Top 150 Phi Sigs Celebrated During Sesquicentennial
As part of Phi Sigma Kappa’s sesquicentennial celebration, a list of the Fraternity’s Top 150 brothers was compiled. This listing is made up of Presidents of the three boards, members who held multiple offices, award winners, or members who made significant contributions. Numbers 26 through 150 are listed below in alphabetical order. During the 69th General Convention those in attendance voted to designate numbers 1 through 25.
There was actually a tie for #1 in our list of Top 150 Phi Sigs. It is truly fitting that Tony Fusaro (Rhode Island ’58) and Al Shonk (Southern Cal ’54) are so closely connected in this distinction. They were close friends and surely would be proud of each other for this accomplishment.
#1 Anthony Fusaro (Rhode Island ’58)
Grand President from 1983 until 1987 and again from 1990 until 1991
Grand Council Director from 1977 until 1983
Presided over the merger with Phi Sigma Epsilon in 1985
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 1995 until 2003
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1968 until 1985 and again from 1990 until 1995
Chapter Adviser for Pi Pentaton at Northern Illinois
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1977
#1 Albert D. Shonk, Jr. (Southern Cal ’54)
Grand President from 1979 until 1983
Grand Council Alumni Director from 1960 until 1962
Grand Council Vice President from 1962 until 1970
Grand Council Director from 1977 until 1979
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 1984 until 1995
President of the Memorial Foundation in 1984
Historian
Recorder of the Court of Honor
Signet Editor from 1987 until 1989
Named “Mr. Phi Sig” in 1996
Province President from 1982 until 1986
District Governor at various times from 1998 until 2007
Chapter Adviser for Omega Deuteron at Southern Cal
Shonk Archive and Educational Center
Named in his honor
Ranked #7 in all-time individual donations to the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle Medallion of Merit recipient in 1976
#3 Jim Whitfield (Central Missouri ’50)
PSE National President (Presided over the merger) from 1958 until 1970 and 1984 until 1985
Longest Serving PSE National President in history
PSE National Vice President from 1950 until 1958
PSE Acting Executive Officer from 1984 until 1985
Grand Council Director from 1985 until 1993
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1993 until 2008
District Governor from 1997 until 1998
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle Medallion of Merit recipient in 1995
#4 Herbert L. Brown
Grand President from 1946 until 1950
Co-Founder of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation in 1947
Author of current Initiation Ritual, adopted at 1948 Convention
President of the National Interfraternity Conference in 1955
Executive Director from 1956 until 1968
Signet Editor from 1956 until 1974
Editor Emeritus of the Signet
Secretary-Treasurer of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation from 1956 until 1976
Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee
Chapter Adviser for Phi at Swarthmore
“Mr. Phi Sig” from 1968 until his death in 1988
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle Medallion of Merit recipient in 1955
#5 Joseph F. Barrett (UMass 1875)
Phi Sigma Kappa Founder
Grand President from 1881 until 1889 and again from 1892 until 1894
Grand Council Vice President from 1894 until 1896
Only Founder to serve as Grand President
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#6 Bernard M. Berman (Swarthmore ’62)
Grand President from 1991 until 1995 Grand Council Director from 1983 until 1991
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1997 until 2002
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Director — 2012
Has served as Fraternity’s legal counsel since 1968
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1981
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1996
#7 Jabez William Clay (UMass 1875)
Phi Sigma Kappa Founder
Credited with being the first man to suggest the birth of Phi Sigma Kappa
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
(Swarthmore 1916)
#8 William Penn Brooks (UMass 1875)
Phi Sigma Kappa Founder
Was the authority on the Constitution Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#9 Ralph J. Watts (UMass 1907)
Author of the Cardinal Principles
Grand Council Secretary/Treasurer from 1922 until 1938
Grand Council Historian (appointed office) from 1938 until 1954
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Scholarship Director from 1947 until 1954
Chair of the 50th Anniversary Celebration Co-Author of All the Phi Sigs (1923 – 1948)
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1954 (posthumous)
#10 Charles V. Loring (UC/Santa Barbara ’72)
Grand President from 1975 until 1979
Grand Council Director from 1973 until 1975
President of the National Interfraternity Conference in 1988
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1979 until 1991
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Province President from 1986 until 1991
Chapter Adviser for Kappa Pentaton at UC/Santa Barbara
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1981
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1984
#11 James R. Schmitz (UC/Santa Barbara ’80)
Grand President from 1999 until 2003
Grand Council Director from 1993 until 1999
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 2007 until 2010
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Treasurer from 2010 until 2011
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2004 until 2007
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Director
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Trustee Emeritus
Province President from 1983 until 1993
District Governor in 1999
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2004
#12 Henry Hague (UMass 1875)
Phi Sigma Kappa Founder
Credited with most knowledge about the secret alphabet/early esoteric works of the Fraternity
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#13 Fred Schwengel (Truman State ’30)
PSE National President from 1930 until 1934
PSE Secretary/Treasurer from 1934 until 1937 and 1946 until 1951
PSE National Council Life Councilor from 1952 until 1985
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1985 until 1993
Phi Sigma Epsilon’s “Mr. Phi Sig”
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1986
#14 Xenos Y. Clark (UMass 1875)
Phi Sigma Kappa Founder
With Clay, responsible for much of the Fraternity’s symbolism
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#15 John Ashburton Cutter (UMass 1882)
Responsible for the nationalization of the Fraternity
Formed the group that became Beta Chapter
Grand President from 1900 until 1902
Grand Council Secretary/Treasurer from 1885 until 1886 and 1889 until 1892
Grand Council Secretary from 1892 until 1898
Grand Council Historian from 1886 until 1896
Signet Editor from 1894 until 1908
#16 R. Todd Simpson (Central Missouri ’86)
Grand President from 2007 until 2011
Grand Council Director from 1997 until 2007
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 2014 until 2015
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2011 until 2017
District Governor from 1996 until 2001
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 1995
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2013
