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Xi Chapter's Leaders for 1991 - 92 Executive Committee Grand Master Grand Procurator Grand Master of Ceremonies Grand Treasurer Grand Scribe Pledge Educator
Fall 1991 Todd Bruck Matt MacArthur Jason Munsell Rob Hornung Jed Jacobs Rob Hileman
Grand Master Grand Procurator Grand Master of Ceremonies Grand Treasurer Grand Scribe Pledge Educator
Fall 1992 John Murphy Brian Cahalan Rod Lochala Jeff Miller Darby York Michael N ewcity
1992 Summer Rush Chairmen Rush Coordinator Central Arkansas Northeast Arkansas Northwest Arkansas Southeast Arkansas Southwest Arkansas Out-of-State
Spring 1992 Todd Bruck Matt MacArthur Jeb Joyce Rob Hornung Jed Jacobs John Brown
Matt MacArthur Brian Taylor Darby York Chris W e rne r Matt M eek s Dustin Colebank Steve Osbourne Jason Munsell
John Murphy is X i C h a pte r 's Grand Maste r fo r the 1992 - 1993 school y ear .
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Contents Xi Chapter Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Xi Chapter Fall 1991 . .. . . ..... ....... 14
Contents ........ . . . . ..... .. .. . ... 2
Campus Leaders . ... . . ... ..... . ... . .. 16
Quality of Excellence .. .. ..... ..... 3
Intramurals .... ... . .. . . ... .. ... ... .. 18
History ............ . .... .. ...... . 4
Social Calendar ... .... ....... . ....... 19
Alumni ....... .. ..... ..... .. .. .. .. .. . 6
Homecoming ............ .. ... . ...... 21
Beckman Memorial . ............ . .... .. 7
Kappa Sigma Sweetheart . .. ... ........ 22
Rush . ... ... . . .. . . 路.路 . . . .. . ....... . . .. 8
Rush Chairmen ......... . .. . . .. .. . . .. 23
Morn Foti ...... . ....... .. . . . . . . . ... 10
Photo Collage . ... .. .. ........ .... ... 24
Community Service ...... . .. . .. ... .. . 11
Letter From The President .. . ... .... .. . 26
Campus Involvement/Highlights . .. .... . 12
Member Addresses . .. ... .. . .. .. ..... . 27
Academics .. . . . . ... . . .. . .......... .. 13
Application ..... ... . .... inside back cover
Four years ago Kappa Sigma became part of my life. As a senior I am now reflecting upon my experiences of the past, and appreciating more and more the friendships and brotherhood that I have gained from this fraternity . Perhaps that is why this publication is so special to us; for it is an attempt to manifest the accomplishments and spirit of our fraternity in a lasting form. Although the Long Range Planning Committee worked hard on many things , our most coveted accomplishment is this annual report which, in my opinion, provides an outstanding follow up to the success of last year's annual report. I am thankful for the dedication of Scott Been, the Long Range Planning Committee, and the fraternity in creating this report, and believe that we are contributing to an enduring legacy that may someday enrich the lives of others. May all of our brotherhood as actives or alumni take pride in these contributions we have made to establish Kappa Sigma as an outstanding fraternity of the past, present, and future. AEK L"-. B Members of the Long Range Planning Committee: Sitting are Scott Been and Jeb Joyce. Standing are George Bogy, Richard Harp, Jim Robertson, Bryan Henderson, Aaron Windsor, and Chris Morris. Not pictured: John Bacon. Bryan Henderson Chairman LRPC
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Long Range Planning Committee: - Scott Been, Jeb Joyce , George Bogy , Richard Harp, Jim Robertson , Bryan Henderson, Aaron Windsor , Chris Morris , and John Bacon. Pictures from the Kappa Sigma files. Printed by Hobson Graphics
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The Quality Of Excellence What Makes Xi Chapter Tick In a fraternity, as in many other organizations, there is a governmental body that is devised to provide leadership for the group as a whole, and there are certain rules to which the membership must adhere in order to insure unity and compatibility. There the similarity between a fraternity and "other organizations'' ends. The objectives of a fraternity embrace something more than charm for a key chain or a jeweled pin. A fraternity seeks to instill in its members the qualities of Christian The Chapter House at 711 West Dickson St. character and a rich appreciation of the benefits gained from mutual understanding, cooperation, and fellowship. And don't be mistaken, these are objectives of all fraternities. The test of a fraternity's true greatness is whether or not that fraternity accomplishes the far reaching objectives that it professes. This is Kappa Sigma's one hundred and second year at Arkansas. For over one century Xi chapter has produced men that are a tribute to their University and their state, and the character of these men is a tribute to the ideals of Kappa Sigma. Their work bears a quality which is reflected in all of the endeavors of their fraternity - the quality of excellence. This quality is the cornerstone of Kappa Sigma. It is upon this cornerstone that is built a fraternity that is strong and resolute. Resolute in its purposes , because a fraternity that must seek its purpose can promise nothing to its members; and resolute in its standards, because a fraternity without standards fails its members. The strength of Kappa Sigma is important, but this strength is derived from a nebulous, intangible element, an element that has marked Xi chapter since 1890 - fraternity spirit. The spirit of Kappa Sigma, a living, growing spirit, is resulant of the pride that is manifest in the fraternity. And it is this spirit, this pride, that fosters an opportunity . An opportunity to grow - spiritually, scholastically, and socially - and an opportunity to serve. Those of us in Kappa Sigma believe that our fraternity is not a luxury, but an investment; an investment in ourselves, our future, and the future of those who are associated with us. Phillip S. Anderson -
Reprinted from a 1955 rush brochure.
