Sigma Chapter

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Sigma Chapter, Spring 2011

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

Chapter History

Founding

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1947
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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.


Sigma goes Co-ed

Sigma Chapter had been the last all-male chapter because a local all-female honor sorority existed on the campus of Millersville University. With only 12 active members remaining and 3 semesters of poor recruitment, National Officers Steven DiGuiseppe and Jeffrey Johnson inform Sigma Chapter that they must begin to recruit women or be shut down and reactivated co-ed anew. The Chapter splits, with several Brothers choosing to go inactive. The remaining Brothers comply and bring in almost 30 new Brothers, over half women, in 2 semesters. From 1986 through 1989, Sigma Chapter had been a major resource for traveling, organizing, and assisting the National Office as the fraternity began its national revitalization efforts. It was a critical source of manpower that the National Office needed to fuel the rebirth of the entire organization. By 1990, the chapter had weathered the storm and completely transformed itself.

Sigma Chapter 1986.Pictured in the 1986 image are Steven DiGuiseppe, Gerald Burkhardt, Scott Finkelstein, Michael Mullen and Jeffrey Johnson, all past National Officers. Also included are Justin Kirsten, Michael McQueeney, David Eshelman and Jeffrey Johnson, all of whom would leave Millersville and start new chapters of Phi Sigma Pi.
Sigma Chapter 1987
Dorothy Torchia signs the Sigma roll book as an honorary Brother. She becomes the first female Brother at the last all-male chapter.
Sigma Chapter 1990

The Active Chapter

2013 Inactive Brothers

Luke Aaron Lurah

Kyle Richard Roseberry

Daniel Steven Scharle

Past Chapter Presidents

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Sigma Chapter Initiate Classes

Spring 2013 Executive Board

President......................................Keri Lynn Fahnestock
Vice President...............................Hilary Paige Powell
Recording Secretary......................Barisha Elaina Dill
Corresponding Secretary...............McKenzi Lynn David
Regional Delegate.........................Michael Morton Querry
Treasurer......................................Zachary Alexander Markwith
Initiate Advisor..............................Katelyn Michelle Ramano
Historian.......................................Joshua Alan Wakefield, Jorge Rene Ramos
Parliamentarian.............................Gabrielle Elizabeth Larson
Brother Liason ............................. Jill Elizabeth Arnold


Spring 2013 Committees

Fellowship..........................................Paige Alison Roberts, Ashley Jean Elliot
Scholarship........................................Zachary Alexander Markwith
Leadership..........................................Kristen Leigh Pelenskij
Fundraising.........................................Jorge Renee Ramos
Initiation.............................................Keri Lynn Fahnestock
Philanthropy.......................................Claire Faith McCaskey

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

  • ClassiΦed Scholars (SP 2012) ............................... Ashleigh Marie Thompson and Sigourney Anne Stelma
  • The DelΦc Duo (FA 2011) .................................... Julianne Flur Gutierrez and Rebecca Heaton Mauk
  • Φnominal SΠes (SP 2011) ............................... Rebbeka Noelle Mignecao and Benjamin Ryan Darnell
  • ExempliΦed PathΦnders (FA 2010) ....................... Michael Patrick McAndrew and Jaclyn Michele Boscaino
  • Σtic Πrates (SP 2010) ................................. Ryan Edward Barrick and Michael Patrick McAndrew
  • MystiΦed Marauders (FA 2009) ............................... Ashley Elizabeth Shoemaker and Kevin Jason Winter
  • DigniΦed Divas (SP 2009).................................... Courtney Ann Newswanger
  • The Φve (FA 2008)........................................... Angela Jean Huff and Daniel James Vanlenten
  • 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
  • Φrecrackers (SP 2002)....................................... Denise Marie Hatter and Matthew Kyle Freeman
  • Πrates (FA 2001)............................................ Katherine Marie Riley and Matthew David Walderon
  • (SP 2001)..........................................
  • (FA 2000)............................................ Heidi Marie Colestock and Nicholas Thomas Kozar
  • Φred Up (SP 2000)............................................ David Alan Rowe and Somer Lyn Snider
  • The &#934ter (FA 1999) .......................................... William Robert Hagen
  • The DigniΦed (SP 1999)

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 21st at the Yorktowne Hotel in York, PA.

Outstanding Scholarship Event

In the fall semester of 2011, the Brotherhood took a trip to The Country Barn to compete a corn maze. When we arrived, we split into small groups and headed into the large maze. Many Brothers had an easy time going through the maze and found the exit in less than an hour, however, some Brothers spend multiple hours weaving their way through the different colored sections of the maze. After all of the Brothers emerged from the maze, we had fun looking at different farm animals!

Outstanding ICR Event

This event was a bus trip to the Crayola Factory in Easton, PA. We took a bus down from Millersville to Easton. Omicron Chapter Brothers (Shippensburg) took the bus along with the Sigma Brothers. Theta (Mansfield) met us down at the factory. The tour was a self-guided tour. Each attendee was given a map and coins to get free markers, crayons, and model magic. After the tour we walked across the street for a late lunch to Pearly Akers Alehouse. We were able to eat, bond, and talk about interesting aspects of each other’s Chapters. Overall, this was a great event and a great day!

Notable Alumni

National Treasurer/Secretary (1974-1980)
National Counselor (1980-1982)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1984-1988)
National President (1988-1990)
Vice President of Membership Development (1993)
National Counselor (1986-1988)
National President (1964-1968)
National Counselor (1968-1970)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1980-1984)
National Vice President(1984-1988)
National Treasurer (1988-1989)
National Counselor (1988-1990)
National President (1990-1996)
National Counselor (1939-1946)
Vice President of Finance (1946-1951)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1951-1955)
National Secretary (1988-1990)
National Counselor (1976-1978)
National President (1978-1980)
National Vice President (1988-1990)
Vice President of Alumni Development (1990-1992)
National President (1982-1984)
National Counselor (1955-1957, 1959-1961, 1966-1968, 1974-1976)
National President (1957-1959)
National Vice President (1964-1966, 1968-1974)
National Historian (1962-1964)
Vice President of Alumni Development (1976-1982)
National Treasurer/Secretary (1955-1974)
Vice President of Finance (1989-1996)
Founding Member
2003 Todd Tripod Scholarship recipient

Buildings on Millersville Campus

The following are buildings on campus dedicated to brothers;

  • Biemesderfer Stadium and Executive Center
Daniel Luke Biemesderfer
President of Millersville University
Founded the Millersville Alumni Council and Millersville foundation
Honorary Brother
  • Dilworth Building
Homer F. Dilworth
Active Brother
Head of English Department, Dean of Humanities and President of Millersville University
  • Lyte Auditorium
Eliphalet Oram Lyte
Professor 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
  • 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)
  • Pucillo Gymnasium
John A. Pucillo
Active Brother of Sigma Chapter
Coach, athletic director and administrator of Millersville University (1925-1957)
  • Stayer Building
Samuel Bechtel Stayer
Charter Member of Sigma Chapter
Director of Student Teaching at Millersville University
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  • Todd Admission Center
Professor of History at East Carolina University
Sigma Chapter Alumnus
Led National Fraternity through a period of growth and expansion in the 1950's and 1960's
National President (1957-1959)
Senior Vice President (1964-1966, 1968-1974)
National Counselor (1955-1957, 1959-1961, 1966-1968, 1974-1976)
National Alumni Representative (1976-1982)
National Historian (1962-1964)

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

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Other Awards

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Further Resources

In the News

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