76 J.R. David Newman Oklahoma ’85 Kenneth L. Smalley Oklahoma ’54

Oregon Charles H. Holm Oregon State ’48 Elton N. Sorenson Lewis & Clark ’61

Pennsylvania William R. Bloom Jr. Pennsylvania State ’67 Thomas A. Buzard Bucknell ’54 William E. Cermak Bucknell ’61 David L. Einsel Indiana of Pennsylvania ’58 Richard S. Kapsa Indiana of Pennsylvania ’54 Joseph Levi, II Bucknell ’48 John J. Nesbitt Bucknell ’64 John L. Schulze Pennsylvania State ’51 Donald F. Sontag Sr. Pennsylvania ’53 C. Herbert Wineholt Jr. Temple ’54

South Carolina Simon L. Spain Jr. Coastal Carolina ’80

Tennessee

Vermont

John D. Adkisson East Tennessee State ’67 James D. Baird Tennessee Renaissance Danny J. Beale Memphis ’69 Thomas A. Crawley Austin Peay State Renaissance Sammy J. Goldstein Tennessee ’78 Robert D. Goodwin Memphis ’58 James H. Hornsby Jr. Tennessee ’49 Bryan D. Lawton Memphis ’91 Clay J. Phillips Memphis ’59 John A. Spann III Memphis-Lambuth ’72 John L. Stephens Tennessee ’59

David J. Gemelli Vermont ’70 Benjamin H. Reid Jr. Norwich ’53 Gary P. Richardson Vermont ’57

Texas Lloyd E. Arnold Jr. Southwest Texas State Renaissance Edward E. Barham North Texas ’59 William W. Cantrell Texas-Austin ’53 Robbins M. Claypool Sam Houston State ’62 William C. Duncan Texas Christian ’60 Jeffrey L. Dyer Texas Tech ’84 Michael E. Geisler II Southern Methodist ’21 Floyd N. Hart Sam Houston State ’64 Floyd P. Kelley North Texas ’53 Dennis Laycock West Texas State ’80 David G. Lord Texas-Arlington ’87 Timothy P. Martinez Baylor ’79 James T. Robinson III, M.D. Texas-Austin ’55 Gary S. Saba North Texas ’71 Gary M. Silman Texas Christian ’67 William H. Webb Lamar ’61

Utah Craig F. Anderson Utah ’67 Dan B. McQuarrie Utah ’76

Virginia Charles A. Coleman Jr. Virginia ’49 Thaddeus T. Crump Richmond ’45 Ralph L. Feil Virginia ’67 Henry R. Hortenstine Jr. Virginia ’49 Walter H. Peake III Virginia Tech ’80 Dr. Fritz Will III Virginia ’49

Washington Stephen K. Johnson Washington ’64 George L. Salkield Washington ’61 Donald B. Walther Washington State ’61

West Virginia Charles D. Brammer Marshall ’63 Robert M. Coburn Jr. West Virginia Tech ’69 Dewey W. Dixon West Virginia Tech ’74 Larry D. Matthews Marshall ’56 William D. Odell Marshall ’74 Jack L. Sharpe Marshall ’51 Arlen G. Voress West Virginia ’48 Hugh E. Voress West Virginia ’48 Richard J. Wolf Marshall ’77

Wisconsin William G. Boehm Wisconsin ’64 Arthur W. Gaulke Jr. Lawrence ’48 William J. Hamshire Wisconsin-Stevens Point ’63 Joshua R. Hass Wisconsin ’00 Dr. Ronald Seltzer Wisconsin-Stevens Point ’65

