Kappa Sigma - Baker University

Kappa Sigma 3 Alumni News Chapter celestial Lynn H. Holmes '56 entered Chapter Celestial on September 6, 2013, after a long struggle with cancer. He and his wife, Verna, moved to Northwest Washington in retirement after falling in love with the area on several vacations. Lynn had many different jobs in his lifetime, his favorite was being a father to his children. He was so proud of all of their accomplishments. He is survived by his wife, Verna, and children: Scott, Dennis, Wendy, and Christine. Dr. Daniel E. Lucas '81 entered Chapter Celestial on January 14, 2014. He was passionate about helping people, his family, friends, and patients. Additionally, Dan took much pride in his Detroit teams, which included The University of Michigan Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and especially, the Red Wings. Dan is survived by his loving wife, Becky, and other family and friends. Alumni News Virgil L. Lucas '46 will celebrate his 90th birthday on April 28, 2014. He and his wife, Mary Evelyn, live in Ridgefield, Wash., and have two sons, Richard '66 and Rodger. Paul C. Kochan '50 reports that he only drives short distances around Jackson, Mich., where he lives. "I'm simply an average citizen and like to play golf if spring ever comes to Michigan." Richard D. Anderson '57 has been fortunate enough to have two careers, one in education and one in financial planning for 25 and 26 years, respectively. He taught in Germany for three years and aboard U.S. Naval ships, allowing him to travel around the world. Dick has visited more than 70 countries and still enjoys traveling. He and his wife, Erika, live in St. Joseph, Mo., and have two children, Nikole and Phillip. E-mail: rda@suddenlink.net Steven E. Lees '70 retired in 2013 and attends all Padres, Chargers, and San Diego State athletic events. He also coaches his grandchildren's little league soccer teams and enjoys traveling the world with his wife, Robin. Steven and Robin live in El Cajon, Calif., and have six children: Stacy, Michael, Joshua, Lexi, Vivian, and Veronica. E-mail: lees@aol.com George S. Murphy '77 works as a supervisor internal revenue agent with the IRS. He and his wife, Debra, live in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and have two daughters, Megan and Amanda. E-mail: murphygs@earthlink.net Craig M. Sumey '86 is a pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. He enjoys road biking, hiking, backpacking, camping, and barbecue smoking Kansas City-style. Craig and his wife, Lynn, have two children, Derek and Brynna. E-mail: craigsumey@gmail.com Conclave in Las Vegas last July. From left: Riley Hoffman '11, Aaron Stewart '12, Ed Schneeberger '67, Andy Kelley '11, and Stuart Hoffman '80. Beta-Tau Chapter Continues Upward Momentum T he active members of Beta-Tau came into this year under extreme pressure from outside stakeholders. Numbers were low, we were in serious financial debt, and it seemed nothing but barriers were in our way. We took these roadblocks as a challenge and I can honestly say that the Chapter is now on a steady rise. Chapter Improving Academics Our academics and GPA were nothing to brag about last spring. With the help of Brother Aaron Hollingshead '99 and Baker Greek Life Coordinator Jennifer Letner, our scholarship chairman took this opportunity to revise our entire program. This change has already resulted in a significant rise in our overall GPA. Beta-Tau Welcomes New Members Last fall, Beta-Tau initiated six new members into our brotherhood. We believe these four new initiates were among the best in the bunch. All fraternities struggled with members after fall recruitment, so IFC organized the first Greek-wide spring recruitment. Our Chapter took that as a challenge to grow in quality members. The hard work paid off with four new initiates and a handful more that will consider Kappa Sigma in the fall. Leadership Practices from Conclave Andy Kelley '11, Aaron Stewart '12, and I attended our national conclave last summer in Las Vegas. In just one week, we learned many new techniques and practices that benefitted our Chapter. So far, these new strategies have shown a positive response within the Chapter. Kappa Sigs on Campus Every member is involved in at least one other organization on campus. Brothers are involved in everything from sports to philanthropic and community organizations. Specifics of our involvement include football, soccer, golf, basketball, theater, St. Jude- sponsored Up 'til Dawn, orientation leader, UAA, band, choir, IFC, and Student Senate. Being involved with so many teams and organizations makes Kappa Sigma proud to say we are the most diverse Chapter on campus. Actives Heavily Involved in Intramurals Brothers have also participated in all intramural opportunities Baker offers. While we may not be the best team, we are fun to watch and always have fun. This year we have teams competing in football, indoor soccer, 3v3 basketball, and 5v5 basketball. We have high hopes that our volleyball or softball team can bring home those intramural champion t-shirts. Grand Scribe Aaron Stewart '12 Hays, Kan. Recruitment Chairmen Jesse Miller '12 Olathe, Kan. (913) 980-1605 jessemmiller@stu.bakeru.edu Andrew Kelley '11 Lenexa, Kan. (913) 620-3401 andrewpkelley@stu.bakeru.edu (Continued on page 4)

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