#17 Stewart Herman (Gettysburg 1899)
Author of the Phi Sigma Kappa “Creed”
Grand Council Chaplain (Appointed Position) from 1934 until 1948
#18 Brett A. Champion (Tennessee/Martin ’78)
Executive Director from 1983 until 1987
Grand Council Director from 1993 until 1997
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1997 until 2002
Signet Editor from 1983 until 1987
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Devoted Service Award in 1997
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2018
#19 Shannon Flowers (Central Arkansas ’36)
PSE National President from 1946 until 1950
PSE National Second Vice President from 1941 until 1945
PSE National First Vice President from 1945 until 1946
PSE Vice President from 1950 until 1970
PSE Historian from 1937 until 1941
PSE National Expansion Director from 1941 until 1945
Credited with helping to hold PSE together during World War II
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1987
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1990
#20 David M. Spreitzer (Kentucky ’80)
Grand President from 2003 until 2007
Grand Council Director from 1995 until 2003
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2007 until 2008 and again from 2015 until 2017
Province President from 1989 until 1993
District Governor in 2003
Chapter Adviser for Phi Deuteron at Kentucky
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2008
#21 Charles Sumner Howe (UMass 1878)
First Grand President from 1878 until 1881
First Editor of The Signet from 1878 until 1894
Credited with translating the Three T’s into the Greek name Phi Sigma Kappa
Authored Fraternity’s First Constitution Authored Ritual of Opening and Closing of Chapter Meetings
#22 Bruce Johnson (Illinois ’70)
Grand Council Director from 1973 until 1983
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1972 until 2011
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1983
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1998
#23 Glenn Roby (Northern Illinois ’91)
Past President, Phi Sigma Kappa Properties
Grand Council Director from 2001 until 2009
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2018 to present
District Governor from 2000 to 2002 Chapter Adviser for Pi Pentaton at Northern Illinois
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Chapter Adviser of the Year Award in 2014
#24 Raymond G. Lafean (Penn 1919)
Grand President from 1932 until 1934
Grand Council Vice President from 1926 until 1932
Grand Council Alumni Secretary (Appointed Position) from 1934 until 1938
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1948 until 1967
Responsible for Initiation Ritual used between 1938 and 1948
Grand Council Vice President from 1894 until 1896
Served for 24 years on the Grand Council Court, which served as the judicial body
Spearheaded the creation of the Phi Sigma Kappa “shrine” at UMass in 1923
According to All the Phi Sigs , “in the minds of successive generations of undergraduates, Joe Root personified probably better than any other individual with whom they were acquainted, the essential characteristics of fraternalism.”
#25 Joseph Root (UMass 1876)
#26 William H. Aaron, Jr. (Michigan ’58)
Grand President from 1972 until 1973
Grand Council Vice President from 1968 until 1972
#27 Robert B. Abbe (Worcester ’38)
Grand President from 1962 until 1964
Grand Council Regional Director from 1952 until 1962
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1985
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#28 Samuel E. Armstrong (Union 1885)
Grand President from 1894 until 1896
Grand Council Vice President from 1892 until 1894
#29 Arthur L. Atchison (Kentucky ‘24)
Grand President from 1954 until 1956
Grand Council Regional Director from 1938 until 1942 and again from 1950 until 1954
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1959
#30 Darren Azarian (Southern Cal ’94)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2005 until 2014 and again from 2018 to present
District Governor from 1997 until 2004
Chapter Adviser for Omega Deuteron at Southern Cal
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 2001 Outstanding Chapter Adviser Award in 1999
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#31 Mark Azzarello (Rhode Island ’80)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation 1st Vice President from 2014 until 2016
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Treasurer from 2012 until 2014
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2010 until 2012
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Chair, Organizational Design Effort, which realigns the way the Presidents of the Fraternity’s three boards work together
#32 Drury G. Bagwell (Tennessee ’64)
Grand President from 1987 until 1990
Grand Council Director from 1983 until 1987
Coined the phrase, “Damn Proud”
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 1981
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1992
#33 Phil Baird (Eastern Illinois ’41)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Vice President from 1950 until 1964
Co-Author of the History of Phi Sigma Epsilon
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1987
#34 Horace R. Barnes (Penn 1911)
Grand President from 1930 until 1932
Grand Council Vice President from 1924 until 1926
Endowment Fund Trustee from 1926 until 1930
Grand Chapter Auditor from 1922 until 1924
#35 Joseph H. Batt (George Washington 1914)
Grand President from 1928 until 1930
Regional Vice President from 1922 until 1928
Endowment Fund Trustee from 1930 until 1942
#36 Bruce C. Bean (Oregon State 1922)
Grand President from 1958 until 1960
Grand Council Regional Director from 1942 until 1958
#37 Larry Beck (Ball State ’76)
Served on the Merger Committee
Grand Council Director from 1985 until 1987
Phi Sigma Epsilon Vice President from 1984 until 1985
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 1987
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#38 Hank Blackwell (Illinois ’52)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1983 until 1996
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Vice President
Devoted Service Award recipient in 1992
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1993
#39 Art Bloomer (Emporia State ’55)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2002 until 2011
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Trustee Emeritus
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2009
#40 James Boehm (Franklin & Marshall 1904)
Grand Council Vice President from 1908 until 1912
Grand Council Inductor from 1912 until 1916
Did much of the traveling and inducting of chapters during his tenure
Signet Editor from 1908 until 1912 (first editor of the quarterly version)
#41 Donovan H. Bond (West Virginia ’42)
Grand President from 1960 until 1962
Grand Council Director from 1952 until 1964
Served on a committee which designed a system of awards still in use today Chair of the Fraternity’s Centennial Celebration
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1973
#42 Raymond V. Bottomly (Emporia State)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Founder First PSE Vice President and Treasurer
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#43 Jon Bunis (UC/Santa Barbara ’83)
Province President from 1992 until 1993
District Governor from 1987 until 1992
