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
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Sigma Chi War Experience
IN OUR HANDS
Sigma Chis, now more than ever, possess the power to wage war against division, suffering and hate. Their weapon? Service. The undergraduates at Wake Forest are already in battle.
by Scott Seedorf, Wake Forest 2003
We have entered into an age of uncertainty. The familiar world in which our parents grew up has given way to globalization and unprecedented technological innovation. A new familiarity is emerging, and the associated challenges that come with such developments are being identified; with ‘ethnic conflict’ and ‘sovereignty threatened’ often being among those most cited. Yet, at the same time, hope for a better world exists. Such hope arises from an ever increasing capacity to provide for the good of humanity. Never before has our ability to reach out to others been so great.Throughout the past two decades, the Internet has grown into the world’s premier and freest source of information and ideas. The global exchange of dialogue, research and merchandise that was at one time rare is now an everyday occurrence for much of the world’s population. Indeed, the uncertainty we face is a product of the times in which we live. Our increased technological capacity brings with it a greater responsibility to one another. Our eyes have been blessed with extraordinary sight while our hearts have been increasingly burdened by the human suffering we see with heightened clarity.
What will tomorrow bring? The hope of tomorrow lies in the hands of today’s collegian. We share a strong sense of idealism, derived in part from events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and apartheid’s end, in addition to global ideological shifts towards the promotion of democracy, human rights and international collaboration. Our idealism and resolve have also proven steadfast in the face of war, terrorism and hatred. History has shown us what ensues when the evils resulting from war, terrorism and hatred are allowed to persist unchecked. No longer can we afford to sit back and surrender each other to such fates. Indeed, we have great cause for optimism because we wage war against division, suffering and hatred with a far superior weapon---service.
For us as Sigma Chis, a more humane world is not merely an end to be hoped for, but one to which we have made a commitment---one based upon the ideals we cherish, and acted upon through service to others.
When we arrived on campus as freshmen, we entered into a community of seemingly endless opportunity. Young men and women from all over the world had assembled at an important crossroad, a gateway to the future standing before them with pathways leading in all directions and questions of great consequence impressed upon them: What will you do? Where will you go?
In an uncertain world filled with new challenges, such questions became ever more important, as their answers will determine our common future.
As Sigma Chis, we devote a substantial portion of our collegiate careers to the ideals of brotherhood. Through pledging, we learn about the ideals which those that came before us have identified as critical to our personal growth and ability to rally behind the banner of humanity as we wage war on division, suffering and hatred. By the time we reach graduation, we have learned that our greatest asset is each other. The Delta Nu Chapter at Wake Forest believes such ideals are in the hearts and minds of each brother. Here’s what a few of the brothers are doing.
A Commitment to Community
When Jack Elsey, 2004, arrived at Wake Forest for orientation, he shared many of the traits commonly attributed to college freshman. Feelings of anxiety and excitement created a commonality between his peers and him, though he did not know it at the time. The opportunity to attend a private university did not come easy to Elsey. But hard-work combined with maturity beyond his 18 years fostered his academic capacity. The admissions committee recognized that and saw something more in Elsey. It was the same thing that would later lead him to Sigma Chi--a drive to make a difference.
Elsey is one of Wake Forest’s most valuable community leaders, both on and off campus. Whether he contributes as a leader or participant, his energy is the same. His résumé of leadership positions reflects the degree to which people depend on his guidance. Among other things, Elsey serves as the president of the Wake Forest chapter of Amnesty International and as a member of the Wake Forest Honor Council Board of Investigators and Advisors.
While his own experiences directed him to Sigma Chi, Elsey believes the Greek system as a whole to be a strong advocate of service as wells as a positive influence on personal development. His energy and amiability earned him the respect of the entire Wake Forest Greek system, which elected him Interfraternity Council president for the 2002-2003 academic year.
John Lacy, 2004, aptly exemplifies the duality of being academically oriented and putting a high priority on community service. For the past two years, he has coordinated the ‘Wake Forest Alternative Break,’ which offers students a rewarding way to spend spring break. In 2002, Lacy led a group of students to Charleston, S.C. “We planned an after-school program for elementary school children from low income families who are at a higher risk of dropping out of school,” Lacy said. “The focus was on staying in school and out of trouble.”
In 2003, Lacy led a group to his hometown of Atlanta, where he expanded their service focus to include retirement homes, park-cleaning services, Meals on Wheels and an after-school program.
