James Parks Caldwell

Who is this weeks founder and whats his word?

James Parks Caldwell//Fidelity

Define Fidelity in your own words

Remaining true to principle, loyal, and faithful to a higher power(chapter, state, nation, god)

When was James Parks Caldwell born?

March 27, 1841

Where was James Parks Caldwell born?

Monroe, Ohio

How old at the foudning?

14 years old

How old when he entered Miami University?

13

When did he graduate Miami University?

1857 at 16 yeears old

What did he do after Miami Univeristy?

He established a school in Mississippi and became a teacher

Describe his military career

Enlisted in confederate army at the age of 20 of and spent the latter half of the war as a prisoner of war.

When was he admitted to the bar?

1866 in Mississippi

What did he do after the war?

He became a lawyer in 1867 and moved to California

Why did James Parks Caldwell go to California?

He went to California to be closer to his sisters

What did he do in his professional career?

Teacher Mississippi 1858-1859//Principal at Palmetto Academy 1860, 1865-1866//Attorney in Los Angeles 1867-1875//Edited newspapers in Ohio//Practiced Law in Gulfport and Biloxi Mississippi 1887-1912

When did he die?

April 5, 1912

Where is his memorial monument?

Biloxi Cemetery, Biloxi Mississippi

What ranks did he hold in the military?

Private and first lieutenant of artillery in Confederate Army

Who wrote his obituary?

The Daily Herald of Gulfport, Mississippi

How did his obituary describe him?

As a student, soldier, a lawyer, a public official, he so conducted himself that he won only words of praise and as a private citizen, a man, a friend, he was cheerful warm hearted and tender

What traits are attributed to him?

Creative genius, spirit of youth, and fidelity to principle

When is Kyles moms birthday?

March 8th

What percent of brothers are needed to accept rushees(give them a bid)

90%

What needs to happen before a pledge can be voted on being dropped?

The brother trying for a vote must talk to the pledges magister and big brother

What percant of a vote is needed to terminate a pledges pledgeship?

20%

What GPA must be maintained for Sigma Chi?

2.75

What percent of vote is needed for a pledge to be inititated?

90%

What is the ONLY way for a brother to not be active?

To become alumni

What happens if you dont pay dues?

You are not a brother

How does someone gain alumni status?

You must graduate, leave school, enrolled for 5 years, or be an active brother for 4 academic years

Type the Sigma Chi grace

Our father, we thank thee for thy many blessings, keep us from harm, may the white cross guide us and teach us to be true to ourselves, each other, and thee. Amen