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 1992
Recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2003
#44 Lloyd Burke (Henderson State ’49)
Recipient of Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1985
Phi Sigma Epsilon Service to Country Award in 1966
Chair of the Phi Sigma Epsilon Conclave (Convention) in 1948
Medal of Honor Recipient
#45 Alvin (Chappy) Burrows (George Washington 1903)
Grand President from 1924 until 1928
Grand Council Vice President from 1916 until 1922
Signet Editor from 1929 until 1938
#46 Frederick G. Campbell (UMass 1875)
Phi Sigma Kappa Founder Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#47 George Murray Campbell (UMass ’20)
President of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation from 1956 until 1960
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1945 until 1954
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1958
#48 W. Roy Campbell (Emporia State)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Founder Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#49 William Carroll (George Washington ’50)
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1994
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Medallion of Merit recipient in 1983
#51 David Cohen (Union ’88)
President of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation from 2003 until 2007
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1994 until 2011
Grand Council Director from 2019 to present
Order of the Diamond Circle recipient in 1988
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Founders’ Award Recipient in 2006 Medallion of Merit recipient in 2015
#50 Tony Coelho (Loyola Marymount ’64)
#52 D.R. (Spec) Collins (Iowa State 1917)
Grand President from 1950 until 1954
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation 2nd Vice President from 1955 until 1967
Grand Chapter Historian from 1956 until 1968
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
First recipient of the Medallion of Merit in 1952
#53 Walter H. Conley (Union 1891)
Grand President from 1914 until 1922
Grand Council Auditor from 1912 until 1914
President of the National Interfraternity Conference in 1925
#54 Ron Cowan (Emporia State ’61)
Grand Council Director from 1987 until 1999
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1999 until 2008
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1999
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#55 Tom Curtiss (Penn ’66)
Director of Alumni from 1970 until 1975
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1973 until 1980
Keystone East Province President from 1979 until 1984
#56 Doug Diekow (Florida AI)
Grand Council Director from 2003 until 2011 and again from 2015 until 2019
Regional Adviser from 2011 until 2016
District Governor from 1998 until 2007
Chapter Adviser for Delta Tetarton at Florida
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#57 Don Dotts (Arizona State ’57)
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1981
Assistant Historian from 1962 until 1966
Signet Editor from 1973 until 1979
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#58 Richard Duncan (UMass 1886)
Helped to convince students at Albany Medical College to petition Phi Sigma Kappa in 1888, therefore, helping to transition Phi Sigma Kappa to a national organization
Designed the Fraternity’s badge, which remains in use today
Grand Council Secretary/Treasurer from 1888 until 1889
#59 Harry Eaton (West Virginia 1897)
Chaired the 1908 committee that stated, “the official pin of the Fraternity shall be a jeweled Phi of crown set pearls superimposed upon a chased gold Sigma Kappa.”
#60 John Fabian (Washington State ’61)
Memorial Endowment Foundation Trustee from 1983 until 1984
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1984 until 1991
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1987
#61 Joe Farias (FDU/Madison AI)
Grand Council Director from 1995 until 2003
Grand Chapter Chaplain
District Governor from 1998 until 2007
Chapter Adviser for Upsilon Hexaton at FDU/Madison
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#62 Frank Fernholz (Illinois ’37)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Vice President from 1966 until 1987
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1991 until 2006
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1985
#63 W. Ingram Forde (Emporia State)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Founder
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#64 Cedric Foster (Dartmouth ’24)
Endowment Fund Trustee from 1930 until 1938
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1947 until 1950
#65 Alvan L. Fowler (UMass 1880)
Elected First Secretary of Grand Chapter in 1878 and served until 1881
Grand Council Vice President from 1886 until 1887
Grand President from 1889 until 1891
#66 William N. Frost (Knox College ‘41)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation First Vice President from 1956 until 1966
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1980 until 1984
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1985
#67 Samuel S. Gale (Minnesota 1916)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1955 until 1960
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1956
#68 Tom Gerfen (Cal State/LA ’62)
Director of Alumni (Appointed Office) from 1973 until 1979
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1975 until 1996
#69 Alan Girton (Ball State ’87)
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Director
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2014 until 2016
District Governor from 2006 until 2007
Chapter Adviser for Epsilon Tau Ball State Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 2007
#70 George Glotzbach (Minnesota ’53)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee
Recipient of Devoted Service Award in 1995
Recipient of Founders’ Award in 1991
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#71 Paul Grane (Northern Illinois ’93)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 2012 until 2014
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Treasurer from 2011 until 2012
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2003 until 2011
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#72 Paul E. Gray (MIT ’54)
Grand Council Vice President from 1962 until 1966
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1971
#73 Tom Grunwald (Ferris State ’91)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 2021 until 2024
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation First Vice President from 2016 until 2017
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Second Vice President from 2014 until 2016
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Treasurer from 2017 until 2021
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2013 until 2014
Chapter Adviser for Omicron Septaton at Villanova from 2011 until present
#74 Don A. Hamilton (Worcester 1911)
Grand President from 1934 until 1936
Grand Council Vice President from 1928 until 1934
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1947 until 1953
#75 William Happel (Union 1890)
Grand President from 1890 until 1892
#76 Chris Hoye (Ferris State ’91)
Grand President from 2019 until 2023
Grand Council Director from 2011 until 2019
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2005 until 2011
