2016 Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Annual Report

2015 -2016 KAPPA SIGMA XI CHAPTER ANNUAL REPORT

Volume

Xi Chapter Kappa Sigma

XXV

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

GRAND MASTER RUSTY JACKSON

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RUSH CHAIRS

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS

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XI CHAPTER HISTORY JERRY JONES FEATURE

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RUSH REPORT

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PLEDGE CLASS REPORT

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SOCIAL REPORT

12 CONCLAVE REPORT PHILANTHROPY REPORT

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INTRAMURAL REPORT

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OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNUS : STEPHEN RAY STAFFORD

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CAMPUS LEADERS

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THE KAPPA SIGMA EXPERIENCE

2016 GRADUATE TIMOTHY ROBINSON

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KAPPA SIGMA : A LONOKE FAMILY TRADITION

OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS : CLYDE SCOTT

XI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION REPOR T

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ACADEMIC REPORT

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MOM’S CLUB / MOM’S DAY

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DAD’S DAY

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RICHARDSON CLUB: FIRST INDUCTEES

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HOUSEMOTHER’S REPORT

“MOM B” BRENDA REA

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UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS LISTING

2016 ANNUAL REPORT EDITOR : COLIN BYRD

2015-2016

ANNUAL REPORT

Striving for excellence is what we do – settling for anything less is not an option.

For the men of Kappa Sigma, 2015 was a monumental, successful year – Xi chapter celebrated its 125th anniversary at the University of Arkansas. When 2016 began and I became President, I thought I would feel the pressure of all the past successes: Pressure to raise the bar, pressure to continue to excel and pressure further our growth. During the 2015-2016 academic year, we did exactly that. Xi chapter not only continued the momentum and growth we had achieved last year, the men at Xi exceeded all expectations.

Leading a group of men who continue to push themselves and their peers to live up to the tradition of the Fabulous Xi, is an indescribable honor. This year was not successful simply because of the things we did or accomplished. This year was successful because of who we were and who we became: men driven to succeed academically, men with hearts to give and to serve, men who are willing to lead, and men who will have productive careers. In short, we are men with a future – individually and collectively. I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to lead these men. These men have molded me and each other for the better.

Looking back, several things in particular were factors this year in our persistent, continuing, tradition of excellence. First, Xi chapter lived up to our Fabulous tradition by recruiting over one hundred men.

The men recruited by Xi chapter were some of the highest academic, philanthropic, and respected men going through Rush. Our recruitment, year after year, is what continues and keeps alive our tradition and legacy. Next, our leadership, not only within Xi chapter, but on the University of Arkansas campus.

Campus involvement and leadership has been a pillar of our success and something that continually sets us apart from the other chapters on campus. Three out of the ten members of Interfraternity Council for the University of Arkansas are members of Xi chapter. They continue to not only serve our chapter, but Greek life, and the University of Arkansas as a whole.

In addition to the giving of ourselves on campus, we continued our tradition of giving to our primary philanthropy supporting the Arkansas Children’s Hospital and their expansion in Northwest Arkansas.

The ACH Volleyball Tournament was developed this year as a new philanthropy event for our chapter. We hosted other Greek organizations at our house where we sponsored a volleyball tournament with all of the proceeds going to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Every year has its trials or challenges, this year was no different. The resilience and perseverance of our chapter and its leadership has continued to push through trials and hardships to prove ourselves worthy and on top – an accomplishment that continually amazes others. Striving for excellence is what we do – settling for anything less is not an option. The 2015-16 academic year culminated in Xi chapter once again receiving the Charles B. Whiteside Award of Excellence from the Interfratnity Council at the University of Arkansas. Kappa Sigma has won this award 22 of the 25 years it has been presented.

There is a reason that the Xi chapter is recognized and respected as the largest Kappa Sigma chapter in the nation. We worked to get to where we are. It was not by chance that any member, any event, any action or decision was made to get us to this point. We will never forget the men who came before us and the legacy they left at 711 W. Dickson. Further, we are thankful for where and who we are, and will always push ourselves as men, as members of Kappa Sigma, and as a chapter.

Not for day, or an hour, or a college term only, but for life…

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GRAND MASTER

GRAND PROCURATOR

(870) 318-6867 jrj033@uark.edu

(785) 218-6689 camorean@uark.edu

RUSTY JACKSON

COLE MOREANO

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

House Manager

ZACH MAYFIELD

Risk Management

Community Service

COLIN BYRD

ADAM JONES

Philanthropy

Social

MAX DOLDER

PARKER KELLEY

Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas

RUSH CHAIRMEN

Head Rush Chair

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Head Rush Chair

JACOB BLAIR

ZACH EDWARDS

jrblair@uark.edu

zre002@uark.edu

Northwest Arkansas

TANNER PRICE

BEN PINTER

MASON CATO

Leadership 2016

GRAND MASTER OF CEREMONIES

GRAND TREASURER

(501) 326-9902 as030@uark.edu

(870) 501-0826 stsims@uark.edu

AARON SMILEY

Academic

DAVIS MILLS

Southwest Arkansas

HOLDEN WILLIAMS

SCOTT SIMMS

Scholarship

GRAND SCRIBE

COLIN BYRD

(816) 799-3356 cwbyrd@uark.edu

HUNTER RHEA

Intramural

NICK BERMAN

Brotherhood Development

Pledge Trainer

Southeast Arkansas

Out of State

Texas

Texas

DENTON BOTSFORD

HUNTER HUGHES

TRIP BROWN

BILLY POPE

SETH FINLEY

NATE WAICBERG

not pictured

Northwest Arkansas EVAN RUSH | Northeast Arkansas PIERCE JONES | Legacy HUNTER STANDRIDGE

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XiH I SChapter TORY Since its founding on May 29, 1890, Xi chapter has housed many great leaders, scholars, and humanitarians, making it the most storied and oldest fraternity on this campus.

Originally, the Xi chapter was founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1874, but after a ban of fraternities at VMI, the Xi chapter was shut down after ten short years. Years later, a young dentist by the name of Dr. Charles Richardson, an Emory and Henry College initiate moved to Fayetteville in 1888 to take over a retiring dentist practice.

Two years later, in the spring of 1890, he recruited John Clinton Futrall, Carl Clinton Miller, William Alfred Crawford, William Shields Goodwin, and George Bernard Pugh, the first initiates of the Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma.

The success of the first five initiates carried on throughout Kappa Sigma history as John E. Martineau (1894) later became the Governor of Arkansas and Samuel B. Hill (1894) later became a Congressman and a Federal Judge. Claris G. “Crip” Hall was a member of the fraternity in 1922 and was the founder of Homecoming at the U of A. Hall later served as Arkansas’ Secretary of State for twenty-five years.

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SUPREME EXEC UTIVE COMMITTEE Over its 126-year history, Xi chapter has had three alumni serve on the Supreme Executive Committee (our national governing board). Founder Charles Richardson (1883) served as Worthy Grand Procurator (1st Vice President) from 1898-1906; Tom Cutting (1921) served as Worthy Grand Master of Ceremonies (2nd Vice President) from 1948–1949, Worthy Grand Procurator (1st Vice President) from 1949-1951, and served as Worthy Grand Master (National President) from 1951-1953; and, C. Cole Jeffries, Jr. (1967) served as Worthy Grand Treasurer from 1983-1987.

C HARLES RIC H ARDSON

served as Worthy Grand Procurator longer than any other person.

Richardson spent much of this time installing chapters in the “Western” part of the country – what we would call the Midwest today.

Richardson also helped found Chi Omega at U of A – now the largest women’s fraternity in the country. Richardson was well-known throughout the fraternity and was a prominent member of the Fayetteville community. During his career, he was a dentist, owned the Fayetteville Daily Democrat, and served on the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees.

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was part of a prominent Fort Smith family. The Cutting’s family business was in the wood furniture and implement business. He was extremely active in civic and political affairs. Cutting served on a search committee to find a head football coach at the U of A and was President of the Fort Smith ABC (Arkansas Booster Club). Tom was a 33rd degree Mason. He joined the SEC mid-term when one of members passed away and moved up the line to become WGM (National President). Prior to his service on the SEC, Cutting served as President of Xi Corporation / Xi Alumni Association and District Grand Master (District President) for Arkansas and Oklahoma.

C . COLE JEFFRIES, JR , a 1967 initiate from

Helena, served Kappa Sigma as Worthy Grand Treasurer from 1983 – 1987. Prior to that time, Cole had served as Alumnus Advisor for Xi Chapter, as Alumnus Advisor for the Kappa Sigma chapter at George Mason, Assistant District Grand Master for Virginia, as Legal Commissioner, and as a member of the Legal Commission. Cole served many years as Conclave Commissioner and as Legal Counsel for the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund. Cole received the fraternity’s highest volunteer award – the Stephan Alonzo Jackson Award – at the 2009 Biennial Grand Conclave.

JERRY JON ES

19 9 0 A ND B EYO ND Xi celebrated its centennial in 1990, which kicked off our greatest period of growth. Brother E. Fay Jones was the 1990 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal winner for lifetime achievement and the American Institute of Architects chose his Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs as the 4th best design of the 20th century.

