Sigma Chi History, Founders, Values, and Jordan Standard
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When was Sigma Chi founded?
June 28, 1855.
Where was Sigma Chi founded?
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
How many Founders did Sigma Chi have?
Seven.
What was Sigma Chi originally named?
Sigma Phi.
When was Sigma Phi renamed Sigma Chi?
1856.
What are Sigma Chi's three core values?
Friendship, Justice, and Learning.
What are Sigma Chi's colors?
Blue and old gold.
What is Sigma Chi's flower?
The white rose.
What is Sigma Chi's symbol?
The White Cross.
What is Sigma Chi's motto?
In Hoc Signo Vinces.
What does In Hoc Signo Vinces mean?
In this sign you shall conquer.
Where is Sigma Chi headquartered?
Evanston, Illinois.
What is Sigma Chi's magazine called?
The Magazine of Sigma Chi.
Which philanthropy does the guide identify?
Huntsman Cancer Institute.
What philanthropy event does the guide identify?
Derby Days.
What is the Sigma Chi chapter at Utah State University?
Gamma Kappa.
When was Gamma Kappa installed at Utah State?
May 7, 1926.
What are the seven requirements of the Jordan Standard?
A Man of Good Character; A Student of Fair Ability; With Ambitious Purposes; A Congenial Disposition; Possessed of Good Morals; Having a High Sense of Honor; A Deep Sense of Personal Responsibility.
Who created the Jordan Standard, and in what year?
Isaac M. Jordan, in 1884.
What does the Spirit of Sigma Chi say about friendship?
Friendship among men who share an ideal but have different temperaments, talents, and convictions is stronger than friendship among men who are alike.
Who was the prime exponent of the Spirit of Sigma Chi?
Franklin Howard Scobey.
Who wrote the Spirit of Sigma Chi, and when?
The author and date are unknown.
Who wrote the Sigma Chi Creed, and when?
George Ade, in 1929.
What did the Founders reject in their old fraternity?
Conformity and artificiality.
What caused the DKE chapter's 6-to-6 split in fall 1854?
The Erodelphian Poet nomination.
What did Runkle do at the February 1855 dinner in Oxford?
He threw his DKE badge on the table.
What happened in April 1855?
Six men began planning and recruited Lockwood, the only non-DKE Founder.
Who designed the White Cross badge?
Benjamin Piatt Runkle and William Lewis Lockwood.
What happened on Commencement Day, June 28, 1855?
The Founders wore their badges publicly under the name Sigma Phi.
Why was Sigma Phi renamed Sigma Chi in 1856, according to the guide?
Rivals stole the ritual and records.
Who were the seven Founders?
Benjamin Piatt Runkle; Thomas Cowan Bell; William Lewis Lockwood; Isaac M. Jordan; Daniel William Cooper; Franklin Howard Scobey; James Parks Caldwell.
What value is associated with Benjamin Piatt Runkle?
Courage.
When was Benjamin Piatt Runkle born?
September 3, 1836.
When did Benjamin Piatt Runkle die?
June 28, 1916.
What should you know about Benjamin Piatt Runkle?
Threw his DKE badge on the table; co-designed the badge; only Founder to become Grand Consul.
What value is associated with Thomas Cowan Bell?
Wisdom.
When was Thomas Cowan Bell born?
May 14, 1832.
When did Thomas Cowan Bell die?
February 3, 1919.
What should you know about Thomas Cowan Bell?
His aunt's home was the first chapter house; teacher and Union officer.
What value is associated with William Lewis Lockwood?
Integrity.
When was William Lewis Lockwood born?
October 31, 1836.
When did William Lewis Lockwood die?
August 17, 1867.
What should you know about William Lewis Lockwood?
Only non-DKE Founder; first treasurer; co-designed the badge; first Founder to die.
What value is associated with Isaac M. Jordan?
High Ambition.
When was Isaac M. Jordan born?
May 5, 1835.
When did Isaac M. Jordan die?
December 3, 1890.
What should you know about Isaac M. Jordan?
Created the Jordan Standard in 1884; elected to U.S. Congress in 1882.
What value is associated with Daniel William Cooper?
Self-Control.
When was Daniel William Cooper born?
September 2, 1830.
When did Daniel William Cooper die?
December 11, 1920.
What should you know about Daniel William Cooper?
Oldest Founder; first Consul of Alpha; last surviving Founder; his badge is pinned on each new Grand Consul.
What value is associated with Franklin Howard Scobey?
Courtesy.
When was Franklin Howard Scobey born?
May 27, 1837.
When did Franklin Howard Scobey die?
July 22, 1888.
What should you know about Franklin Howard Scobey?
Prime exponent of the Spirit of Sigma Chi; cheerful encourager.
What value is associated with James Parks Caldwell?
Fidelity.
When was James Parks Caldwell born?
March 27, 1841.
When did James Parks Caldwell die?
April 5, 1912.
What should you know about James Parks Caldwell?
Youngest Founder, age 14; poet and writer; died in Biloxi.
Who was the only non-DKE Founder?
William Lewis Lockwood.
Who was the youngest Founder?
James Parks Caldwell, age 14.
Who was the oldest and last surviving Founder?
Daniel William Cooper.
Who was the only Founder to become Grand Consul?
Benjamin Piatt Runkle.
Who was the first Founder to die?
William Lewis Lockwood.
Whose badge is pinned on each new Grand Consul?
Daniel William Cooper's.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Consul for fall 2026?
Mason Merback.
What does the Consul do?
President; accountable for everything the chapter does.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Pro Consul for fall 2026?
Tristan Hague-Smith.
What does the Pro Consul do?
Vice president; chairs the executive committee; fills in for the Consul.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Quaestor for fall 2026?
John Coad.
What does the Quaestor do?
Treasurer; manages budget, books, dues, and reports to headquarters.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Magister for fall 2026?
Noah Emlaw.
What does the Magister do?
Pledge educator; runs P4B and prevents hazing.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Annotator for fall 2026?
William Bohmholdt.
What does the Annotator do?
Secretary; handles minutes, records, service, and public relations.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Tribune for fall 2026?
Ben Haws.
What does the Tribune do?
Handles correspondence
Who is Gamma Kappa's Historian for fall 2026?
Noa Panoke.
What does the Historian do?
Maintains chapter history, scrapbook, and records.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Ritualist for fall 2026?
Mathen Cattani.
What does the Ritualist do?
Handles ritual duties; closest official office is Kustos.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Recruitment for fall 2026?
Matthew Bick.
What does the Recruitment do?
Handles year-round recruiting and applies the Jordan Standard.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Risk Manager for fall 2026?
Hank Bloxham.
What does the Risk Manager do?
Runs safety and risk programs and educates members.
Who is Gamma Kappa's House Manager for fall 2026?
Trey Gordon.
What does the House Manager do?
Handles house cleanliness, safety, and maintenance.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Scholarship for fall 2026?
Maxwell Weed.
What does the Scholarship do?
Handles academics, scholarship records, and Foundation awards.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Philanthropy for fall 2026?
William Bohmholdt.
What does the Philanthropy do?
Organizes philanthropy events supporting Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Socials for fall 2026?
Tanner Whitford.
What does the Socials do?
Plans chapter social events.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Social Media for fall 2026?
Luke Evans.
What does the Social Media do?
Manages the chapter's online presence.
Who is Gamma Kappa's Song Chair for fall 2026?
Guy Kruger.
What does the Song Chair do?
Leads chapter singing.
Who is the Chapter Advisor listed in the guide?
Chief.
Who appoints the Chapter Advisor?
The Grand Praetor.
What does the Chapter Advisor do?
Chairs the advisory board