Favorite Founders

I think that I more associate myself with Isaac M. Jordan. His quote "energetic and faithful to every task" I feel definitely describes me. For the most part I am very energetic and always happy. When I take on a task I always finish it and never quit. I stick to what I am doing and try not to deviate from that path. I go into tasks with an open mind and always looking towards the end when I accomplish my goal. I know that if I dont reach my goal then it is a failure but nonetheless I get up and do it again. Throughout my life, I feel like I can definitely exemplify Jordan and live up to what his ideals were.

Posted By : Kevin Naranjo
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I think Franklin Howard Scobey would be my favorite founder. He was both a knowledgeable and caring man. Not only did he keep the attitudes of his friends positive but fought long and hard against their former corrupted fraternity Deke. He also wrote the Spirit of Sigma Chi which holds true to the fact that genuine friendship can be mainted without surrendering the principle of individuality or sacrificing one's personal judgement. He was all about individuality and fighting for what is right and that is what a founder should be.

Posted By: Mitch Reynolds
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I'd have to say that my favorite founder is Franklin Howard Scobey. To
me he is the glue that held the group together. Even in rough times he
kept everyone in an upbeat mood. Someone once told me it is better to
be respected than liked, and I think this is the case with Scobey
because even the enemies of his brothers still respected him. He seems
like he could get along with everyone and have a good time. He was
"courteous and loyal in his friendship," and that is the kind of
person I try to be.

Posted By: Chris Algiere

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My favorite founder is Benjamin Piatt Runkle. He is a man that will tell you what he thinks or believes in regardless of the situation. This has been evident when he threw down his badge and fought Beta Theta Pi in the chapel. I really respect the fact that he doesn't care what other people think about his actions, as long as he stays true to himself and is "courageous in spirit and idealism." His leadership qualities are outstanding and he proved himself against the Dekes as well as on the battlefield during the civil war. When I think of Benjamin Piatt Runkle, resilience comes to mind. This is a quality i truly admire about him.

Posted By: Evan Hackler

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The Founder that stood out to me the most personally, would have to be Issac M. Jordan. The first thing that stood out to me about Brother Jordan is, many people respected him. I also admire his confidence. It was said he always looked people in the eye when he talked. That is something that is definitely hard for me to do. I also admire the way he became a self made man. The Jordan Standard is in my views a great contribution he has made to this Fraternity. It really shows what kind of men, a Sigma Chi should be. Also another thing that shows me the dedication Issac M. Jordan had to this Fraternity is his speech he addressed to the 15th Grand Chapter in 1884. “Whenever you find an unworthy member of your society, expel him at once and without hesitation. Evil communications corrupt good morals, and one dishonorable man will bring reproach and dishonor upon your chapter and upon the whole Fraternity.” It amazing how Brother Jordan puts so much on each member of Sigma Chi. Each is an equal and one bad and dishonorable member leaves distaste on the rest. Brother Jordan expects the best from anyone who proudly calls themselves them selves a Sigma Chi and that pride and responsibility to each brother makes me admire Issac M. Jordan.

Posted By: Sagar Agrawal