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Revision as of 15:02, 10 March 2008


(Tripod Weekend, Spring 2008)

Sigma Chapter (Founded 14 May 1934) is located at Millersville University in Millersville, PA. The chapter was founded by Ralph William Yohe and is a member of the Keystone Region.

Chapter History

Founding

Sigma Chapter had its origin mainly due to Mr. Ralph William Yohe. In 1934, he strove to obtain a charter from the Grand Chapter. On May 14, 1934, a charter was signed creating Phi Sigma Pi, Sigma Chapter at Millersville State Teacher’s College, Millersville, PA.

Early Years

In 1935, the first active chapter was formed with the following officers elected: Samuel Newkirk - President, Robert Hostetter – Vice President, Alvin Souervine – Secretary, William Palmer – Treasurer, and Ralph Shalter – Historian.

The Active Chapter

Past Chapter Presidents

Spring 2008 Executive Board

President......................................Daniel James VanLenten
Vice President...............................Donielle Lee Aulenbach
Recording Secretary......................Megan Leah Prutzer
Corresponding Secretary...............Lauren Heather Freedman
Treasurer......................................Rebecca Wansley Down
Initiate Advisor..............................Kelly Marie Mader
Historian.......................................Sarah Colleen Wanner
Parliamentarian.............................Benjamin Alexander Gambler
Homecoming Charity Nominee......Jeffrey Allen Miller

Chapter Mascot

The Sigma Chapter Mascot is the Dragon
The Sigma Chapter's living mascot is Winston, the dog
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The Fraternity's colors are purple and gold. The local auxiliary color is black.

Pledge Classes and IA's

  • Millersville's Φnest (SP 2008)..........................Kelly Marie Mader and Sarah Colleen Wanner
  • BonaΦed (FA 2007)........................................Rebecca Joy Stambaugh and Meghan Elizabeth Wander
  • Σtized (SP 2007)............................................Jeffrey Allen Miller and Diane Dever
  • Φre Drakes (FA 2006)....................................Adelia Margaret Edwards and Colleen Helen Campion
  • GloriΦed (SP 2006)........................................Colleen Frances Rooney-Garcia and Michelle Ann Bettinger-Wiggins
  • ElectriΦed (FA 2005).....................................Stephanie Michelle Curry and Cara Jean Moore
  • UniΦed (SP 2005)..........................................Amber Kalynn Brown and Audrey Dyan Eisenberg
  • AmpliΦed (FA 2004)......................................Angela Lynne Kambic and Jacqueline Laura Ghion
  • DeΦant (SP 2004)..........................................Marcella De’Ann Frantz and Jason David Benfield
  • Φesty Πed Πpers (FA 2003)............................Daniel Ernst Holler and Robert Michael Slaby
  • Φre Starters (SP 2003)...................................Lina Ann Kempf and Sean Michael Blasetti
  • Πromaniacs (FA 2002)...................................Allison Michelle Jones and Jolene Lee Shimp

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Sigma celebrates the Chapter's founding on May 14th. This years Founder's Day Banquet will be on April 19th.

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Notable Alumni

Founding Member
National Counselor (1955-1957, 1959-1961, 1966-1968, 1974-1976)
National President (1957-1959)
National Vice President (1964-1966, 1968-1974)
Vice President of Alumni Development (1976-1982)
National President (1964-1968)
National Counselor (1968-1970)
National Counselor (1976-1978)
National President (1978-1980)
National President (1982-1984)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1984-1988)
National President (1988-1990)
Vice President of Membership Development (1993)
National Counselor (1988-1990)
National President (1990-1996)
National Vice President(1984-1988)
National Vice President (1988-1990)
National Secretary (1988-1990)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1980-1984)
National Treasurer (1988-1989)
Vice President of Finance (1989-1996)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1974-1980)
National Counselor (1980-1982)
National Counselor (1986-1988)
Vice President of Alumni Development (1990-1992)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1955-1974)

Buildings on Millersville Campus

  • Lyte Auditorium
Eliphalet Oram Lyte
Professory of pedagogy at Millersville University (1868-87)
Principal of Millersville Normal School (now Millersville University) (1887-1910)
Credited with writing the round "Row, Row, Row your boat"
One of the first Honorary Brothers of Sigma Chapter
  • Biemesderfer Stadium and Executive Center
Daniel Luke Biemesderfer
President of Millersville University
Founded the Millersville Alumni Council and Millersville foundation
Honorary Brother
  • Stayer Building
Samuel Bechtel Stayer
Charter Member of Sigma Chapter
Director of Student Teaching at Millersville University
  • Pucillo Gymnasium
John A. Pucillo
Active Brother of Sigma Chapter
Coach, athletic director and administrator of Millersville University (1925-1957)
  • Dilworth Building
Homer F. Dilworth
Active Brother
Head of English Department, Dean of Humanities and President of Millersville University
  • McComsey Hall
Sanders P. McComsey
Charter member of Sigma Chapter
Dean of Instruction of Millersville State Normal School (now Millersville University
Vice President of Chapter Development | National Counselor (1939-1946)
Vice President of Finance | National Treasurer (1946-1951)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1951-1955)

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

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Other Awards

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Further Resources

Chapter Website