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Xi Chapter History Xi chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity , the oldest fraternity on the campus of the University of Arkansas , has been an integral part of the University life since its colonization on May 29, 1890. The founder and first Grand Master was Dr. Charles Richardson, who had originally be~n initiated into Omicron Chapter on the campus of Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia. The original group was composed of six men: Charles Richardson, John Clinton Futrall, Carl Clinton Miller, William Allen Crawford, William Shields Goodwin, and George Bernard Pugh. To comply with rules forbidding secret societies, Kappa Sigma members deferred wearing badges and met as the Richardson Club for several years in the early 1900s. As the University of Arkansas flourished under the leadership of President Futrall, so named in 1914, so did the fraternity. Struggling against problems posed by efforts to relocate the Neil Carothers on far left. Rhodes Scholar 1904 - 1907. First University, efforts to maintain academic Rhodes Scholar from Arkansas and from KI: . He was in first group standards, and efforts to quell counterof American Rhodes Scholars. productive secret societies, the fraternity continued to recruit members and to find residences large enough to accomodate the brotherhood. Originally meetings were held on the fourth floor of Old Main, and initiations took place on the top floor of the Ozark Theater Building. In 1915, the chapter rented a house at 803 West Dickson. Later, it moved to the Arkansas Building 路 at 111 Mt. Nord Street. In 1919, Xi moved to a house owned by W.K. Askew , a member of the fraternity. Because the rumors of moving the University had ceased for the most part, and because of the growing size of the chapter pursuant to the returning of veterans from World War I, it was decided that a permanent location should be purchased. Following the first statewide meeting of the fraternity in 1921, a frame house at 711 West Dickson was purchased for $11, 000, and Xi became the first fraternity to own and operate its own house on campus. The chapter continues to occupy that same address. Under the leadership of Tom Cutting , Doug Smith , and others, the current chapter house was built and was dedicated during Homecoming weekend of 193 1 . During the 1930s, the fraternity thrived but was saddened by Futrall's death in an automobile accident near Winslow in 1939. Futrall had served as president of the University for twenty-six years until his death. Brother Hal Douglas , president of Blue Key and the stude nt senate in 1931 , and Brother Jay Dickey, business manager
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for the Razorbacks in 1931, had attained leadership roles on the University Board of Trustees. Thus, men of Kappa Sigma oversaw the transition from Mr. Futrall' s presidency to the next. During the years of World War II, membership was continuous but irregular, with the lowest chapter size dropping to ten. Nineteen members of the fraternity lost their lives in service to the United States during World War II. The 1940s and '50s saw the membership expand greatly with the addition of returning veterans to the university campus . In order to accomodate the large numbers, Xi expanded the chapter house to include an annex with sleeping quarters, a large dining room and chapter hall, and a kitchen which is the back portion of the house. At one point, the chapter could boast of a membership of 225. It was the largest fraternity chapter in the world and was dubbed "Fabulous Xi," a name still revered by alumni and ~ctives alike. By the end of the '50s, chapter size had begun to decline from the postwar numbers, and the Interfraternity Council began limiting the number of pledges allowed per year. By 1960 the size of the chapter had receded to 125. In 1964 a fire caused extensive damage to the original portion, or main rooms, of the chapter house. That year and the next were taken up with the extensive and costly repairs. In the first half of the 1970s, the chapter dealt with deterioration of the chapter house , culminating in the movement of the chapter in 1972 into a house at 10 N. Garland. The efforts of the actives, who organized a "Give a Week" program in which they spent weeks traveling to visit alumni in an effort to raise funds with which to save the house, led to increased alumni support. This included a reorganizing and relocating of Xi Corporation to Little Rock which then oversaw a two-phase rebuilding program. Charles B. Whiteside III ( 1960) , as president of Xi Corporation since 197 4, was a driving force behind the restoration and continues to be instrumental in the success of the chapter. The restored chapter house, completely financed through donations from past members and friends of the fraternity at a total cost of $250,000, was dedicated in 1976 during the Homecoming weekend. Although the years spent outside the house resulted in fewer actives and pledges , the numbers began to grow immediately as the impetus of the building program carried over into enthusiastic participation in all phases of fraternity and campus life. The mid-80's saw the chapter adopt a Zero Tolerance policy. This policy was desig ned to eliminate any drug use from the chapter. The second half of the '80s saw Xi recapture its former greatness, due greatly to the work of Alumnus Adviser D. Malcolm McNair (1969). Brother McNair, a local attorney , has been rewarded for his hard work with Adviser of the Year a wards from the University and the national fraternity. From 1986 through 1990 the membership tripled , and the chapter won campus awards for community service and campus involvement. Xi has also won a special plaque from the national fraternity for all-around excellence and the Boyd House Award for the finest and best maintained chapter house among national chapters. In March 1990, its centennial year, Xi hosted a Multi-District Conclave on the Arkansas campus which was attended by more than 250 Kappa Sigmas from seven states. On April 6-9 the Centennial Celebration was held in Fayetteville and was attended by over 300 alumni and their wives from around the country and was considered a great success. The present chapter size is 140, comprised of 130 actives and ten pledges. Xi chapter has begun its second century on campus in the same place it began in 1890 at the top.
