Sigma - Spring 2008

Σ INSIDESIGMA CHAPTER

ACTIVE MEMBERS—2-3

ALUMNUS DEDICATION—3

ALUMNI UPDATE—4

Sigma SpeaksPi Kappa Phi s University of South Carolina

Spring 2006

Don’t walk behind me as my follower, don’t walkin front of me as my leader, walk beside me, mybrother.

Twelve hundred forty-seven men have madethe journey through Sigma Chapter since

1910, each knowing what it means to be part ofthe Brotherhood of Pi Kappa Phi. As we enterour 96th year of existence at the University ofSouth Carolina, this strong sense of Brotherhoodand pride is reflected in all that we do.

RECRUITMENTThe Chapter consists of a diverse group of 43men, including the recently initiated Iota classfrom the 2005 fall semester. Membership hasbeen constantly growing over the past twoyears, and 16 new members have been recruitedfor the spring semester. In 2005, Pi Kappa Phiwas named Most Improved Fraternity, and weremain in good standing with the NationalChapter and the University.

ACADEMICSScholarship is of the utmost importance to themen of Sigma Chapter and is an area in whichwe continuously excel. The Chapter G.P.A. of2.89 exceeds both the all-male average and fra-ternity average on campus. Several Brothershave received Life, Palmetto, McKissick, andother scholarships. We take great pride in ourBrothers who have been on the dean’s list,maintained cumulative 4.0 grade point aver-ages, and inducted into honor societies such asAlpha Lambda Delta and Golden Key.

LEADERSHIPThe Brothers of Sigma Chapter are also veryinvolved in other organizations on campus. Weare proud to be represented in YoungDemocrats, Young Republicans, Order ofOmega, the Interfraternity Council, the StudentGamecock Club, the Body Building and FitnessClub, and on the University newspaper staff.

PUSH AMERICASigma Chapter takes an active stance towardhelping those with disabilities through Push

America. Last year, Sigma raised more than$2,400, and this year’s goal is to double thatnumber. We have collected money at all homefootball games, and we are looking forward to asuccessful No Boundaries Week. No BoundariesWeek will be held April 10-15, and some of thescheduled events include a scaffold sit, a sororitychange race, an empathy training barbecue, andthe Palmetto Centurion Bike Ride from theThomas Copper Library to the Cistern at theCollege of Charleston.

INTRAMURALSThe Chapter has partaken competitively in allintramural sports offered by the University. Lastyear, Pi Kappa Phi took second in the intramuralchampionship while taking first place in floorhockey and bowling. The Chapter is looking toimprove on last year’s performance by dominatingagain this year. During the fall, we fielded teamsin flag football, indoor soccer, and volleyball.Keeping with our tradition of winning, the flagfootball team was undefeated during the regularseason (4-0). The team placed second in KappaKickoff, a flag football fundraiser put on byKappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. This spring weare competing in basketball, soccer, bowling,floor hockey, and softball.

Overall the Chapter is very strong, and eachBrother is putting forth an immense effort tocontinue the success of Sigma Chapter.However, we recognize that without the supportof our alumni we would be unable to excel at theUniversity of South Carolina. We are very gratefulto our alumni for everything you have done tohelp this Chapter succeed. You have laid downa grand path for us to follow, and the history andlegacy that you left will never be forgotten.Please feel free to contact me with any questions

about the Chapter.

Yours in Pi Kappa Phi,David E. Puder ’[email protected]

Legacy of Alumni Serves as Example for Active Chapter

Pi Kappa Phi is continuously a threatening intramural force on campus. Last year

Pi Kapp took second place in the intramural championship.

With a diverse membership, Brothers enjoy spending time with one another,

as was the case with this recent float trip.

Sigma Chapter supports Push America and sponsors several events to raise money,including the Palmetto Centurion Bike Ride from Thomas Copper Library to the Cistern

at the College of Charleston.

“You have laid down a grand path for us to follow, and the history and legacy that you left will never be forgotten.”

Sigma Speaks

Sigma Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi has been animportant fixture on the University of

South Carolina campus for nearly 100 years.Despite our short absence, the Chapter con-tinues to flourish and remain competitivewith other USC fraternities.

Sigma Chapter recolonized in 2000 with thehelp of a hardworking and dedicated alumnigroup that instilled the virtues of Pi KappaPhi into our new members. This returningChapter quickly made its presence felt oncampus, receiving recognition from theUniversity and National Fraternity. SigmaChapter was named Homecoming Championfor four consecutive years, received theChapter Achievement Award, the Push Silverand Bronze Stars, and the Chapter of ExcellenceAward, just to name a few. The undergraduateshave demonstrated a great commitment to PiKapp ideals and traditions and suggest a verypromising future for our Chapter.