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Alabama......................................................................4, 6, 14, 54, 62 American..................................................................................... 2, 59 Appalachian State................................................................2, 55, 63 Arizona............................................................. 14, 53, 54, 56, 57, 62 Arizona State................................................................ 14, 16, 53, 62 Arkansas..............................................31, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62 Arkansas State...................................................................56, 59, 62 Arkansas Tech............................................................................. 2, 22 Auburn.......................................................................................53, 62 Austin Peay State........................................................... 2, 14, 57, 63 Babson.......................................................................................58, 59 Baldwin Wallace........................................................... 15, 53, 57, 58 Ball State...................................................................... 55, 56, 59, 62 Baker....................................................................................54, 57, 62 Baylor................................................................................... 16, 54, 63 Belmont Abbey............................................................................... 53 Boston University.....................................................................55, 62 Bowling Green State....................................................31, 53, 54, 63 Bradley............................................................................... 53, 54, 62 Bucknell........................................................................................... 63 Buffalo State.............................................................................52, 54 California-Berkeley................................... 16, 31, 53, 54, 56, 59, 62 California-Irvine............................................................................. 58 California-Riverside........................................................................ 15 California-Santa Barbara...................23, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 62 Cal Poly Pomona............................................2, 5, 16, 53, 54, 56, 59 Cal State-Chico............................................................................... 58 Cal State-Fullerton......................................................................... 59 Cal State-Long Beach.................................................................... 52 Cal State-Northridge...................................................................... 62 Cal State-San Bernardino.............................................. 2, 15, 20, 55 Carnegie Mellon............................................................................. 54 Case Western........................................................................2, 54, 57 Central Arkansas................................................... 14, 53, 55, 58, 62 Central Michigan...................................................................... 57, 62 Central Missouri..........................................2, 16, 52, 54, 56, 62, 63 Chapman......................................................................................... 56 Chicago............................................................................................. 16 Christopher Newport.......................................................2, 17, 19, 21 Cincinnati......................2, 19, 31, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 63 Clarion........................................................................................ 14, 15 Clemson........................................................................................... 55 Cleveland State...................................................................14, 15, 63 Coastal Carolina............................................................................. 63 Colorado.............................. 2, 13, 16, 38, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 62 Colorado School of Mines.............................................................. 57 Colorado State................................... 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 62 Columbia..................................................................2, 23, 52, 54, 58 Connecticut..... 2, 5, 14, 15, 16, 26, 31, 38, 39, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 Cornell................................................................ 2, 31, 53, 57, 58, 63 Creighton...................................................................................53, 58 CSU-Fresno...................................................................................... 14 Culver-Stockton.............................................................................. 63 Davis & Elkins..................................................................... 31, 53, 58 Dartmouth...........................................52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 Davidson..................... 22, 25, 31, 36, 37, 43, 51, 52, 54, 56, 59, 63 Dayton............................................................................................. 52 Delaware....................................................................... 12, 54, 57, 62 DePaul.............................................................................................. 16 Drake....................................2, 13, 14, 16, 27, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 62 Drexel................................................................................................ 14 Drury................................................................................................ 62 Duke............................................................. 11, 14, 52, 55, 56, 58, 63 East Carolina................................................................................... 63 Eastern Michigan........................................................................... 53 Eastern Washington................................................................... 2, 58 East Tennessee State............................................53, 54, 58, 59, 63 East Texas State.......................................................................54, 58 Elon..................................................................................... 52, 53, 63 Emory.....................................................................................14, 16, 61 Emporia State.......................................................... 2, 31, 53, 54, 62 Evansville...............................................................54, 55, 56, 58, 62 Fairleigh Dickinson........................................................................ 54 Florida............ 2, 7, 15, 26, 27, 31, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 59, 62 Florida Atlantic................................................................... 14, 56, 57 Florida Gulf Coast................................................................16, 57, 62 Florida International....... Inside cover, 2, 4, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60 Florida Southern............................................................................. 54 Florida State.................... 14, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62 Fort Hays State.................................................... 2, 14, 16, 17, 52, 62 George Mason.................................................................... 53, 54, 58 Georgetown...............................................................................29, 55 George Washington..................................................................54, 58 Georgia................................. 2, 5, 27, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62 Georgia Southern.....................................................................54, 62 Georgia Tech...............................................15, 16, 53, 54, 55, 57, 62 High Point........................................................................................ 63 Houston.............................................................................. 35, 53, 54 Huntingdon..................................................................................... 55 Idaho State...................................................................................... 62 IIT..................................................................................54, 56, 58, 62 Illinois.................................... 2, 9, 13, 16, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 62