Back at school, Lacy continues to both participate and advocate participation in service-oriented projects. While juggling a sizable academic workload and preparing himself for the MCAT, Lacy still finds time to help out at the Samaritan Inn Homeless Shelter in downtown Winston-Salem, N.C. For Lacy, service entails far more than providing people with food, housing or books. It is a learning mechanism from which a greater understanding and perspective of humanity is derived.
A Commitment to Country
Although the stresses associated with the MCAT are substantial, Lacy believes them to be trivial when compared to those assumed by Chris Brandt, 2004.
As students returned to campus in mid-January for the beginning of the spring semester, tensions continued to mount as war with Iraq seemed imminent. If anyone in Delta Nu was mindful of such developments, it was Brandt. While Brandt spends most weekdays laboring with classmates over business strategy and fixed income securities, his weekends often entail another set of challenges. As a reservist in the U.S. Marine 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Lance Cpl. Brandt spends several weekends a year in training.
As the brothers of Delta Nu sat down for their chapter meeting Feb. 17, Brandt calmly walked into the chapter house and asked Consul and roommate Jeff Wilson, 2004, if he could make an announcement. He informed the chapter that his brigade had been activated, and he was to report to Camp Lejeune, N.C., the next morning. What began as a routine Monday night chapter meeting had, in an instant, become the chapter’s longest hour. The world suddenly became much smaller. While Brandt calmly listened to us and smiled, we gained a better understanding of the meaning of courage, sacrifice and friendship.
A Commitment to the International Community
In view of the Western media’s inadequate coverage of the developing world, it is not surprising that we know very little about their cultures, history or troubles. A commitment to humanity does not preclude people beyond Western radar. Rather, it necessitates that we take a proactive approach in expanding our outlook. Mike Bradow, 2004, and Kevan Knoche, 2003, appreciate the importance of a proactive approach to understanding the world at large. Such an approach has afforded each of them a comprehensive and accurate worldly outlook as well as many rewarding experiences.
Mike Bradow, 2004, appreciates the importance of a proactive approach to understanding the world at large, as it has afforded him with both a comprehensive, accurate world outlook and unforgettable, rewarding experiences.
When he arrived on campus, he was uncertain as to what he wanted to do during and after his college years. Not until a friend dragged him to an informational meeting on a summer service trip to the Republic of Georgia did Bradow begin to find a passion. “Stumbling into that volunteer experience my freshman year changed everything for me,” Bradow said. “Although it lasted only two weeks, working in a war-torn country with refugees was a really amazing experience.”
His return to Wake Forest in the fall brought with it the challenge of readjusting to college life. His experience in Georgia had roused new questions and awakened a degree of uncertainty as to how he could add further meaning to his college experience. Bradow decided to go abroad to Chile in the spring. There, he saw a developing country making the transition to free trade and capitalism. He found himself immersed in another culture, where the residents took him in as if he were one of their own. After Chile, Bradow volunteered in Ghana, a small country on the western coast of Africa. Bradow almost instantly fell in love with the village he stayed in and saw something remarkable in its people.
“In Africa the people were so humane and friendly, even in the most impoverished conditions,” Bradow said. “Seeing that and being able to apply it to our own lives back at home lends itself to a greater good overall.”
When Bradow returned to Wake Forest, he showed the chapter a video he had recorded in Ghana. He explained the village’s lack of the basic supplies needed in schools and shared the villagers’ passion for soccer. In response, the Delta Nu Chapter purchased new uniforms and equipment for the village team and bought them a new set of school supplies.
Bradow has become a leading advocate for the establishment of new service opportunities abroad for Wake Forest students, meeting with college administrators and giving several presentations in the process.
“I’ve been looking to continue such volunteer opportunities on campus,” Bradow said. “Fighting to sustain these meaningful programs is what I’m looking to do now.”
Bradow was not the first Delta Nu to go to Africa. Kevan Knoche, 2003, traveled there the previous summer—his first international experience. He spent five weeks studying African economic development in Benin, Africa, living under the same conditions as the people in his host village.
Knoche said the most significant feature of the five-week experience was experiencing underdevelopment.
“I'll always have those memories and pictures in my mind as I go through life,” he said. “It will always have some subconscious effect.”
