Sigma Chi - Oklahoma State University

p. 3 Sigma Chi What made Sigma Chi the right Fraternity for you? My brother, Matt Roberts '92, joined in 1988 and I saw the relationships he built. I knew since eighth grade that I wanted to go to OSU and be a Sigma Chi. How has Sigma Chi strengthened the bond between you and Matt? We have always been close, but Sigma Chi has deepened our bond without a doubt. Matt initiating me is one of my best memories, period. Sigma Chi has added layers to our brotherhood. How did Gamma Delta mold you into the person that you are today? As a new member, study hall from 7-10 p.m. each night was a great foundation and our house was full of hard workers. I also worked hard in the kitchen with our legendary chef Larry, another character builder. The loyalty and diversity of the brothers sustains to this day. What was your experience like as consul? I enjoyed being consul. In addition to the great brotherhood, our group was very collegial and worked well together. Everyone worked as a team. I had some fun meetings as consul. A favorite was after Coach Pat Jones stepped down and a few brothers ended up at Voodoo Village due to unique circumstances … my generation will get it. What advice would you give to the undergraduates or recent graduates as they're starting their careers? Go to class and work your tail off. Sigma Chi is full of successful people and examples are everywhere. Hard work does pay off and you will encounter Sigs in every walk of life. What has your experience been like as the medical director for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission? I love it. Pulmonary rehab utilizes exercise and breath work to help people have better quality of life and better endurance. Medicines can only do so much. When I see patients after completing the program and they feel significantly better, that is very rewarding. Who sparked your interest in pursuing a career in the medical field? I come from a small town of about 3,000 people called Pawhuska, Oklahoma. My hometown doctor was a great example for me. He took care of the whole town and was my first motivation to consider medicine. I shadowed him one summer and never changed my goal after that. What are your favorite hobbies? Spending time with my wife and kids, keeping up with OSU sports, and exercising. Is there anything about your family that you would like to share? My wife, Jenny, is finishing up her rheumatology fellowship; I'm proud of her. My daughter, Sophie, is 4, my son, Henry, is 3, and they both love Pistol Pete, or "Mr. Pete" as they call him. Catching Up with Monte Roberts '96 CHAPTER ENTERAL Bill L. Harris '59 entered Chapter Eternal on August 28, 2019, at the age of 82. During his junior year in 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Minnix. Bill worked in teaching and TV and eventually opened The Music Store. He had an affinity for golf, playing cards, and slot machines. Bill and Carolyn shared a loving marriage for 61 years. Bill's life on this earth may be over, but the legacy of his purpose and the many people who were deeply affected by him will live on. ALUMNI NEWS David Swank '53 received the 2019 College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award for political science from OSU. David celebrated his accomplishment on September 27, 2019. He and his wife reside in Norman, Okla. Richard Gray '61 turned 82 on September 26 and lives with his wife, Rosemary, in The Village, Fla., along with their three dogs. Richard served as a cadet colonel in the ROTC and a captain in the Pershing Rifles Regimental Headquarters. He has one son who graduated from OSU in 1980 with an accounting degree and another who attended OSU during 1987-89 and furthered his education in mortuary science. His second son moved to Amarillo College to begin a mortuary science department and later received an Ed.D. from Texas Tech. Richard has two grandsons that also attended OSU. One graduated in 2019 and the other started in 2019. Email: regray@ieee.org Brent Tooman '89 finished third overall and tied for first place in the brisket competition in the American Royal World Series of Barbecue in Kansas City. The event featured 165 teams, each having to earn their spot. Brent lives in Tulsa, Okla. Alumni Update Mom Debbie organized a tie tying event with undergraduate brothers and alumni from the Stillwater alumni chapter.

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