Sigma Chi - University of Texas

a TradiTion To BuiLd upon Please use the inserted pledge card and envelope to make your contribution. Mail in contributions to Alpha Nu House Corp. c/o Linden Welsch, Treasurer, P.O. Box 201225, Austin, TX 78720-1225. Why do you think it is important for alumni to stay connected with each other and with Sigma Chi? The continued contact with other brothers serves to strengthen those bonds developed while at 2701 Nueces. By staying connected with the Sigma Chi active Chapter, we all have the opportunity to give back as those before us obviously have, and to even help younger brothers entering the "work world" for the first time or changing jobs. What motivated you to support Alpha Nu through the capital campaign? Those before me gave so much so that I could enjoy the house during my four years (I should have included a victory lap!). I feel very strongly that it is our obligation to continue that long line of giving so that others may have a quality house to enjoy the experiences that we did. It was particularly important to me to specifically honor my deceased pledge brother and lifelong best friend, Reed Jordan '79, with my capital campaign pledge. I would hope that those who have not yet made a meaningful pledge would find it in their hearts to do so. Those of us who have are depending on you to join us to enable the campaign to reach the finish line. How would you encourage other alumni to get involved in the campaign? Primarily, I would encourage them to think back on their time spent and the education received at the Sigma Chi house as well as UT. Friendships that were forged there and even meeting future spouses that would not have been possible without the Sigma Chi house. Is there anything else you'd like to add about your time with Sigma Chi, about your career, and/or your family? I honestly believe that my decision to pledge Sigma Chi was one of the best decisions that I have ever made! One of the highlights of my life was being able to participate in the initiation of my sons Taylor and Will at the Gamma Iota Chapter of Sigma Chi at LSU. Mark and his wife of more than 39 years, Lynn, have been blessed with three children, Taylor, Will, and Laura; a daughter-in-law, Garet (an LSU alumna); and a granddaughter, Margaret. Mark and Lynn reside in Houston and Mark can be reached at markcedwards57@gmail.com. LifeLong, famiLy Ties To sigma Chi (Continued from page 1) Christopher O. Champion '92 Brad S. Chesney '92 Victor E. Komlos '92 Warren E. Sloan '95 Andrew Creixell '99 Garrett Wolfe '09 Yancey Family Gift Helen and David Yancey Garrett Yancey '11 Chris Fisher '12 Caleb W. Wiley '12 Tony J. Rolland '14 Max Silverman '14 Andrew D. Kuchta '15 Thomas S. Zumot '15 Blue & Old Gold Society ($2,500 to $4,999) Bain Family Gift Corbin Bain, Purdue University 1979 Andrew Bain '16 Alex Bain '18 Michael Bain '22 Becker Family Gift Ransom Becker, Arkansas 1986 John Becker '13 Mitchell Becker '17 Wayne Hartman, Cornell University Austin Sigma Chi Alumni Club Charles E. Thompson Jr. '53 In honor of Harry L. Hall '53 James A. Besselman '64 Bob Dussler '64 Carl M. Hartt '64 In honor of the Pledge Class of 1959 John B. Hightower '65 Donald P. Odom Jr. '65 In honor of Fellow SC Vietnam veterans Charles R. Steadman '66 In memory of J. Audrey Freeman '84 Ray M. Fitzgerald '67 Laurance E. Sumners '73 Philip M. Sumners '73 In honor of the Pledge Class of 1969 McConnell Family Gift Hugh H. McConnell '76 Ramsay Ellis '82 Dan Wheat '82 Christopher J. Beggins '84 William J. Cozort '86 Wollam Family Gift Erik Wollman '90 Jeff Clay '92 Pro Tip: should your travels take you to either Baton Rouge or New Orleans, check out Kolache Kitchen (Will is the owner) for delicious, authentic, Texas-style kolaches! Is your information up to date? Stay Connected with Alpha Nu Online Brothers, please fill out the enclosed biographical update with your current physical address, email address, and phone number to stay up to date on everything regarding the Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma Chi. Additionally, tell us about what is going on in your life for a chance to be featured in the next issue of the Alpha Nu's newsletter. - f Check out our website today! txsigmachi.org Facebook Texas Sigma Chi Mark and his Sigma Chi brothers at their monthly lunch event at Beck's Prime Memorial Park in October. Clockwise left to right: Mark Edwards '79, Tom Moran '81, Mike Thomas '76, Larry West '84, Mike Weir '81, Rick Kruger '74, and Joe Stockdale '75.

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