Jerry Jones, a 1963 initiate, purchased the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 and turned them into Super Bowl Champions in four short years and Philip Anderson, a 1954 initiate, became the President of the American Bar Association in 1998. Along with the success of its previous members during the 90s, Xi chapter itself shined bright in many ways. Starting in 1992, the Xi chapter started a twelve-year run in which it won the Founder’s Award of Chapter Excellence at the Kappa Sigma leadership conference and throughout the decade Xi chapter continually won the IFC Award of Excellence, the University’s award for the most outstanding chapter on campus.

Xi had three men elected Student Body President between 1999 and 2009. In state politics, Brother Dustin McDaniel was elected as Arkansas’ Attorney General in 2007. Kappa Sigma initiated U.S. Senator John N. Boozman at our 125th anniversary celebration (Xi125) held in April of 2015.

Today, Fabulous Xi chapter of Kappa Sigma is the largest Kappa Sigma chapter in the world and is still the largest fraternity on the University of Arkansas campus. Xi is still producing leaders that excel on and off this campus as it has done since it’s founding. With its rich and deep history, the Fabulous Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma stands unrivaled by any other Fraternity on this campus.

With nearly 3,800 initiates, Xi chapter stands tall and ready to “live forever, never die.”

Forbes Magazine ranks the Dallas Cowboys as the most valuable sports franchise in the world in 2016. On February 25, 1989 when Bum Bright sold his Dallas Cowboys to Jerry Jones, the team needed to be rebuilt. With a 3-13 record in 1988, the Cowboys were the worst team in the NFL. Little did anyone know, a new era in professional sports was about to begin. Jerry Jones knew and he set out to build a winner in Dallas.

Jones a 1963 initiate of Xi chapter and a member of the 1964 National Champion Arkansas Razorbacks had purchased America’s team and promptly fired America’s coach, Tom Landry. Jones hired a college teammate and coach of the National Champion Miami Hurricane to replace a legend.

In four short years, Jones and Jimmy Johnson had the team back on top – worst to first. From 1993 through 1996, the Cowboys had won three Super Bowl titles. At the Xi125 Gala, Jones talked about how he had always wanted to get into professional sports. While his father wasn’t sure Jerry’s dream was the best thing for him, his determination and unyielding drive for success created the new Cowboys dynasty.

Jerry was setting the standard in the NFL with blockbuster trades, licensing deals, and, in 2009, with AT&T Stadium – the $1.3 Billion, 80,000 seat stadium – affectionately known as Jerry’s World. Today, it is the model for other new facilities.

Jerry’s family has always been very important to him. In 2014, Jerry attended the initiation of his grandson, Shy Anderson, at Xi chapter. Shy is currently a Junior member of Xi chapter in Fayetteville. When Xi chapter celebrated its 125th anniversary, Jerry was the keynote speaker and capped of a wonderful weekend.

In 1993, Jerry was named Kappa Sigma’s International Man-of-the-Year. Lamar Hunt, a Kappa Sigma at SMU, flew into Little Rock to present Jerry with his Man-of-the-Year award in June of 1994. In his speech, Hunt talked about how Jones had brought a fresh energy to the NFL and propelled the league to the next level of success.

Today, Jones lives in Dallas with his wife Gene and continues to run the day to day operations of the Cowboys. While his children Steve, Charlotte, and Jerry, Jr. are involved in every aspect of the Cowboy’s operations, it is still Jerry’s vision that drives the Cowboys.

Xi chapter is proud of its association with Jerry Jones and enjoys his continued involvement in Xi chapter.

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Rush

SEEKING THE BEST Here at the Xi chapter of Kappa Sigma we put a very strong emphasis on our recruitment program. Rush is the first step when it comes to remaining the top house on campus, and a leading chapter nationally. Our rush process is unique, and we believe it is the best system to recruit the best young men that will not only become leaders here at Xi chapter, but also leaders on campus, and throughout life.

Each year, more and more young men are choosing to attend the University of Arkansas and participate in fraternity recruitment. We try to separate potential members by region, and assign one or more rush chairmen to each region in order to get to know guys on a better and more personal level. Our rush team includes two head rush chairs, seven Arkansas regional rush chairs, two Texas rush chairs, an out-of-state rush chair, and a legacy and alumni recommendation rush chair.

Having such a strong rush team and system is how we put ourselves above other fraternities by being able to cover more ground and making sure that no young man is overlooked.

This past year we had the privilege of recruiting, pledging, and initiating 98 outstanding young men. When meeting potential members, we take time to show them the campus, our house, and what exactly it means to be a Kappa Sigma.

We take deep pride in our alumni, our focus on academics, our involvement on campus and in our community, and our dominance as a fraternity at the University of Arkansas for 126 years.

We would like to thank our alumni for their unwavering support. Without them, Xi chapter’s recruitment would not operate as efficiently and powerfully as it currently does.

Jacob Blair jrblair@uark.edu

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Zach Edwards zre002@uark.edu

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Pledge REPORT

Having the opportunity to hold the position of Head Pledge Educator for the Fabulous Xi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity has been one of the most valuable experiences in my collegiate career. Being able to influence and guide a group of individuals who are complete strangers, and form them into a unit of brothers with unbreakable bonds creates a feeling of fulfillment second to none.

The duties of Pledge Educator entail include teaching our history, personal growth, and brotherhood. When the process of pledgeship begins, most of the rushees that choose Kappa Sigma are unaware of the rich history that our house holds. It is of utmost importance to teach the past in order to gain a better future. Kappa Sigma strives to be on top year after year at the University of Arkansas. In learning our rich history of the men who stood before us, the future of Kappa Sigma remains grounded and bright.

Throughout our time on campus, Kappa Sigma has generated many outstanding gentlemen. The structure of our pledging program encourages personal growth on a daily basis. From bid day to the day of initiation, our pledges experience growth in all aspects of their life.

Pledgeship gives young men the opportunity to mature into responsible leaders on campus and in the community.

The greatest tool that teaches self-growth is the Star and Crescent; it is what our fraternity was founded upon and it truly reflects what it means to be a man of Kappa Sigma.

Once our pledges decide to implement and live by the

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Star and Crescent, the transformation happens almost naturally. Along with personal growth comes the building of relationships with others. I believe that in order to gain value within yourself, you have to be willing to invest in others. Leading a program that pushes young men to construct everlasting relationships with one another is the most important factor in pledgeship. Pledging the Kappa Sigma Fraternity creates a bond between young men that cannot be described, only experienced.

Our pledge program is designed to teach a group of young men what it means to become well rounded, responsible, and educated gentleman of Kappa Sigma. It is a process that many men have gone through, and have greatly benefited. Having the responsibility of Head Pledge Educator and being able to lead a group of individuals to become men of Kappa Sigma is an experience that I will be forever grateful.

Seth Finley

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The Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma is exceptional in many areas: the academics of brothers, networking provided for the future, lifelong brotherhood and friendship, and a social scene that is second to none. Kappa Sigma has had the premiere social calendar on campus for many years. The 2015-2016 school year kept that tradition going and even raised the bar. This year we set our standards higher than ever before with the goal of being the most socially involved fraternity on campus, and most will agree that we met and exceeded that goal.

We kicked off our social calendar in the Fall with our famous camping function, Southern Skies, which began in 1991. This event is by far a favorite of our members and guests.

Over 250 Kappa Sigma members and their dates, armed with tents and blankets headed out to Hog Ridge Hollow for the annual event. With a bonfire big enough to light an entire acre field we enjoyed an incredible live performance from bands Goose, and The Backwood Boys.

For Homecoming 2015, the theme was the renowned 1964 Championship Football Team.

One of the most prominent members of that 64’ team, one of our very own, Brother Jerry Jones. We were paired with one of the top sororities on campus, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and built many impressive signs to display on our front lawn reminiscing on some of those great moments and people involved with the 1964 Razorback Football program.

As the end to the Fall semester drew near the Xi Chapter held its annual semi-formal, better known as the Mallard Ball. This event was held at Sassafras Springs Vineyard.

Members and their dates enjoyed a nice dinner and then loaded up onto busses and enjoyed a live band at the venue.

For Xi Chapter, the Spring semester is the busiest time of year as far as our social calendar goes. To kick off the semester members and their dates headed over to good ole’ Kansas City once more for the Xi Chapter’s annual Spring Formal. This time staying at the Westin Kansas City at Crowne Center. On Saturday evening members and their dates attended a luxury venue hall with a one of a kind view. After dinner guests were able to relax, take pictures, and enjoy the live music.

Moving on to another one of the most popular functions the Xi Chapter puts on, Fratty Shack, a spin-off of the iconic 80’s film Caddy Shack. This year, we were able to host the event at the Springdale Country Club. Members enjoyed live music and refreshments.

The date is April 8, 2016. Members and their dates are dressed in their Hawaiian themed outfits and headed down Dickson St. for a nice dinner before the night at the house begins. After dinner everyone heads to the back lot of the house to enjoy the live entertainment from the Memphis funk band, Even Odds. This begins Row Week.

The second day of Row is something Kappa Sigma is known for all around campus.

Xi chapter prides itself in outdoing the previous year’s Row – this year was no exception.

We rented out the parking lot at Powerhouse across the street and held the biggest and best Row this campus has ever seen. For the opening act Goose came out and did a spectacular show. Following the band, we had the widely known and very popular group called Cherub. For the finale we had the famous rapper, French Montana. Their performances exceeded all expectations and created a lasting memory for our members.

