Sigma Phi Epsilon - Oklahoma State University

SIGMA PHI EPSILON 3 Alpha Artery PRIDE IN OUR PAST, ENSURING OUR FUTURE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR OKLAHOMA ALPHA O klahoma Alpha is a chapter that has made incredible strides forward in the last several years. The undergraduates have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and the Balanced Man Program. Michael Reddout '85 is proud that he and his sons, David '17 and Garrett '19, share in that legacy. His dedication to SigEp is just one of the many reasons Mike contributed to the Pride in Our Past, Ensuring Our Future campaign. "The fraternity has definitely been a positive contributor in my life and to my success. I felt a need to give back to an organization that has given me so much," shares Mike. He recognizes that the chapter house is outdated and in need of the improvements the capital campaign will provide. Mike encourages his brothers to make a pledge of support to the campaign. "If you had a positive experience with SigEp, please give. We need everyone's help regardless of the size of your contribution." Mike is impressed with the success of the chapter in recent years. He is proud of their quick transition to the Balanced Man Program and everything that entails. "The program helps develop our members into great men and build the SigEp brand." He knows that contributions to the campaign will help further the success and good that Oklahoma Alpha is doing. Mike has observed his sons, David and Garrett, benefitting from the SigEp experience. "I love seeing them enjoy many of the same experiences and connections that I had in the fraternity." Mike had always shared his pride in Oklahoma Alpha and OSU, but never pressured his sons to join. Instead, they came to appreciate the fraternity's values and experience on their own. "Seeing my oldest, David, being initiated in spring 2014 was amazing and emotional. I look forward to Garrett's initiation this coming spring." Mike and his wife, Deborah, Pi Beta Phi '88, live near Bokchito, Oklahoma. He works for Brocade Communications in business development and sales. When he is not at his day job, he focuses on his ranch in southeastern Oklahoma where he raises cattle and pecans. Mike has remained in contact with the chapter and his SigEp brothers. He encourages alumni to save the date for the upcoming T-Bone Golf Tournament. "It's a good time for a good cause." You can connect with Mike at jmreddout@yahoo.com. Committing to Oklahoma Alpha Why Michael Reddout '85 Gave to the Campaign "If you had a positive experience with SigEp, please give. We need everyone's help regardless of the size of your contribution." Our 2015 new member class included 10 legacies. T his year's legacy class is one of the largest in Oklahoma Alpha history, a fact we take great pride in. Of the 50 new members, 10 are legacies. Growing up, we legacies have, of course, been familiar with the idea of Sigma Phi Epsilon, but never experienced anything past the surface. During our first week—Sigma Week—we immediately dove into our fraternity's history and the qualities expected of us as SigEps. Many of the qualities that were introduced to us we had grown up seeing in our fathers (and some uncles and brothers as well). This is just one example of the countless father-son bonds SigEp has created. Becoming a member of SigEp as a legacy gives each of us a special tie to the fraternity and a desire to leave it better than we found it for our own sons. We have a drive, unlike anyone else, to push the fraternity to the best it can be. Not only for our legacies, and ourselves, but to make our dads proud. It is our honor to be members of the Oklahoma Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Fraternally, Brooks Robison '19 SigEp Legacy Class of 2015

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