District Governor from 1996 until 2007
Chapter Adviser for Tau Septaton at Hope College and Sigma Epsilon at Ferris State
Recipient of the Founders’ Award
#77 Charles Idol (Houston ’68)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2010 until 2019
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Chair of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Investment Committee
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#78 Mykle Jacobs (Ferris State ’70)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2001 until 2006
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1999
#79 Scott Jacobson (Cal/Poly ’01)
Grand President from 2015 until 2017
Grand Council Director from 2007 until 2015
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2017 until 2020
Responsible for IHQ renovation and establishment of the Shonk Archive & Educational Center
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2021
#80 Lawrence Jensen (Illinois ’35)
President of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation from 1967 until 1984
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1994
#81 David W. Jones (Emporia State ’98)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2014 until 2017
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Director
District Governor in 1999
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 2001
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2006
#82 Humphrey Jones (Emporia State)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Founder
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#83 Paul C. Jones (Southern Cal ‘30)
Grand President from 1956 until 1958
Grand Council Regional Director from 1950 until 1956
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1964 until 1976
Leadership School Director (Appointed Position) from 1950 until 1956
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1978
#84 Dennis Joyce (Purdue ’69)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Treasurer
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1989
#85 Burton Kinney (UMass 1882)
Creator of the original “Kinney Coat of Arms,” which later evolved into the crest
#86 Bud Klaiber (Eastern Michigan ’37)
PSE National Expansion Director from 1937 until 1939
PSE National Historian from 1941 until 1946
Chair, PSE National Housing Loan Fund
Credited with helping to hold PSE together during World War II
Recipient of PSE’s Eternal Triangle Award in 1970
#87 Robert (Bear) Koehler (Penn State ’58)
Chapter Adviser for Penn State District Governor in 1998
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2004
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#88 R. Ross Lawrence (St. Lawrence 1907)
Grand Council Treasurer from 1914 until 1923
Implemented a system of pin ordering and dues remittance, which marked an important step in the development of administrative efficiency.
According to All the Phi Sigs, “Perhaps no other officer gave to Phi Sigma Kappa as much time and constructive thought from 1914 to 1922 as did Lawrence.”
#89 Jeff Liesendahl (Northern Illinois ’87)
Grand Council Director from 2019 to current
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation 1st Vice President from 2017 until 2019
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Treasurer from 2016 until 2017
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2015 until 2016
Ranked #15 in all-time individual donations to the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
#90 Frederick W Loughran (Union 1890)
Grand President from 1898 until 1900
#91 Dale Lowe (Houston ’66)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 2010 until 2012
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1997 until 2010
Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Ranked #3 in all-time donations to the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient
#92 Eldridge Lowe (Nebraska ’23)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1978 until 1984
Benefactor responsible for the Lowe Volunteer Officers Conference
#93 John Adams Lowe (St. Lawrence ’06)
Grand Council Secretary from 1914 until 1919
Signet Editor from 1912 until 1914
Upon his resignation as Editor, Grand President McIntyre said it was the loss of “the greatest asset of the Fraternity”
Served on the Committee on Ritual in 1938, which proposed the first major changes to the ritual in 50 years
#94 Scott Lyons (Alabama ’95)
Grand Council Director from 2009 until 2013
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2006 until 2009 and 2016 to 2023
Chair, Sesquicentennial Celebration District Governor in 1999 and from 2005 until 2007
Chapter Adviser for Omicron Deuteron at Alabama
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2015
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#95 John H. Marchmont (Columbia 1910)
Grand President from 1940 until 1946
Treasurer of the NIC from 1936 until 1937
#96 Robert C. Marley (Emporia State)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Founder
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#97 William A. McIntyre (Penn 1904)
Grand President from 1912 until 1914
An organizer of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation in 1947
#98 Donald H. McLean (George Washington 1906)
Grand President from 1922 until 1924
Grand Council Treasurer from 1908 until 1912
Grand Council Secretary from 1912 until 1914
Endowment Fund Trustee from 1924 until 1930
#99 Joe McMahon (MIT ’85)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1994 until 2009
Chapter Adviser for Omicron at MIT Regional Adviser from 2007 until 2008 District Governor at various times from 1996 until 2007
Recipient of the Outstanding Chapter Adviser of the Year Award at least 8 times
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2003
#100 David McNaught (Indiana ’65)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1995 until 2009 and again from 2016 until 2019
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Province President from 1977 until 1980 District Governor from 1992 until 1993 Chapter Adviser for Sigma Triton at Indiana
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2008
#101 Homer J. Merchant (Southern Cal ’28)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1968 until 1971
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1965
#102 Robert Mondavi (Stanford ’36)
Foundation Trustee — 1980s
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1988
Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1985
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#103 Gilbert Morgan (Maryland ’07)
Grand Council Vice President from 1922 until 1924
Grand Council Treasurer from 2012 until 2014
Grand Council Auditor from 1924 until 1926
Elected to serve on either the Grand Council or Court at every Convention, but three, from 1922 until 1948
#104 James Murman (Tennessee ’68)
Grand Council Director from 1977 until 1983
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2000
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1997
#105 Herbert H. Naujoks (Knox College ’24)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 1960 until 1961
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1951 until 1961
#106 Robert Nemeschy (Gettysburg ’48)
Grand Council Regional Director from 1948 until 1952
Grand Council Scholarship Director from 1954 until 1962
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1968 until 1977
