Recognition of achievement and dedication to the Fraternity is important. Members and chapters that have distinguished themselves on various levels of the Fraternity or within their professions bring honor not only to themselves but also to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The Fraternity realizes the value of acknowledging exceptional service and that the presentation of an award of recognition is also a primary way to show our appreciation. 

Awards, accolades, and recognition are all ways in which we celebrate the achievement of our members and chapters. The annual Fraternity Awards competition recognizes individuals, chapters, house corporations, and alumni associations for their outstanding efforts to advance the mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The 2021 Awards recipients are listed below. Congratulations to all for personifying the values and traits of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

ADVISORY BOARDS

Stuart Zoock Outstanding Advisory Board

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon) — WINNER

Oregon State University (Oregon Alpha) — RUNNER UP

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

Bill Fiscus Outstanding Area Alumni Association

SAE Phoenix Alumni, Inc. — WINNER

Greater Atlanta, GA Alumni Association — RUNNER UP

Most Improved

New Orleans, LA Alumni Association — WINNER

Outstanding AA Communication in Electronic Newsletter

SAE Phoenix Alumni, Inc. — WINNER

Greater Atlanta, GA Alumni Association — RUNNER UP

Outstanding AA Communication in Print Newsletter

Oregon Alpha Alumni Association — WINNER

SAE Phoenix Alumni, Inc. — RUNNER UP

Outstanding AA Communication Website

Greater Atlanta, GA Alumni Association — WINNER

Outstanding AA Special Events or Project

Greater Atlanta, GA Alumni Association — WINNER

SAE Phoenix Alumni, Inc. — RUNNER UP

Outstanding Chapter AA

Oregon Alpha Alumni Association — WINNER

Ohio Alpha Alumni Association — RUNNER UP

HOUSE CORPORATIONS

Outstanding House Corporation

South Dakota State House Corporation (South Dakota Theta) — WINNER

Mississippi State House Corporation (Mississippi Theta) — RUNNER UP

Outstanding HC Communication in Print Newsletter

Mississippi State House Corporation (Mississippi Theta) — WINNER

South Dakota State House Corporation (South Dakota Theta) — RUNNER

Outstanding HC Communication in Electronic Newsletter

South Dakota State House Corporation (South Dakota Theta) — WINNER

Mississippi State House Corporation (Mississippi Theta) — RUNNER UP

Outstanding HC Website

Mississippi State House Corporation (Mississippi Theta) — WINNER

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Besser-Lindsey Scholar-Athlete Award

William Kamps, University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Theta)

Todd Buchanan Recruitment Chairman Award

Justin Tinkler, Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)

Outstanding Chapter Advisors

Becky Bair, Advisor to University of Toledo (Ohio Nu)

Wendell Bouwman, Advisor to South Dakota State University (South Dakota Theta)

John Brkic, Advisor to Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)

Donovan Golich, Advisor to Michigan State University (Michigan Gamma)

Kevin Johnson, Advisor to University of Cincinnati (Ohio Epsilon)

Scott Lauber, Advisor to Bowling Green State University (Ohio Kappa)

Aldrian Smith, Advisor to Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)

Mike Weiglein, Advisor to University of Northern Iowa (Iowa Chi)

Outstanding Eminent Archons

David Cu, California State University-Northridge (California Nu)

Jack Curran, University of Colorado-Boulder (Colorado Chi)

Blake Frichette, University of Oregon (Oregon Beta)

Alex (Eric) Fusselman, California State University-Fresno (California Iota)

Daniel Goggans, Franklin College of Indiana (Indiana Alpha)

Hunter Hensley, East Tennessee State University (Tennessee Alpha)

Nick Koupiaris, Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)

Michael-Daniel Oded, Florida State University (Florida Beta)

Evan Sterling, Arizona State University (Arizona Beta)

Bradley M. Cohen Eminent Archon of the Year Award

Alex (Eric) Fusselman, California State University-Fresno (California Iota)

Outstanding Eminent Treasurers

Justin Clary, Franklin College of Indiana (Indiana Alpha)

Spencer Davis, University of Colorado-Boulder (Colorado Chi)

Cameron Feldman, Florida State University (Florida Beta)

Hunter Fenton, Kennesaw State University (Georgia Omega)

Alex Lorenzin, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (Colorado Phi)

Tyler McGoldrick, University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Theta)

Bradley McHugh, Michigan State University (Michigan Gamma)

Joseph McKinney, Central Michigan University (Michigan Delta-Omega)

Chad Oswald, University of Toledo (Ohio Nu)

Blake Steele, Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)

Andrew Wilson, Albright College (Pennsylvania Sigma-Mu)

Kenneth D. Tracey Outstanding Interfraternal Leadership Award

Jack Kneisley, DePauw University (Indiana Delta)

