A Letter Update from Roy White ’67
We recently received communications from Brother Roy White ’67 on where life has taken him since Maryland. Here is what he had to say: Brother White here, Peter Prinz 1964 my big brother. He told me he made a million dollar mistake, his first week at G.M. I just got in. I was the “Silent” […]
Alumni Spotlight: Taylor Stull ’16’s Wellness Startup
Taylor Stull ’16 is on a mission to help people live healthier, holistically well lives by creating access to specialized yoga and wellness instructors with his new company, Flowell. He credits Sigma Chi with giving him tools to lead his startup to the next level. Gamma Chi: What made you decide to pledge to Sigma Chi? Stull: My dad was […]
University of Maryland to name dorms for diversity trailblazers
Courtesy of CHRON. By Lauren Lumpkin, The Washington Post The University of Maryland in College Park will name two new residence halls for former students who helped diversify the campus in the 19th and 20th centuries, officials announced Monday. Whittle-Johnson Hall will honor Hiram Whittle, the first African American man to be admitted to the university, […]
Sigma Chi Government Affairs Update
Brothers, For a moment, I would like you to think back upon the time when the White Cross of Sigma Chi was pinned to your chest during your initiation. The feelings of accomplishment and excitement surged through you and your fellow initiates. In that instant, an invisible bond was created that connected you not only […]
Former Consul, Wins Seat on Ocean City Council
Brother Peter Buas ’13, former Gamma Chi Consul and native of Ocean City, MD ran for and won, one of the four seats on the Ocean City council that were up for grabs this year. Buas brings some fresh perspective to City Hall coming out of the hospitality industry with a law degree and hopes […]
New Sigma Chi Maryland Initiates
Congratulations to our Spring ‘20 pledge class, which was finally initiated on October 25th. These 22 Brothers had a lot of obstacles to cope with on their path to Initiation in the midst of this pandemic. Sigma Chi HQ temporarily allowed a brief and partitioned Initiation to ensure the health and safety of undergraduates and […]
Sigma Chi National’s Statement on Racial Justice
“Our hearts mourn the loss of George Floyd and there are strong arms around any of our brothers who have ever faced injustice and adversity because of their national origin, religion, sexual orientation or race.” As the nation continues to be rocked by protests in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and […]
Brother Rich Thometz ’87 Wins HBCF Award!
Brother Rich Thometz ’87 has received the 2020 Home Builders Care (HBCF) Mitchell award! Rich is a current Life Director of MBIA and a former HBCF board member. He has long been active with the Association with his three companies, Hailey Development LC, Efficient Home LLC and The BurnBrae Companies. The Mitchell award highlights […]
Chapter Eternal – July 2020
We have recently learned of the passing of four of our Sigma Chi Brothers. Brother Steven Johnson ’62, age 79 of Glendale, AZ born 1/13/41 and passed on 6/30/20. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com for the Johnson family. Brother David A. Reich ’92 of San Diego, CA born 8/20/69 passed on 7/26/20. […]
Why Gamma Chi?
You already know the impact Greek life has—because you lived it. The term ‘social fraternity’ might give the impression that the Greek experience is superficial. But research shows that personal connections and friendships are the key to happiness. These lifelong relationships are only part of what makes the fraternity experience so transformational. From our career trajectories to our family’s values, our Gamma Chi experience […]