Leadership School Director in 1958
Chaired a committee to design a system of awards in 1952
Recipient of a Founders’ Award in 1955
#10 William Neugebauer (Indiana/PA ’67)
Grand President from 2012 until 2015
Regional Adviser from 2016 until 2017
District Governor from 1999 until 2007
Chapter Adviser for Iota Septaton at Penn State/Altoona
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2003
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 2005
Recipient of the Outstanding Chapter Adviser of the Year Award in 1994 and 2000
Medallion of Merit Recipient in 2017
#108 G. Ronald Nish (Illinois ’28)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 1961 until 1967
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Assistant Secretary/Treasurer from 1956 until 1961
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1955 until 1977
#109 Mike Palm (Indiana ’04)
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties President from 2015 until 2018
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Vice President from 2018 to present
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Director from 2009 until 2015
Chapter Adviser at Indiana
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#110 Mike Petitjean (Emporia State ’70)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Council Director from 1984 until 1985
Province President from 1985 until 1989
District Governor from 1992 until 1993
Recipient of Founders’ Award in 1987
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#111 John Pfahl (Penn State’47)
Grand Council Regional Director from 1954 until 1958
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1963 until 1978
#112 Harold W. Pierce (Tennessee ’58)
Grand President from 1968 until 1970
Grand Council from 1960 until 1968 and again from 1970 until 1973
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1993
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
First-ever Chancellor of the Court of Honor
#113 Frank Prentice Rand (Williams ’12)
Grand Council Secretary from 1919 until 1922
Signet Editor from 1914 until 1930
Co-Author, All the Phi Sigs (1873 – 1922)
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#114 Tom Recker (Michigan ’82)
Grand Council Director in 2011
Executive Director from 1987 until 2004
Signet Editor from 1989 until 2004
Devoted Service Award
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#115 Orin M. Rhine (Emporia State)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Founder
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#116 Mark Rowland (Ball State ’78)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Council Director from 1984 until 1985
Province President from 1985 until 1991
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 1987
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#117 Alvin S. Rudisill (Gettysburg ’50)
Grand President from 1964 until 1968
Grand Council Director from 1960 until 1964 and 1968 until 1970
Served as Grand Chapter Chaplain from 1973 until 1997
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1975
#118 Stewart Rudisill (Gettysburg ’12)
Grand Chapter Chaplain from 1934 until 1968
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1968
#119 Charles Ruedi (Illinois ’17)
Grand Council Regional Vice President from 1922 until 1924
Grand Council Recorder from 1924 until 1926
Grand Council Director from 1926 until 1928
Grand Council Financial Supervisor from 1928 until 1930
Grand Council Court (judicial body) from 1930 until 1938
#120 Michael Sammataro (Rhode Island ’36)
Grand Council Vice President from 1968 until 1977
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1978 until 1992
#121 Samuel Sargeant (Brown ’25)
District Governor
Served on the committee which formed a system of awards still in use today
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1964
#122 David Schell (Clarion ’73)
Chair, Scholarship Committee: 2015 to present
Regional Adviser from 2010 until 2017
District Governor from 1996 until 2007
Keystone Central Province President from 1989 until 1993
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 2000
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2003
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle in 2005
Recipient of the Medallion of Merit — 2023
#123 Earl F. Schoening (Illinois 1921)
Grand President from 1936 until 1938
Established first office for the Fraternity within his law office in Chicago
Part-time executive for the Fraternity from 1938 until 1952
Editor of the Signet from 1938 until 1956
#124 John Schwartz (Gettysburg ’50)
Chapter Adviser for Rho Deuteron at Gettysburg
District Governor from 1998 until 2003
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1997
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 1985
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#125 James Sefton (Cal State/Northridge ’67)
Co-Author, All the Phi Sigs (1948-1987)
#126 John Sheehan (Northern Illinois ’82)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 2015 until 2021
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Treasurer from 2014 until 2015
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Assistant Treasurer from 2021 until 2022
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2013 until 2014
Ranked #10 in all-time individual donations to the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Chapter Financial Adviser for Pi Pentaton at Northern Illinois
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#127 Bart Sheeler (Dayton ’81)
Grand Council Director from 1989 until 2001
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2001 until 2013
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 2001
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2023
#128 Sean Shingler (George Mason ’97)
Grand President from 2017 until 2019
Grand Council Director from 2009 until 2017
Regional Adviser in 2007
District Governor from 1999 until 2007
Founders’ Award Recipient 2003
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#129 Shawn Shivnen (Eastern Michigan ’00)
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties President from 2018 to present
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Vice President from 2015 until 2018
Phi Sigma Kappa Properties Director from 2012 until 2013
Grand Council Director from 2013 until 2015
Chapter Adviser for Epsilon Lambda at Eastern Michigan
Chapter Adviser of the Year in 2003 and 2007
#130 Arba Shorey (Wisconsin/ Stevens Point ’36)
Phi Sigma Epsilon National Auditor from 1937 until 1948
Phi Sigma Epsilon National Vice President from 1950 until 1956
Credited with helping to keep Phi Sigma Epsilon functioning throughout World War II
#131 Jay Stanley (Tennessee ’62)
Grand President from 1995 until 1999
Grand Council Director from 1990 until 1995
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2000 until 2003
District Governor in 1998
Chapter Adviser for Phi Hexaton at Towson
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2000
#132 George Stark (Illinois ’31)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation President from 1950 until 1955
Memorial Foundation President from 1982 until 1984
Grand Council Director from 1940 until 1941
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1980
#133 Darald Stubbs (Stetson ’88)
Grand Council Director from 2017 to present
