Sigma Chi - Auburn University

2 THE AUBURN SIG W hen it was time for Inge Waddle '66 to head off to Auburn University, he already had a good idea of where he and several of his closest childhood friends from Mobile, Alabama could build upon their strong friendships while on campus. Many of Inge's friends had older brothers who were Sigma Chis at AU and had many great things to say about Gamma Sigma. Pledging Sigma Chi proved to be one of the best decisions that Inge has ever made. "My friends and I were all recruited very heavily by Gamma Sigma and the housemother, Mrs. John Peavy, who was also from Mobile," Inge said. "I felt like she was my grandmother and I immediately felt at home in the fraternity house. It was a match made in heaven." roughout Inge's pledgeship, he was impressed with the history of Sigma Chi and the high ideals upon which our Fraternity was founded. e Jordan Standard set forth certain principles for admitting members into Sigma Chi that have stayed with Inge throughout his life, and it's been the same case for several other brothers from his era. "e brothers who graduated from 1960 thru 1969 have maintained a close relationship with each other, and we bring our spouses along to get together as oen as we can," Inge said. "It is especially significant that one of our brothers, Dr. Jay Gogue '69, became president of Auburn University. We are all very proud of him." Along with keeping in touch with his brothers, Inge has maintained a strong relationship with Gamma Sigma itself. When Inge retired from BellSouth in 2003, his son-in-law and chapter advisor at the time, John Smyth III '93, asked him to join the house corporation. Inge was elected vice president several years later and assumed responsibility as president following the unexpected passing of the previous president. While serving on the house corporation has certainly featured some challenges, it has been very rewarding for Inge to serve as a mentor to Gamma Sigma active members. "Working with men much younger than I was took a big adjustment, especially since I had two daughters," Inge said. "I also had a dual career in the Army and was accustomed to having my orders and wishes executed immediately; well, as you can imagine, that didn't happen. It was frustrating at first, but I gradually adjusted. In the last year, I have stepped back to vice president, focusing my efforts on the renovation of the house and maintenance opportunities." Inge has been thankful to work with brothers like Bob Pou '65. Bob has been instrumental in planning the long-term maintenance efforts of the chapter house and grounds, and the house corporation has had the utmost confidence in his leadership. Having friendships with Bob and other brothers from the 1960s has reminded Inge how fortunate he was to be a part of a brotherhood like Gamma Sigma. Inge's most cherished memory is being recognized as a Significant Sig by the Fraternity and receiving the award in the presence of his family and Gamma Sigma alumni and undergraduate brothers—Sigma Chi has truly been a match made in heaven. "I have met Sigma Chis all around the world while serving in the US Army in Vietnam, Panama, Germany, and the United States," Inge said. "It is amazing how quickly friendships can develop when you meet another Sigma Chi." Inge and his wife, Judi, have two daughters and six grandchildren, whom they are very proud of. He sends his best wishes to all his brothers and their families. You can connect with Inge at ingewaddle@gmail.com. Alumni News A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Inge Waddle '66 Shares Several Highlights of His Sigma Chi Experience Jere Rivers '63 lives in Ga. and has two sons who have both married. He has five grandchildren. Email: jrivers@bellsouth.net Lorman Steele '64 has retired and lives in N.C. Lorman's son, Jason Steele '93, was a Sigma Chi at North Carolina State. He has two high school senior grandsons who are considering Auburn. Email: budsteele@gmail.com Clyde Hewitt '69 is happily retired and living in Ga. Email: burton.hewitt@gmail.com Lawrence Rucker '76 has retired from the Shell Oil Company. Lawrence has two grown children, and he enjoys traveling with his wife of 41 years as well as his friends. In his free time, Lawrence volunteers at church. Email: lrucker8806@comcast.net William Gregg '84 works as a general contractor in Tenn. Email: billygregg@comcast. net omas Barrett Jr. '84 retired as a pilot for Southwest Airlines in 2020 and lives in Ga. Email: tommybarrettjr@hotmail.com Scott Register '91 lives in Ala. and recently added a second daughter, Luca Lily, to his family. She completes the set with her sister, Radda Rose (4) and her brothers, Griffith (21) and Mitchell (18). Griffith will graduate from e University of Memphis in 2022 and Mitchell will be playing soccer at Birmingham-Southern starting fall 2021. Scott still works in the music industry and his wife, Shae, practices veterinary medicine in Vestavia Hills. Email: reg@thinkindie.com Brian O'Neil '03 works at ird Lens Ministries in Ala. as an executive director. Email: oneilbp@gmail.com

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