Significant Sigs
The Significant Sig Award is given to a brother who has excelled greatly in their field of study or occupation. The award was introduced in 1935 by Past Grand Consul L.A. Downs at the Grand Chapter banquet in Seattle. The first seven awards were given to George Ade, Roy Chapman Andrews, John T. McCutcheon, Chase S. Osborn, James Wallington, F. Dudleigh Vernor, and Samuel P. Cowley, three of which were Purdue Sigma Chi’s.
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Elliott M. Gordan
Alpha Beta/ Delta Delta 1932 Election Date June 30, 1977 In honor of your long and eminent career in industry, most recently as Chairman and Director of the Towle Company, […]
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Robert A. Griese
Delta Delta 1967 Election Date June 28, 1973 For an outstanding career in professional football. And for a distinguished athletic record while attending Purdue University, including two seasons as a […]
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Henry E. “Hank” Stram
Delta Delta 1948 Election Date June 26, 1971 For inspired and innovative leadership on the gridiron in Assistant Coach roles at Purdue, Southern Methodist, Notre Dame, and Miami which lead […]
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Major General Fredric Miller U.S.A.F., Ret.
Delta Delta 1932 Election Date June 21, 1967 For a brilliant thirty-four year career that included engineering, budgetary, and security operations for the United States Air Force. For valor […]
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Chalmers W. “Bump” Elliot
Delta Delta 1947/ Theta Theta 1947 Election Date June 21, 1967 For an outstanding record as the first player to win a full captaincy of the Michigan football team, […]
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Steve Hannagan
Delta Delta 1922 Election Date August 28, 1948 Because in the advertising and newspaper world you are recognized as the prince of press agents. Because many of Americas most […]