Regional Adviser from 2007 until 2009
Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Chair, Leadership and Volunteer Development Committee
#134 Dean Terrill (Knox College ’25)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Scholarship Director from 1954 until 1972
Benefactor who made the Terrill Graduate Fellowship Possible
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#135 Fred M. Thompson (Emporia State)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Founder
First Phi Sigma Epsilon Initiate
First Phi Sigma Epsilon Alpha
Chapter President
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#136 Samuel C. Thompson (UMass 1872)
Grand Council Vice President from 1898 until 1900
Grand Council Treasurer from 1900 until 1902
Grand Council Court (judicial board) from 1902 until 1912
In one capacity or another, served 22 years consecutively
#137 Allen Timmons (Northeastern State)
Phi Sigma Epsilon Vice President from 1934 until 1941
Phi Signa Epsilon President from 1941 until 1945
Credited with helping to keep Phi Sigma Epsilon functioning throughout World War II
#138 Frank Tortorici (Alabama ’60)
Grand Chapter Chaplain in 2010
District Governor from 2005 until 2007
Regional Director at various times from 2007 until 2017
Chapter Financial Adviser for both Kappa Deuteron at Georgia Tech and Omicron Deuteron at Alabama
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 2005 Medallion of Merit recipient in 2010
#139 David Towle (San Jose State ’58)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Trustee from 1995 until 2004
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Trustee Emeritus
Ranked #5 in all-time donations to the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Devoted Service Award in 1999
#140 Adam Umbrasas (Ferris State ’06)
Grand Council Director from 2012 until 2017
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2009 until 2010 and from 2017 until 2018
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Secretary from 2010 until 2012
Regional Adviser from 2010 until 2013
Chapter Adviser for Sigma Epsilon at Ferris State
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Posthumous Medallion of Merit recipient in 2022
#141 Mark Viel (Ferris State ’73)
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Trustee from 2006 until 2014
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee Emeritus
District Governor in 1987
Chapter Adviser for Sigma Epsilon at Ferris State
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 1987
Medallion of Merit recipient in 2014
#142 George J. Vogel (Cornell 1891)
Grand President from 1896 until 1898 and again from 1904 until 1912
Played an important role in the early years of the Fraternity’s development and growth
#143 Timothy Vojtasko (Indiana/PA ’85)
Grand President from 2011 until 2012
Grand Council Director from 2007 until 2011
Province President from 1990 until 1993
District Governor at various times from 1996 until 2007
Chapter Adviser for Eta at Maryland and Lambda at George Washington
Recipient of the Founders’ Award in 1995
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#144 Francis W. Weeks (Swarthmore ’37)
Phi Sigma Kappa National Vice President from 1964 until 1970
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1967 until 1980
Medallion of Merit recipient in 1974
#145 Ernest Wenderoth (George Washington 1908)
Devoted Service Award recipient in 1964
Benefactor responsible for the Wenderoth
Undergraduate Scholarships
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#146 William F. Wood (St. Lawrence 1910)
Grand President from 1938 until 1940
Grand Council Director from 1924 until 1938
According to All the Phi Sigs, “characterized by vigorous, industrious, and loyal leadership, essential during that period to the strengthening of fraternal bonds among the widely distributed chapters”
#147 Oscar R. Worm, Jr. (CCNY 1898)
Grand President from 1902 until 1904
#148 Thomas S. Wright (Wisconsin/Milwaukee ’92)
Grand Council Director from 2007 until 2009
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 2014 until present
Regional Adviser
Chapter Adviser for Epsilon Phi at UW/Milwaukee
#149 Robert M. Zillgitt (Cal State/LA ’60)
Grand President from 1973 until 1975
Grand Council Director from 1975 until 1989
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Secretary/ Treasurer from 1979 until 1981
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Vice President/Secretary from 1982 until 1984
Benefactor who made the Zillgitt Leadership Institute Possible Ranked #13 in all-time individual donations to the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
Named Chair in the Order of the Diamond Circle
#150 William Zimmerman (George Washington 1907)
Grand Council Vice President from 1934 until 1940
Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation Trustee from 1947 until 1951
One of three original incorporators of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation in 1947
CHAPTER NEWS
ALABAMA
Omicron Deuteron
Tuscaloosa, AL
Omicron Deuteron hosted a memorable Parents Weekend.
AUBURN
Omega Septaton Auburn, AL
This spring, Omega Septaton celebrated the addition of three new members into their chapter.
NORTHERN ARIZONA
Rho Hexaton Flagstaff, AZ
Throughout the past semester, Rho Hexaton hosted a variety of community engagement and recruitment events. Undergraduate Brothers dedicated their time to volunteering for Special Olympics Arizona at their Youth Basketball and Skills Camp.
CALIFORNIA STATE/LA
Omega Tetarton
Los Angeles, CA
Omega Tetarton brought in 7 new members into the chapter in the spring. The chapter organized impact philanthropic initiatives, including a food and clothes drive in partnership with the Los Angeles Mission, as well as a fundraiser at local business, Dog Haus.
SOUTHERN CAL
Omega Deuteron Los Angeles, CA
Omega Deuteron organized and hosted several social and community events throughout the semester, fostering camaraderie within the chapter and beyond.
CAL POLY
Eta Septaton
San Luis Obispo, CA
In the spring, Eta Septaton welcomed 17 new members into the chapter. They proudly clinched the victory in both the IFC basketball and volleyball championships for the second consecutive year.
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE
Xi Pentaton Los Angeles, CA
Xi Pentaton organized a successful fundraiser at Boba My Tea and hosted a series of engaging recruitment events throughout the semester.
AMERICAN
Epsilon Triton Washington, DC
Epsilon Triton initiated 9 new members into the chapter in the spring semester. They organized “PSK’s Pink Pursuit” to support Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund.
STETSON
Kappa Hexaton DeLand, FL
Kappa Hexaton marked their 50th chapter anniversary this year. In the fall, they organized their traditional River Trip at Ginnie Springs and their alumni weekend.
GEORGIA TECH
Kappa Deuteron
Atlanta, GA
In the spring semester, Kappa Deuteron welcomed six new members. The chapter commemorated their 100th anniversary as a chapter with an Alumni Banquet. They also organized a philanthropic event titled “Waffle Palooza” to support the LifeLine Animal Project.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN
Chi Septaton Statesboro, GA
Chi Septaton remained active throughout the year, hosting a series of engaging brotherhood events to attract new members and strengthen their bond.
