Class Reunions Recognize Significant Sigs
It was great to see so many brothers return this fall for their class reunions. Several classes returned on Homecoming weekend, while a couple of classes held special reunions on non-football weekends. Four of these groups honored members of their classes with their Significant Sig plaques.
L-R: Jane Clark, John Sand, Bernie Sergesketter, Kurt Vahle, Mary Sergesketter, Bob Puzey, Shirley Puzey, Pete Clark, Sandy Vahle, Chery Sand, George Morton, Nancy Morton, Doug Streff, Melanie Thompson and Harry Thompson
Class of ’58 Takes Top Honors
Top honors went to the Class of ’58 who returned for their 60th reunion. Led by Bernie Sergesketer the 10 brothers and their Sweethearts made the return to Purdue and 202 Littleton Street. This group met and started their weekend with a tour of Purdue’s campus with a stop at the Krach Leadership Center.
They then arrived at Delta Delta where they held a remembrance of their pledge brother, Jim Dora, Sr. where Bart Burrell ’80 spoke of Jim’s kindness and support when he and Mark Herrmann ’80 were playing football.
Joe McCabe ’60 (left) with Bernie Sergesketter ’58.
Following their lunch in the Dining Room, Bernie presented Joe McCabe ’60 with his Significant Sig award. The group also recognized Don Trieschman, via video conferencing, on his Character in Action award from the International Fraternity. As this class belted out Sigma Chi songs, it was truly a special gift to share in their 60+ years of brotherhood.
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Class of ’68 Larry McMillan, Bob Kaley, Hank Suerth, Stence White, Tom Leslie, Row 2: Arnie Breidenbaugh, Stu Stock, Mike Campbell, Jim Maggart, Frank Hughes , Rod Wendt, Ken Schutte, Don Bowers, Jim Chapin
Class of ’68 Walks in Ade’s Footsteps
The Class of 1968 returned for their 50th reunion and arranged, in what has become their tradition, to hold their big Saturday night affair at Hazelden, the home of George Ade in Brook, Indiana. With 21 classmates and 15 Sweethearts in attendance the event at Ade’s home was special as each of the brothers shared a special memory. They also took the opportunity to present Ken Schutte with his Significant Sig award. For a more complete recap of this evening go to Class of ’68 Reunion.
Friday evening most of the returnees met for dinner at McGraw’s and enjoyed a great meal and reminiscing of their long ago college days. On Saturday morning they visited the chapter house to see the recent renovations and took time to tour some of the new places on campus.
Pat and Ken Schutte ’68
Jim Chapin captured the spirit of this class in a poem that any class would enjoy reading. It can be found at “Class Reunion”.
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Class of ’78 Returns for 40th Reunion
Class of ’78 Row 1: JB Carson, Steve McKnight, Greg Harbaugh, Bob Perry Row 2: Bob Keagy, Dan Montgomery, Greg Cislak, Jim Stevens, Doug Hull, Larry Prahin, Bruce Petit, Steve Schliefarth, John Stone
The Class of ’78 had a strong contingent return for Homecoming and to celebrate their 40th Reunion. The brothers started their weekend at Harry’s before joining their wives for dinner at 501 Bistro in downtown Lafayette.
The highlight of the first evening was the brothers and their Sweethearts, along with a number of undergrads, presenting John Stone ’78 with his Significant Sig award. Greg Harbaugh spoke of John’s accomplishments and commitment to Sigma Chi before presenting John with the Significant Sig plaque that will hang in the chapter house. John addressed the audience and remarked on how choosing one path over another eventually led to his long and successful career in the semi-conductor industry.
John Stone (L) receiving his Sig Sig award from Greg Harbaugh.
On Saturday this group enjoyed the Sigma Chi tailgate, before heading to the football game, followed by pizza at Bruno’s. Sounds like a great way to celebrate 40 years of brotherhood.
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Class of ’83 (L-R) Brian Holtz, Paul Hadley, Keith Krach ‘79, Dan Inlow, Marc Carlson, David Westerbeck, Mike Liesman, Guy Thomas, Dave Steele and Matt Freije.
Sharing 35 Years of Memories
The Class of ’83 took an informal approach to their 35 year reunion, as they all met at one of Lafayette’s newest craft beer restaurants, Teays River Brewing, on Friday evening. This spirited group had a great time catching up with their PB’s.
This pledge class also recognized one of their pledge brothers, Marc Carlson, with his Significant Sig award that Marc received in 2017. Dave Westerbeck noted Marc’s accomplishments and Keith Krach ’79, who has worked with Marc for years, took the opportunity to share some stories and remark on Marc’s generosity and support of Sigma Chi.
On Saturday they all headed for the Sig tailgate and football game before ending the weekend with one more beer at the Sig house.
Class of ’88 Shows Hospitality to All
A number the Class of ’88 also met at Teays River Brewing and took advantage of pledge brother Jon Hodges’ hospitality. Jon is one of the owners of Teays River and he made sure all the Sigs that stopped by were well taken care of. This group continued their 30th Reunion get together at the Sig tailgate prior to the game and then cheering on the Boilermakers to victory on Saturday.
Class of ’93 (L-R) Dan Walbaum, Andy Swallender, Tom Schorr, Brad Muehlbauer, Matt Emmert, John Coombs and GA Bernardin
Class of ’93 a Quarter Century Later
25 years can pass pretty quickly. As the Class of ’93 learned as they reminisced at the chapter house during their 25 Year Reunion. This group got started with dinner at Nine Irish Brothers before heading to the chapter house and then moved on to some of the local drinking establishments. Saturday the Class of ’93 attended the Sig tailgate and football game. Dinner at Bruno’s followed before they called it an early night. Yes, getting older will do that to you.
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