Knoche returned home at the program’s end and almost immediately packed his things for the upcoming fall semester, which he spent Barcelona. His semester there allowed him to travel throughout Europe, experiencing different cultures and building a greater sense of independence. His travels exposed him to the rich history and beauty of European culture and contrasted the African underdevelopment with the wealth enjoyed by the Western world. Upon his return to Wake Forest, Knoche joined an effort called “Project Bokonon.” Named after Wake Forest Professor Sylvain Boko, Project Bokonon is a non-profit organization that aims to provide Benin with desperately needed medical supplies. In Western countries such as the United States, medical supplies are marked with highly premature expiration dates. Rather than seeing first-rate supplies go to waste, Project Bokonon receives them in the form of hospital donations, immediately shipping them to Benin where they can be used to treat patients and save lives. Project Bokonon recently became a government-recognized not-for-profit organization. Accordingly, Project Bokonon is currently undergoing its Board of Trustees selection process. At the young age of 22, Knoche’s name is high on the list.
His commitment to international service continued when he headed to Honduras as a H.O.P.E Scholar. Having raised money throughout the year to fund their trip, the H.O.P.E scholars spent two-weeks in the poorest regions of Central America building houses. The raised funds covered the cost of supplies; the scholars provided labor for building.
“When we first arrived and began working, we were all a bit reserved and felt that the men thought we were imposing,” Knoche said. “But as the week progressed, more and more people would be outside and excited to begin another day’s work. Some of the houses didn’t have any work done, but everyone worked on a house whether it belonged to them or not.”
What Knoche found particularly meaningful was how people of different cultures could show up knowing very little about one another, and work side-by-each toward a common goal.
Knoche said, “That is in essence what service is truly about. We are not going in as controlling Americans, but as people who, like them, want to help one house at a time.”
Our Common Future
While we live in an uncertain world, we cannot lose sight of what is most important. We must resolve that our common future is not open to compromise. A wealth of opportunity stands before us, and our common future is in our hands. Service provides us with the means to expand our horizons and extend a hand to those who so desperately need it, whether it be in our own community, country or the world at large. As we continue on in our collegiate careers and beyond, that crucial question which will determine the course of humanity remains.
What will you do?
Posted By: Esteban Escobar
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Sigma Chi honors those serving in Iraq
By JESSICA TIMS | Morning Sun Staff Writer
About 400 Sigma Chi fraternity brothers have descended upon Pittsburg this weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary of PSU's Zeta Iota chapter of their brotherhood.
Friday night, several alumni gathered at Pittsburg State's Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater to honor their brothers who have served and are serving their country.
"We have three Zeta Iota brothers, currently serving in Iraq that we know of..." said Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. George Lampe, an alumnus of the Pittsburg State University Chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity. "We also have a young man, Capt. Shannon Nicklaus, of the Kansas Army Guard that has been mobilized and is down at Fort Sill, waiting deployment to Iraq and couldn't be with us. We are exceptionally honored to have a young man with us tonight Lt. Col. Bill Sullivan... Tennessee Army National Guard. He has been altered for deployment to Iraq within the next 60 to 90 days and he came to this reunion to tell us he will see us again.
"On behalf of these five guys, three that are there and two that are on their way, I want you to know how much it means to us to have Zeta Iota Sigs over there defending us."
All Sigma Chi veterans were asked to surround the reflecting pool to be honored for their service to their country. The Xi Omega charter members of the Zeta Iota Sigma Chi fraternity placed a wreath on the side of poll as Marsha Mauersberger sang "America the Beautiful."
Today, the celebration will continue with special presentations to the founding members of the fraternity. PSU President Tom Bryant will also make an appearance and address the current members and alumni. The brothers will also be sealing a time-capsule to preserve special documents collected over the last 40 years.
Posted By: Kevin Naranjo
Editor's Notes: This is the brief biography of a Sigma Chi brother who received the Significant Sig award and was inducted into the Sigma Chi hall of fame for his duties to America
Brigadier General Robert L. Cardenas
Biography
Brigadier General Robert L. “Bob” Cardenas, USAF (retired)Test Pilot, Combat Leader in both Bombers and Fighters as well as Commander of the Air Force Special Operations Force. He has flown over 60 different aircraft in his career.
General Cardenas began his military career as a Private in the Army Cost Artillery, then became a pilot as a Cadet in the Army Air Corps. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in July 1941 and in 1942 was sent to 29 Palms, CA to establish an Army Air Corps Glider School.
In 1944 he flew combat missions in B-24 Liberators in the skies over Germany, He was 
He participated in the flight test evaluation of the German jet fighter ME-262 and the Arado 234 bomber. In 1947 Cardenas was a key member of the X-1 supersonic project.