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A Lifetillle Collllllitlllent In its 102 years on the University of Arkansas campus, Kappa Sigma has produced more political and business leaders and outstanding men in all walks of life than any other organization. Xi alumni are consistently the most successful men in their communities. Some of Xi's more notable alumni are: former University Board of Trustees Chairman Louis Ramsey of Pine Bluff; Robert F. Fussell, Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court's Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas; Bill Vines, former mayor of Fort Smith; Bill Enfield, former judge in Bentonville; Paul Williams of Booneville, former federal judge; and Charlie Jones, NBC sportscaster. In 1991, architect Fay Jones became the record-tying third Xi initiate to win the Kappa Sigma International Man of the Year Award. Jones received much acclaim in 1990 for receiving the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal for lifetime achievement. One of his most famous works, Thorncrown Chapel, stands in Eureka Springs.
Alumnus advisor Malcolm McNair Jr. and Xi Corp. president Charlie Whiteside III have been instrumental to Xi's success.
Charles Massey, the President Emeritus of the National March of Dimes Foundation, won the 1984 Kappa Sigma International Man of the Year. A 1963 Xi initiate, Jerry Jones, has quickly become a national figure in the last couple of years. As owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jones has helped orchestrate a rebuilding of the organization. The Cowboys made the playoffs last season after a long absence. Representative Bill Alexander has been serving Arkansas' first district for over twenty years. He is part of a long line of Xi alumni who have served in Washington. Prior to Alexander, Xi has also been represented by William Goodwin, Sam Hill, Ed Bethune and Senator John McClellan.
Grand Master John Murphy presents brother Earl Williams a certificate for being a 60-year member.
Xi chapter has a very strong alumni association. Its president and driving force is Charles B. Whiteside ill of Little Rock. With the support of Xi chapter alumni, Charlie and Xi Alumnus Adviser D. Malcolm McNair Jr. work with the rush chairman to comb the entire state and recruit the best for Kappa Sigma. The chapter's recent success is a testament to the commitment and dedication of these two men and the rest of our alumni.
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Beckm.an Mem.orial By Scott Been Kappa Sigma suffered a terrible loss prior to the start of the 1991-92 school year. :Brother Lance Beckman, who was initiated Feb. 10, 1990, died in a car wreck near West Fork on July 25. Lance's brothers at Fabulous Xi supported the Beckman family throughout their terrible ordeal. Brothers kept a constant vigil at the hospital and comforted the family in th~ir time of need. We experienced the pain and loss along with them. Lance touched the lives of each and every one of us, as we touched his. Kappa Sigma held a huge place in his heart, and his family realized this. They chose 711 W. Dickson as his final resting place. On August 13, 1991, a memorial service was held at the chapter house and Lance's ashes were placed in the front lawn, and a maple tree was planted in his honor. The family was then invited to eat lunch with Lance's Xi brothers. Mr. David Beckman addressed the crowd. He thanked everyone for their support and encouraged us to move on as Lance would want us to and have a great rush.
Lance Beckman
David Beckman joined our brotherhood as an honorary initiate on March 28, making it three generations of Beckmans to be initiated at Xi. David's father, Burchard, was initiated in 1931. It was not a day without tears, as the loss still loomed large. However, it did seem to give a somewhat uplifting finality to the tragic incident. As Mr. Beckman said, it was a time to move on, to go on with life.
A -E- K - 6 - B Lance . You could not be in a better resting place. Lance's father, David Beckman (far right) , stands with Kappa Sigma alumni and former GM Todd Bruck (far right in back row) on his honorary initiation day at the chapter house on March 28.
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Rush By J eb Joyce and Richard Harp Over the past three years, Kappa Sigma has conducted the most successful rush program on the University of Arkansas campus. Kappa Sigma has al ways recruited one of the largest pledge classes on campus. In addition, our pledge classes have consistently earned superior grade point averages, and retention rates have steadily increased each year. The 1991 fall class had a 94 % retention rate. Kappa Sigma's rush goals were more easily accomplished last year. A summer that included 12 awards at our national conclave, the purchase of an attractive apartment complex, and the increased support from _alumni helped ease the burden for the rush chairmen. In 1991 the quota for formal rush was lowered from 35 to 33, but with the addition of sophomore pledges Kappa Sigma pledged 40 men, making it the largest pledge class on campus. What does a Kappa Sigma pledge class consist of? Excellence - not just in a few areas but in all aspects of college life. The most important area, however, is academics. For example, the fall '91 pledge class had the highest quality points (GPA x hours) of any pledge class on campus. Over the past three years , Kappa Sigma pledge classes have boasted higher high school GPA's and ACT scores than any other fraternity pledge class. From this academic foundation these classes have compiled outstanding accomplishments on the UA campus and in the Fayetteville community. Our pledge classes are always socially active with sorority pledge classes, and pledges played a vital role in Kappa Sigma's '91 intramural championship. In addition, every pledge for the past four semesters has remained involved with at least two campus or community organizations . The most recent fall class raised over $500 dollars on their own to benefit the March of Dimes. We hope to continue these pledge class traditions in the future. This summer promises to be another great year for rush at Xi. Over 50 rushees attended our new spring party, Bacchanalian, which was a great success. Matt MacArthur 1s our new overall rush chairman, and the Jeb Joyce, overall rush chairman from last summer, talks with the membership during a break in formal rush. whole house is gearing up for a "fabulous" rush.
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Our four big summer rush parties are as follows: July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25
N. Little Rock Fort Smith Little Rock Hot Springs
Chris Johnson's house Colombus Acres Capitol Club On the Belle of Hot Springs
The alumni's help is always crucial. We have some smaller parties planned at the homes of alumni, and we welcome any rushees and alumni to attend. Recommendations of rushees are also greatly appreciated. If you plan on attending formal rush, we hope this gives you a thorough idea of what Kappa Sigma is about. This is a very important time in your life, and we are looking forward to meeting you and providing all the information you need in making an informed decision. If you have any questions or would like to attend a rush function, feel free to call the rush chairman in your area. Their phone numbers are on page 23. If you would like additional information concerning summer rush or have any recommendations, please fill out the Kappa Sigma rush blank, which is in the inside back cover of this report. Please send in care of the rush chairman to the Kappa Sigma house at 711 West Dickson in Fayetteville.
