FERRIS STATE CELEBRATES FIRST CHAPTER HOUSE Ferris State Phi Sigs celebrate two chapters: Lambda Pentaton and Sigma Epsilon. They celebrate a chapter installed in 1966, a chapter closed in 1977, and a chapter rechartered after the merger of Phi Sigma Kappa and Phi Sigma Epsilon in 1985. The merged chapter is Sigma Epsilon. Sigma Epsilon is a chapter that bridges eras of brothers and two fraternities. It is like every other chapter . . . but different. Its alumni have occupied virtually every volunteer position in both PSK and PSE: chapter advisers, district governor, regional adviser, Foundation President, Foundation Trustees, Grand President, Grand Council Directors, as well as several professional IHQ staff positions. Its brothers run successful businesses throughout the United States and Europe. They remember and mourn their brothers who join Chapter Eternal too soon. They know that it is easier to become number one than to stay there and aren’t afraid to remind you that they are from THE Ferris State University, a small D-2 school in Michigan. They are like members from every other chapter. The chapter has won the all-sports trophy, Greek Weeks, and the hearts of phenomenal women who support them. It has been recognized as an outstanding chapter – once in the sixties, and six more times during the eighties and nineties. They tease, they challenge, they lead. They have fun. They celebrate success and close ranks when the world collapses in on them. They are like members from every other chapter. But what the chapter has NEVER been is a chapter with an “official” recognized house, displaying letters − until now. With the perseverance of Brother Bruce Lewallen (Ferris State ’91) and the assistance of Phi Sigma Kappa Properties, Sigma Epsilon just celebrated its first-ever Homecoming with a chapter house! Special thanks go to members of the Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Board Shawn Shivnen (Eastern Michigan ’00), Brian Radke (Northern Illinois ’05), and Mike Palm (Indiana ’04). LEFT TO RIGHT, GARY MILLER, JOHN BUSH, ROGER SHIFTAR, BUD HANNA, AND LENNY DAMICO.
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