Major Cardenas was the Officer In Charge Of Operations and command pilot of the B-29 that launched Captain Charles Yeager into the realm of supersonic flight.
In 1948, he was assigned as Officer in charge of Flight Test Division projects at Muroc AB and as Chief Air Force test pilot on the YB-49 flying wing project. After completion of the Performance Phase II tests he checked out Captain Glen Edwards in the YB-49 on May 20 & 21st. He then received orders to USC for completion of his Aeronautical Engineering degree. He was ordered back 15 days later, after the crash of the YB-49 and loss of the crew, in order to complete the Stability & Control Phase in the remaining YB-49 aircraft.
In November 1948 he gave a final briefing to a Board of General Officers at Patterson AFB on the results of the test program. In January 1949 he was ordered to fly the YB-49 from Muroc AB to Andrews AFB in
Washington for President Truman’s Air Show. The transcontinental non-stop flight set a record time of 4 hours and 5 minutes.
During the Korean War, Cardenas was at Wright Field and Edwards AFB testing new jet fighters and bombers. He was then Commander of the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing at Naha AB on Okinawa after completion of Air War College. On his return to the States he was assigned to the Pentagon as Chief of the Aircraft and Missiles Program Division.
From the Pentagon, he was assigned as Chief of the Special Operations Division at US Strike Command Headquarters in Tampa, Florida. In 1962 he led a joint Army & Air Force Special Force into the Kashmir, India for the purpose of evaluating and improving high altitude resupply drops in the Himalayan Mountains. He used these techniques to equip forces and prevented an incursion of Chinese through the Himalayas linking into East Pakistan.
He was then sent back to Okinawa as Commander of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing at Kadena AFB. After the Gulf of Tonkin crisis he flew F-105 combat missions from Korat, Thailand over North Vietnam. He returned to the US to command the 835th Air Division at McConnell AFB, training F-105 crews for combat in Vietnam.
He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1968 and placed in Command of the Air Force Special
Operations Force at Eglin & Hurlburt AFB, Florida. On October 12, 2002 his contributions to the development of Special Forces was recognized by induction into the Air Commando Hall of Fame.
He went on to be assigned in Europe as Vice Commander of the 16th Air Force in Spain. It was there that he had the dubious honor of negotiating with Muammar Gadhafi the withdrawal of US forces from Wheelus AFB in Libya.
As the US Deputy to Live Oak in Belgium his responsibility to SACEUR was to maintain open corridors to Berlin by calling the Soviets bluff to block travel to Berlin by land, air or rail. Prior to his retirement in June 1973, General Cardenas served as the Chief of the JL Division of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff (JSTPS) where he was responsible for the development of the Joint Stategic Target List of the US nuclear War Plan (SIOP).
Cardenas has been honored by the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Presidential Citation. Foreign decorations include the Spanish Grand Legion of Aeronautical Merit with Sash & Dagger.
From 1973 until 1983, Cardenas worked as an Executive in private industry. In 1983 he was appointed to the White House as the California coordinator for President Reagan’s Southwest Boarder Economic Action Group. He resigned in 1985 and accepted an appointment by Governor Dukemejian as Chairman of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Advisory Group as well as a member of the California Council of Criminal Justice.
In 1987 the Governor appointed the General to the California Veterans Board where he was later elected to be Chairman of the Board that is the policymaking body for the California Department of Veterans Affairs. He left in 1993 to serve as Chairman of the San Diego United Veterans Council and as a Director on the Board of the Veterans Memorial Center & Museum.
On April 15, 1993 the University of New Mexico, College of Engineering, honored him for his outstanding Professional contributions and leadership. The USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB honored the General on December 10, 1994 as a “Distinguished Alumnus” and on September 1995 he was inducted into the “Aerospace Walk of Honor” at Lancaster, California.
The Sigma Chi fraternity awarded him the “Significant Sig” medal during their 1995 National Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Currently he serves as a member of th
e San Diego Mayor’s Veteran Advisory Board, Chairman of the Veterans Memorial Museum & Center as well as a Trustee of the Flight Test Historical Foundation at Edwards AFB.
Gen. Cardenas reports when he received Sigma Chi's award, it was significant to him as this is a prestigious and long time standing institution; as they celebrated their 150th anniversary in June 2005. The ceremony was held near it's birthplace, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
To celebrate this milestone of 150 years of existence, they selected 150 members of Sigma Chi to be members of the Significant Sigma Chi Hall of Fame". He says he was extremely humbled to have been selected, and more so when he saw who the other 149 were.