We believe our Row sets the standard for Row week year after year.

The leadership of our executive committee along with our dedicated members all came together to help make this year unforgettable. Xi Chapter is already planning for next year’s social calendar and fully intend for the 2016-17 year to be even more exciting than the previous years. We strive to be the best house in the Greek community and to continue our Xi Chapter tradition of 125 of excellence here at the University of Arkansas.

Parker Kelly

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Social REPORT

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Philanthropy

REPORT

This year was another great year for philanthropy here at the Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma.

Our main philanthropy event was a volleyball tournament that was held at our house on the afternoon of April 22nd. Xi raised a grand total of $2,600 for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. We had multiple sponsors for the tournament including Southern Tide, Mountain Dew, Raising Canes, and Sterling District Apartments. Money for our philanthropy came from sno cone and Raising Canes sales along with the registration fees from the teams that participated. Sigma Nu, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Alpha, Phi Mu, Zeta Tau Alpha, Tri Delta, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Chi Omega all participated in our tournament. Lambda Chi won the men’s bracket and Zeta Tau Alpha won the women’s. It was a great a day and we are looking forward to making the event bigger and better next year.

Max Dolder

Conclave REPORT

Every Summer Kappa Sigma holds its Biennial Grand Conclave – known as Kappa Sigma’s Finest Hour. Each chapter is represented by one delegate who votes on matters on behalf of Xi chapter, plus several additional members who attend seminars, events, etc. The 2015 Grand Conclave was held in Las Vegas and Xi Chapter sent Malcolm McNair and a large contingent of Undergraduates. At the biennial event, Xi chapter received the Jackson’s Cup – a traveling trophy awarded to the chapter with the most pledges in an academic year – and an award for the largest chapter in the country in active members.

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Intramurals

REPORT

Kappa Sigma intramural teams had a successful year our teams performing well in a variety of sports. In the fall semester we had three football teams. The sophomore team, led by Shy Anderson, made it to the quarter finals but lost in a heartbreaker. The junior team, led by Pierce Phillips, made it to the semi-finals before losing. And the senior team, led by Arkansas high school football legend Austin Nolan, made it to the championship game but suffered a devastating loss and were unable to repeat their title run from last year. In addition to football, Kappa Sigma also participated in bowling and soccer intramural leagues.

In the spring semester Kappa Sigma teams again competed in a variety of sports including basketball and softball. There were three basketball teams this year for the fraternity. The first was a sophomore squad led by Cole Moreano and Mason Lester had a good year and made it to the division one quarter finals. The second team led by sophomore Max Dolder and freshman Jason Bardgett had a phenomenal year and made it all the way to the semi-finals. The junior team, which had the best finish of the three, was led by center Max Tillinghaust (6’8) and Payne Phillips. They made it to the league championship but lost to SAE by 2 points. Finally, our softball team, led by junior Colin Carrone and senior Robert Staten, was the only intramural team to win a championship this year, finishing with an undefeated record.

Overall, Kappa Sigma is proud of our performance this year and look forward to improving in 2016-17!

Nick Burman

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Today’s universities and the students who attend are far different than they were 50, 75, or 100 years ago. Regardless of the metric, college life is different. Fraternity life is no different. For schools like the University of Arkansas, family tradition runs deep. The alumni association tracks the children and grandchildren of graduates to ensure they maintain that legacy of attendance.

Fraternities and Sororities are no different – we all pay special attention to our legacies as best we can. Legacies have always been an important part of Xi chapter’s history, tradition and even down to its DNA. Today, we have a rush chairman with the sole focus of monitoring and recruiting legacies.

From John Clinton Futrall, Xi chapter’s first initiate, to our most recent pledge class, we are proud of our tradition and sharing that tradition with our family. The Douglas, Lambert/Choate, Cook, Gray/Fries, and Craig families all are well represented on the Xi chapter rolls.

Lonoke, a town just east of Little Rock, has always been a great fraternity town and has produced many Xi chapter members who are farmers, lawyers, political leaders, and businessmen. Judge Thomas C. Trimble, III, Governor and Judge John E. Martineau, Speaker of the Arkansas House John M. Bransford all hail from the predominantly farming community.

This tree illustrates the many members of two connected families from Lonoke. Their history and tradition are interwoven into the history and tradition of Xi chapter.

When Lee Walt Bransford married Jeanne Fletcher, two prolific Kappa Sigma families (shown in dark and light red) intersected and now boast 36 combined initiates. William Pressley Fletcher, Jr. (1896) was the earliest initiate of this extended family and Samuel Fletcher (2015) is the most recent. Further, this group has been represented in 12 of the last 13 decades. Their initiates include John McKinnis Bransford who was Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Philip S. Anderson, 1998 Kappa Sigma Man-of-the-Year and President of the American Bar Association, and many other business and civic leaders.

While corresponding about the Bransford/Walt/Anderson connection in 2015, Phil Anderson (1954) shared that his journey to Xi chapter was directed by his mother. “My mother told me I had to (join) because that is what the other men in our family did.” Anderson later served as Rush chairman, Secretary, and President of Xi chapter. In 1998, he became the third Arkansan elected President of the American Bar Association. Jeff Fletcher (1969) said “We were raised with the tradition.”

When asked about his father’s experiences at 711 W. Dickson, Chris Fletcher (1987), stated “When I was younger I thought it was just that he had a good time there and it was all about fun.” Chris continued “looking back it was a great decision that as an 18 year old kid I did not put much thought into, but I cannot tell you how many times I have thought about what I would have missed out on if I had not pledged Kappa Sigma. The most important part being the brothers I gained and the trust I have in them.”

Lee Walt Bransford, (Alpha-Gamma 1943), Robert McKinnis Bransford (Theta 1973) and Mark Holiman Bransford (Theta 1975) were all Kappa Sigmas at chapters outside of Arkansas – Lee was initiated at Illinois and both Robert and Mark were initiated at TCU. Not for a day or an hour...

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NEIL FLETCHER BENNETT Initiation Date: 12/6/2006 Pin Number: 2924

DAINE THOMPSON BENNETT Initiation Date: 1/19/2002 Pin Number: 2666

DR. WILLIAM THOMAS FLETCHER, II Initiation Date: 10/5/1968 Pin Number: 1692

JOHN JEFFERSON FLETCHER, III Initiation Date: 10/11/1969 Pin Number: 1718

BURRELL ALEXANDER FLETCHER, III Initiation Date: 3/20/1965 Pin Number: 1595

WILLIAM THOMAS FLETCHER Initiation Date: 3/3/1931 Pin Number: 500

JOHN FLETCHER COX Initiation Date: 4/10/1926 Pin Number: 387

NEIL FLETCHER Initiation Date: 6/7/1912 Pin Number: 216

DR. GEORGE BEARD FLETCHER Initiation Date: 10/1/1906 Pin Number: 156

SAMUEL CHRISTOPHER FLETCHER Initiation Date: 11/5/2015 Pin Number: 3592

JON JACOB FLETCHER Initiation Date: 11/10/2012 Pin Number: 3390

JON CHRISTOPHER FLETCHER Initiation Date: 1/31/1987 Pin Number: 2104

WILLIAM JONES FLETCHER Initiation Date: 3/25/1962 Pin Number: 1523

MARK HOLIMAN BRANSFORD Theta (TCU) Initiation Date: 1/26/1975

JOHN FORREST EDWARD LONG, JR. Initiation Date: 2/7/1970 Pin Number: 1730

B.A. FLETCHER LONG, JR. Initiation Date: 4/21/1961 Pin Number: 1498

SAMUEL FRANK FLETCHER, JR. Initiation Date: 3/20/1960 Pin Number: 1474

EARL FLETCHER JACKSON Initiation Date: 9/14/1957 Pin Number: 1399

ROBERT MCKINNIS BRANSFORD Theta (TCU) Initiation Date: 2/8/1973

JOHN DAVID WALT, SR. Initiation Date: 3/22/1959 Pin Number: 1451

WILLIAM WALT ANDERSON Initiation Date: 2/24/1957 Pin Number: 1380

MARTIN LEE WALT, JR. Initiation Date: 2/24/1957 Pin Number: 1370

JAMES A. PRICE JR Initiation Date: 3/4/1956 Pin Number: 1335

PHILIP SIDNEY ANDERSON, JR. Initiation Date: 2/28/1954 Pin Number: 1278

LEE WALT BRANSFORD Alpha-Gamma (Illinois) Initiation Date: 1/10/1943

WILLIAM AVON GOODRUM Initiation Date: 3/2/1934 Pin Number: 567

JOHN MCKINNIS BRANSFORD, JR. Initiation Date: 3/5/1950 Pin Number: 1135

JOSEPH GOTTLEIB WEPFER Initiation Date: 2/23/1929 Pin Number: 464

JAMES JEFFERSON FLETCHER, SR. Initiation Date: 6/14/1922 Pin Number: 323

JOHN C. GOODRUM Initiation Date: 6/15/1909 Pin Number: 181

WILLIAM HASTINGS BRANSFORD, JR. Initiation Date: 2/21/1940 Pin Number: 722

MARTIN LEE WALT, SR. Initiation Date: 6/15/1923 Pin Number: 341

WALLACE SIMS BRANSFORD Initiation Date: 6/7/1913 Pin Number: 227

JOHN MCKINNIS BRANSFORD, SR. Initiation Date: 6/14/1921 Pin Number: 312

WILLIAM HASTINGS BRANSFORD, SR. Initiation Date: 10/1/1910 Pin Number: 196

WILLIAM PRESLEY FLETCHER, JR. Initiation Date: 10/24/1896 Pin Number: 56

Legacy

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Stephen Ray Stafford

LIVE LIFE, NO REGRETS

Always an active child, Stephen Ray was no stranger to hard work and discipline. At a very young age, his father often taped dollar bills to the ceiling in their home to encourage his children to build leg strength until they could jump and grab the dollars, which they got to keep. Stephen Ray also remembers being dropped off in the middle of the family farm with an empty bucket and not being allowed to come home until it was filled with rocks. These experiences, among others, were the building blocks to Stephen Ray’s strong work ethic and his determination for success.

