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.

John T. McCutcheon

Delta Delta 1889 Election Date September 5, 1935 Because he is the dean of American Cartoonists. Because he has always considered it a privilege to contribute his brilliant talents to […]
George Ade

Delta Delta 1887 Election Date 1935 Because he is a great American humorist. Because he is truly Sigma Chi’s modern patron saint. Because for more than 50 years he has […]