Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Michigan State University

S I G M A A L P H A E P S I L O N | M I C H I G A N S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y Realizing the Bill Fiscus Vision $900,000 $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 Re al i z i ng th e B i l l F isc us V i s i o n A N e w Ch ap ter i n M i c h i g a n G a m m a ' s Le g a c y $1 MILLION GOAL Campaign Board Bill A. Mitchell '60 Buck Leich '61 Bud Tollette '62 Bob Baldori '65 Fred J. Kleisner '66 Mark A. McManus Sr. '66 Dick L. Black '67 Ron D. Reame '67 Michael R. Kamish '86 Glenn C. Stevens '87 Chris E. Lane '95 Brooks C. Harrington Jr. '07 T. R. Hollis '15 SAE Father and Son Donate to Michigan Gamma Mark McManus Sr. '66 Reflects on His Cherished Years in ΣAΕ A fter studying abroad his sophomore year, Mark McManus Sr. '66 returned to East Lansing where he was encouraged to join Michigan Gamma through friends who joined the previous year. Reflecting on his undergraduate years, Mark remembers the many laughs he shared with brothers and, of course, getting ready before a Saturday morning football game and sitting with his date in a block of the stadium with his brothers. Providing brothers similar opportunities was Mark's motivation to contribute toward Michigan Gamma's capital campaign. "My experience in the fraternity was such a major event in my life that I wanted to assist in providing that same experience to the current group of young men and those to follow," he said. "Alumni commitment to the campaign is directly related to their experience in the fraternity. Everyone has their personal reasons for giving or not giving, but if they cherished their years in the fraternity and the lasting friendships that have carried through to the present, I would hope they would like to allow the young men at Michigan State to experience that same opportunity by giving to the campaign." In 1988, Mark felt a tremendous amount of pride when his son, Mark McManus Jr. '90, followed in his footsteps and joined ΣΑΕ. Throughout the years, Mark Sr. has befriended many of Mark Jr.'s friends and he encourages current undergraduates to develop lasting friendships with their brothers. "Michigan Gamma opened my eyes to the value of personal relationships that, as it has turned out, have lasted a lifetime. During your years living in the house, make certain to make an effort to create as many friendships as possible with your brothers," he advises active members. Mark Sr. has been in the for-profit education space for more than 30 years, starting in the IT industry in 1992. Today, he is the chairman and founder of MedCerts, an online school providing education programs that lead to a national certification in the medical field. Along with Mark's love of business and providing education for those at the bottom of the ladder as they begin their careers, he also enjoys playing golf and tennis. Mark and his wife of 50 years, Sherry, also have two daughters, Kelly and Heather, and seven grandchildren. Mark lives in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and Naples, Fla., and can be reached at marksr@medcerts.com. My experience in the fraternity was such a major event in my life that I wanted to assist in providing that same experience to the current group of young men and those to follow. DONORS MADE THIS HAPPEN Buck Leich '61 visited the new chapter house with his wife and granddaughter, a current student at Michigan State University. The new chapter house living room.

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