We sincerely hope that every rushee will Summer Rush Chairmen, Front: Brian Taylor, Matt MacArthur, Darby York. respond to the opporBack: Jason Munsell , Dustin Colebank, Chris Werner and Stephen Osbourne. tunity to learn about Not pictured: Matt Meeks. Kappa Sigma, an organization that builds its brotherhood and strength by recru1tmg the finest young men available. None of this could be accomplished without the strong leadership of the actives, the coordinated support of Xi corporation and the unparalleled faith of the Fabulous Xi alumni. Kappa Sigma absorbs the strengths of its members to overcome any weaknesses and builds character that some may equal but none shall excel. If you can accept the challenges of high goals and expectations, then Kappa Sigma is for you and can grant wondrous rewards for a lifetime.
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Motn Foti - Scott Been Marie Foti has been surrounded by men all her life. She was born in Centerville, Arkansas where she was the only daughter living with 10 brothers, eight of them younger. After graduating from nearby Ola High School, she moved to Pine Bluff. It was there that she was united with the two things that would turn out to be most important in her life: her husband and the food business. Foti started out as a waitress at the Coffee Cup and met Steve soon after. They were married in 1939, and together operated the very unique "Foti's Seed Store and Cafe' ' until Steve's death in 1970. "Steve had a lot of cooking sense," said Foti. ''Between us and his mother, we worked out all our recipes. I learned how to cook all the original Italian dishes.'' In the meantime, four more men came into Foti's life in the form of sons Steve, Tom, Jim and Rick. For a few years, Foti leased the basement of the Arkansas Power and Light and ran her restaurant from there. In 1981, Foti was left in the position of having nothing to do for the first time in her life. "I was unhappy ," said Foti. "I was just spinning my wheels, going nowhere. I was doing nothing fulfilling. I had always been so involved. I was just kind of drifting. ' '
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It was then that Foti's grandson submitted an application in her name to be house mother at his Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity at the University of Arkansas . She stayed there for 2 1/2 years and then moved to Ole Miss where she was house mother at Phi Kappa Psi for 3 1/ 2 years. When she heard there was an opening in Fayetteville in 1987 , she submitted her name for consideration. She was hired by the Kappa Sigma house in the spring of ' 87 and is still going strong today. "Her boys," as she calls them, greatly appreciate her shining personality as well as her award-winning Italian cooking. When she's not at the house, she is being talked into cooking for people, usually back home in Pine Bluff. "I have been threatened with a road block if I tried to leave town without cooking." Foti has served as secretary and treasurer of the House Mothers' Club at Arkansas and in 1991 was named the Friendliest House Mother on Campus by her peers. At last summer's Kappa Sigma centennial, she was named the b est house mothe r in the nation .
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Comnlunity Service By Jim Robertson Under the leadership of Chris Johnson, new heights were reached in opening fresh ties with the community. Kappa Sigma donated over $2,000, 200 pounds of food, and an impressive 2, 100 man hours to charitable organizations such as the North Arkansas Symphony and the Northwest Arkansas Special Olympics chapter. In addition to Kappa Sigma's primar_y fund raisers (the annual Haunted House and Pledge Auction) , volunteers throughout the house discovered other foundations that proved to be highly rewarding. For the past two years Kappa Sigma has thrown a Christmas party complete with a visit from Kappa Sigmas and Pi Beta Phi 's at the Christmas party for the Richardson Center Santa Claus and gifts for the kids. disadvantaged children of the Richardson Center. In addition, several volunteers from the house have participated in the Fayetteville Youth Center's Big Brother program and coached various little league teams from the center. Members and pledges also took time to visit the elderly at Sunrise Manor Care Center, and with the help of the Pi Beta Phi sorority , assembled a choir which traveled to several retirement homes. These few contributions represent some of the innovative ways Kappa Sigma has served Fayetteville and the surrounding area. Other organizations served include the March of Dimes, Adopt a Park, Adopt a Highway, Autumn Fest, and assorted areas of the University ranging from picking cotton for the Agriculture department to assisting with the recent rededication of "Old Main."
An unknown monster and brother Matt MacArthur did their best to scare people at this year's KI: - ZT A Haunted House, which benefited Special Olympics.
The Kappa Sigma Fraternity has accomplished a great deal in the past year, and will continue to do so in the future. The fraternity's devotion to the community only grows with each new member bearing new ideas to benefit our community while gaining experiences that will last a lifetime.
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Campus Involvement By Richard Harp No matter where you look on the hill, a Kappa Sigma leader can be found. Over 80 % of the chapter is involved in two organizations while 100% is involved in at least one. From the A ssociated Student Government to the Interfraternity Council to Cardinal XXX, a Kappa Sigma can be found excelling in practically every organization. These organizations have several Kappa Sigmas as officers: Bryan Henderson, IFC rush chairman; Dustin McDaniel, IFC treasurer; and Rob Purdy, editor of The L ink, a campus magazine. Other organizations in which Kappa Sigmas participate include Emerging Leaders, American Marketing Association, Order of Omega, Arkansas Booster Club , Cardinal Key , and Finance Club . The men of Kappa Sigma have worked hard to become a dominant political force on campus . The organizational membership and leadership positions give Kappa Sigmas the chance to gain valuable social and leadership skills which will enable us to have a more successful and productive future . Kappa Sigma's strong participation in campus organizations facilitates Kappa Sigma's continued growth and prosperity.
