Sigma Chi - University of Alabama

3 Sigma Chi - University of Alabama 3 Sigma Chi - University of Alabama Chapter Goals F or the upcoming semester and the end of this current semester, the chapter has allocated large amounts of time, effort, and funding to achieve chapter goals. A few include competing for the Peterson, Charles G. Ross, and Greek Excellence Awards and to raise the fraternity's GPA. Of returning brothers as of this semester, 20 have a GPA below 2.5. We want to get that number down as much as possible while setting a realistic goal of getting 5-10 of those brothers above a 2.5. Landon Eskridge has been working diligently as our academic chairman to help struggling students, even creating "success plans" for each individual. Besides these goals, getting the new members initiated has been our executive team's top priority. We are targeting an early December initiation and are very excited to see this happen. Consul Blake Lester '24 bhlester1@crimson.ua.edu Pro Consul Connor Gorman '24 Quaestor Ryan Border '24 Magister Pierce Hingten '25 Recruitment Chairman Billy Vercher '25 wdvercher@crimson.ua.edu House Manager Caden Kramer '25 Social Chairman Chris Kelly '25 Chapter Eternal A rthur "Pat" Buchanan Chesnutt Jr. '53 entered Chapter Eternal on June 19, 2023. Pat excelled in academics and extracurriculars, including as head cheerleader for four years and a varsity letterman. After enlisting in Army ROTC in 1952, Pat served on Wolmido Island, Port of Incheon, attached to the Korean Marines. Pat retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Army Reserves. He later pursued a successful career, rising through the corporate ranks in companies like Rose Marie Reid, Owens Corning Fiberglas, and Knauf Fiberglass. Pat and his wife, Jean, built a family and lived in various locations due to career moves, eventually settling in Tryon in 1976. Pat began Chesnutt Insulation Associates and became a major figure in the industry. Beyond his career, Pat was an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church for 47 years, contributing as an usher, Sunday school teacher, evening group leader, and vestry member. Pat's legacy includes his wife of 64 years, three daughters, grandchildren, great- granddaughter, and a chosen son. Catch Up with Marl Cummings III '75 M arl is retired in Fairhope, Ala., and enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing bagpipes. He is a board member of the Constantine Housing Initiative. Email: marl3@cummingsassoc.com What three words come to mind when you think about Sigma Chi? FRIENDSHIP LEADERSHIP SERVICE What are your favorite memories from living at the chapter house and/or spending time with Sigma Chi brothers at The University of Alabama? "Band parties after Bama football games, evening meals, chapter meetings, and pledge swaps." CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

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