True Gentleman of the Year

Hector Lozada, Florida State University (Florida Beta)

CHAPTER AWARDS

John O. Moseley Award of Fraternity Zeal 

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)

Chapter Achievement Awards

Auburn University (Alabama Alpha-Mu)

University of Alabama (Alabama Mu)

Arizona State University (Arizona Beta)

University of Colorado-Boulder (Colorado Chi)

Colorado School of Mines (Colorado Lambda)

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Phi)

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)

Drake University (Iowa Delta)

Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)

Morehead State University (Kentucky Gamma)

Centre College (Kentucky Kappa)

Nicholls State University (Louisiana Chi)

Youngstown State University (Ohio Alpha)

University of Toledo (Ohio Nu)

Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma Mu)

South Dakota State University (South Dakota Theta)

Texas State University (Texas Sigma)

Baylor University (Texas Theta)

University of Puget Sound (Washington Gamma)

Most Improved Chapter Award

Florida State University (Florida Beta)

Harry S. Bunting Outstanding Colony of the Year

Clemson University (South Carolina Nu)

Outstanding Alumni Relations

Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)

Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication

University of Colorado-Boulder (Colorado Chi)

Outstanding Chapter Member Education

Baylor University (Texas Theta)

Outstanding Financial Management

Colorado State University (Colorado Delta)

Outstanding Health-and-Safety

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)

Outstanding Chapter Housing

Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)

Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service and Philanthropy Award

University of Alabama (Alabama Mu)

Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)

Noble Leslie DeVotie Outstanding Ritual Award

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)

Robert C. Cousins Award for Outstanding Recruitment

Kansas State University (Kansas Beta)

Outstanding Chapter Scholarship

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)

Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)

Outstanding University Relations Award

University of Evansville (Indiana Epsilon)

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Board of Trustees and the members of our Scholarship Selection Committee proudly announce our 2020-2021 academic year scholarship winners. These brothers excel in their personal, professional, and academic pursuits, and their accomplishments have earned recognition among their peers. This year, the Foundation awarded 29 scholarships totaling $88,000.

We thank our generous supporters, alumni, and friends, who make these scholarships possible. In addition, we encourage you to congratulate any winners you may know. The name of the scholarship, followed by the scholarship’s category or area of interest, and its respective recipients are listed below.

Robert Hamrdla Award (History)

Harrison Ledda (Mansfield University)

Past Eminent Supreme Recorder Bob Hamrdla (Stanford ’60) established this award for a brother in any major with transcripts that reflect considerable study of 19th and 20th-century history.

Jones-Lawerence Award (Academic Performance)

Brennan Cox (University of Georgia)

Josh Figus (Western Illinois University)

Established in memory of past Eminent Supreme Archon Walter B. Jones (Auburn ’10) and Philip J. Laurence (Minnesota ’15), the award is given to the brothers who display the most outstanding academic achievement.

Dr. Charles A. Preuss (Medical)

Kapil Reddy (Indiana State University)

Ethan Yang (Northwestern University)

Established in memory of Brother Dr. Charles A. Preuss (Idaho ’24), this award recognizes brothers attending or planning to attend medical school, or enrolled in a course of study related to medicine and who have demonstrated service to their community and fellow man.

Frank C. Ginocchio Professional Staff Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)

Spencer Dubbels (Morehead State University) 

Established in recognition of Brother Frank C. Ginocchio’s (Northwestern ’66) leadership while serving on the Sigma Alpha Epsilon staff, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management.

Thomas W. Devine Volunteer Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)

Yianni Mercer (DePaul University)

Established in recognition of Brother Thomas W. Devine’s (Minnesota ’74) volunteer efforts on behalf of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management.

W. Emil Forman Award (Community Service)

Nathan Gavelek (Colorado School Of Mines)

Senna Adachi (University of Cinncinati)

Brenden Wlodkowski (University of Toledo)

Aiden Ruble (Simpson College)

Jake Brend (Simpson College)

George Lippy (Western Carolina University)

Eddy Connors (University of Colorado-Boulder)

Alex Rogers (Bucknell University)

Jesse Jones (University of Cinncinati)

Dean Straton (Morehead State University)

Established in memory of Brother W. Emil Forman (Pennsylvania ’29), this award recognizes brothers who have shown extraordinary commitment to their community and fellow man as demonstrated by community service work.

Bradley M. Cohen Courage Award (Courage)

Peter Zhang (University of Missouri-Kansas City)

Past Eminent Supreme Archon Bradley M. Cohen (Arizona ’85) established this award to recognize brothers who have shown extraordinary courage in overcoming a major personal or organizational obstacle.

Ivan Allen Jr. Leadership Award

Tyler Allbritton (Nicholls State University)

Established in memory of Brother Ivan Allen Jr. (Georgia Tech ’33), this award was created by Atlanta-area brothers. The award is given to the brother whose leadership in the chapter and community demonstrates the spirit of Allen, a former Atlanta mayor.