VALDOSTA STATE
Psi Septaton Valdosta, GA
This spring, Psi Septaton celebrated a significant milestone, marking its 14th year anniversary as a chapter. In February, Psi Septaton hosted a Mental Health Philanthropy Week, followed by a Mental Health speech in March featuring Brother Dennis Gillan (West Virginia ’85). All proceeds from the event went to the Half A Sorrow Foundation.
YOUNG HARRIS
Gamma Octaton
Young Harris, GA
Gamma Octaton hosted a 50/50 raffle with proceeds dedicated to supporting Special Olympics. In the spring, brothers participated in the Elberton County Little League Opening Day, where they contributed to a meaningful cause by packing 11,000 meals for RISE Against Hunger, benefiting children in Haiti.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Pi Pentaton
DeKalb, IL
Pi Pentaton hosted an Olympics-themed event, packed with Minute to Win It style games at the NIU Athletics Chessick Practice Center. Plus, brothers showed their support for other NIU athletics by attending a “Beauty and the Beast” event for NIU Gymnastics and Wrestling teams.
ILLINOIS
Alpha Deuteron Champaign, IL
Alpha Deuteron brothers welcomed six new members to their chapter this spring.
INDIANA
Sigma Triton Bloomington, IN
In the spring, Sigma Triton welcomed 24 new members. The chapter organized an event in support of Kate’s Krew, committing to the fight against cancer.
BALL STATE
Epsilon Tau Muncie, IN
Epsilon Tau secured second place in the University’s “Air Jam” event. Early in the spring, brothers dedicated their time to volunteer at BSU’s Cardinal Kitchen. Additionally, they took part in the annual Polar Plunge event to support the Special Olympics Indiana and the Walk A Mile in My Shoes event to benefit the Muncie Mission.
VALPARAISO
Phi Upsilon Valparaiso, IN
Phi Upsilon hosted its annual Polar Plunge event in support of Special Olympics Indiana. Additionally, members participated in various philanthropic events hosted by other organizations on Valparaiso’s campus.
PITT STATE
Beta Epsilon
Pittsburg, Kansas
Beta Epsilon initiated six new members this spring. Brothers showcased their talents at the school’s Airband and Greek God competition, claiming the title of 2024 Greek God Champs. Furthermore, the brothers dedicated themselves to community service during the Big Event, contributing to trash cleanup and lawn maintenance in the Pittsburg community.
KENTUCKY
Phi Deuteron
Lexington, KY
Phi Deuteron welcomed six new members this semester. Many brothers participated in the DanceBlue 5k, contributing to fundraising efforts for the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic. They organized and hosted their annual Polar Plunge, resulting in an impressive fundraising total exceeding $13,000 for Special Olympics Kentucky. Collaborating with other organizations, Phi Deuteron orchestrated the Big Blue Slam Blood Drive Competition in partnership with the Kentucky Blood Center. The chapter also hosted “Cups for a Cause,” a fundraiser where they sold cups of coffee and hot chocolate to support DanceBlue initiatives.
MARYLAND
Eta
College Park, MD
This spring, Eta Chapter initiated eight new members. The chapter demonstrated its commitment to community service by volunteering for the Special Olympics Maryland.
WORCESTER POLY
Epsilon Deuteron Worcester, MA
Early into the semester Epsilon Deuteron hosted Career Night, where local alumni shared valuable advice and insights gained from their postgraduate experiences, both within and outside the Fraternity. The chapter later showcased their culinary skill at an Iron Chef Night. As the semester unfolded, they continued to host events such as laser tag, DIY pizza nights, mini-golf outings, and a burger cooking event.
MASSACHUSETTS
Alpha Amherst, MA
This spring, Alpha Chapter welcomed 28 new members. Brothers paid homage to iconic landmarks like Brooks Hall, Clark Hall, the 1899 MAC tree, Machmer Hall, Old Chapel, and the 510, each building holding significance for the Fraternity.
FERRIS STATE
Sigma Epsilon
Big Rapids, MI
Sigma Epsilon welcomed six new members into the chapter this spring. Brothers organized the annual Polar Plunge to support Area 5 Special Olympics. As the semester progressed, they launched their inaugural Phi Sigma Kappa golf outing, culminating in a memorable awards ceremony.
WESTERN MICHIGAN
Chi Tetarton
Kalamazoo, MI
Chi Tetarton kicked off the spring semester, embarking on its annual Ski Trip. Throughout the semester, members participated in their school’s intramural leagues, securing their fourth consecutive basketball championship.
HOPE
Tau Septaton Holland, MI
Tau Septaton demonstrated its commitment to philanthropy by hosting the annual Polar Plunge event, raising funds for our national philanthropic partner, Special Olympics.
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE
Epsilon Nu Maryville, MO
Epsilon Nu welcomed five new members to the chapter this spring. Early in the semester, the chapter sent select members to AFLV in Indianapolis and Phi Sigma Kappa’s Officer Academy
in Dallas. On Valentine’s Day, a group spread joy and companionship by attending a senior living home for Oak Pointe’s Valentines Dance. Additionally, Epsilon Nu collaborated with another organization on campus to host “Pancakes, PJ’s, and Mini Golf,” further strengthening bonds within the campus community.
CENTRAL MISSOURI
Epsilon Iota Warrensburg, MO
Epsilon Iota hosted the inaugural Phi Sig Dodgeball Tournament. Additionally, Epsilon Iota organized a “Fraternity Olympics” brotherhood event, a lively and spirited event that brought the brothers together in a fun-filled competition.
TRUMAN STATE
Gamma Epsilon Kirksville, MO
Gamma Epsilon organized a memorable formal, providing an opportunity for members to come together and celebrate their bond of brotherhood.