He was recently appointed By the VA Secretary Anthony Principi to the VA Memorials and Cemetery Committee in Washington. It is a statutory Advisory Committee that meets in Washington and other locations.
General Cardenas lives at home with his wife Gladys and their children and grandchildren in San Diego, California.
In 1948, he was assigned as Officer in charge of Flight Test Division projects at Muroc AB and as Chief Air Force test pilot on the YB-49 flying wing project. After completion of the Performance Phase II tests he checked out Captain Glen Edwards in the YB-49 on May 20 & 21st. He then received orders to USC for completion of his Aeronautical Engineering degree. He was ordered back 15 days later, after the crash of the YB-49 and loss of the crew, in order to complete the Stability & Control Phase in the remaining YB-49 aircraft.
In November 1948 he gave a final briefing to a Board of General Officers at Patterson AFB on the results of the test program. In January 1949 he was ordered to fly the YB-49 from Muroc AB to Andrews AFB in
Washington for President Truman’s Air Show. The transcontinental non-stop flight set a record time of 4 hours and 5 minutes.During the Korean War, Cardenas was at Wright Field and Edwards AFB testing new jet fighters and bombers. He was then Commander of the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing at Naha AB on Okinawa after completion of Air War College. On his return to the States he was assigned to the Pentagon as Chief of the Aircraft and Missiles Program Division.
From the Pentagon, he was assigned as Chief of the Special Operations Division at US Strike Command Headquarters in Tampa, Florida. In 1962 he led a joint Army & Air Force Special Force into the Kashmir, India for the purpose of evaluating and improving high altitude resupply drops in the Himalayan Mountains. He used these techniques to equip forces and prevented an incursion of Chinese through the Himalayas linking into East Pakistan.
He was then sent back to Okinawa as Commander of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing at Kadena AFB. After the Gulf of Tonkin crisis he flew F-105 combat missions from Korat, Thailand over North Vietnam. He returned to the US to command the 835th Air Division at McConnell AFB, training F-105 crews for combat in Vietnam.
He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1968 and placed in Command of the Air Force Special
Operations Force at Eglin & Hurlburt AFB, Florida. On October 12, 2002 his contributions to the development of Special Forces was recognized by induction into the Air Commando Hall of Fame.He went on to be assigned in Europe as Vice Commander of the 16th Air Force in Spain. It was there that he had the dubious honor of negotiating with Muammar Gadhafi the withdrawal of US forces from Wheelus AFB in Libya.
As the US Deputy to Live Oak in Belgium his responsibility to SACEUR was to maintain open corridors to Berlin by calling the Soviets bluff to block travel to Berlin by land, air or rail. Prior to his retirement in June 1973, General Cardenas served as the Chief of the JL Division of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff (JSTPS) where he was responsible for the development of the Joint Stategic Target List of the US nuclear War Plan (SIOP).
Cardenas has been honored by the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Presidential Citation. Foreign decorations include the Spanish Grand Legion of Aeronautical Merit with Sash & Dagger.
From 1973 until 1983, Cardenas worked as an Executive in private industry. In 1983 he was appointed to the White House as the California coordinator for President Reagan’s Southwest Boarder Economic Action Group. He resigned in 1985 and accepted an appointment by Governor Dukemejian as Chairman of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Advisory Group as well as a member of the California Council of Criminal Justice.In 1987 the Governor appointed the General to the California Veterans Board where he was later elected to be Chairman of the Board that is the policymaking body for the California Department of Veterans Affairs. He left in 1993 to serve as Chairman of the San Diego United Veterans Council and as a Director on the Board of the Veterans Memorial Center & Museum.
On April 15, 1993 the University of New Mexico, College of Engineering, honored him for his outstanding Professional contributions and leadership. The USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB honored the General on December 10, 1994 as a “Distinguished Alumnus” and on September 1995 he was inducted into the “Aerospace Walk of Honor” at Lancaster, California.
The Sigma Chi fraternity awarded him the “Significant Sig” medal during their 1995 National Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Currently he serves as a member of th
e San Diego Mayor’s Veteran Advisory Board, Chairman of the Veterans Memorial Museum & Center as well as a Trustee of the Flight Test Historical Foundation at Edwards AFB.Gen. Cardenas reports when he received Sigma Chi's award, it was significant to him as this is a prestigious and long time standing institution; as they celebrated their 150th anniversary in June 2005. The ceremony was held near it's birthplace, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
To celebrate this milestone of 150 years of existence, they selected 150 members of Sigma Chi to be members of the Significant Sigma Chi Hall of Fame". He says he was extremely humbled to have been selected, and more so when he saw who the other 149 were.
