Beta Sigma Psi - Purdue University

Beta Sigma Psi Purdue University P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested BETA RAYS A PUBLICATION OF BETA SIGMA PSI AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY alumni ConneCtions R ecently, we asked our alumni three questions about their Beta Sigma Psi experience. Here's how you responded! What are three words that come to mind when you think about Beta Sig? Togetherness, helpfulness, support. ~ Paul Davis '45 Friendships, camaraderie, ULU. ~ Del Kloeker '56 Friendship, leadership, team building. ~ Norman Voss '65 Community, friends, growth. ~ David Struckman-Johnson '68 Lutheran, camaraderie, brothers. ~ Larry Dennis '69 Per aspera ad astra (sorry—that's four words!). ~ Jim Harless '72 Brotherhood, solidarity, encouragement. ~ Roy Huebner '72 Fellowship, fun, Lutheran. ~ Brian Hott '74 Friendship, serenading, church. ~ Jim Bockstiegel '76 Spiritual, brotherhood, fun. ~ Edward Laughlin '76 Loyalty, commitment, brothers. ~ Dane Griffin '82 Rosenfeld's, walkout, the beach. ~ David Hosier '85 What are your favorite memories from living at the Chapter House? The time spent with a fine group of Christian brothers. ~ Dick Guhl '53 Fellowship with brothers. ~ Del Kloeker '56 Moving into the new Chapter House at 525 University St. ~ Norman Voss '65 Evening meals—time to spend with brothers other than your roommates. ~ David Struckman-Johnson '68 Walkout, serenading sororities, and having two pop machines at the Chapter House. ~ Larry Dennis '69 Too many to list—probably meeting new friends. ~ Jim Harless '72 The friendships and sleeping in the dorms. ~ Roy Huebner '72 Large social events, Little Sister rush, and neighborhood water balloon fights. ~ Randy Hitchens '74 The home-like atmosphere and living with great, Lutheran young men. ~ Brian Hott '74 Pastor Rudy Reamer coming over for communion. Game days, plus watching the band march down University Avenue! ~ Jim Bockstiegel '76 One of the best memories was winning U-Sing! Our group went wild; it was like winning the Super Bowl. Another great one was the Grand Prix; I loved racing! ~ Edward Laughlin '76 U-Sing, having No. 1 sports teams, parties (I was social chairman), and walking into church together. ~ Dane Griffin '82 As our Vision Ad Astra plan outlines, we want to grow and progress as we have over the past few decades. We recognize that this progress would not have been possible without the support of our alumni, so we look forward to building upon this success with your help. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time. Again, we cannot thank you enough for your support and for helping secure the bright future of Beta Chapter. Yours in Christ, Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Psi reCruitment is Constant (Continued from page 3) The brothers, my roommate Reid Westphal '83, and the 1986 summer convention in St. Louis. ~ David Hosier '85 The beach and watching Battlestar Galactica! ~ Joel Kuehnert '08 What keeps you connected to Beta Sig as an alumnus? Helping other men go to school and maintain their faith in Jesus. ~ Paul Davis '45 It's an opportunity to help something very worthwhile. ~ Dick Guhl '53 Fond memories. ~ Norman Voss '65 The newsletter. ~ David Struckman-Johnson '68 Reading about brothers past and present. ~ Larry Dennis '69 The newsletter and a few brothers on social media. ~ Roy Huebner '72 It has been a major influence on my life and provided lifelong friends. ~ Randy Hitchens '74 I always look forward to the newsletter. ~ Brian Hott '74 The newsletter, Gold Rose, and visits to Purdue. ~ Jim Bockstiegel '76 Reading the newsletter and the Gold Rose! ~ Edward Laughlin '76 Loyalty to and a lifetime bond with my brothers. Your commitment doesn't stop at graduation. ~ Dane Griffin '82 The publications. ~ David Hosier '85 The brothers. ~ Joel Kuehnert '08 ATTENTION: This newsletter is intended for alumni, undergraduates, and parents. If your son is still attending Purdue University, he will receive a copy at the Chapter House. If he has graduated, please send his new address to update our records. Thank you.

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