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Illinois State.................................................................................... 57 Indiana.................... 2, 16, 18, 39, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62 Indiana of Pennsylvania................................................................ 63 Indiana State..................... 14, 15, 16, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62 Indiana Tech................................................................. 53, 54, 55, 57 Iowa....................................................... 2, 16, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 62 Iowa State............................... 14, 31, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 Iowa Wesleyan................................................................................ 62 Jacksonville..............................................................................52, 56 Jacksonville State.......................................................................... 54 James Madison.............................................................................. 56 Johns Hopkins...............................................................14, 15, 53, 57 Kansas.......................2, 5, 15, 31, 42, 43, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 62 Kansas State.............................. 2, 5, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 62 Kent State................................................................................. 57, 63 Kentucky.............................................................................. 14, 15, 62 Kentucky Wesleyan........................................................................ 62 Lamar................................................................52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 63 La Salle............................................................................................. 15 Lawrence...................................................................................59, 63 Lawrence Tech....................................................... 15, 29, 53, 55, 58 Lehigh........................................................................... 54, 56, 57, 58 Lenoir Rhyne................................................................................... 63 Loras.............................................................................. 16, 25, 52, 57 Louisiana State................. Inside cover, 2, 11, 14, 27, 31, 54, 56, 57 Louisville.............................................................. 2, 14, 15, 16, 27, 59 Loyola.............................................................................................. 54 Loyola Marymount.....................................................................15, 57 Lynchburg........................................................................................ 54 Maine.............................................. 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, 29, 55, 56, 59 Marquette........................................................................................ 14 Marshall........................................................................14, 54, 58, 63 Maryland-College Park...........................................2, 55, 58, 59, 62 Massachusetts............................................................54, 56, 58, 62 Memphis.....................................................31, 52, 55, 56, 57, 59, 63 Memphis-Lambuth...............................................................2, 54, 63 Miami (Florida)............................................................ 53, 54, 55, 59 Miami (Ohio)...................................................................... 53, 55, 63 Michigan...........................22, 37, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62 Michigan State................................................................ 2, 17, 18, 62 Michigan Tech................................................................................. 53 Middle Tennessee State................................................................ 56 Minnesota........................................................ 19, 53, 55, 56, 57, 62 Mississippi................................................................................ 53, 57 Mississippi State..........................................................15, 53, 58, 62 Missouri..........................................16, 22, 31, 53, 54, 55, 57, 59, 63 Missouri-Kansas City..................................................................... 62 Missouri S&T........ 14, 15, 27, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62, 63 Missouri State..................................................... 2, 5, 14, 54, 62, 63 MIT.................................................................... 16, 52, 54, 55, 57, 62 Monmouth.........................................................................2, 5, 53, 57 Montana.............................................................2, 20, 53, 57, 58, 59 Montana State............................................................... 14, 15, 16, 27 Moravian......................................................................................... 57 Morehead State......................................................16, 55, 56, 57, 62 Muhlenberg..................................................................................... 58 Murray State.............................................................2, 27, 31, 53, 55 Nebraska...................................... 2, 7, 14, 17, 29, 52, 56, 58, 59, 63 Nebraska-Kearney.....................................................................15, 27 Nebraska-Omaha.......................................................... 13, 55, 57, 63 Nevada-Reno.......................................................................... 4, 14, 15 New Mexico...............................................................................58, 59 New Mexico State.......................................................................... 58 North Carolina....................................................................57, 58, 63 North Carolina-Greensboro .......................................................... 15 North Carolina State....... 2, 4, 7, 16, 27, 28, 31, 44, 45, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63 North Dakota............................................................ 2, 55, 57, 59, 63 Northeastern................................................................................... 58 Northern Arizona......................................................................54, 59 Northern Illinois............................................................................. 57 Northern Iowa......................................... 2, 14, 15, 21, 27, 54, 56, 57 Northern Kentucky................................................................... 55, 59 North Texas........................2, 24, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 63 Northwestern.......................................................... 14, 16, 54, 58, 59 Northwest Missouri..................................................................54, 56 Northwood................................................................................58, 62 Norwich........................................................................................... 63 NYU...................................................................16, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58 Ohio Northern...........................................................................52, 63 Ohio State....................................................... 52, 55, 57, 58, 59, 61 Ohio Wesleyan..........................................................................53, 63 Oklahoma...................................... 16, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63 Oklahoma State...... 8, 14, 15, 16, 28, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63 Oregon................................................................................ 53, 56, 59 Oregon State.......2, 6, 14, 15, 29, 31, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 63 Pennsylvania....................................................24, 31, 53, 54, 56, 63 Pennsylvania State.................................. 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 63 Pepperdine................................................................................52, 56 Philadelphia.............................................................................. 55, 57 Pittsburgh........................................................................................ 16 Pittsburg State ........................................................................53, 58