Campus Highlights By John Bacon The highlight of the fall semester was the rededication of Old Main on Sept. 21. This weekend-long celebration marked the completion of a multimillion dollar renovation project on the oldest building on campus. Kappa Sigma contributed $1 ,000 to the renovation. The project began in 1978 when Old Main. The symbol for higher education. the building was condemned due to safety violations as a result of years of deterioriation to its structure. Funding for this project came from thousands of alumni and current students at the university as w ell as many other s. Since its reopening in the fall, the building has become home for the offices of the Fulbright College of Arts a nd Sciences . The ceremony coincided with the opening of football season in Fayetteville for the R azorbacks, who competed for the last time in the Southwest Conference. Arkansas left the SWC after 77 years of membership and joined the more nationally prominent Southeastern. Conference. The Razorback s improved upon their 3-8 finish in 1990 by going 6-5 in the regular season and losing to G eo rgia in the Independence Bowl. The biggest game of the year took place in Little Rock where Arkansas and T exas completed - at least for now - one of the oldest and best rivalries in college football . T he Razorbacks finished it on a good note, winning in exciting fashion , 14- 13 . The first year of SEC competition for Arkansas was filled with success . Along the way to their national championship, the cross country team gave the University its first SEC championship. The indoor track and basketball teams also won SEC titles, and the golf , te nnis and baseball team s were all nationally ranked. Athletics has been an area of great pride for the Univer sity a nd its students, and the future looks bright for continued success.
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Acadelllics By Chris Morris Outstanding academic achievement has made Kappa Sigma an accredited Greek organization on the University of Arkansas campus. Hard work and a desire for excellence in their field of study has enabled the members of Kappa Sigma to meet and surpass the academic standards that grow increasingly tougher each year. 1991-92 was yet another successful academic year. The men of Brothers get together to help each other study for an exam. Xi chapter combined for an average house GP A of 2 . 69 topping the previous year's GPA and again toppi.ng the all-men's average of 2.61 and the all-fraternity average of 2.58. These results are attributed to the diligence and committment of the members to achieve not only for themselves but for the fraternity as well. Although our scholarship was tremendously successful overall, we felt there were areas that could be improved. Subsequently , Brother Michael Newcity developed the Academics Advisory Board. Its purpose was two fold. First, it involved an immediate plan. That plan was to provide tutoring to Kappa Sigmas by Kappa Sigmas. This strategy was designed to utilize the abilities in the house as well as avoid the expense of those campus tutors who often proved to be incapable of providing effective tutoring. Xi Corporation will also continue to provide paid tutoring when necessary. Michael is looking forward to re cruiting more volunteer brothers for tutoring as well a s comprising a comprehensive list of capable tutors who are provided by the University for free. In addition, the board will work with the scholarship chairman in investigating new ways to improve academic performance in the house. The board will also become familiar with campus resources such as career counseling and academic workshops which can be utilized by the house. Not only w e re plans implem e nted for the future during this y ear , but many brothers achiev ed lofty goals and were rewarded for their efforts. With scholarship as a foundation of college life, Xi chapter continues to lay cornerstones of diligence, fullness and readiness in its m embership to insure future success in university life as well a s life after the unive rsity.
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Xi Chapter Fall 1991 Since 1890, Xi chapter has initiated more men than any Kappa Sigma chapter in the world. We initiated 35 new members on February 1, 1992, which was the highest number on campus, and we are once again proud to be the largest fraternity on campus. The summer prior to the 1991-1992 school year was another source of great pride to us. Xi chapter was the most decorated chapter in the country at the Kappa Sigma Biennial Grand Conclave in Atlanta. Xi claimed 11 awards , including the Founders Award of Chapter Excellence, the highest honor to be given. Ron McCall received the Grand Master of the Year Award, and the chapter also won awards for outstanding community service, campus involvement, membership recruitment, pledge education and scholarship. Xi received Honorable Mention in the competition for the Grand A ward for chapter communications. The 1990-1991 Annual Report won the award for best special publication; the Fall 1990 rush video won honorable mention for the best rush video; and our rush brochure won the award for the best one-to-three color rush brochure. Our success has only inspired us to achieve more this year than last. We continue to set higher goals each year. This report is a window by which one can look in and see how our goals are accomplished. 1991-1992 was a fabulous year, but each subsequent year will only get better and better. -
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CaITipus Leaders DUSTIN McDANIEL Dustin is a sophomore from Jonesboro majoring in public administration. He is the IFC treasurer and the IFC representative to Panhellenic Council. He was one of only 24 on campus last year to be a member of Emerging Leaders and is currently serving as an Emerging Leaders Mentor. He has been a member of the Freshmen Involvement Committee and Junior Greek and has been the Kappa Sigma representative to IFC. BRYAN HENDERSON Bryan is a senior from North Little Rock majoring in marketing management with an emphasis in Spanish. He has served as a central Arkansas rush chairman for Xi chapter and as IFC Rush Chairman, an Associated Student Government Senator and the IFC Panhellenic Representative. Bryan was also a co-facilitator for Greek Colloquium, a member of the Panhellenic Review Board and a peer educator for the Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis Center. He has recently been named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. He was vice-chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee last year and is this year's chairman.
