Sigma Chi review

When was Sigma Chi Founded 

1855

What are the 3 guiding principles

Friendship, Justice, Learning

What is Benjamin Piatt Runkle’s value

Courage

What is Thomas Cowan Bell’s value

Wisdom

What is William Lewis Lockwood’s value

integrity

What is Izaac M. Jordan’s value 

High Ambition 

What is Daniel William Cooper’s value

Self-Control

What is Franklin Howard Scobey’s value

Courtesy

What is James Parks Caldwell’s value

Fidelity

Who wrote the Jordan Standard

Arthur Vos Jr

Define courage 

Being able to stand up for what you believe in and ready to accept the consequences of difficult choices and decisions

What did Runkle say at the Grand Chapter of 1895

By courage I do not mean the savage animal that makes a man insensible to danger - a bulldog has that - but I mean that strong conviction, which keeps ever before the mind the true aim of life and unswerving loyalty to that conviction. A man is not strong because of what he knows, or thinks, or does, or says, but because of what he is. 

Where and when was Runkle born

West Liberty Ohio, on September 3, 1836.

When and where did Runkle die.

June 28, 1916, buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA

How did Runkle display courage

By throwing down his badge of the DKE fraternity standing up for what he believes in.

Why was Runkle temporarily suspended

Almost fighting a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity for publicly sneering at his badge.  

Who was the only founder to become Grand Consul in 1895 to 1897

Benjamin Piatt Runkle

When was Runkle an attorney

1859 to 1861

What was Runkles highest military rank?

Major General

What did Runkle do after the war

Went on to be an Episcopal priest

What was the literary society they were apart of

The Erodelphians

What did Runkle say after throwing his DKE badge on the table

“I didn’t join this fraternity to be anyone’s tool, and that sir is my answer.

DKE believed reward should be given of _____, instead of ______

loyalty, merit

define wisdom

seeking knowledge, understanding what is learned, and the applying these lessons to life’s situations and circumstances. 

We, in Sigma Chi, believe that your life should be a quest, or search for ____

Widsom

Where and when was Thomas Cowan Bell born

Bellbrook Green County, Ohio on May 14, 1832.

How old was Bell at the time of the founding of Sigma Chi

23

How old was Runkle at the time of the founding of Sigma Chi

18

Where was Bell’s home, and who did he live with

Oxford, Ohio, Aunt Lizzie Davis, was known as the first chapter house of Sigma Chi

What Is Bell best remembered for 

His exemplification of learning and friendship

When did Bell graduate and what did he go on to do after

Became a teacher, then went to the war, then became superintendent of schools in Nobles Country Minnesota

When did Bell die and what is significant about this

Feb 3, 1919, the day after attending a Sigma Chi initiation at Alpha Beta Chapter at the university of UC Berkely.

Where is Bell Buried 

Presidio, San Francisco, CA

What was given to him and when

In 1933, the final founders memorial monument

What battle did Bell fight in

Battle of Murfreesboro

What was Bell’s military rank

Lieutenant Colonel, but preferred major Bell

Who designed the badge of Sigma Chi

Benjamin Piatt Runkle, and William Lewis Lockwood

Who helped them design the badge

Frank Baird 

Why were they hesitant to wear the badge

The did not feel as if they were worthy

What was the testimony of Daniel William Cooper about the badge

The members of sigma chi should never interpret the badge to mean that they could conquer by any sign alone.

what are the colors if sigma chi

blue and old gold

what does the blue represent 

truth and integrity 

what is sigma chis flower

a white rose

what does white represent

purity

What is the symbol of the shield

to protect your brother to the left

What does the cross represent 

the values and ideals of the fraternity rooted in Christianity. 

what is the saying often misinterpreted as and what is the correct saying

“in this sign you will conquer” “take this sign and go out and conquer”

How old was lockwood at the time of the founding of sigma chi

18

Who was the only founder who was not a member of DKE

William Lewis Lockwood

What generous act did Lockwood do to display integrity 

He gave out his wardrobe to those in need and used his own resources to provide for men who were sick in the war

What is Lockwood’s sons name

Frank, named after Franklin Howard Scobey.

Who were the first and last founders to enter chapter eternal and when

William Lewis Lockwood, August 17, 1867. Daniel William Cooper Dec 11, 1920

Where was Lockwood born

NYC, October 31, 1836

Where was Lockwood buried

Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn NY

What was Lockwood known for within the fraternity

treasurer or businessman/ designing the badge. 

