Alumni
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Homecoming 2022 Brings Back Class of ’82
It was a beautiful early fall day with perfect temperatures and sunshine abounding that welcomed all the Purdue alumni back to West Lafayette on September 24, 2022. With a primetime kickoff (7:30pm), those returning had time to visit the Sig house and enjoy the picture-perfect day. It was nice to see the Sig alumni return […]
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Roy E. Slavens, The “Ol’ Wrangler”
Roy E. Slavens served Delta Delta throughout the 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, and into the 1960’s as 202’s “Houseman”. Referred to as the “Ol’ Wrangler”, although never within earshot of Roy, by the brothers living in the chapter house, Roy would ensure the chapter house remained neat and presentable. Pete Clark ’58 noted, “My father was […]
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Era of the Transformational Leader
Remarks by Grand Consul Sanderson on Sigma Chi’s Strategic Plan Earlier this summer, I had the privilege to address the members of the Grand Council and unveil Sigma Chi’s first long-range strategic plan in several decades. At the beginning of my service as Grand Consul I recognized that Sigma Chi needed a plan, and I […]
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Sigs Chip In To Preserve Ade’s Hazelden Estate
As pledges at Delta Delta we learn a great deal about the role George Ade ‘1887 played in establishing Sigma Chi as the prominent fraternity at Purdue. His early escapades as a student and young reporter teaming up with John T. McCutcheon led to a successful career as an author and playwright. His leadership in […]
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Father and Son Sigs Climb 14,000 Foot Peaks
Delta Delta brothers Dave Westerbeck ’83 and his son, Zach ’14, have found a strenuous way to share time together by climbing 14,000 foot beaks in Colorado and California. Dave commented, “My trips with Zach started when he was a young boy in elementary school. We would take fishing trips to remote areas of Canada together. […]
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Not a Detail Was Overlooked for Class of ’80 Reunion
The Delta Delta Class of 1980 gathered on Kent Island, Maryland, from June 9 to June 12, 2022, to celebrate its Covid-delayed 40-year reunion. Hosted by John Pierce, the three days of planned activities included a White Rose Ceremony for their three pledge brothers who have entered Chapter Eternal and a heartfelt Good-of-the-Order. The […]