SCOTT BEEN Scott is a junior from Tahlequah, Okla. , majoring in journalism. He has been a member of Gama Beta Phi, Cardinal Key and Golden Key Honor Societies. He has also been a member of the Razorback Alcohol Awareness Program and both a member and adviser of the Freshmen Involvement Committee and has appeared on the Dean 's and Chancellor's List. He is the sports editor of Ihe Arkansas Traveler, the campus newspaper , and is editor of the 1991-92 Kappa Sigma Annual Report.
PAUL UDOUJ Paul is a junior from Fort Smith majoring in banking and finance. He is the administrative assistant to ASG President Jeff Harrelson and is a member of Finance Club and Campus Council. He has served as a rush counselor and Greek W eek Committee Chairman. While in ASG, Paul was on the Student Services Allocation Committee and founded th e Teacher Evaluations Committee.
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Calllpus Leaders MICHAEL NEWCITY Michael lS a senior from Greenwood majoring in computer information systems. He has a 4.00 GPA and is president of Beta Gamma Sigma , the national business honor society . He is a member of Blue Key Honor Society, the Data Processing Management Association, the Air National Guard and Student Mobilization, a christian organization on campus. Michael is the scholarship and awards chairman for Xi chapter.
TODD LEWIS Todd is a junior from Fort Smith majoring in history. He is a member of Blue Key Honor Society and Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society. He has served for two years on the Interfraternity Judicial Board and as a senator for the Associated Student Government for which he was also the Election Commissioner . He is a rush counselor and a student orientation leader. Todd is also vice-president of Young Democrats and the IFC representative to ASG.
MATT MacARTHUR Matt is a junior from Oklahoma City, Okla. , majoring in political science. He has been a member of Russian Club , College Republicans , Arkansas Booster Club, and Golden K ey Honor Society and was both a Freshmen Involvement Committee member and adviser. Matt is on the IFC Media Committee and served one semester as Media Chairman. He also served as Greek W eek representative for Xi chapter and co-facilitator of the Panhellenic Pledge R etreat . Matt has been kitchen manager, intramural chairman, Grand Procurator, and Northwest Arkansas rush chairman. This summer, h e will be the overall rush chairman .
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TAYLOR Brian is a sophomore from North Little Rock majoring in mechanical engineering. He is member of a Gama Beta Psi Honor Society , the Freshmen Involvement Committee, the Razorback Alcohol Awareness Program and the Society of Automotive Eng ineers a nd has appeared on the D ean's and Chancellor's List. H e has served a s a X i rush ch a irman for three sem este rs and received his biggest honor last spring when he was named the mode l fraternity pledge for the e ntire Greek system b y Order of Omega, the Greek Honor Society.
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Intrainurals By Aaron Windsor Every semester the University of Arkansas provides its students with the opportunity to participate in one of the finest and most renowned intramural programs in the country. The program's excellence is manifested in its organization and high level of competition. In 1991 Xi chapter of Kappa Sigma finished its fall intramural schedule in championship form. As anticipated, Kappa Sigma finished the fall semester in first place while Sigma Nu and Sigma Phi Epsilon settled for the second and third posi-路 tions respectively in the University of Arkansas Fall Intramurals. The Intramural/Recreational Sports All-University points scoreboard for the Fall of '91 listed Kappa Sigma as first place winKappa Sigmas line up for intramural football action. ners in 3-on-3 basketball, indoor soccer, swimming, racquetball, table tennis and horseshoes while placing in the top three in almost all of the other events. At the time of printing, Kappa Sigma was again in first place for the spring of '92. Brothers Matt MacArthur and Brian Cahalan led Kappa Sigma to its championship as chairmen of intramurals. Their organization, motivation and participation in all of the events set a new standard for future chairmen to follow. Brother Marcus Hendricks took over in the spring Chris Hoisted goes up for the ball at the opening of a Kappa Sigma semester and has the chapter on course for intramural game. another winning year. The crowds attending the games are always excited and very vocal. Their presence and enthusiasm helps to spur on the participating teams and generates a feeling of camaraderie and brotherhood. We are very proud of our intramural program. It is a segment of Kappa Sigma that displays pride, achievement and excellence.
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Social Calendar By George Bogy As you have seen, the Fabulous Xi chapter of Kappa Sigma prides itself in many endeavors as the best fraternity on the University of Arkansas campus. Yet we feel a well rounded college man should be experienced socially. We began the year with the excitement of football season. We escorted Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Delta Delta Delta sororities to the pep rallies after gathering at the house for cookouts.
Bid Day party in the back yard.
Of course, on game weekends Mom Foti prepared her famous brunch for Kappa Sigma friends and families. Afterward, everyone assembled for the walk over to Razorback Stadium. Football weekends were completed with a post-game bash with a local dance band . Haunted House, our annual charity fund raiser, brought the Zeta Tau Alphas over for a week full of Halloween fun , and So Happy It's Thursday and Thank God It's Friday Parties with various sororities sprinkled the social calendar in the fall. We boosted our Yuletide spirits with the fourth annual "Christmas at my Crib'' party held at Studio 225. Continued on next page
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Social Calendar - Continued One of the most anticipated parties of the spring was the second annual ''Polyester Formal'' with the Pi Beta Phi sorority. We all donned bell bottoms and platform shoes and danced to the sounds of the Bee Gees, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, and other '70's favorites. Brothers in their '70s outfits at the Polyester Formal.
Spring '92 also brought sad times to Kappa Sigma as we said good bye to an old friend, ''Island Orgy.'' Our row party spirit was not to be extinguished, however. The death of Orgy gave birth to a new theme, "Bacchanalian." With bands playing Wednesday through Saturday nights in addition to Friday and Saturday afternoons, it was a week of raucus fun.