Purdue...........................................31, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 62 Radford............................................................................. 2, 14, 15, 21 Randolph-Macon............................................................................ 55 Rensselaer..................................................14, 16, 52, 53, 55, 57, 63 Richmond....................................................21, 30, 31, 41, 53, 56, 63 Rider...........................................................................................16, 54 Rhode Island................................................................................... 58 Rochester........................................................................ 14, 15, 16, 17 Rutgers......................................................................... 53, 55, 56, 58 Sacramento State........................................ 2, 16, 31, 53, 54, 58, 62 Saint Louis...................................................................................... 57 Salisbury.......................................................................................... 16 Sam Houston State............... 2, 5, 14, 16, 31, 46, 47, 52, 53, 56, 63 San Diego..................................................................................54, 58 San Diego State............................ 31, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 San Jose State..........................................................................54, 58 SIU-Edwardsville.......................................................................15, 55 South Carolina...........................2, 14, 15, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 South Dakota State............................................................. 14, 17, 28 Southeast Missouri State...........................................54, 55, 62, 63 Southern California..................2, 31, 40, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 62 Southern Methodist.......................................................... 55, 58, 63 Southern Mississippi......................................................... 16, 59, 62 South Florida.............................................................................16, 57 Southwest Texas State..................................................... 56, 59, 63 Stanford.................................................................................... 57, 58 Stetson............................................................................... 54, 58, 62 Stevens........................................................ 15, 16, 19, 29, 52, 53, 58 St. John’s..................................................................................54, 58 St. Mary’s......................................................................................... 16 SUNY-Binghamton.......................................................................... 52 SUNY-Buffalo.................................................................................. 53 SUNY-Fredonia............................................................................... 57 Syracuse......................................................................... 6, 54, 58, 63 Tampa............................................................................................... 16 Temple.......................................................................................39, 55 Tennessee.......2, 15, 16, 24, 31, 34, 35, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63 Tennessee-Martin........................................... 16, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60 Tennessee Tech............................................................. 2, 20, 54, 58 Tennessee Wesleyan................................................................56, 59 Texas A&M................................................................................55, 58 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi................................................................. Texas-Arlington............................................................54, 56, 58, 63 Texas-Austin................... 2, 5, 14, 15, 16, 31, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 63 Texas Christian......................................................52, 55, 58, 59, 63 Texas Tech...........................................................................55, 57, 63 Texas Wesleyan......................................................................2, 4, 53 Thiel.........................................................................16, 53, 55, 57, 59 Toledo..................... Inside cover, 15, 16, 29, 31, 32, 33, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 63 Trine................................................................................................. 54 Truman State.......................................................2, 8, 52, 53, 54, 55 Tufts................................................................................................. 58 Tulane.............................................................................................. 56 Tulsa................................................................................................. 53 UCLA...........................................................................................14, 58 UNC-Wilmington............................................................................. 52 Utah...............................................................................16, 56, 58, 63 Utah State....................................................................................... 54 Valdosta State ............................................................................... 62 Valparaiso.................................................... 2, 14, 27, 53, 54, 55, 62 Vanderbilt........................................................................................ 55 Vermont.....................................................................................56, 63 Villanova............................................................................. 39, 53, 56 Virginia.........................................................2, 21, 23, 54, 55, 56, 63 Virginia Commonwealth.......................................... 2, 14, 16, 56, 59 Virginia Tech.................................... 2, 15, 16, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 63 Wake Forest.................................................................................... 59 Washburn............................................ 31, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 62 Washington............................................2, 16, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 63 Washington & Lee........................................................................... 16 Washington State.........2, 13, 14, 19, 28, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 60, 63 Washington-St. Louis......... 2, 15, 31, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 62, 63 West Chester........................................................................ 2, 16, 52 Western Carolina.......................................................................16, 52 Western Kentucky.....................................................................15, 62 Western Michigan.................. 31, 40, 41, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 62 Westminster..............................................................................14, 58 West Texas State............................................................................ 63 West Virginia..................................................................... 54, 58, 63 West Virginia Tech............................................................ 54, 59, 63 Wichita State.......... 2, 16, 19, 31, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62 William & Mary..........................................................................19, 57 Wisconsin...................................... 2, 24, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 63 Wisconsin-Platteville................................................... 14, 16, 54, 58 Wisconsin-Stevens Point.................................................. 53, 58, 63 WPI.............................................................................................58, 62 Wright State.........................................................................14, 16, 53 Wyoming.......................................................................... 9, 14, 17, 55 Youngstown State.......................................................................... 63

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