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On November 1, 1901, at Richmond College (now the University of Richmond) in Richmond, Virginia the name of Sigma Phi Epsilon was born in the philosophy of the love of god and the principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. With this, founder Carter Ashton Jenkens, sought out a different kind of fraternity, with the idea of peace through Brotherhood. It is through this idea that Sigma Phi Epsilon and the Balanced Man has evolved into 100 years of Excellence and Brotherhood.

The Balanced Man Project was implemented in 1992, with the focus of the development of a Sound Mind in a Sound Body through mentoring, campus and community involvement, all surrounded in a social environment and guided by the Cardinal Principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love that leads to the development of better leaders, better chapters, and a better man�..The Balanced Man.

Sigma Phi Epsilon is the nations largest fraternity. In the past 15 years more men have joined Sigma Phi Epsilon than any other fraternity with over 240,000 members who have taken a vow to uphold these values. Sigma Phi Epsilon chapters are found on 270 college campuses across the United States and is the only fraternity to have at least 1 chapter in all fifty states across our great country. A few proud SigEp alumni are; actor John Goodman, NFL Quarterback Rich Gannon, MLB Pitcher Orel Hershiser, author Theodore S. "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, founder of Wendy's International Dave Thomas, and the members of the band FUEL.

Founded at Arkansas Tech Univeristy on April 2, 1977, the Arkansas Epsilon chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon celebrates 25 years of being apart of the Tech community and the National Fraternity. The Balanced Man ideal is lived out at Arkansas Epsilon�s men through community service in the city of Russellville and the Arkansas Tech University campus. Their leadership and involvement can be found on all corners of campus with members in; SGA, IFC, RHA, Intramurals, Young Democrats, Catholic Student Center, Wesley Foundation, Tech Cheerleaders, Tech football, and many more. Socially Arkansas Epsilon is known for its many activities including sorority mixers, the annual Homecoming Bash, �FLOAT TRIP,� both Spring and Fall Formals, and many other festivities, these are just a few.

Arkansas Epsilon prides it self on being a leader in the Tech community and in the National fraternity. With that said Arkansas Epsilon has received recognition from Arkansas Tech University and has consistently received awards on the National level at the annual Carlson Leadership Academy for their achievements. They have also received the prestigious Buchanan Cup on three occasions at Grand Chapter Conclave, which is held every 2 years. This award is based on academics, manpower, finances, intramural, campus and community involvement. The award is only given to the top ten percent of chapters nationwide and Arkansas Epsilon has its goals set high and is well on its way to its receiving its fourth Buchanan Cup in 2003.

The College experience is unlike any other and is enhanced through the experience of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Arkansas Epsilon exemplifies this with its tradition of excellence and their intensely strong bond of brotherhood that cannot be found elsewhere. It is for this reason that Arkansas Epsilon is �Simply the Best!�

By Aaron Hogan #468