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The Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Sigma was chartered November 29,
1948, becoming the 115th chapter. It received its bid to colonize on
April 26, 1948. Before becoming a chapter of Kappa Sigma, the name of
the local fraternity that colonized was Delta Theta. It was founded in
May, 1946, and was located at 2838 E. 8th and Evanston (the present day
location of the Shaw Alumni Center). The house remained there until
1952, when it moved to 3131 E. 7th street. The new house, which was
built solely by Kappa Sigmas cost $54,000.
The house has produced some famous and well known alumni: Steve
Rogers, ex?pro pitcher; Gene Iba, head basketball coach of Baylor;
Gailard Sartain, who has a performed regularly on "Hee Haw" since 1972
and appeared in the movie "Mississippi Burning, and Fried Green
Tomatoes." Another local Alum is Bob Bell, the owner of Bell's Amusement
Park. Brother Mike Babcock was the University of Tulsa Man of the Year
in 1995, and he donated $3 million to the university. EM also boasts
many prominent attorneys, judges and businessmen in the Tulsa community.
Kappa Sigma boasts Victory Party, River Boat, Mardi Gras and
Olympics, in keeping with the tradition of excellence exemplified by all
brothers of Kappa Sigma.
Miscellaneous facts:
The present and past Sweethearts are:
- Libby Rhodus - Delta Gamma
- Nicole Hutchinson - Delta Gamma
- Katie Guinn - Delta Gamma
- Anne Dachowski - Delta Delta Delta
- Melissa Ebel - Independent
- Jenny Barrow - Chi Omega
- Beth Garrison - Delta Gamma
- Jennifer Staiger - Delta Gamma
- Katie Weymer - Delta Delta Delta
- Ann Matthews - Delta Gamma
- GeorgeAnn Rose - Kappa Kappa Gamma
- Julie Manna - Delta Gamma
- Dana Elias - independent
Our brass letters were given to us by Bob Bell, owner and founder of
Bells Amusement Park. They were taken from the roller coaster the Zingo.
Recently, Matt Rice, former president of Epsilon Mu, was named
President of the Student Association of the University of Tulsa. This
honor has been awarded him by the students of the University of Tulsa
due to his consistent strive for excellence in himself and his
academics, his compassion for others, and the ability to gain the
confidence and support of his piers through his gift of leadership. Matt
was also named as one of the top ten seniors in his class, and TU Man of
the Year 2000. Hugh Robert, the present District Grand Master, was Grand
Master for two semester in the fall of 1997 and spring of 1998. this
same year he was also elected to the position of Student Association
President where he was responsible for allocating over $450,000 to the
student organizations, and overseeing the activities planned for the
students through the cabinet the he nominated. He was also responsible
for ensuring SA Senate was run properly and productively by the Vice
President of SA. Hugh was a very prominent figure on campus who had
gained the respect of his brothers, fellow students, and the faculty of
the University of Tulsa.
Tony Henry, the past Alumni Advisor was Grand Master and Grand
Treasurer at Epsilon Mu. In the 1992-1993 school year Tony Henry was TU
Man of the Year and Mortar Board Senior Honor Society President.
At the 1988 Leadership Conference, held in Memphis, Epsilon Mu was
presented their first Founder's Award of Chapter Excellence, the highest
honor that can be bestowed upon a chapter of Kappa Sigma. Subsequently,
Epsilon Mu has been presented with the Founder's Award of Chapter
Excellence every year since (the only Chapter of Kappa Sigma to hold
this distinction).
Additionally, a new award, the Founders Circle of Excellence was
created and awarded the first time the summer of 2000 at leadership
conference in Dallas. This award recognizes the five best chapters in
Kappa Sigma. In order to be eligible for the award, the chapter must win
the FACE, Brotherhood Development Program, Grades, Campus Involvement,
and Community Service. Epsilon Mu has also won this award both years.
For almost 50 years now, the Kappa Sigma Endowment fund has awarded
scholarships to deserving undergraduate brothers. This year, the Kappa
Sigma Endowment Fund sponsored over $250,000 in Scholarship/ Leadership
Awards to deserving undergraduate brothers around the country. At our
Founder’s Day banquet this past December, Epsilon-Mu brothers were
awarded over $8,000 in scholarships – the second highest amount received
by brothers of any chapter in the nation.
Brother Wade Benson was the 1995 Medicine Wheel Award winner for his
philanthropic efforts.
We once had a bulldog named Kapps.
Current and Past Grand Masters:
- Robert Adams (Spring 2007-Fall 2007)
- Tyler Orf (Spring 2006-Fall 2006)
- Tyler Hill (Fall 2005)
- Ted Feldmeier (Spring 2005)
- Adam Merillat (Fall 2004)
- Keith Peterfeso (Spring 2004)
- Justin Christian (Fall 2003)
- Jake Korns (Fall 2002, Spring 2003)
- Nick Pettyjohn (Fall 2001, Spring 2002)
- Marshall Anderson (Fall 2000, Spring 2001)
- Matthew Rice (Fall 1999, Spring 2000)
- Matthew Beasley (Spring 1999)
- Jesse Bomer (Fall 1998)
- Hugh Robert (Fall 97, Spring 1998)
- John Ackland (Spring 97)
- Dan Zilmer (Fall 96)
- Wade P. Benson (Fall 95, Spring 96)
- Robert Billy (Fall 94, Spring 95)
- Travis Donner (Spring 94)
- Brian Lavarnway (Fall 93)
- Tony Henry (Spring 93)
- Lee Culver (Fall 92)
Random Cement inscription Information:
BOBO, WHEEZER, CAVINS, RUCKERS, ENDRES, SLOAN, MOFO FUSKY, K.O.B.,
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