By Matt Smith (Valparaiso ’01) As 2023 comes to a close and the new possibilities of 2024 rise before us, awash in opportunities for new and exciting things, it got me thinking about what truly stands the test of time. The easy answer, at least for Sigma Pi, is the brotherhood of our great […]
Author Archives: Summer Clarkson
Quarterly Recognition – January 2024
If you know a volunteer or undergraduate who should be recognized in the Quarterly, fill out this simple form. The volunteer recognition is not limited to Chapter Advisors and Province Archons, and the undergraduate recognition is not limited to Sages. Volunteer of the Quarter Committed to Fraternal Progress Stuart Hobson (Indiana ’86) Alex Beaven (Pennington […]
Sigma Pi Engage: Empowering Chapter Leaders and Creating Lasting Connections
In a world that often feels disconnected, Sigma Pi is taking a bold step forward with a new initiative, Sigma Pi Engage. Designed to provide members with transformative opportunities to learn, connect, and interact, Engage aims to bridge the gap between chapters, individuals, and the distance between them. This innovative program is set to revolutionize […]
Rise with the Rams—and with Sigma Pi
Sports fans may recognize Sam Laganà (Loyola Marymount ’83) when they hear his voice: he’s been the stadium announcer for the Los Angeles Rams since 2016 and has lent his voice and energy to many other sporting events for over 37 years. He coined the NFL team’s now-famous battle cry, “Rise with the Rams!” and […]
Quarterly Recognition – October 2023
If you know a volunteer or undergraduate who should be recognized in the Quarterly, fill out this simple form. The volunteer recognition is not limited to Chapter Advisors and Province Archons, and the undergraduate recognition is not limited to Sages. Volunteer of the Quarter Not a Four-Year Commitment What Sigma Pi Means to Eugene Calhoun […]
Too Hopeful to Be Jaded
Why Province Archon Ian Itschner (Oregon State ’91) Believes in Sigma Pi Will Marsh (Pennington & Company), contributing writer When Ian Itschner (Oregon State ’91) left his small town of 3,000 people, he was the first in his family to go to college. He knew nothing about fraternities or “rush,” missing the whole process his […]
Past Grand Sage Donald Cox (Temple ‘53) Obituary
Past Grand Sage Donald J. Cox (Temple ‘53) passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the age of 90. PGS Cox was a very active member of Sigma Pi and served the Fraternity in volunteer roles for many years throughout his life. For the Grand Council alone, PGS Cox served many positions, including Grand […]
Quarterly Recognition – July 2023
If you know a volunteer or undergraduate who should be recognized in the Quarterly, fill out this simple form. The volunteer recognition is not limited to Chapter Advisors and Province Archons, and the undergraduate recognition is not limited to Sages. Volunteer of the Quarter With Many Hands Bob Blake (Sacramento State ’88) on the […]
A Foundation for Success
Joseph Conway Invests in Sigma Pi Like many brothers, Joseph Conway (Cal State Fullerton ’78) found friendship and camaraderie at Sigma Pi. Joe’s fraternity path began when John Merino (Long Beach State ’55) invited him and Paul Mosbrucker (Cal State Fullerton ’78) to a party at the Beta-Omicron Chapter house—the summer that both young men […]
From Payment in Free Food to CEO… All Before 30
Matt Romero (Northern Arizona ‘17) is an entrepreneur and CEO of Affinity Entertainment in Nashville. Matt always knew he wanted to be in the music industry; Affinity had been a dream of his since he was 5 years old. With a backup vocalist as a mother, Matt had early memories of going on the road […]