He was recently appointed By the VA Secretary Anthony Principi to the VA Memorials and Cemetery Committee in Washington. It is a statutory Advisory Committee that meets in Washington and other locations.
General Cardenas lives at home with his wife Gladys and their children and grandchildren in San Diego, California.
Meet the New Member!
Name: Sagar Agrawal
AGE: 19
Location: Edison
Major: English?
Favorite Sport: Baseball (Let’s Go METS)
Movie: Donnie Darko/ Eurotrip
Band: White Stripes (current favorite)
TV SHOW: The Simpsons
Cheese: Edible Cheese
Pet Peeve: Bad Singing
Hottest Actress: Rachel Bilson
Posted By: Sagar Agrawal
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
MSU hazing
Editor's Note: I chose this because it shows that hazing is never a good idea and it only
causes disunity.
MSU fraternity to rebuild ranks after suspensions
BY ROBIN ERB • FREE PRESS HIGHER EDUCATION WRITER • January 3, 2008
A Michigan State University fraternity will hold a recruiting meeting Jan.
21 to attract new pledges and begin reestablishing itself after all but
four of its members were suspended for hazing allegations.
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Kappa Alpha Psi lost 11 members at the beginning of the fall term after
the fraternity's regional office placed them on 5- to 8-year suspensions
because of allegations involving hazing, the MSU chapter's leader
confirmed Wednesday.
Darren Wilson, polemarch of the MSU chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, would not
disclose details but said there were no serious injuries.
Wilson -- one of three fraternity members still at the school; the fourth
has since left MSU -- said he did not take part in the activity that led
to the suspensions because he doesn't believe in hazing.
"I'm not the kind of person who is willing to allow someone to attack me.
If someone had hit me ... there'd be a fight out of it," he said.
MSU officials contacted Wednesday by the Free Press said they were unaware
of the allegations but consider them a matter between the local chapter
and the hierarchy of Kappa Alpha Psi, one of the nation's oldest,
historically black fraternities, founded in 1911.
Harry Franklin, polemarch of the northern province of Kappa Alpha Phi,
said the MSU chapter is about 50 years old and was reestablished in 2006
following an earlier suspension in 1999. He would not give an explanation
for that suspension nor discuss the recent member suspensions, calling it
"an internal matter."
Posted By: Hadey Salem
causes disunity.
MSU fraternity to rebuild ranks after suspensions
BY ROBIN ERB • FREE PRESS HIGHER EDUCATION WRITER • January 3, 2008
A Michigan State University fraternity will hold a recruiting meeting Jan.
21 to attract new pledges and begin reestablishing itself after all but
four of its members were suspended for hazing allegations.
Advertisement
Kappa Alpha Psi lost 11 members at the beginning of the fall term after
the fraternity's regional office placed them on 5- to 8-year suspensions
because of allegations involving hazing, the MSU chapter's leader
confirmed Wednesday.
Darren Wilson, polemarch of the MSU chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, would not
disclose details but said there were no serious injuries.
Wilson -- one of three fraternity members still at the school; the fourth
has since left MSU -- said he did not take part in the activity that led
to the suspensions because he doesn't believe in hazing.
"I'm not the kind of person who is willing to allow someone to attack me.
If someone had hit me ... there'd be a fight out of it," he said.
MSU officials contacted Wednesday by the Free Press said they were unaware
of the allegations but consider them a matter between the local chapter
and the hierarchy of Kappa Alpha Psi, one of the nation's oldest,
historically black fraternities, founded in 1911.
Harry Franklin, polemarch of the northern province of Kappa Alpha Phi,
said the MSU chapter is about 50 years old and was reestablished in 2006
following an earlier suspension in 1999. He would not give an explanation
for that suspension nor discuss the recent member suspensions, calling it
"an internal matter."
Posted By: Hadey Salem
Sigma Chi Fight Night
Editor's Note: This article discusses Sigma Chi's effort to donate money to the Children's Miracle Network. they raised money by doing a Fight Night at which they sold tickets as well as t-shirts. i think that this is fantastic way to raise money for charity. I would definitely pay to go see that. A nice fund raiser for charity as well as good entertainment for all that attend.
