Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Texas

Alumni Recommendations Crucial R ecruitment is one of the most vital and impactful processes of this fraternity, and we've assembled a fine team of recruitment captains and assistants from all over Texas to make the process run as smoothly as possible. I speak on behalf of the entire team when I say that this year's recruitment will yet again procure the finest group of young men that the University of Texas has to offer. With that being said, the alumni base of Texas Alpha is truly indispensable to the recruitment operation. Please send any recommendations for potential new members to me at thomaslaidlaw7@gmail.com. Be sure to include the name, phone number, and high school of the recruit when you send your recommendations. Additionally, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about the recruitment process. I'm honored to have this position, and I look forward to a fun and busy next few months. HFF, Thomas Laidlaw '18 Vice President of Recruitment p. 3 SIGMA PHI EPSILON T he men of Texas Alpha Chapter are happy to welcome everyone back for another productive and fun spring semester. We are strong as ever on all fronts, and I want to provide a short update on the status of the chapter. High Performers in Academics The fall 2015 grade rankings have yet to be released, but we expect to maintain our strong position as one of the top fraternities on campus in terms of academics. Last spring, we were ranked number two out of 27 fraternities, with a 3.34 GPA that topped the all-campus average of 3.21. Last semester, we had more than 10 active members earn 4.0 GPAs and several dozen earned higher than a 3.6. Our EC is starting an academic counseling board of upperclassmen, designed to mentor and guide underclassmen. This will surely help put us in the number one overall GPA spot. Spring and Summer Recruitment This year's recruitment chairman is Thomas Laidlaw '18, a Dallas native who is excited to get things underway. We conduct our recruitment in the spring and early summer, so please forward any recommendations right away so we can assemble our recruitment list in a timely fashion and no one is left off the list of potential new members. Thomas and the recruitment team will choose approximately 55 of the most upstanding men coming to Austin next fall, and our chapter's strong legacy is sure to continue. Campus Involvement Strong We have maintained the strongest on-campus presence of any fraternity at UT. Our members are presidents of several clubs in McCombs, Cockrell, and the Liberal Arts school. Our involvement with IFC is strong, our revived intramurals are winning more than ever, and our members have maintained a deep involvement in student government and in Texas Cowboys and Silver Spurs. Chapter Events Benefit Community Last fall we hosted a number of successful events, including Parent's Weekend, a concert by Shane Smith and the Saints, our signature fall parties, a philanthropic auction that raised several thousand dollars for the Boys & Girls Club of Austin and for the Bastrop community, and, of course, several awesome tailgates. Looking forward to this spring, we have another exciting semester. We held our annual dodgeball tournament and will host a concert by Cory Morrow, a spring Parent's Weekend, and yet another philanthropy event with another fraternity, with proceeds going to breast cancer research. The men of Texas Alpha are euphoric with the continued success of the chapter, and we look forward to the continual refining of our culture of success far into the future. Because of our chapter's unparalleled leadership, involvement, scholarship, and continued alumni support, we will undoubtedly remain the most elite fraternity on UT's campus for years to come. Thank you to all of y'all for the continued support, as none of the chapter's success would be possible without your generosity and giving. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or suggestions for our chapter. Have a great spring! HFF, Nick Lednicky '17 President (713) 291-1240 nicklednicky@gmail.com The SigEp recruitment team is looking forward to another successful effort this spring and summer. Chapter StriveS to exCeed paSt performanCe Brothers enjoy a football game this fall. Involvement throughout campus is prevalent among our undergraduate members.

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