NJIT
Alpha Octaton Newark, NJ
Alpha Octaton kicked off the semester with a rock climbing event. The Philanthropy Committee organized a successful basketball tournament in support of the Special Olympics New Jersey.
RIT
Upsilon Tetarton Rochester, NY
Upsilon Tetarton welcomed four new members this spring. Early into the spring semester, members dedicated themselves to raising funds for the New York Special Olympics, raising $4,300. The chapter celebrated its founders’ day in Rochester, marking the occasion with the issuance of Alumni Scholarship Awards, generously granted by the alumni association. Later in the semester, it took on a new initiative by hosting the inaugural AdoptA-Highway cleanup event.
LIU/POST
Pi Tetarton Brookville, NY
Pi Tetarton initiated three new members this spring. In March, brothers came together to celebrate Founders’ Day, commemorating their shared history and Brotherhood.
RENSSELAER
Gamma Tetarton Troy, NY
This spring, Gamma Tetarton welcomed nine new members. From wing nights to all-youcan-eat sushi gatherings, resume workshops, outings to Dave and Buster’s, and rock climbing excursions, the chapter offered something for everyone interested in joining the chapter.
ADELPHI
Phi Septaton Garden City, NY
Phi Septaton welcomed eight new members this spring. In April, brothers continued their tradition by hosting their annual “Splish Splash Polar Plunge” event in collaboration with the Special Olympics.
APPALACHIAN STATE
Delta Octaton Boone, NC
This spring, Delta Octaton kicked off the semester with a snow day, allowing brothers to enjoy the winter weather with some snowboarding. Additionally, Delta Octaton won the campus’s “Greek Week” competition.
DAYTON
Eta Hexaton Dayton, OH
Eta Hexaton brothers welcomed 33 new members into their chapter this spring. They dedicated themselves to community service by volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul Gateway Shelter for Women and participating in various service projects,
including 4Paws Ability, Mission of Mary Cooperative Artemis Center. Furthermore, they contributed to fundraising efforts for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
KENT STATE
Beta Tetarton Kent, OH
Beta Tetarton initiated five new members this spring. As a chapter, the group embarked on a weekend at the Elk Ridge Ranch for its 2024 formal.
OHIO STATE
Pi Deuteron Columbus, OH
Pi Deuteron welcomed five new members. In February, it joined forces with the Special Olympics to host the annual Polar Plunge. In March, brothers collaborated with Cris Community Connectors to introduce the inaugural “Gateway Gameday,” inviting attendees to enjoy unlimited food and play video games in exchange for donating school supplies for local families in need.
CINCINNATI
Epsilon Octaton Cincinnati, OH
This spring, Epsilon Octaton initiated six new members. To kick off the semester, brothers went on a memorable trip to Nashville for their spring formal. As the semester progressed, they showcased their talents by winning the Chi O Karaoke contest during Make-A-Wish week.
SHIPPENSBURG
Phi Theta Shippensburg, PA
This spring semester, Phi Theta welcomed seven new members into the chapter. They hosted their annual “Splatt a Sig” fundraiser.
ROBERT MORRIS
Gamma Hexaton Moon Township, PA
Gamma Hexaton initiated seven new members into the chapter this semester. In February, the chapter organized the annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Pittsburgh, rallying support and raising over $4,500.
IUP
Theta Pentaton Indiana, PA
During the spring semester, Theta Pentaton welcomed 10 new members into the chapter. In January, the chapter collaborated with the Borough Police Department on a service project aimed at identifying dysfunctional lampposts. Later in the semester, brothers organized the annual Polar Plunge, raising over $3,200 for the Special Olympics.
VILLANOVA
Omicron Septaton Villanova, PA
This spring, Omicron Septaton expanded its chapter by welcoming 31 new members. In January, brothers hosted the “Zilly Jam” at the Villanova Room, treating attendees to an evening filled with live music, bingo prizes, and delicious food. Notably, all proceeds from the event were dedicated to funding a scholarship established in honor of their late Brother Billy Zimmerman.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Gamma Triton Columbia, SC
This spring, brothers of Gamma Triton proudly initiated six new members. Additionally, the chapter embarked on two memorable trips to Tennessee and Daytona Beach for their formal events.
CLEMSON
Upsilon Septaton Clemson, SC
This spring, Upsilon Septaton proudly welcomed 14 new members into the chapter. The annual Polar Plunge event, in support of Special Olympics South Carolina, was a remarkable success, raising over $22,000. Later in the semester, brothers organized a “Dad’s Day” event, inviting members’ families to spend quality time with the chapter.
WASHINGTON STATE
Chi Deuteron Pullman, WA
Chi Deuteron held an alumni event, offering a chance for current members to reconnect with older members and gain valuable insights from their experiences. In March, the chapter organized a food drive for the Community Action Center and participated in Adopt-A-Blocks. Additionally, brothers hosted “Phi Sig Slices,” a fundraiser selling donuts to benefit the Special Olympics.
WISCONSINMILWAUKEE
Epsilon Phi Milwaukee, WI
This spring, Epsilon Phi welcomed five new members. In February, brothers hosted the annual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Wisconsin.
This past winter, we hosted our first-ever professional development webinar, titled “My Phi Sig Stories: Dorm Room to Board Room.” This edition, Brother Bart Sheeler (Dayton ’81) spoke to attendees about entrepreneurship and his professional journey.
Brother Sheeler got his start much like other college students at the time: mowing lawns and working at his local golf course as a caddy. As he worked his way through school, he and his brothers pooled their money together to start his first business. The rest is history.
Check out the best clips from Brother Sheeler’s edition of My Phi Sig Stories by scanning this QR Code!
Be on the lookout for our next edition of My Phi Sig Stories, coming soon!