Sigma Chi takes a swing for charity
Fraternity raises $6,000 at Fight Night, an annual children's charity event
By Mike Damante
Issue date: 11/26/07
A University fraternity packed a big punch for its charity event this year.
Sigma Chi, which has 38 members, had its annual Fight Night on Monday night in the Houston Room, University Center Underground, and was able to raise $6,000, Thomas Monroe, a mechanical engineering junior and Sigma Chi's risk management officer, said.
T-shirt sales were $15 while tickets were priced at $10. All proceed went to the Children's Miracle Network.
"We do this to support the CMN, all the proceeds are donated to them," said hotel restaurant management junior and Sigma Chi member Brian Saxenian. "All the chapters of the fraternity, all Greeks or anyone else on campus that wants to be involved are invited."
CMN is an international non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for more than 170 children's hospitals throughout North America, according to a press release.
Seven students from Oxford, Ohio's Miami University, founded Sigma Chi in 1855. The UH Chapter of Sigma Chi, which was founded in 1956, has made Fight Night an annual event for more than 30 years.
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship is growing, and boxing has always been popular," Saxenian said. "It is good to see the turnout we had. The event is always a good time for all."
Fight Night is funded through fraternity dues, and previous fundraising events, Saxenian said.
"It was a lively event," anthropology senior Jaime Olmo said. "The fighting was amateur, but they all put a lot of heart into it."
Fight Night featured ring girls, professional officials, music, refreshments and 10 three-round bouts in front of a crowd of about 500.
The opening fight featured fellow Sigma Chi members squaring off. Monroe was victorious over hotel and restaurant management junior Andrew Soliz.
"I got a little excited when I knocked him down in the first round," Soliz said. "It was a good fight, though. I was just a little out of shape."
For Monroe, the overall event was a rewarding one.
"Fight Night was just a whole lot of fun on top of helping the charity."
With the weeks leading up to the fights, other members also took formal boxing training.
"I started training some of the fighters five weeks before the event," said Willy Boyd, head trainer of Ringers Boxing Club. "(Five weeks) is such a short-time to prepare for a fight - especially since these kids are fighting for the first time, so they just learned the basics."
One fighter came into Fight Night with previous experience in a different style of fighting, representing the College Republicans.
"I've fought previously for Fit Gym, I usually do mixed-martial arts," said political science junior Kelly Waterman. "But I could not pass up this opportunity to have a fight on campus."
Other fraternities and sororities were on hand, such as pledges from Phi Mu.
"The money goes to the same philanthropic organization (CMN), so we are here to lend support," said business sophomore Dawn Winston.
Posted By: Mike Schroeder
Sigma Chi takes a swing for charity
Fraternity raises $6,000 at Fight Night, an annual children's charity event
By Mike Damante
Issue date: 11/26/07
A University fraternity packed a big punch for its charity event this year.
Sigma Chi, which has 38 members, had its annual Fight Night on Monday night in the Houston Room, University Center Underground, and was able to raise $6,000, Thomas Monroe, a mechanical engineering junior and Sigma Chi's risk management officer, said.
T-shirt sales were $15 while tickets were priced at $10. All proceed went to the Children's Miracle Network.
"We do this to support the CMN, all the proceeds are donated to them," said hotel restaurant management junior and Sigma Chi member Brian Saxenian. "All the chapters of the fraternity, all Greeks or anyone else on campus that wants to be involved are invited."
CMN is an international non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for more than 170 children's hospitals throughout North America, according to a press release.
Seven students from Oxford, Ohio's Miami University, founded Sigma Chi in 1855. The UH Chapter of Sigma Chi, which was founded in 1956, has made Fight Night an annual event for more than 30 years.
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship is growing, and boxing has always been popular," Saxenian said. "It is good to see the turnout we had. The event is always a good time for all."
Fight Night is funded through fraternity dues, and previous fundraising events, Saxenian said.
"It was a lively event," anthropology senior Jaime Olmo said. "The fighting was amateur, but they all put a lot of heart into it."
Fight Night featured ring girls, professional officials, music, refreshments and 10 three-round bouts in front of a crowd of about 500.
The opening fight featured fellow Sigma Chi members squaring off. Monroe was victorious over hotel and restaurant management junior Andrew Soliz.
"I got a little excited when I knocked him down in the first round," Soliz said. "It was a good fight, though. I was just a little out of shape."
For Monroe, the overall event was a rewarding one.
