Chapter 2: The History of Sigma Phi Epsilon
Order of the Golden Heart Recipients at the 1995 Conclave in Orlando. Back row from left: William G. Tragos, Washington in St. Louis ’56; Dr. Ronald D. Strader, Pittsburg State ’64; Dr. Richard A. St. John, Toledo ’63; Bobby G. Bennett, Barton ’67; Jack D. Wheeler, North Texas ’61; Donald D. McCleary, Texas ’71; William A. Schreyer, Penn State ’48; J. Russell Pratt, Michigan ’39; Garland G. Parker, Cincinnati ’37; Dr. R. Eric Weise, Cincinnati ’54; Bruce H. Hasenkamp, Dartmouth ’60; Front row from left:Robert L. McCune, Bradley ’50; John W. Hartman, Missouri-Columbia ’61; Francis W. Barkley, Delaware ’26; Jerry L. Stroud, Indiana State ’60; Wallace C. Doud, Wisconsin ’48; C. Maynard Turner, Washington ’22; Donald E. Kindle, Cincinnati ’55.
u n ique str uctu re a l lows chapters to develop programming to fit their campus experience and take advantage of year-round recruitment. This focus of member development creates positive experiences that bolster the self-esteem and overall quality of life of its members.
1,600 attendees helped to celebrate the Centennial of our great Fraternity. Sigma Phi Epsilon entered its second century as the nation’s largest fraternity. Yet, this celebration did not temper the Fraternity’s desire to continue to push beyond the perceptions of the American college fraternity and continue to introduce new innovations. In 2009, Templeton left the Fraternity staff, and Brian C. Warren Jr., Virginia ’04, took the helm as executive director in 2010. Following the 53rd Grand Chapter Conclave, Warren assumed responsibility for the consolidated operations of the Fraternity, SigEp National Housing and the Educational Foundation as the chief executive officer.
I n Ma rch 19 9 6 , Maddox lef t the Fraternity staff. Jacques L. Vauclain, III, Davidson ’91, succeeded Maddox. After four years as the Fraternity’s executive director, Brother Vauclain left Richmond and Craig D. Templeton, Kansas ’81, was appointed Vauclain’s successor in 2000.
The 2000s During this decade, great strides were made to introduce programs like the Balanced Man Scholarship, Residential Learning Communities, and much of what makes SigEp the premier college fraternity today. At the 47th Grand Chapter Conclave, held in Washington, D.C., over 25