Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Texas

SPRING 2020 Inside The Skull & Crossbones Society Members ~ p. 2 Alumni Spotlight ~ p. 3 Chapter Report ~ p. 3-4 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 A E CCOLAD TEXAS ALPHA MARKS NINE DECADES N inety years ago this April, a group of young men chose to affiliate their local fraternity with a young but growing national fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. Over the ensuing decades, both SigEp and the Texas Alpha Chapter grew by leaps and bounds by adhering to the simple but enduring principles upon which our organization was founded. For Texas Alpha, the formula for building a great chapter has not changed much since our founding. Recruit the best men we can, establish close bonds of brotherhood, achieve academic success, and have fun doing it. Although the methods have changed over the decades, the results have not, and this spring we will commemorate our 90-year anniversary by celebrating our many accomplishments, honoring the past, and encouraging the present. We will be joined by distinguished Texas Alpha alumni, members of SigEp's National Board of Directors and executive staff, and of course, our outstanding undergraduate chapter. e Texas Alpha Education Foundation and the chapter extend the invitation to all alumni and guests to join us April 17-18. HFF, Greg Barra '03, President, Texas Alpha Eudcation Foundation Join Us for Our 90-Year Celebration is free event is sponsored by the Texas Alpha Education Foundation and undergraduate chapter. All Texas Alpha brothers and their families are welcome. Friday, April 17 Class reunions. Individual gatherings to be organized by class members. Saturday, April 18 Golf Saturday morning Celebration from 4-8 p.m. at the chapter house 2500 Pearl St., Austin, TX 78705 5:30 p.m. – Bert's Barbecue, music, and brotherhood (beer and wine will be provided) 6:30 p.m. – Program Contact Jim Strickland '79 at jimstrickland@austin.rr.com or (512) 797-1022 with questions. We hope to see you there! Support the Texas Alpha Foundation and make a gi to the Skull & Crossbones Society today. Visit https://texasaustin.sigep.org to make your gi. To RSVP, visit https://tinyurl.com/sigeptx. (Continued on page 2) BROTHERS SUPPORT BROTHERS Dick Vermillion '67 Thankful for SigEp I n the spring of 1963, C. Richard "Dick" Vermillion Jr. '67 was introduced to SigEp and invited to Round Up by John Tyler '63. Dick credits John and Tom Dunning '65 and his date with giving him a great recruitment experience and convincing him to pledge Texas Alpha early. Joining SigEp not only gave him an outlet to participate in campus activities and sports, but it helped him mature and develop leadership skills. "It was a great decision with benefits that have followed me all my life," he said. Texas Alpha was considered an up-and-coming chapter in the early 1960s, and Dick and his brothers were honored and thrilled to climb the ladder. Dick especially took interest in intramural athletics and helping the chapter succeed on that front. He served as intramural chairman, then as pledge trainer and chapter president. LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS Along with lifelong values, Dick found lifelong friendships with brothers who are there for him no matter what. He was accepted into

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