After graduating from the University of Arkansas in 2003, Stephen Ray took a year off to travel the United States and Europe and then moved to Guatemala to work for an orphanage. This would later be identified as what sparked his interest in things bigger than himself. After a year of enlightenment, Stephen Ray started his banking career by gaining work experience from major financial institutions in Kansas City, New York, and then accepting a job in Colorado. It was while living in Vail, Colorado that Stafford began training and competing in triathlons.

Stafford returned to Arkansas in 2005 and became the 4th generation to work in his family owned bank, Anstaff Bank. Between 2005 and 2009, Stafford worked and trained to compete athletically at a world class level. After four years back in Arkansas, Stafford stepped away from a full-time position at the bank to start his own health and fitness company, called PUSH. What began as a two-client business, solely focused on personal training - PUSH quickly grew to a very successful personal training, nutritional, and coaching company, which now has clients in five countries.

In 2011, Stephen Ray traveled to Austria to compete in the Double Ultra Triathlon World Championship. After being sick for 12 hours of the 224-mile bike, he transitioned to the 52.4 mile run and finished 7th overall and 1st American. The following year Stephen Ray had a breakthrough performance at Ultraman Canada, breaking the Day 1 and Day 2 bike course record on his way to winning the race with the second fastest time ever recorded.

Stafford has been described by one of his pledge brothers as a “beast” and completely incredible. At his 2003 graduation, he was the College of Business student selected to speak to his fellow graduates. In his speech, he told the graduates that successful people have confidence.

“Confidence is what those people have. Confidence is what we need to have and what we need to strive for. With that confidence, we can do whatever we want to do…”

In 2013, Stafford challenged himself once again, pushing the limits for a good cause. With less than 7 days of preparation, he ran on a treadmill for 24 hours at the Fayetteville Athletic Club, raising money to be donated to Christopher’s House, an organization that helps homeless families transition to self-sustainability in Northwest Arkansas. After a brief visit to the doctor between hours 19 and 21, with concerns of kidney failure, Stephen Ray stepped back on the treadmill and finished what he started. In the end, he raised over $20,000.

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Today, Stafford continues to train athletes all over the world. He balances training 40 hours a week, working for the bank, training 250 clients and trying to have a social life.

Stephen Ray admits he has “learned to be a multi-tasker.”

His best memories of living at 711 W. Dickson include having the “experience of living in a house with a bunch of friends where there is always something going on and something to do. In 4 short years, you leave with a million memories and stories with a group of guys that you will always have a bond with no matter what.”

“One thing that was ground into us as undergrads was to take advantage of every opportunity and to be able to graduate with a competitive resume. I was confident after I graduated that I not only had a competitive resume nationally, but internationally as well. The house pushed me to succeed and be involved and I gained connections through that, that has led to my success. The house is a stepping stone for your future. It doesn’t end when you graduate. To have the guys and advisors in the house pushing you to succeed was huge for me.”

Xi chapter continues to produce great leaders and champions – regardless of their chosen field. Stafford is a great example of how hard work and determination can lead to extraordinary accomplishments. Xi Chapter and Xi Corporation are happy to name Stephen Ray Stafford (Xi ’00), the 2016 Michael E. Newcity Outstanding Young Alumnus and wish him continued success.

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Clyde Scott

ARKANSAS LEGEND Clyde Scott is an Arkansas legend. Growing up in the lower Arkansas town of Smackover, Clyde was a star at the U. S. Naval Academy, an All-American in both football and track at Arkansas, won a silver medal in the 1948 Olympics, and was part of two NFL Championship teams as a professional. He tied the world record in the 100yard dash (9.4) at a Southwest Conference meet. At that same meet he was first in the 100, first in the 220, first in the 110 high hurdles and third in the Javelin. It was the highest individual total ever recorded in the Southwest Conference.

He tied the world record in the 110 high hurdles (13.7) at the 1948 NCAA Track Championship. In today’s terms, Clyde Scott was a stud!

Scott was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971 and was named Arkansas’ Athlete of the Century in 2000 by the readers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Clyde Luther “Smackover” Scott was born in Dixie, Louisiana, on August 29, 1924. He grew up in Smackover as the third of Luther and Callie Scott’s ten children. His dad was an oil field worker. Following high school, Scott received an appointment to the US Naval Academy in 1943. In order to qualify for the academy entrance exam, Scott attended Bullis Prep in Silver Spring, Maryland. While at Annapolis, Scott played fullback for a team that was ranked second in the nation during those two years.

During his time at Navy, they were the #2 team in the country, Army was #1. Scott starred in both Army/Navy games he played in and was a 2nd team All American his second year at Navy, 1945. During his time at Annapolis, Scott met Leslie Hampton, who was Miss Arkansas at the time and was on her way to the Miss America pageant.

Clyde was assigned to be her escort on the Naval Academy campus. He resigned his post at the Naval Academy in July of 1946, and he married Leslie the following month back home in Arkansas. An Interesting side note: during that summer as a 2nd team All American up for grabs, coaches from across the country came to Lake Village including Bear Bryant at Kentucky. Scott had been recruited by Coach John Barnhill to transfer to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

From 1946 to 1948, he rushed for 1,463 yards and earned All-American honors in 1948. According to many, Scott’s greatest contributions came on defense. Barnhill called him the greatest defensive back he ever saw. He preserved a scoreless tie in the 1947 Cotton Bowl by stopping the favored LSU Tigers on the 1 yard line.

At the NCAA Track Championships later that summer, he defeated the field, including Bill Porter of Northwestern University, for the gold medal. Later that summer, Scott

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competed for the United States in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London.

Clyde, “running in a rain softened outside lane”, was edged at the tape by Porter, who led a United States sweep in the 110 meter hurdles.

The 8th player overall chosen in the 1948 NFL Draft, Scott played five seasons in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions, appearing on two NFL championship teams.

Until Brandon Burlsworth’s number was retired, Clyde Scott’s was the only number in Razorback football history to be permanently retired.

After a knee injury cut short Clyde’s NFL career, he returned to Little Rock where he began a successful business career.

Initially, he became state manager for National Equity. In 1960, Jack Stephens hired Clyde to serves as executive vice president of Union Life. During his tenure, Scott made the credit life division of the of most profitable at Union Life.

When Stephens sold the company to the Hunt family in Dallas. He retired in 1995.

Scott was one of the many attendees at Jerry Jones’ Kappa Sigma Man-of-the-Year banquet in 1994. Prior to the beginning of the event, Clyde was introduced to Lamar Hunt (SMU ’52) who later presented Jerry with the Man-of-theYear award. Clyde and Lamar traded Doak Walker stories and shared admiration for one another.

In the fall of 2015, Clyde’s grandson, Robert Scott, was initiated at Xi chapter. One of the stories Robert tells about his grandfather and Kappa Sigma involves the elder Scott clipping stories about Xi chapter out of the Kappa Sigma Caduceus and sending them to his grandson.

For his lifetime of achievement and success on and of the football field, Xi chapter and the Xi Chapter Alumni Association have elected Clyde Scott the 2016 Charles L. Massy, Jr. Alumni Man-of-the-Year.

Note: Xi chapter and the Xi Alumni Association present the Charles L. Massey, Jr. Alumni Man-of-the-Year Award annually to an alumnus of Xi chapter who has excelled and brought honor to himself, the University, the community, and the chapter. The award is named for Charles L. Massey, Jr. (Xi ‘41) in 1985 in honor of him becoming the 1984 Kappa Sigma International Man-of-the-Year. Massey had risen from the entry level county coordinator when the March of Dimes was helping Jonas Salk distribute the Polio vaccine. In his career, Massey would become the longtime President of the March of Dimes Foundation.

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Campus Leaders MAC SIMPSON Mac Simpson is a Junior Political Science major and a native of McKinney, Texas. Mac maintains above a 3.2 GPA and is very involved in the house and around Greek life. Mac served as Grand Treasurer in 2015 and is also involved in College Republicans, College Conservatives, Interfraternity Council, and Greek Men’s Leadership Institute. In the past Mac has served as the Texas Rush Chairman and on Xi’s Financial Committee.

COLIN CARR Colin Carr, a Junior from Paragould, AR, is a Pre-Medical Psychology major in the Fulbright Honors College of Arts and Sciences. On campus, Colin is involved in College Republicans, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Student Mobilization. Colin has excels in the classroom, maintaining a 3.9 GPA the past three years. Colin has also received the Grover C. Morris Award from the Xi Alumni Association for maintaining the highest grade point average in his pledge class.

