Fall 2020

It has been a long and tedious process as we work to return the Sigma Chi charter to the UT campus. Officers are completing final phase reports before sending them to nationals for approval. Our main goal is to get initiated with the current senior class, as they have shown strong leadership serving in many capacities and leading by example. It looks as though we will make this happen and be initiated towards the end of the semester after nationals approve our Charter submission. The Executive Board and other leadership positions had elections in December of 2020. Transition meetings have already taken place, and the new Executive Committee is in full swing, led by President Corbin Smith and Vice President Trey Ridnour. Looking back, the road has been long and winding as COVID has altered how we interact every day. Through our leadership’s ability to adapt, Chapter has taken place on Zoom, and we have never lost sight of obtaining our Charter. We cannot thank our alumni enough for the support, guidance, and trust you have placed with us with initiation in reach.

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Another Successful Rush: Spring 2021

Rush this spring was overwhelmingly successful. As you know, fewer PNMs are rushing each spring than in the fall. Overall, we had about 62 PNMs that were interested in joining our colony. Under the Leadership of Rush Chairman Ben Skvara, we extended 23 bids with a 96% acceptance rate. The Pledge class consists of 22 men who begin the Preparation for Brotherhood process under Magister Jackson Higley. These men will be a great addition to the colony and bring our numbers up to 144 from 122.

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Colony:

For all that we have done, our colony has received two prestigious awards, and all received within a year of colony establishment:

•  Noticed as a Blue-Ribbon Colony

•  Varela Award for the most outstanding colony

•  Awarded with highest overall GPA on campus Fall of 2020

•  Biggest fall rush class of 2020

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Philanthropy:

This semester's first event was a percentage night at Chipotle, where we raised 373 dollars for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We plan to keep on holding percentage nights throughout the spring. We also hope to be able to host derby days this spring, COVID permitting. We are serving our community this semester by volunteering with local Karm stores. Additionally, we are serving with Thrive, a little brother/ big brother program for local elementary school children.

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Special Thanks:

Our colony wants to thank our chapter advisor, Jason Debord!

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Jason,

Words cannot tell you how thankful we are for everything you have done! Not a single colonist would be where we are right now without the help and leadership you bring to the table. You have taught us what it means to be a Sigma Chi and the aspects of a brotherhood. From pushing us to be the best, we can become our best friend; thank you, Jason.

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In Hoc,

Sigma Chi Sigma Colony