Sigma Chi Fraternity: History, Symbols, and Leadership

When was Sigma Chi founded?

June 28, 1855

What school was Sigma Chi founded at?

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio

What are Sigma Chi's colors?

Blue and Old Gold

What is Sigma Chi's flower?

White Rose

What is the Jordan Standard?

The standard with which the Fraternity started was declared by Isaac M. Jordan to be that of admitting no man to membership in Sigma Chi who is not believed to be:

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 and

A deep sense of personal responsibility.

What is the fundamental purpose of Sigma Chi?

Friendship, Justice, and Learning

Who is the first founder of Sigma Chi?

Benjamin Piatt Runkle

What value is Benjamin Piatt Runkle most often associated with

Courage

What is Sigma Chi's symbol?

white cross

What fraternity did Sigma Chi split from?

Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE"

What were they called before Sigma Chi?

Sigma Phi

What did Benjamin Piatt Runkle say when he took off his DKE badge and threw it on the table?

"I didn't join this fraternity to be anyone's tool. and that, sir, is my answer!"

What is Sigma Chi's Motto?

In hoc signo vinces

What is the name of the Roman emperor (our ancient patron) we honor?

Emperor Constantine

What is the Greek Alphabet in order?

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega

Whose Grave Site were we at for pinning?

Dr. Joseph Cookman Nate

Who is your Magister?

John Hoeflich

What is your Magister's nickname?

Captain

How many Assistant Magisters do you have?

Three

What are the names of your Assistant Magisters

Landon Kienitz, Damon Atkinson, Jackson Nolting

What is the nickname of Landon Kienitz, your Assistant Magister?

Rizz nitz

What is the nickname of Damon Atkinson, your Assistant Magister?

King

What is the nickname of Jackson Nolting, your Assistant Magister?

Homewrecker

How does Sigma recruit there members off of?

Jordan Standerd

How many doors are there in the basement?

Seven total (6 rooms + 1 Bathroom)

Who was our current formal chair?

Casey Craft