"Fight Night was just a whole lot of fun on top of helping the charity."
With the weeks leading up to the fights, other members also took formal boxing training.
"I started training some of the fighters five weeks before the event," said Willy Boyd, head trainer of Ringers Boxing Club. "(Five weeks) is such a short-time to prepare for a fight - especially since these kids are fighting for the first time, so they just learned the basics."
One fighter came into Fight Night with previous experience in a different style of fighting, representing the College Republicans.
"I've fought previously for Fit Gym, I usually do mixed-martial arts," said political science junior Kelly Waterman. "But I could not pass up this opportunity to have a fight on campus."
Other fraternities and sororities were on hand, such as pledges from Phi Mu.
"The money goes to the same philanthropic organization (CMN), so we are here to lend support," said business sophomore Dawn Winston.
Posted By: Mike Schroeder
Monday, March 3, 2008
Overheard Conversation
I was sitting in psychology today and some kid in front of me was
talking with his friend about Fraternities although he called them
"Frats". He was telling his friend why he decided not to join one and
to be honest he reminded me of myself just a few months ago. His
reasons were:
-I don't need to pay to be friends with people.
-Why should I pay more money to live in a sometimes messy house when i
could live with my friends now off campus?
-Why should i pay money to buy booze when i can get what i want with
my own money?
He also made some sarcastic remark about "fake brotherhood".
While i was hearing this I could only shake my head. In only a few
weeks I've learned so much about how Sigma Chi works. I've realized
how tight the bond is between brothers and how members really care
about the work they put into raising money for charities and having a
positive impact on the community.
I just thought this was kind of fitting after the Greek 101 yesterday.
Many people view fraternities simply as drinking clubs but don't
recognize all the positive effects of Greek life.
So i punched the kid in the back of the head.
Just kidding LOL.
BTW apparently Evan has a twin sister at Rutgers -I Hope everyone saw
that picture!
-Chris Algiere
talking with his friend about Fraternities although he called them
"Frats". He was telling his friend why he decided not to join one and
to be honest he reminded me of myself just a few months ago. His
reasons were:
-I don't need to pay to be friends with people.
-Why should I pay more money to live in a sometimes messy house when i
could live with my friends now off campus?
-Why should i pay money to buy booze when i can get what i want with
my own money?
He also made some sarcastic remark about "fake brotherhood".
While i was hearing this I could only shake my head. In only a few
weeks I've learned so much about how Sigma Chi works. I've realized
how tight the bond is between brothers and how members really care
about the work they put into raising money for charities and having a
positive impact on the community.
I just thought this was kind of fitting after the Greek 101 yesterday.
Many people view fraternities simply as drinking clubs but don't
recognize all the positive effects of Greek life.
So i punched the kid in the back of the head.
Just kidding LOL.
BTW apparently Evan has a twin sister at Rutgers -I Hope everyone saw
that picture!
-Chris Algiere
Spring is Just Around the Corner
Today is the first day in a significant while when the temperature bar will rise above fifty degrees. Along with the ushering in of March, these signs can only mean one thing. Spring is racing towards New Brunswick and the Rutgers community. Spring, second to summer on my list of favorite times of the year, can be associated with a great deal of things. Whether it be students relaxing on the grassy knolls of Livingston campus or kicking back and relaxing on the benches by Brower Commons, everything and everyone seems to come to life. In the opening scenes of many college movies, the audience is exposed to huge fields of lively students playing sports, having lunch, and hanging out with their respective groups. Although Rutgers can't really compete with this surreal view of college life, the warm weather brings our best shot at attaining this type of lifestyle.
I can't mention spring and daylight lengthening without the mention of sports. Baseball, America's pastime, is emerging and Spring Training is starting up. To represent a completely biased view, everything gets better with the commencement of the baseball season; life gets that much sweeter. The Keller cup Spring sports are around the corner and Dance Marathon preparations are being made. With so many events around the corner, Spring will be a busy season and I think I speak for everyone in our class when I say that it could be the best one we've ever had.
Posted By: Evan Hackler
I can't mention spring and daylight lengthening without the mention of sports. Baseball, America's pastime, is emerging and Spring Training is starting up. To represent a completely biased view, everything gets better with the commencement of the baseball season; life gets that much sweeter. The Keller cup Spring sports are around the corner and Dance Marathon preparations are being made. With so many events around the corner, Spring will be a busy season and I think I speak for everyone in our class when I say that it could be the best one we've ever had.
Posted By: Evan Hackler
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