Our undergraduates have clearly stepped upto the challenge of reestablishing our strongstanding on campus, and a number of alumniare responding in kind. House CorporationPresident Walter Pickens ’76 is leading astrong group of alumni volunteers in therebuilding process of Sigma Chapter. Thesemen continue to assess the key issues thataffect the competitiveness of Sigma Chapter.

Issues such as tradition and recruitment areaddressed in order to ensure that Pi Kappa Phiis able to regain its status as one of the premierfraternities at the University of South Carolina.

One issue that dramatically impacts the com-petitiveness of the Chapter is having anappealing Chapter House for our membership.The House Corporation is working to securea permanent home for Pi Kappa Phi on theUSC campus and recently acquired the lastplot of land in the new Greek Village for thispurpose. We will keep you updated as more detailsbecome available regarding the establishmentof a permanent home for Pi Kappa Phi.

I would like to thank each alumnus who giveshis time and talents to the Chapter. Withoutthis foundation of support, Sigma Chapterwould not have been able to make nearly theresurgence that it has since 2000. Please complete and return the form below if youwould like to become more involved withSigma. I have no doubt that Pi Kappa Phi atthe University of South Carolina will continueto grow and excel in the future.

Yours in Pi Kappa Phi,James A. Quinn II ’79House Corporation Board [email protected]

Success of Sigma Chapter Can Be Attributed to Loyal Alumni

and a Strong Undergraduate Chapter

Pi Kappa Phi would like your help!

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r Sigma House Corporationr Undergraduate Chapter

Name and Graduation Year _______________________________________________

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For more information, please mail this form to Sigma House Corporation,P.O. Box 6108, Columbia, SC 29260, or contact Sigma House Corporation Member

James A. Quinn II ’79 at (803) 734-4006 or [email protected].

Alumni Serving Sigma Chapter

DELTA CLASS - FALL 2002David SchroerSurfside, S.C.

Geoffrey RobertsonRichmond, Va.

SIGMA CLASS - SPRING 2003Cameron MossCowpens, S.C.

EPSILON CLASS - FALL 2003Christopher Kessler

Hilton Head, S.C.

David PuderFlanders, N.J.

Ryan PadgettCharleston, S.C.

Robert DouglasWeston, Fla.

Steven CollinsonColumbia, S.C.

Joseph SkrodzkiColumbia, Md.

Renzo BarredoMt. Pleasant, S.C.

Charles BeckertSimpsonville, S.C.

Mark PhilippKingsport, Tenn.

Scott JusticeFort Mill, S.C.

ZETA CLASS - SPRING 2004Tony McCantsWinnsboro, S.C.

Brian SaalPlantation, Fla.

Zebediah GoldstonChapin, S.C.

Joshua KingKennesaw, Ga.

ETA CLASS - FALL 2004Patrick Chisum

Wichita, Kan.

Collin DeffetOstrander, Ohio

Adam LeonardRichmond, Va.

Jonathan FischSkokie, Ill.

Sigma Chapter Active Members

Pi Kappa Phi

Sigma Chapter and University of South Carolina

Continue to Benefit fromAlumnus’ Dedication

When Jerry T. Brewer ’75 arrived at the University ofSouth Carolina as an undergraduate, he knew little about

fraternities. It was only after living in the residence hall wherePi Kappa Phi was housed that Jerry warmed to the idea ofbecoming a fraternity member. He played basketball with manySigma brothers and found that he shared similar interests withthose men. Some of the first Brothers Jerry met went on tobecome his closest friends within Pi Kappa Phi. He recalls,“Any significant event, whether it be a success or a failure, Ishared with my Fraternity Brothers.”

In addition to his membership in Pi Kapp, Jerry was extensivelyinvolved on the USC campus as an undergraduate. He served ona number of boards and organizations, including Order ofOmega, an honor society whose local chapter Jerry helped to found. He was recognized for hisdedication and involvement by being named Fraternity Man of the Year and OutstandingSenior, two distinctions that Jerry still greatly appreciates.

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Jerry earned his master’s degreein student personnel services and is now pursuing his doctorate of education from USC. Jerry’sprofessional career with the University began while he was completing graduate courseworkwhen he served as assistant to the dean of students. After he completed his master’s degree,Jerry became the associate director of student activities, assistant dean of students, director ofstudent activities, and finally director of student life, a position Jerry has held for more than10 years.As director of student life, he is responsible for overseeing the Department of Student Life,which provides student services and programs to the USC campus (which exceeds 26,000 students).