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Homecoming By Scott Been On October 12, 1991, two very special guests visited the brothers at the University of Arkansas' Xi chapter of Kappa Sigma and took part in their homecoming celebration . The Executive Director of Kappa Sigma , Mitchell B. Wilson , and District Grand Master XXI, William 0. Waters, spent the day in Fayetteville and spoke briefly to a gathering of brothers and guests before the Arkansas Razorbacks took the field against the University of Houston. Before every home football game, Xi chapter' s dining hall Executive Director Mitchell B. Wilson with Xi brothers on homecoming. is filled with friends , family , dates and rushees for a formal brunch, followed by a parents meeting. This day was no exception . Charlie Whiteside, president of Xi Housing Corp., opened the proceedings by giving a brief history of Xi chapter and dedicating three plaques. The first plaque was to be placed in the apartment building located next door to the chapter house, which the chapter recently purchased. 17 upperclassmen currently reside in the complex. The other two plaques were dedicated in memory of Lance Beckman, initiated Feb. 10, 1990, and his grandfather, Burchard Frank Beckman, initiated March 15, 1931 , and DGM XXI from 1964-72. They were presented to the Beckman family and placed on the door of the room that Lance occupied as a pledge. Alumnus adviser Malcolm McNair was presented with a plaque from the membership for his continuing service to the chapter. Malcolm has been named alumnus adviser of the year by both the University and the national fraternity during the five years he has served. Brother Waters was then presented with a hand-drawn print of the house and spoke to the group. Waters praised Xi's brothers for their recent accomplishments and encouraged brothers to become one of "Jackson's Men. " To become one of Jackson's Men and receive your certificate and pin number, you must donate $1 ,000 within three years to the national fraternity. Brother Wilson then addressed the crowd and was very complimentary. ' 'Xi always comes first among the best chapters talked about. I'm very proud of this chapter. I now know why it' s called Fabulous XI.'' Brother Whiteside declared Wilson a special alumnus and awarded him a pin, a print of the house and a copy of the original charter. The ceremonies concluded with brother Whiteside' s presentation to the chapter of a slate from the original roof of Old Main in honor of Xi b eing the most decorated chapte r at the 1991 Kappa Sigma conclave in Atlanta. Brothers Wilson and Waters finished their stay with Xi by attending the football game with two of Xi's undergraduate brothers . It was certainly an exciting and fulfilling day for the members of Xi and only served to provide more incentive to achieve and g row a s brother s.
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Laura Seat Laura Seat, a sophomore from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was Kappa Sigma's Sweetheart for 1991 -1992 . Laura is a political science major and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
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Summer Rush Chairmen
Phone Numbers
Matt MacArthur
582-0125
Brian Taylor
834-1618
Darby York
227-0413
Chris Werner
834-2854
Matt Meeks
452-6034
Dustin Colebank
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Steve Osbourne
898-5564
Jason Munsell
582-0432
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A Letter Frolll The President Dear Friends and Brothers,
During the 1991-92 school year, Xi Chapter attained a level of accomplishment which had not been seen in forty years. While maintaining a dominance in many areas on campus, Xi moved into a new period of growth with the purchase of the land and apartment facilities to the west of the chapter house. Xi also initiated 35 men on February 1st, more men than had been in a pledge class since the Fall Class of 1957. Xi Chapter initiated more men than any other house on campus. It is plain to see that Kappa Sigma is a fraternity in transition. We have been running with the lead pack, but we are now beginning to pull away. Our close working relationship with the Xi Alumni Association, the Kappa Sigma National Officers, and University Officials, as well as superior planning techniques, organization, rush tactics, and standards have given us a strong base to work from. One of my most memorable experiences during the past year was representing Fabulous Xi at the Biennial Grand Conclave Todd Bruck in Atlanta, Georgia where Xi led the nation in the number of awards received. The capstone of those was The Founders Award of Chapter Excellence which is Kappa Sigma's top award. To expound on the rest of our awards would be reiteration to what you have read other places in this report. After four years of living at 711 W. Dickson, I have many great experiences and memories. Kappa Sigma has taught me many things. I have learned how to lead and how to follow; how to delegate authority and how to manage time. One of the most important things I have learned is how to receive criticism. Being in a fraternity on today's college campus is quite often like being in a fishbowl. People both in and out of the chapter are watching and scrutinizing every step you make. We are, because of our visibility, a target for every critic, but I like to use a quote by Theodore Roosevelt to refer to those who do nothing except criticize. It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions ; who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumphs of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails , at least falls while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor d efeat. A conclusion to my letter as well as my senior year and the end of my term as Grand Master would not be complete without a thank you to Malcolm McNair and Charlie Whiteside. Never have two men been more dedicated to the success of the fraternity. It has been an honor to serve with them . While fraternity life may not be for everyone, it is one of the greatest places to learn the unwritten lessons which do not appear in text books - its not what you know , but who you know; and its not what you say, but what you do. I wish the best of luck to our new Grand Maste r, John Murphy . And I hope he enjoys the job as much as I did. ÂŁ)
