Sigma Phi Epsilon - Oklahoma State University

PRIDE IN OUR PAST, ENSURING OUR FUTURE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR OKLAHOMA ALPHA A lfred "Al" Green '47 was born in 1923, in Cordell, Oklahoma. His life story is one of true love and deep friendships. Al's family were dairy farmers, but Al had different ideas for his future. He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, known then as Oklahoma A&M, and majored in animal husbandry, now known as animal science. "I pledged the Oklahoma Alpha chapter of SigEp because my friends and family were part of the fraternity." Familiar fraternity brother faces for Al were the late Steve Synar '44 and his younger brother, the late Edmond Synar '48. One of Al's best memories is traveling to Norman, Oklahoma, to initiate the Beta Chapter of SigEp at the University of Oklahoma. Following in his footsteps, two of Al's grandsons were members of the Beta Chapter at the University of Oklahoma, Mike Hewitt '96 and Chris Hewitt '99. Al and Mike recently attended a re-dedication of the chapter house at Stillwater alma mater and he was honored at the ceremony. But by far the most important memory for Al was meeting his wife, Anita Letts, a Chi Omega, who lived next door to him during college. "We fell in love early and started our careers together." Al recalls the day he decided to buy Anita her engagement ring, "My younger cousin and I always attended a rodeo after Thanksgiving in Elk City. We weren't by any means rodeo stars and mostly rode donkeys, but that night we got talked into riding a brand-new bull for a nice sum of money. All I had to do was ride the bull out of the gate and jump off." That night after the rodeo, Al came home with his winnings and asked his mother's permission to buy Anita's engagement ring. After Al and Anita graduated in 1947, they were wed that fall on August 2. Al began his career as an agriculture teacher in Dill City alongside Anita in the same school. A few years later they moved to Lawton, Oklahoma, where he continued teaching and opened an FFA chapter as well as a high school vocational agriculture program. His vocational ag teams won many awards. After five years of teaching in Lawton, Al shifted gears and began his work in the feed additive industry, working for Superior Feed Mills and American Cyanamid. Because he was frequently away from his family with these jobs, he decided it was time to establish permanent roots closer to home. "That's when I bought Muskogee Seed Company in Muskogee, Oklahoma. We had five salesmen covering Arkansas and Oklahoma. Walmart was the first company to sell our product." He sold the company in 1982 with the intent to retire, but his love of community called him out of retirement to manage the local United Way Campaign for the next 13 years. Al shares that his life all started with SigEp. Meeting his wife and creating lifelong relationships were the foundation of an everlasting bond with Oklahoma Alpha. Al is thankful for all the memories and times he shared with his brothers at Oklahoma Alpha. A Constant SigEp Shares from the Heart Alfred "Al" Green '47 – Life Began at Oklahoma Alpha T he OK Alpha Alumni Board has been working very hard to revamp the programing and events for our alumni base to provide the opportunity to stay connected throughout the year. The alumni tailgates over the last three years have been an integral part to this endeavor. The tailgates have become one of the most anticipated events for alumni to gather and enjoy each other's company before the Cowboy's home games. It has become a place our alumni brothers can enjoy food, drinks, TV with the day's games, and plenty of seats to kick up their feet and fuel up to cheer on the Cowboys. It has been the Alumni Board's goal at every one of these tailgates to foster an atmosphere that our alumni can feel proud of and know their spouses, children, and friends are always welcome. This year we will continue our tradition at two of the most anticipated home games of the season: Sept. 7 vs. McNeese State, Cowboy Football Home Opener Oct. 19 vs. Baylor, America's Greatest Homecoming We will always be rocking two and half hours prior to kickoff directly north of Edmon Low Library (see map). Come join us this year for one or both games! We'd love to see you and your entire family for a fun day celebrating SigEp and Cowboy football. For more information, to RSVP, or to see how you or your company can sponsor our events, reach out to Chas Schoolcraft '14 at (405) 313-5545 or via email at chasschoolcraft@icloud.com. Come Cheer on the Cowboys Alumni Board to Host Tailgates for 2019

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