Sigma Chi History
In what University was Sigma Chi founded?
The university of Miami in Oxford, Ohio
How many official founders does the Sigma Chi Fraternity have?
7
What Sigma Chi chapter's pledge manual led to the creation of the Norman Shield, and when?
Colorado Boulder Beta Mu chapter
Name the 3 main writings provided in the Norman Shield
The spirit of Sigma Chi, The Creed and the Jordan Standard
What did Runkle do that displayed courage
Threw back his pin
The Sigma Chi Fraternity split off what Fraternity?
DKE
Which Founder in a speech declared the standard? full name
Founder Isaac M. Jordan
What is the Fraternity's public motto?
In this sign you will conquer
(In Hoc Signo Vinces)
What is the purpose of the Jordan Standard?
Minimum requirements for being considered for pledgeship in the Sigma Chi fraternity
What is the purpose of the Sigma Chi Creed
Displays how we aspire to be gentlemen in every sense of the word
Much of Sigma Chi's heraldry is inspired by the legendary story of?
Emperor Constantine
Which Founder said: "The Qualities of Learning"
Founder Thomas Cowan Bell
Describe the Sigma Chi flag
Top-blue Bottom- Old gold White cross on the middle
Who wrote the Sigma Chi Creed?
George Ade, Purdue 1887
What is Sigma Chi's primary philanthropy beneficiary?
Huntsman Cancer
Which founder pulled his badge off and said: "I didn't join this fraternity to be anyone's tool!"
Founder Benjamin Piatt Runkle
What is the quote for which Founder William Lewis Lockwood is best remembered?
"Honest and trustworthy through life"
What is the name of the International Sweetheart?
Lauren Lewallen
What is the Constantine Chapter?
Chapters in the south during the Civil War had largely dissolved, and Sigma Chi in the region would have ceased to exist unless members of the order preserved it by forming a new organization. It was essentially a confederate army chapter of Sigma Chi.
What is the purpose of the Spirit of Sigma Chi?
The Spirit calls for men who are inherently different, as Sigma Chi is not a Fraternity then seeks members who are all alike. It reflects the founders belief in a fraternity with different temperaments, talents and convictions.
exact date of the founding of Sigma Chi
June 28, 1855
Name the 7 founders, in order
Founder Benjamin Piatt Runkle Founder Thomas Cowan Bell Founder William Lewis Lockwood Founder Isaac M. Jordan Founder Daniel William Cooper Founder Franklin Howard Scobey Founder James Parks Caldwell
Name the purpose of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
"The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to cultivate and maintain the high ideals of friendship, justice and learning upon which Sigma Chi was founded."
Say 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 and A Deep Sense of Personal Responsibility.
Name the seven values, and tie them to their respective founders
Runkle, Courage. Jordan, High Ambition
Bell, Wisdom. Cooper, Self Control
Lockwood, Integrity. Scobey, Courtesy
Caldwell, Fidelity