AUSTIN NOLAN Austin is a graduating Senior from Fort Smith, Arkansas majoring in Pre-Medical Biology in the Fulbright Honors College of Arts and Sciences. Over the past four years, Austin has been very involved on campus and in Kappa Sigma. While maintaining a 3.8 GPA, his involvement includes the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Lamda Delta Honor Society, Student Mobilization, and the Biology Club. In the past, Austin has served as the Grand Procurator, Grand Scribe, and Scholarship Chair of the Xi Chapter and is currently the Vice President of Recruitment for the Interfraternity Council.

BRANDON BREARD Brandon Breard, from Monroe, Louisiana, is a graduating Senior biology major and a finance minor. Brandon currently holds a 3.93 GPA, earning him a spot on the Chancellor’s List for four consecutive semesters. Recently, Brandon founded the “Flying Hogs Aero-Club”, which is a registered student organization in which students can receive scholarships to earn their private certificate in an affordable way. Brandon also recently received a $25,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation and a $5,000 grant from AOPA for the organization. Six members of Xi Chapter have earned or are in the processes of earning their private certificate through the club. He is also involved in Ducks Unlimited, Pre-Dental Society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Biology Club, and College Republicans. In the house, Brandon has served as the Grand Scribe and Scholarship Chair and is currently a member of Xi’s Social Committee. Brandon begins dental school at Lousiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans this fall.

COLIN BYRD Colin Byrd is a Junior from Kansas City, Missouri who is majoring in Political Science with a Minor in European Studies and Italian. He is enrolled in the J. William Fulbright Honors College where he maintains a 3.52 GPA. On campus, Colin is Vice President of the PreLaw Society, is a member of College Republicans, Italian Club, Lead Hogs, and Student Mobilization. At Xi chapter, Colin currently serves as Grand Scribe and Risk Management Chairman. Colin has been working in Washington, D.C. this summer as an intern for U.S. Congressman Sam Graves.

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SCOTT SIMS Scott Sims is a sophomore finance and accounting double major from McGehee.

He is enrolled in the Walton Honors College. Scott averages of 20+ hours a semester while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. On campus, Scott has served as a Lead Hog, in the Walton College Finance Association, ASG Senator, member of Leadership Walton, Honor’s College Peer Mentor, as a tutor at Campus Concierge, and as a member of the Student Alumni Board. He served as Executive Treasurer for the Walton College Finance Association. Scott spent 5 weeks in the summer of 2015 studying at the University of Arkansas Rome Center. Scott is an Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholar. At Xi chapter, Scott has served as Grand Treasurer and Academic Chair.

ERIC JETER Eric Jeter, a native of Austin, Texas, is a Junior International Relations major in the Walton Honors College. Eric currently holds a 3.5 GPA while being a cadet in Army ROTC. He has participated in the Buddy Ranger Challenge Team as well as a special training exercise at Fort Chaffee for sharp-shooter training. He has also served as Pledge Class Treasurer and an assistant Pledge Trainer.

JUSTIN CARROLL Justin Carroll is a graduating Senior from Brinkley, Arkansas, majoring in Agriculture Systems Technology Management with a minor in Agriculture Business in the Dale Bumpers Honors College. Justin has been involved in many areas on campus as well as Kappa Sigma while maintaining a 3.85 GPA. He serves as the Director of Financial Affairs and Business Relations for the collegiate Farm Bureau and is also a member of Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited. Within the Xi Chapter, Justin has served as the Social Chairman and an assistant pledge educator and currently serves as the head of the Row Week Committee.

N E I L WATS O N Neil Watson is a graduating Senior from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Neil served as President of Xi chapter in 2015. Before being elected President of the Xi Chapter, Neil served as Philanthropy Chair, a member of the Social Committee, Risk Management, and Grand Master of Ceremonies. Neil is also very involved on campus and in Greek life as a whole, serving on Interfraternity Council and Greek Men’s Leadership Institute.

SEAN KINCADE Sean Kincade is a graduating Senior geology major and a business minor from Dallas, Texas. Sean has been very involved on campus since his freshmen year. While holding a 3.5 GPA, he has been involved in New Greek Council, Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA), Kappa Sigma Delegate for IFC, the RSO Financial Committee, the Geology Club, and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. For the past two semesters he has served as the head Pledge Trainer and in the past has served on the risk management team, scholarship committee, and an assistant pledge trainer.

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Campus Leaders MARK HALL Mark is a graduating Senior from Springdale, Arkansas majoring in Biology with minors in Italian and Psychology in the Fulbright Honors College of Arts and Sciences. Mark has maintained a 3.97 GPA earning him spots on both the Chancellor’s and Dean’s List. He is a member of the AED Medical Society, A Chemistry Tutor at the Enhanced Learning Center, Italian Club, and is an SI Leader for Chemistry I and II. Last summer, Mark participated in the Study Abroad Program in Italy and serves on the Scholarship Committee and Judicial Board at the Xi Chapter.

ADAM JONES Adam is a Junior finance and accounting major from Fayetteville, Arkansas in the Walton Honors College. He holds a 3.83 GPA and has been on both the Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List. Adam has been involved with Finance Club, Beta Alpha Psi, New Greek Council, Freshman Leadership Forum, and is currently a board member for the Office of Financial Affairs. Within the Xi Chapter, Adam has served as Pledge Class Treasurer, Community Service chair, Scholarship Committee, Risk Management Committee, Row Week Committee, and the Social Committee.

JON PRUETER Jon Prueter is a Senior majoring in Civil Engineering from Overland Park, Kansas.

Jon has maintained a 3.8 GPA the last three years and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Student Mobilization, American Society of Civil Engineers, Chi Epsilon Honor Society, and Engineers Without Borders. Jon has served in many different roles in the Xi Chapter. In the past he has served as Grand Scribe, Scholarship Chair, Awards Chair, and a member of the Scholarship Committee and Judicial Board.

RUSTY JACKSON Rusty Jackson is a finance major from Wynne, Arkansas in the Walton Honors College. Rusty is currently the President for of Xi Chapter and also has served as the House Manager, head of the Judicial Board, scholarship committee, head of the Risk Management Team, head of the Row Week Committee, and as an assistant pledge trainer. There are very few members that have put as much effort and hours into making the Xi Chapter as successful as it is. Rusty is also involved in Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited, Finance Club, and IFC. Rusty maintains a 3.5 GPA.

TIM ROBINSON Tim, a native of Dallas, TX graduated in May from the Walton College of Business with his BSBA in Management. He has been a leader in the house since the day he got to campus, serving on the scholarship committee, risk management committee, Xi 125 committee, Xi 125 ritual committee, judicial board, row week committee as well as serving as legacy rush chairman, pledge class president and conclave chapter delegate. On campus Tim is a voting member of the Associated Student Government(ASG) Office of Financial Affairs Board and Treasurer of the Transportation & Logistics Association. Tim currently works in Bentonville, AR as a functional consultant for the REPL Group on the Walmart Global WFM project.

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CONNOR VERNON Connor Vernon, a native of Plano, Texas, is graduating Senior accounting major in the Integrated Masters of Accountancy Program. He holds a 3.7 GPA while being an SI leader for Principles of Accounting I and a member of the Beta Alpha Psi honors accounting fraternity. Connor has also been very involved in the house serving on the row committee, social committee, scholarship committee, and a member of judicial board.

DAVID MURPH David is a graduating Senior accounting major in the Integrated Masters of Accountancy Program from El Dorado, Arkansas. David is currently an accountant for the Fayettechill Clothing Company in Fayetteville and also an accounting clerk for Lashley Higgins GPA. He is also a member of the International Business Club on Campus and a Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) Delegate for Kappa Sigma.

CONNOR SMALLING Connor is a freshman from Little Rock is Pre-Med while Double Majoring in Biological Engineering and Economics Minoring in Sustainability. Connor maintains a 3.61 GPA and has already completed enough hours to considered a Junior in the Fall of 2016. Connor is an Eagle Scout who is still highly involved as a Scout Leader. Over the Summer, he led a crew on a 70 mile backpacking trip through the southern Rockies. He is a University of Arkansas Honors College Fellow Governor’s Distinguished Scholar.

NICK MYERS Myers is a freshman from Nashville, Arkansas who is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Nick maintains a 3.9 GPA while being involved in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Society of Leadership and Success.

JASE WENTZEL Jase is a Freshman Civil Engineering major from Rockwall, Texas. He has served on the Homecoming Committee and is involved in the campus Civil Engineering organization. Jase maintains a 3.25 GPA.

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Campus Leaders A U B RY C L AY TO N Aubry Clayton, a Business Management major with a minor in Marketing is a Freshman from Springdale Arkansas. Aubry is very involved in the fraternity while maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Aubry served on the row week committee and risk management committee. On campus, Aubry is involved in College Republicans.

G R AYS O N D I L L I N G H A M Grayson is a biology/pre-dental major in the Fulbright honors college. This past year Grayson had a cumulative GPA of 3.5. I am involved in the biology club and dental club on campus. This past Spring Dillingham was on the risk management committee for the house. He was also served on the Social committee for Xi chapter – planning and organizing social events.

