KANSAS BETA—BUILDING BROTHERLY
BONDS FOR OVER 100 YEARS
F
ebruary 23, 1918, is an important date for all
of us. On this day, Kansas Beta was officially
founded, and our Chapter's story began. The
founders of Kansas Beta carefully considered
which fraternal organization they would be a part
of and determined the high ideals and values of
Sigma Phi Epsilon would be the greatest appeal
for future brothers. From Uncle Billy and Dr.
John R. MacArthur in 1892 to our newest 2021
initiates, Kansas Beta has provided a home and
community for boys to become balanced men.
All Kansas Betas have been impacted by our
brotherhood.
Even though our values and brotherhood connect
us, every Kansas Beta experience is different.
Generational differences are ever-present
throughout our 100-year history, and our home
has changed significantly over time. From moving
into 1015 Sunset in 1954 to the introduction of
the Zappa Deli in the 1980s and our most recent
renovation in the early 2000s, Kansas Beta has
adapted to accommodate the changing needs of
our collegiate brothers in Manhattan.
The current generation of students is at a similar
crossroads. Across campus, we have seen our
peers upgrade and update their facilities with
the advent of the internet; their desire for more
communal spaces and changing student dynamics
have not yet been addressed at Kansas Beta.
It is time again for us to invest in our Chapter
House to ensure the SigEp experience best
facilitates balanced men for today's collegiate
environment.
"There is no question that I would not have finished
my degree at Kansas State without the structure and
brotherhood found at 1015 Sunset. It's important for alumni
to perpetuate that experience by giving back to young men
who need our guidance and support."
- Ron Lackey '91, AVC member