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1992 Melllbers and Hollletowns Last Name, First Name
Hometown
Last Name, First Name
Hometown
Adkison, Darren Bacon, John Basik, Allan Beasley, Eddie Been, Brian Been, Scott Biggs, Heath Bizzell, Shawn Black, Brian Boersma, Ed
Ashdown, AR
Epperson, Robert Fain, Blake Fancher, Shannon Fidler, Shawn Fortenberry, Clint Freeman, Allen Freeman, Hal Friday, Charles Fryar, Jeff Garner, Mike Gilbert, Chris Griffith, Nick Hale, Jay Hamilton, Clay Hamilton, Wes Hansson, Pat Harp, Richard Harris , Bransen Henderson, Bryan Hendricks, Marcus Herndon, Grant Hileman, Robbie Holloway, Michael Holsted, Chris Holyfield, Rob Horn, Wes Hornung, Rob Hurt, Reid Hutchison, John Jacobs, Jr. , James R. Johnson, Chris Jones , Derek Joyce, Jeb Keys , Rob Knight, Chris
Ft. Smith, AR Prescott, AR Dover, AR Prairie Grove, AR Newport, AR Allen, TX Tahlequah, OK Lockesburg, AR Hot Springs, AR North Little Rock, AR Garland, TX Forrest City, AR Marion, AR North Little Rock, AR Broken Arrow , OK Ft. Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Greenwood, AR North Little Rock, AR Tahlequah, OK Nashville, AR Tahlequah, OK Horeshoe Bay , TX North Little Rock, AR Camden, AR Foreman, AR Greenwood, AR Ft. Smith, AR Little Rock, AR 路wynne, AR Sherwood, AR Berryville, AR Benton, AR El Dorado, AR Rogers, AR
Bogy, George Bone, Bryan Bosley, Chip Bramlett, Nathan Bramlett, John Brighton, Darby Brown, John Brown, Marc Bruck, Todd Burke, Sean Butler , Kevin Cahalan, Brian Clapp, Brad Clemons, Eric Colebank, Dustin Connell, Will Cooper, Chadd Croxdale, Blake Cullen, Michael Dellinger, Steve Dew, David Dobbins, David Eager, Michael Eanes, John
Camden, AR Chicago, IL North Little Rock, AR Tahlequah, OK Tahlequah, OK Springdale, AR Maumelle, AR Benton, AR Marshall, TX Pine Bluff, AR Batesville, AR Sherwood, AR North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock, AR Blytheville, AR Marion, AR Ft. Smith, AR Akron, OH Danville, CA Little Rock, AR Kansas City, MO Harrison, AR Nashville, AR Benton, AR Benton, AR Mena, AR Fayetteville, AR Greenwood, AR Little Rock Conway, AR Dallas, TX Heber Springs, AR Little Rock, AR
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1992 Melllbers and Hollletowns Last Name, First Name
Hometown
Last Name, First Name
Hometown
Lee, Brooks Lee, Norman Lewis, Todd Linden, Chad Lochala, Rod Logsdon, Todd London, Jack MacArthur, Matt Martin, Chuck Mathis, Lonnie McCuin, Tim McDaniel, Dustin McDaniel, T.J. McNatt, Jeff Meek, Shannon Meeks, Matt Milam, Chris Miller, Jeff Morris, Chris Morris, Marvin Munsell, Jason Murphy, John Myers, Steve Newcity, Michael Norman, David Nutter, Kirby Ogden, Charles Osborne, Stephen Parker, Joey Pejic, Branko Penny, Jed Perceful, 路Dustin Perceful, Shawn Pieroni, Jeremy Pinkerton, Allan
Fayetteville, AR Benton, AR Ft. Smith, AR Plano, TX Newport, AR Hot Springs, AR Searcy, AR Oklahoma City, OK Jacksonville, AR Harrison, AR Little Rock, AR Jonesboro, AR Little Rock, AR Aurora, MO Kansas City, KS Ft. Smith, AR Greenwood, AR Houston, TX North Little Rock, AR Forrest City, AR Tahlequah, OK Hot Springs, AR Columbus, AR Greenwood, AR Newport, AR Texarkana, TX Texarkana, TX Ashdown, AR Ft. Smith, AR Ft. Smith, AR Ashdown, AR Ft. Smith, AR Fayetteville, AR Lake Village, AR Little Rock, AR
Pinkston, Chase Pitts, Kyle Pratt, Frankie Price, Greg Purdy, Rob Quinn, Bryan Renfrow, Jimmy Richter, Flint Robertson, Jim Rogers, Jason Samuel, Chris Saunders, Steve Schlieff, Greg Schoettlin, Phil Sharpe, Chris Spencer, Ron Stafira, John Still, Fontaine Stingley, Rusty Stokenberry , Scott Stratton, Chris Swope, Martin Swope, Patrick Syljebeck, John Taylor, Brian Trout, Greg Udouj, Paul Watts, Greg Werner, Chris Whisker, Jay Whitehead , Brad Williams, Todd Wilson, Reagan Windsor, Aaron Wright, Lonnie York, Darby
Little Rock, AR Benton, AR Forrest City, AR Concord, CA Newport, AR Conway, AR Benton, AR Ashgrove, MO Beebe, AR Fayetteville Pearcy, AR Searcy, AR Batesville, AR Fayetteville, AR Marion, AR Joplin, MO Claremore, OK Ft. Smith, AR Russellville Pawhuska, OK Maumelle, OK Lincoln, AR Lincoln, AR Carmel, IN North Little Rock, AR 路 Blytheville, AR Ft. Smith, AR Hot Springs, AR North Little Rock, AR Mena, AR England, AR Lake St. Louis, MO Blytheville, AR Benton, AR Foreman, AR North Little Rock, AR
Gentlemen: Rush is the lifeblood of the Fraternity. On this foundation , Xi chapter has built a century-old tradition rich in excellence. This is not mere coincidence, but is due to hard work. If you are a young man interested in Kappa Sigma or an alumnus with a candidate for Xi Chapter's fall pledge class, please fill out this application and send to the Kappa Sigma Rush Chairman at 711 W. Dickson Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. We look forward to hearing from you.
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