Define High Ambition

Exhibiting energy and motivation in every task every day. Aspiring for something better and reaching beyond your grasp

How did Izaac M Jordan Display High Ambition

Jumping over a fence, nearly dying after his foot got caught, getting up and trying again

Where was Izaac M. Jordan born and when.

Born on a farm in Pennsylvania, May 5, 1835

how old was Jordan at the time of the founding 

20 

When was Jordan admitted to the bar 

1858

Where is Jordan buried and when did he die

Spring Grove cemetery, Cincinnati and died on December 3, 1890

What is Jordan best remembered for

His strong will and determined purpose

Define self control

Being pure and noble in thoughts and actions, and being able to approach life’s circumstances and temptations with restraint

What is expected of a leader through self control 

Being able to control his own actions before he can expect to direct the actions of others 

How old was cooper at the time of the founding of Sigma Chi

25

Where was Cooper born and when

Born near Fredericktown, Ohio, on September 2, 1830

what was cooper known as within the fraternity

the “balance wheel” for his level headedness and exemplifying confidence and maturity

The confidence of cooper’s fellow founders led to what

his election as the first consul of the alpha chapter

Why was cooper elected consul and how did he demonstrate self control 

He was gentle and considerate with the others. He never reproved, he never lectured

what did cooper do after leaving college

He became a presbyterian minister

Where is Cooper Buried

Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh.

What is every newly elected Grand consul pinned with, and why is this significant

The original Sigma Phi badge. Significant because Cooper wore this badge throughout his life with it being preserved.

What did cooper go on to do after college

Presbyterian General

The element of selfishness was as far from his nature as light from darkness. He cared nothing for money as money and yet the closest friend and companion of the only one of the founders (Lockwood) who exhibited much trace of the commercial instinct.

Franklin Howard Scobey

Where was Scobey Born

Hamilton, Ohio, May 20 1837

How old was Scobey at the time of the founding 

18

Who joined Runkle in the rebellion of DKE

Franklin Howard Scobey 

What did Scobey demonstrate during the rebellion of DKE

He Demonstrated his belief that principle outweighs blind loyalty. Scobey was not only the main proponent of what is called the spirit of sigma chi, but he was the embodiment of that philosophy.

How did Scobey demonstrate courtesy

By being friends with the enemies of the other founders, he was also somebody that everybody always wanted around.

what was Scobey admitted to and when

The bar, in 1860

When did Scobey graduate and what did he do after

Graduated 1858 and studied law

What did Scobey do during and after the civil war

engaged in newspaper editorial work in Hamilton, Ohio, and almost lost touch with the fraternity.

When did Scobey Die and where was he burried

July 22, 1888, buried in Greenwood cemetery, Hamilton, Ohio

What did Scobey do for the fraternity

He embodied the spirit of Sigma Chi and lead the rebellion with Runkle within DKE

What was Scobey’s military role 

Sergeant, Third Ohio infantry, US army 1861

What was Scobey best known for

his optimism, loyalty, and cheerful disposition

What is significant about the spirit of sigma chi

seeking members who are not alike, and instead members of different temperaments talents and convictions

Who was Constantine and what was he known for

Harry St. John Dixon, and he had a small group of sigma chis within a war to be able to lean on likeminded people with similar ideals and values.

What was the quote that was significant about the Constantine chapter 

“In excuse of the irregular proceeding it must be remembered that with one or two expectations all the colleges in the South suspended during the war”

What did Dixon craft during the war

Out of a silver dollar he chiseled the sigma chi cross, even putting bits of gold in it

What occurred New Years Day of 1865

A final formal meeting

What does the Constantine chapter represent

the preservation of brotherhood

How old was Caldwell during the founding of Sigma Chi 

14

What did he say at his last resting place

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished my work and above all I have kept the faith”

Where was Caldwell Born

Monroe, Ohio, March 27, 1841

In 1858 at the age of 17 what did Caldwell do

after graduating he established a school, becoming a teacher, and was devoted to the community and established a strong loyalty to his friends.

What did caldwell do at the age of 20

He enlisted in the confederate army, and spent the latter half of the war as a prisoner of war. He was offered his freedom by Runkle, demonstrating lifelong fidelity to the brotherhood of sigma chi.

When did Caldwell die and where is he buried

April 5, 1912, buried in Biloxi cemetery

What is significant about Caldwell within the chapter 

He helped form sigma chi at the age of 14 

What is Caldwell best remembered for

his creative genius, spirit of youth, and fidelity to the principle