Even as Jerry has taken on more job responsibilities, he manages to remain active within PiKappa Phi and the Columbia community. He served on the Pi Kappa Phi National Board for11 years, including two years as president, and was a Pi Kappa Phi Foundation trustee in themid-’90s. Jerry has served on the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the United Way SpeakersBureau, and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, to name a few.

As for advice Jerry would give to his predecessors: “Work hard and be loyal to what you do.”He encourages younger members of the Chapter to “be the type of guy that people would takehome to meet their parents.” Through his experience, Jerry has found that the people whoremain loyal to what and who they are working with have a greater tendency to excel.

Jerry resides in Columbia, South Carolina, with his wife and three children. His eldest son wasrecently initiated into Pi Kappa Phi at USC-Upstate, Epsilon Lambda Chapter, and he is excitedthat his son will also be able to experience the Brotherhood of Pi Kappa Phi. When not servingPi Kappa Phi or the Columbia community, Jerry enjoys spending time with his family, goingto the beach, and golfing.

Active Members

John BurkeCharleston, S.C.

Andrew PaulHilton Head, S.C.

Stephen CarlsonBaltimore, Md.

Jonathan SockoSpartanburg, S.C.

Tim JacksonHoodbridge, Va.

Adam SimonIsle of Palms, S.C.

Justin Lilly Clover, S.C.

Brian KoppelSilver Spring, Md.

Gregory Hoffman Holbrook, N.Y.

Bradley TolbertOlney, Md.

THETA CLASS - SPRING 2005Taylor ClarksonCharleston, S.C.

Stuart RobinsonHarrisonburg, Va.

Kevin LaoOakton, Va.

Mike AltieroDownington, Pa.

Jeffrey HoffmanBeaufort, S.C.

Brad MillerGreenville, S.C.

IOTA CLASS - FALL 2005Steven InchVienna, Va.

Drew JacksonOakton, Va.

Ian BellHilton Head, S.C.

Rome HartmanBethesda, Md.

AJ KirbyLexington, S.C.

TRANSFER STUDENTJoel Simpson ’05,

ΕΛ 267-USC-SpartenburgChapin, S.C.

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Attention:This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son is still attending

the University of South Carolina, he will receive a copy at the Chapter House. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you.

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ΣSigma SpeaksPi Kappa Phi s University of South Carolina

Dr. Reuben J. Gambrell ’37, Columbia,S.C., entered Chapter Eternal on January 9,2006, at a local hospital. Dr. Gambrell gradu-ated from USC in 1937, received a master’sdegree in fine arts from the University ofGeorgia in 1940, then received his Ph.D.from Columbia University in art education.He was a dedicated art professor and taughtat York College for 25 years, before movingback to Columbia.

Gettis Wood and his wife, Mary Vin, movedinto Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Center

in West Columbia, S.C. Prior to retirement,Gettis served as an executive at SouthCarolina National Bank. He is activelyinvolved with the Columbia Sertoma Club,where he was a charter member, and with theEastminster Presbyterian Church. Gettis andMary Vin split their time between Columbiaand Litchfield Beach.

Samuel B. Cartledge ’33 and his wife,Jeanette, also moved into Still HopesEpiscopal Retirement Center this year. Samworked for the United States Post OfficeAdministration and is still active in theMilitary Order of the World Wars. He recentlycelebrated his 90th birthday, so HappyBirthday Sam!

Frederick E. Quinn ’38 recently moved outof Cooper Hall Retirement Home in MountPleasant, S.C. He is active in the MountPleasant Presbyterian Church, the HatiolaHunt Club, and the Pawley’s Island RedneckChowder and Marching Society. RecentlyFred and his friend, Grace Blackman, enjoyeda cruise in the Panama Canal.

Sigma Chapter Alumni Update

Chapter Eternal

alumni news

Alumni news, stories, and photos can be submitted to: Sigma House Corporation, P.O. Box 6108, Columbia, SC 29260.

Sigma ChapterOfficers

ArchonDavid Puder ’03

Flanders, [email protected]

Vice ArchonBrian Saal ’04Plantation, Fla.

[email protected]

TreasurerJoel Simpson ’04Greenwood, Ind.

[email protected]

SecretaryChristopher Kessler ’03

Hilton Head, [email protected]

WardenTony McCants ’04

Winnsboro, [email protected]

HistorianJustin Lilly ’04

Clover, [email protected]

ChaplainJonathon Socko ’04

Spartanburg, [email protected]

Fred Quinn ’38 and Jesse Geyer ’01, ZT-Barton College, enjoyed some downtimeduring a recent hunting trip. Fred was the

first field secretary for the Fraternity (later renamed leadership consultant), andJesse is the current leadership consultant

for Sigma Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi.

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