Sigma Chi - Auburn University

Gamma Sigma Alumni of Sigma Chi, Inc. P.O. Box 1880 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-1880 Address Service Requested THE AUBURN SIG One of the Greats JOHN SMYTHE '93 RECEIVES SIGMA CHI'S HIGHEST HONOR A t this summer's 84th Grand Chapter in Toronto, John Smyth '93 became the sixth Gamma Sigma to be inducted into the Order of Constantine. e Order of Constantine Award is considered the highest honor that Sigma Chi bestows on one of its members in recognition of over 20 years of exemplary commitment, dedication, and service to the Fraternity. John has served our chapter in some capacity since he was an undergraduate officer in the early 1990s. He is presently a member and long-serving secretary of the Sigma Chi Foundation at Auburn University. He previously served the chapter in roles as a house corporation member and officer and as chapter advisor. John was also instrumental in planning and leading the rechartering of Gamma Sigma through the colony process in 2017-19, which culminated with the reinstallation of our chapter in spring 2019. He joins Bob Benz '60 as Gamma Sigma's only living members of the Order of Constantine. Chapter Eternal Order of Constantine Auburn Sigs are Leo Bidez '40, Herb Drake '41, Hank Erkel '65, and Buddy Metcalf '69. John and his wife, former Sigma Chi Little Sister and Chi Omega, Leigh Ann Waddle, live in Vestavia Hills. e Smyths have two adult children: Mary Katherine, Fordham University class of 2023, and Hunter, United States Military Academy class of 2024. Send Us Recruitment Referrals! I f you know a current or incoming student who would be a good fit for our chapter, you can fill out the Sigma Chi reference form or send their information to our recruitment chairman, Hughes Orr '26, via jho0012@auburn.edu or (205) 440-0058. All we need is the potential new member's name, email, phone number, hometown, state, and a little information on why they're interested in Gamma Sigma. Stay Informed and Involved Do We Have Your Current Email? T o ensure you stay informed about upcoming chapter events, we're asking you to verify and update the email we have on record. Maintaining an accurate email address is the most effective way to keep you in the loop regarding our alumni activities and other opportunities to engage with undergraduate members. Please take a moment to send your updated contact information to updatemyrecord@penningtonco.com. Your participation and support mean the world to us, and we look forward to seeing you at an event very soon! Know Someone We Should Know?

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