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Welcome to
Arkansas Epsilon!
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
“Associate yourself with men of
Quality. For it is better to be alone than in bad company.” ---George
Washington
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