M AT T S C H O E N F E L D E R Matt maintains 4.0 GPA. He is majoring in accounting and finance. On campus, Matt is part of leadership Walton, associated student government, and the finance club. Within the house he served as a member of risk management and the J Board committee.

MASON LESTER Mason Lester is a Senior Finance major in the Walton College of Business from Wichita, Kansas. Mason maintains a 3.4 GPA while being involved in Associated Student Government, Interfraternity Council, Leadership Walton, and Student Mobilization. Mason previously served as a Senator for the Walton College of Business while also serving as the Legislative Clerk and sitting on the Internal Affairs committee. Mason also currently serves as the VP of Community Service on the IFC board.

PIERCE PHILLIPS Pierce Phillips is a Junior member of Xi chapter. Phillips, from Springdale, is a Finance Major in Walton College, with a minor in political science. Active in campus politics, Phillips was treasurer of the College Republicans, Vice President of Recruitment for IFC, and serves on the Office of Financial Affairs student board.

He lost the Associated Student Government treasurer’s position in a run-off last semester. Pierce has served as Rick Management Chairman for Xi chapter and maintains a 3.2 GPA.

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Kappa TSigma Experience IMOTHY ROBINSON Now an alumnus of the University of Arkansas, I have recently had the time to reflect on my past four years at this great university, and what an incredible four years it has been! I pledged the Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma in the fall of 2012 alongside 59 strangers. A long 60 days later, we became brothers and members of the largest undergraduate fraternity chapter in the nation.

Fast-forward nearly 1400 days… I have officially become a member of the most storied and impressive fraternal alumni network in the world. Our network boasts five Kappa Sigma Man of the Year recipients, prestigious lawyers, trusted doctors, business leaders, real estate moguls and beloved politicians.

My understanding and respect of this network was reinforced during my time as Legacy Rush Chairman and Undergraduate Committee Chairman for Xi 125, our 125th anniversary celebration. As legacy rush chairman, I had the chance to connect with over 50 Xi alumni throughout the U.S. to discuss the future of their sons, grandsons and nephews that have chosen to follow in their footsteps and attend the University of Arkansas. The exposure to these impressive alumni furthered my respect for all of the men who have come years before us (126 years to be exact) and have built the reputation we are so proud to uphold. During the Xi 125 honorary initiation of Senator John Boozman, I had the honor of meeting a Xi Alumni with Pin #903. To put that into perspective, I am Pin #3363, meaning 2460 men have been initiated into the Xi Chapter between us; A true testament to the longevity of our noble brotherhood.

The Star and Crescent is the overarching motto of a Kappa Sigma and truly embodies the values we strive to uphold; “The Star and Crescent Shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman, a man of honor and courage, a man of zeal yet humble, an intelligent man, a man of truth, one who tempers action with wisdom and, above all else, one who walks in the light of God.” Taking direct parallels from the Star and Crescent, the Xi Chapter has shaped our growth as gentlemen. We learned to be humble while raising funds for the Military Heroes Campaign, bettering the lives of those protecting our freedoms. We showcased our intelligence in the classroom and on campus in leadership roles within numerous organizations including Associated Student Government, Student Alumni Association and Leadership Walton. We learned to be truthful with our brothers while building a sincere and lasting trust; a trust that gives me great comfort in times of struggle. We learned to temper our actions with wisdom by mastering time management while living in a castle with 80 of our best friends. Lastly as Kappa Sigma gentlemen we are charged to walk in the light of God. As individuals and together as brothers, we must stay committed to strengthening our relationship with God. As this chapter of my life comes to an end, I hope to make many new memories with the friends I have made while in Fayetteville, while also building new connections with other Xi alumni going forward. As my pledge class disperses across the country, pursuing their personal and professional goals, I task them with staying true to the principles instilled in us during our time as undergraduates. The bonds that we have created at 711 West Dickson Street are not for a day nor a college term but for life. I can assure you the future of the Kappa Sigma experience is bright! Here’s to us! Live forever, never die.

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Xi Educational Foundation Xi Chapter Alumni are committed to helping young men succeed both on campus and off. To that end, the Xi Chapter Alumni and Friends have established two separate vehicles to underwrite scholarships, a tutoring program, a lecture series, and to provide other educational aids to Xi Chapter and its undergraduates.

On the occasion of the Centennial Celebration of Xi Chapter, chapter alumni and friends established the Charles B. Whiteside Scholarship Fund. This fund was established to recognize the tireless work of Charlie Whiteside, who has served as President of Xi Corporation and the Xi Alumni Association since April of 1974. The Whiteside Scholarships provide direct scholarship to undergraduates of Xi chapter.

Since 1990, nearly $55,000 in scholarships have been awarded to deserving members of Xi Chapter.

As part of the Xi Project 2000, the Xi Educational Foundation of Arkansas was established. This foundation is a 501-C3 educational endowment fund with a mission of helping to reduce educational costs for undergraduates of Xi chapter. Xi foundation underwrites the tutoring program at Xi chapter and also underwrites other educational expenses.

At the Xi125 Celebration in Fayetteville, John Ed “Johnny” Chambers, III presented Xi Foundation with a $50,000 gift on behalf of his family. Chambers (XI 1965) is a second generation Xi chapter initiate.

John Ed Chambers, Jr. was initiated in 1937. Chambers in brother-in-law of 1963 initiated Jerry Jones and is great uncle to Shy Anderson, Jr (Xi 2015) who is an active member of Xi chapter.

When the foundation was created, the Xi Chapter Man-of-the-Year lecture series on the U of A campus was created. Every year, the foundation sponsors or helps sponsor a distinguished lecture that is coordinated by the colleges of Xi chapter’s five Kappa Sigma International Man of the Year winners Thomas J. Williams, Charles L. Massey Jr., E. Fay Jones, Jerrel W. Jones, and Philip S. Anderson Jr.

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Academic At the Xi chapter of Kappa Sigma we place a huge emphasis on academics.

Our continued partnership with Campus Concierge, a local company in Fayetteville, has brought us the opportunity to be an academic role model for all of Greek life. For example, in spring of 2014 our grade point average was a 2.880, and a year later in the spring of 2015 our grade point average has exceled to a 3.224. XI is proud to be the only fraternity on campus to offer free tutoring to members through the XI Tutoring Fund, made possible by our alumni base. Now, members have access to tutoring for every class, a quiet place to study, and time management calendars with Campus Concierge. This company has been instrumental in improving our overall GPA and encouraging members to meet their full potential.

REPORT

We have continued to use this company for our pledgeship program. Campus Concierge proctors a study hall and sends a weekly report to the scholarship chair outlining the progress of each one individually. The feedback for this program has been extremely positive, and the outcome has been very impressive. Anyone who is on academic probation must also attend this study hall, and must meet with campus concierge about their grades.

In the fall of 2014 Xi introduced our scholarship committee. This group is made up of 12 members with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA who have exemplified academic excellence and have great leadership skills. During our pledgeship program, each member of this committee is assigned to a group of pledges to aid and guide them through a successful first year of college. This makes our freshmen’s transition from high school to our University much smoother.

Pledges are paired up with mentors that have the same major as them so they can provide academic help in their current classes. Each mentor meets with their pledges once a week and even more often based on their academic need and current grades. By implementing this program, Xi had its highest pledge class GPA this past spring. Mentors have learned great leadership and time management skills from this program and have really enjoyed the opportunity to help start a successful academic career for our new members.

We have continued to use the scholarship committee in the spring of 2015 and fall of 2015, because of its success and positive feedback. It is a great way for members to keep pledges accountable, and teach them the importance of academics in our fraternity.

For the past several years, the Charlie B. Whiteside scholarship has been awarded to four outstanding members of XI. This scholarship, made possible through the generosity of our distinguished alumni, offers $1000 to members that exemplify the qualities of a leader in XI and throughout campus. It is available to all members who have completed one academic year, maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25, and are currently in good standing with the chapter.

This is something not heard of in many fraternities. Our strong alumni base provides these scholarship opportunities that are members greatly appreciate.

The current academic environment in every college is extremely challenging at best, and balancing school, social life, and several other things is no easy feat.

But the men that make up our chapter were initiated because they showed all the qualities of the four pillars, including scholarship. These men have the capacity to succeed at everything they put their mind to, and have helped each other overcome feat after feat in the academic battle we all go through.

With this character, and the tools that XI can bring them, there is no denying the impact these men will have on the community in the future. Although our grades have improved over the past several years, we are continuing to try to be the best and provide our members with the right tools to be as successful as possible in the area of academics.

Davis Mills

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Mom’s CLUB

The Mom’s Club was formed in 1987 to act as a support group for the Fabulous XI Chapter of Kappa Sigma at the University of Arkansas. In the time that I have been involved with this organization, I have developed a deep appreciation for the value of this group. Working together to support the young men of Kappa Sigma provides the opportunity to develop new acquaintances and deepen old ones, all while enjoying events with our sons.

The Mom’s Club provides support to the XI Chapter of Kappa Sigma through the following events: • Father/Son Weekend in the fall • Holiday decorating • Meals and snacks during dead periods and finals • Mother/Son weekend dinner, entertainment and auction in the spring • Improvements to the Chapter house and grounds • Financial support for special requests or unplanned needs of the Chapter Last year, we added tables and chairs for the outside patios, eight office chairs for the library, spacious seating area rug and floor lamps for the living room. We also contributed to the updated internet for the house.

