Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Texas

Sigma Phi Epsilon Education Foundation of Texas Alpha P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested ΣΦΕ T E X A S A L P H A s U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S S I G M A P H I E P S I L O N CCOLAD A E (Continued from page 2) www.texassigep.com CONNECT ONLINE Sigma Phi Epsilon – Texas Alpha i 8 Chapter Eternal Milton L. Bankston '51 entered Chapter Eternal in 2017. He was an outstanding attorney in Aus- tin for more than 50 years. Richard L. Alexander '75 entered Chapter Eter- nal on August 3 in Houston. Rick was a loyal Longhorns fan and past president of the frater- nity. He spent the majority of his career working in the tile and marble industry with Interceramic Tile and Stone. Rick is survived by his children, Brandy and Matt, stepdaughter, Lora, and five grandchildren. Forever Hook 'em Horns. Save the Date ANNUAL ALUMNI TAILGATE Saturday, November 17 Texas vs. Iowa State LBJ School Lawn 3:30 Start 7:30 Kickoff would ordinarily rock most people's boats. He laughed (much later) about being evicted from an apartment that he was sharing with two other SigEps who decided to throw most of the apartment furniture into the pool from the second floor. (Somehow it seemed like the thing to do at the time.) On another occasion, when Terry and I returned from out of town, he helped get us "un-evicted" aer a week- end impromptu SigEp party at our apartment. Somehow most of the in-town brothers held a raucous party at our apartment in our absence. Terry's quiet, well-reasoned demeanor came in quite handy when we argued that the apartment complex's architect should have put in anoth- er bathroom instead of the balcony. More than once I used Terry as a sounding board during our college years and in the late 1970s. If I was wrestling with an issue, I would go to Terry. Even on those few oc- casions when I disagreed with his insights, he helped me clarify my approach. He was always well-reasoned and his humor helped break any tension that accompanied the dilemma. Not only did I find Terry to be an excep- tional system analysist when we worked together, but I talked with those who worked with him earlier. ey all spoke in hushed tones about his amazing ability. When the old SigEp house burned down during Christ- mas break in the late 1970s, Terry helped secure the re- cently vacated Jewish sorority house just west across the alley from the charred SigEp house. When the brothers returned from the holidays, Terry made sure that they had a place to stay. Terry was an exceptional friend, fraternity brother and counselor. He did not judge or come across as someone who knew what you should do. He would mainly listen and ask seemingly innocent questions. Quite oen, the clouds would dissipate, and you would walk away think- ing that you had solved your own problem. And he did so with his own quiet humor. We will miss him." –Alan Debry '69 Terry actually loved to occupy Room 1 at the entrance to the downstairs hallway and directly across from the mailboxes. He loved the opportunity to see and inter- act with all his brothers rather than feel bothered or dis- tracted by the traffic. As much as Terry loved to lampoon and mock our "brotherhood," he was actually the Chief Brotherhood Officer for well over 50 years. During the summer of 1968, when I was state rush cap- tain, Terry was living in Houston. He lived in the Fon- tainebleau apartments on Westheimer with a couple of Victoria friends who were not SigEps. He imposed on them to allow their apartment to be the Houston rush HQ, leading to a very successful Houston rush class and a ton of fun and memories. Black and white Saddle Oxford shoes were the rage for a couple of years; we called them "rah rahs" and Terry lived in his, adding two twists, sockless, and without shoe laces. And finally, the pride he and I took that the first rushee we delivered as a pledge was the one and only Don McCleary '71. –Toby Summers '69 Terry was a huge part of Texas Alpha's success as the stalwart alumni advisor who guided the chapter during some very rough times in the late '80s and the '90s. With- out Terry, Texas Alpha would most likely be nothing more than a memory. He will be sorely missed. –Lynn Butler '88 I had been keeping up with Terry's status over the past few months through John Tyler '63, and was deeply sad- dened to hear the news. Terry was very involved during my time as president during the '90s when we went through the chapter re-organization and he played an integral role as to why SigEp is still on campus aer that time. I probably spent the most time with Terry (and John) during those times and I'm glad he helped lead us out of that period. Very sad for me. He will be missed. –Elton Wells '95 Terry was a great brother during our active days. He was smart, steady, witty, and a true friend to all of us and to the chapter for so long after our campus days. He was one of the first to participate in our initial Help Week pathway to membership when I was chapter president. So sorry for his suffering and thank God for his deliverance. –Rick Wadsworth '69 Remembering Terry Nathan '69

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