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This summer we are proud to announce that Mom’s Club updated the second floor study room.

The beautiful study space includes new flooring, professionally painted walls featuring historical Kappa Sigma photos. All new furniture and window coverings completed the space.

Mom’s Day is held in the Spring every year in Fayetteville.

Events during the day are at the Chapter House and a party Saturday evening across the street at UARK Bowl.

Visit and Like our Facebook page for more photos and updates Kappa Sigma Mom’s Club, XI Chapter University of Arkansas.

Shelly Quattrocchi, 2016 President Kappa Sigma Moms Club momsclub@fabulousxi.org

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T H E R I C H A R D S O N C L U B Xi Alumni Association and

Xi Corporation are pleased to announce the Richardson Club has been established to honor initiates of Kappa Sigma’s Xi Chapter who have distinguished themselves in the areas of their profession, service to others or service to Kappa Sigma and Xi Chapter.

The name Richardson Club is taken from the Chapter’s founder and the name the Chapter used during the period fraternities were banned on the University of Arkansas (then Arkansas Industrial University) campus from 1901-1903. With more than 126 years of tradition and nearly 4,000 initiates, Xi Chapter is proud to create a lasting recognition that celebrates our best.

In an effort to recognize men who have joined the chapter celestial, the trustees can recognize both living and deceased members. Living honorees will be announced and awarded annually at a Xi chapter alumni event.

Xi Corporation has named the following men as trustees who will accept or formulate nominees for recognition. The inaugural trustees are Don McKnight (Xi ‘57), D. Malcolm McNair, Jr. (Xi ‘69), Mark Harper (Xi ‘77), Phil Schoettlin (Xi ’86), Martin Swope (Xi ’91), Chris Turner (Xi ‘93), Jordan Johnson (Xi ’98), Cody Kees (Xi ’05), and our current GM Rusty Jackson (Xi ‘13).

I N A U G U R A L DR. CHARLES RICHARDSON

JUDGE THOMAS CLARK TRIMBLE, III

DR. JOHN CLINTON FUTRALL

HON. XENOPHAN OVERTON PINDALL

WILLIAM ALFRED CRAWFORD

DR. NEIL CARROTHERS, JR.

CARL CLINTON MILLER

THOMAS JEFFERSON WILLIAMS

HON. WILLIAM SHIELDS GOODWIN

THOMAS AYERS CUTTING, SR.

01/05/1883 Founder of Xi Chapter, Chi Omega Fraternity 5/29/1890 Founder of Xi Chapter, President of the U of A 5/29/1890 Founder of Xi Chapter 5/29/1890 Founder of Xi Chapter

10/26/1895 Former Federal Judge, Chief Judge

5/14/1896 Judge, State Senate President, Acting Governor 4/11/1903 Rhodes Scholar, Dean, Economist

11/12/1910 1954 Kappa Sigma Man-of-the-Year

6/6/1890 Founder of Xi Chapter, Member of Congress

4/27/1921 President of Xi Corporation, Worthy Grand Master

HON. GEORGE BERNARD PUGH

HON. CLARIS G. HALL

HON. GEORGE ALLEN VAUGHAN, JR.

HON. JOHN M BRANSFORD, SR.

HON. JOHN ELLIS MARTINEAU

EUINE FAY JONES

6/6/1890 Founder of Xi Chapter, State Senator

11/21/1891 Founder of Xi Corporation, saved Chapter in 1894

5/12/1921 Arkansas Secretary of State 6/14/1921 Speaker of Arkansas House

6/9/1894 Governor of Arkansas, Federal Judge

2/12/1939 1990 Kappa Sigma Man-of-the-Year

HON. SAM BILLINGSLEY HILL

CHARLES LAFAYETTE MASSEY, JR.

MARCUS LAFAYETTE BELL

SENATOR JOHN LITTLE MC CLELLAN

8/25/1894 Member of Congress, Tax Judge

4/20/1895 General Counsel of the Rock Island Rail Road, benefactor of Xi Chapter

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H O N O R E E S

2/23/1941 1984 Kappa Sigma Man-of-the-Year

10/14/1965 Member of Congress, Member of US Senate

House Mother’s REPORT

As always, we were fortunate to initiate two great groups of men in the fall and spring, and I have loved getting to know them. They are looking forward to moving into the house August 17. Each year I am sad when I lose the seniors, but when the new pledges show up and I begin to get to know them, I become just as attached to them.

This year the men have been especially good to me, continually offering to help in any way they can think of, and In ways that never would have occurred to me. They unfailingly act as if they were waiting all day just to help set up for Christmas open house, Dad’s or Mom’s Day, and everything in between.

When I interviewed for the position of Kappa Sigma house mom a little over seven years ago, I was told that Xi Chapter has really good young men. I remained open-minded, but did take that statement with more than a grain of salt.

However, we do always have great men. No matter what is going on in their lives, they are unfailingly good to me.

I love these guys!

BRENDA RHEA

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UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS 2015-2016

Adamiak, Andrew Southlake, Teaxs Allen, Chase Keller, Texas Almond, David Murphy, Texas Amsler, Michael St. Louis, Missouri Andelin, Richard Tulsa, Oklahoma Anders, Kyle Kenneth Allen, Texas Anderson, Ryan Little Rock, Arkansas Anderson, Shy Dallas, Texas Andrews, Nick Lawrence, Kansas Atchley, Jordan Frisco, Texas Baker, Carson Fayetteville, Arkansas Baldwin, Zo Allen, Texas Barbo, Remington Springfield, Missouri Bardgett, Jason Plano, Texas Bardwell, Matthew Stuttgart, Arkansas Barnett, Grant Fouke, Arkansas Barrow, Cole Mountian Home, Arkansas Barton, Reid North Little Rock, Arkansas Bassett, Corbett Bates, Zack

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Beavers, Brett Little Rock, Arkansas Berman, Nick Southlake, Texas Beykirch, Bailey Pittsburg, Kansas Blackshare, Daniel Rector, Arkansas Blackwell, Brady Springdale, Arkansas Blair, Jacob Little Rock, Arkansas Bledsoe, Ben Southlake, Texas Blodgett, Pierce Conway, Arkansas Bogle, Taylor Reeds, Missouri Bolton, Dustin Marion, Arkansas Boone, Sawyer Sherwood, Arkansas Botsford, Denton McGehee, Arkansas Bowden, Vander Mountain Home, Arkansas Breard, Brandon

Monroe, Louisiana

Breece, Jackson Bentonville, Arkansas Breeden, Lane Van Buren, Arkansas Brewer, Kevin Dripping Springs, Texas Brice, Keaton Flower Mound, Teaxs Bridges, Luke Crossett, Arkansas Brothers, Cole Springdale, Arkansas Brown, Tanner McKinney, Texas Brown, Trip Houston, Texas Bryant, Jared Clay Lincoln, Arkansas Bryant, Matt Springdale, Arkansas Bullock, Kaleb Dewitt, Arkansas Byrd, Colin Kansas City, Missouri Byrd, Spencer

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Camper, Nick Merced, California Cantrell, Corbin Benton, Louisiana Carr, Colin Russellville, Arkansas Carroll, Justin Brinkley, Arkansas

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Carrone, Colin Little Rock, Arkansas Carter, Colton Sand Springs, Oklahoma Carver, Jack West Memphis, Arkansas Cate, Mack Springdale, Arkansas Cato, Mason Little Rock, Arkansas Chandler, Will Little Rock, Arkansas Channell, Grant Benton, Arkansas Chastain, Garrett Fort Smith, Arkansas Chavis, Jake Hot Springs, Arkansas Chenier, Jared Springdale, Arkansas Childress, Trent Little Rock, Arkansas Ching, Joseph Fayetteville, Arkansas Clark, Connor Springdale, Arkansas Clayton, Aubry North Little Rock, Arkansas Clements, Cody Fort Smtih, Arkansas Cobb, Alex Fayetteville, Arkansas Cooper, Grant Dallas, Texas Cooper, Justin Greenwood, Arkansas Cottrell, Collin Van Buren, Arkansas Courson, Chris Texarkana, Arkansas Crabb, Lane Fort Worth, Texas Crisler, Blanton Yazoo City, Mississippi Curry, Garrett

Temple, Texas

Curtis, Daniel Highland Village, Texas Dalby, Robert Texarkana, Arkansas Dale, Aaron Russellville, Arkansas Darby, John Plano, Texas Davis, Destin Bryant, Arkansas Davis, Dillon Benton, Arkansas Davis, Ethan Conway, Arkansas DeBerry, Jonathan Batesville, Arkansas Dellinger, Josh Springdale, Arkansas Denny, Dru Sherwood, Arkansas Diesel, Louis Fayetteville, Arkansas Dillingham, Grayson The Woodlands, Texas Dolder, Maxwell James Douglass, John Dallas, Texas Echols, Jared Fort Smith, Arkansas Edwards, Zach Richardson, Teaxs Elam, Gere Stuttgart, Arkansas Emmons, Miller Frisco, Texas Farris, Sam Plano, Texas Filer, Ben

Wichita Falls, Texas

Finley, Seth Fayetteville, Arkansas Flannery, Patrick Little Rock, Arkansas Fletcher, Drake Jonesboro, Arkansas Fletcher, Hunter Genoa, Arkansas Fletcher, Jacob North Little Rock, Arkansas Fletcher, Samuel North Little Rock, Arkansas Frank, Barret

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Frazier, Will Little Rock, Arkansas

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Friday, Logan Texarkana, Arkansas Frizzell, Trent Austin, Texas Galvin, Chris Cordova, Tennessee Garcia, Gil Dallas, Texas Gavriel, Peter Texarkana, Texas Glavin, Austin Mansfield, Texas Glover, Cole Benton, Arkansas Gober, Adam Lake Village, Arkansas Goodman, Landon Bellaire, Texas Gray, Landon North Little Rock, Arkansas Groce, Hunter Little Rock, Arkansas Gulledge, Nick Crossett, Arkansas Hahn, Nick Texarkana, Arkansas Hall, Bryson Fort Smith, Arkansas Hall, Luke Little Rock, Arkansas Hall, Mark Springdale, Arkansas Halley, Seth Fayetteville, Arkansas Hanson, Luke Springdale, Arkansas Harris, Brennan Van Buren, Arkansas Harris, Nicholas C Wynne, Arkansas Harrison, Brady Destin, Florida Harry, Max Colleyville, Teaxs Hasley, Taylor Fort Smith, Arkansas Hastings, Hunter Centerton, Arkansas Hawkins, Jody Pocahontas, Arkansas Herrell, Harrison Fort Smith, Arkansas Herrera, Isaac Springdale, Arkansas Hill, Tyler Cabot, Arkansas Hodges, Josh Texarkana, Arkansas Holland, Grant Mckinney, Texas Holland, Seth Benton, Arkansas Holmes, Henry Hendersonville, Tennessee House, Nick Gassville, Arkansas Huff, Cody Genoa, Arkansas Hughes, Hunter Tulsa, Oklahoma Hutson, Luke Little Rock, Arkansas Hyland, Brock Crawford, Texas Jackson, Rusty Wynne, Arkansas Jebsen, Benji Arlington, Texas Jennings, Hayden Searcy, Arkansas Jeter, Eric Austin, Texas Johnson, Evan Springdale, Arkansas Johnston, Tyler Marion, Arkansas Jolly, Weston Hot Springs, Arkansas Jones, Adam Fayetteville, Jones, Samuel Memphis, Tennessee Kalb, Jake Memphis, Tennessee Kelley, Parker Sperry, Oklahoma Kelley, Tyler Texarkana, Texas Kennemer, Boyd Austin, Texas Killough, McNiel Searcy, Arkansas

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Kincade, Sean Dallas, Texas King, Ethan Fayetteville, Arkansas Kitchens, Hunter Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Kleck, Conner Bentonville, Arkansas Klein, Chandler Springfield, Missouri Knetzer, Sam Springfield, Missouri Landrum, Tyler North Little Rock, Arkansas Langdon, Brooks Texarkana, Arkansas Lange, Jacob McKinney, Texas Larry, Bryce Mountain Home, Arkansas Latture, Jonathan Cabot, Arkansas Lester, Mason Overland Park, Kansas Lewis, Coy Star City, Arkansas Lewis, Will McKinney, Texas Long, Joe Marion, Arkansas Lucania, Sam McKinney, Texas Lucrezi, Michael Houston, Texas Lynch, Jake North Little Rock, Arkansas Maney, Drew Tulsa, Oklahoma Mann, Tanner Little Rock, Arkansas Mannion, Matt Arlington, Texas Marconi, Caleb Marion, Arkansas Mardis, Nathan Springdale, Arkansas Marincik, Jackson Arlington, Texas Maris, Jacob Little Rock, Arkansas Marshall, Garrison Little Rock, Arkansas Martin, Alec Plano, Texas Martin, Samuel Jasper, Georgia Mascorro, Brian Euless, Texas McCarthy, T.C. Siloam Springs, Arkansas McCollum, Cooper Austin, Texas McCullars, Layton Dewitt, Arkansas McElroy, Tyler Wynne, Arkansas McGehee, Austin Star City, Arkansas Meyer, Brian Saint Louis, Missouri Miller, Alex Plano, Texas Miller, Alex Samuel McKinney, Texas Miller, Noah Mckinney, Texas Mills, Davis Flower Mound, Teaxs Minor, John Searcy, Arkansas Moore, Logan Bryant, Arkansas Moreano, Cole

Lawrence, Kansas

Mosiman, Jake Lawrence, Kansas Murph, David El Dorado, Arkansas Mutzig, Connor Tahlequah, Oklahoma Myers, Nicholas Nashville, Arkansas Nanson, Davy Colleyville, Teaxs Nichols, Quentin Gideon, Missouri Nolan, Austin Fort Smith, Arkansas Nolen, Josh Fayetteville, Arkansas Nolte, Grant Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Norman, Chase Queen City, Texas Northup, Keegan Little Rock, Arkansas Noto, Dominic Fayetteville, Arkansas Oliver, Harry Fayetteville, Arkansas Owston, Zach Littleton, Colorado Paddie, Hunter Little Rock, Arkansas Palmer, Dylon Plano, Texas Parker, Nathan Stuttgart, Arkansas Pauling, Hunter Bentonville, Arkansas Peterson, Justin Edmond, Oklahoma Pettit, Evan Rockwall, Texas Pharr, Chance Magnolia, Arkansas Phillips, Payne Fayetteville, Arkansas Phillips, Pierce Fayetteville, Arkansas Pinter, Ben North Little Rock, Arkansas Plunkett, Bradley Bryant, Arkansas Poe, Brian West Memphis, Arkansas Pope, Billy Plano, Texas Prenger, Michasel Sedalia, Missouri Presley, Judd Frisco, Texas Price, Tanner Fayetteville, Arkansas Prueter, Jon Overland Park, Kansas Quattrocchi, Ryan Tulsa, Oklahoma Ramey, Chad Springdale, Arkansas Rapin, Spencer Van Buren, Arkansas Rhea, Hunter Joplin, Missouri Rickels, CJ Little Rock, Arkansas Riggins, Lane Springdale, Arkansas Rivers, Tanner Conway, Arkansas Roberts, Ian Overland Park, Kansas Robinson, Tim Dallas, Texas Rollins, Peyton Springdale, Arkansas Rork, Nick Waco, Texas Rush, Evan

Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Russell, Eli Owasso, Oklahoma Sadler, Alex Benton, Arkansas Sanders, Barrett Magnolia, Arkansas Sanders, Blake Texarkana, Arkansas Sandlin, Houston Fayetteville, Arkansas Scheetz, Bobby St. Louis, Missouri Schindler, JonAlan Springfield, Missouri Schoenfelder, Matt Frisco, Texas Schroeder, Scott Fayetteville, Arkansas Scott, Robert Maumelle, Arkansas Segovia, Nick Frisco, Texas Seymour, Cody North Little Rock, Arkansas Sheets, Keaton Stilwell, Oklahoma Shelby, Joseph Fayetteville, Arkansas Shields, Jack Fayetteville, Arkansas Shimek, Drew North Little Rock, Arkansas Shoevlin, Connor Dallas, Texas

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Shook, Clay Stuttgart, Arkansas Sicka, Grant Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Siems, Lane Scott, Arkansas Simpson, Mac McKinney, Texas Simpson, Peyton Wentzville, Missouri Sims, Scott McGehee, Arkansas Slone, Michael

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Smalling, Connor Little Rock, Arkansas Smiley, Aaron Benton, Arkansas Smith, Anthony Little Rock, Arkansas Smith, Garrett Newport, Arkansas Smith, Hayden Greenwood, Arkansas Spurlock, Jake West Memphis, Arkansas Standridge, Hunter Russellville, Arkansas Staten, Robert Little Rock, Arkansas Stoops, Andy Wildwood, Missouri Sur, Edouard Conway, Arkansas Tannehill, Greg Elkins, Arkansas Taylor, Blake Southlake, Texas Taylor, Ty Camden, Arkansas Thomas, Michael Dallas, Texas Tierney, Zach Fort Smith, Arkansas Tillinghast, Max Fairview, Texas Tillinghast, Samuel Fairview, Texas Tomlinson, Robert Fayetteville, Arkansas Tran, Erik Austin, Texas Tranum, Michael Tulsa, Oklahoma Truitt, Connor Memphis, Tennessee Tyler, David Fayetteville, Arkansas Vandergriff, Kyle Marion, Arkansas Venable, Major Springfield, Missouri Vernon, Connor Plano, Texas Wagner, Tanner Little Rock, Arkansas Waicberg, Nate Frisco, Texas Wallace, Hunter North Little Rock, Arkansas Ward, Forrest Rogers, Arkansas Warhurst, Braden Benton, Arkansas Watson, Neil Fayetteville, Arkansas Weatherford, Logan Dallas, Texas Wells, Hudson Sheridan, Arkansas Wentzel, Jase Rockwall, Texas White, Connor Frisco, Texas Wilkie, Cole Tahlequah, Oklahoma Wilkins, Clayton Paron, Arkansas

XI CORPORATION OFFICERS:

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Williams, Holden Doddridge, Arkansas Williams, Hunter Kennett, Missouri Williamson, Zac McKinney, Texas Wilson, Samuel Wynne, Arkansas Woolsey, Tucker Mansfield, Texas Wright, Anderson Texarkana, Arkansas

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