Charles Collins Award for Outstanding Achievement

Phillip Necessary (University of Arkansas)

TJ Jacoby (South Dakota State University)

Nick Albers (University of Cincinnati)

Evan Sterling (Arizona State University)

Joshua Murillo (Western Illinois University)

George Lampen (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Chase Philport (Kettering University)

Sean Engler (Fort Hays State University)

Charles King (University of Missouri – Kansas City)

Carson King (Indiana University – Bloomington)

Styles Martin (East Tennessee State University)

Caleb McFarland (Simpson College)

Nicholas Purdie (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities)

Andrew Samrock (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities)

Gene Szyba (University of Colorado – Colorado Springs)

Established in memory of Brother Charles F. Collins (Boston ’12), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the Fraternity, on the campus and in the community.

Fred Archibald Leadership Award

Remy Lodrigues (Nicholls State University)

Edward Major (Centre College)

Established in memory of Brothers Fred J. Archibald (Cornell ’45) and his father, Fred I. Archibald (Nebraska ’14), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school.

Richard Generelly Leadership Award

Dante Filpula Ankney (University of Montana)

Stanton Thomas (Oklahoma State University)

Kieran Mangla (College of William & Mary)

Ethan Buck (Purdue University)

Logan Canada-Johnson (University of Puget Sound)

Established in memory of past ESA Richard Generelly (George Washington ’47), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community, and school.

Warren P. Poslusny Award For Outstanding Achievement

Conor Emery (California State University, Sacramento)

Rhett Theobald (Embry-Riddle Areonautical University)

Matthew Te Slaa (South Dakota State University)

Alex Glauthier (University of Mount Union)

Frank Cruz (Simpson College)

Collin Fiorentini (Simpson College)

Nick Giambrone (Simpson College)

Gabe Gross (Simpson College)

Nick Hanna (Simpson College)

Past Honorary Eminent Supreme Archon and former Foundation Trustee Warren Paul “Pos” Poslusny (Kettering ’69) established this award to recognize brothers who have demonstrated an enthusiastic commitment to the highest ideals expressed in “The True Gentleman” including exceptional personal integrity while leading chapter and campus activities, coupled with notable philanthropic service and scholastic achievement.

Trustees Award for Scholarship and Service

Logan Wolf (South Dakota State University)

Funded by Foundation Trustees, this award recognizes brothers who demonstrate quality involvement in campus and chapter leadership positions, particularly the measure of his contribution to the education of his chapter brothers.

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Board of Trustees and the members of our Scholarship Selection Committee proudly announce our 2020-2021 academic year scholarship recipients. These brothers excel in their personal, professional, and academic pursuits, and their accomplishments have earned recognition among their peers. This year, the Foundation awarded 29 scholarships totaling $64,000.

We thank our generous supporters, alumni, and friends, who make these scholarships possible. In addition, we encourage you to congratulate any winners you may know. The name of the scholarship, followed by the scholarship’s category or area of interest, and its respective recipients are listed below.

Robert Hamrdla Award (History)
No Qualified Applicants
Past Eminent Supreme Recorder Bob Hamrdla (Stanford ’60) established this award for a brother in any major with transcripts that reflect considerable study of 19th and 20th-century history.

Jones-Laurence Award (Academic Performance)
Brennan Yee (Bucknell) – $2,000
Alex Austin (Simpson) – $2,000
Established in memory of past Eminent Supreme Archon Walter B. Jones (Auburn ’10) and Philip J. Laurence (Minnesota ’15), the award is given to the brothers who display the most outstanding academic achievement.

Dr. Charles A. Preuss Medical Award (Medical)
Chris Bruni (Millsaps) – $2,000
Established in memory of Brother Dr. Charles A. Preuss (Idaho ’24), this award recognizes brothers attending or planning to attend medical school, or enrolled in a course of study related to medicine and who have demonstrated service to their community and fellow man.

Frank C. Ginocchio Professional Staff Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)
Thomas Sturman (Central Florida) – $3,000
Established in recognition of Brother Frank C. Ginocchio’s (Northwestern ’66) leadership while serving on the Sigma Alpha Epsilon staff, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management.

Thomas W. Devine Volunteer Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)
Armand Ghazanfar-pour (Houston) – $3,000
Established in recognition of Brother Thomas W. Devine’s (Minnesota ’74) volunteer efforts on behalf of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management.

Emil Forman Award (Community Service)
Eric Puetz (South Dakota State) – $3,000
Trevor Curran (South Carolina) – $3,000
Jacob Austin (Simpson) – $2,000
John Vrba (Arizona State) – $2,000
Charles Martell (Illinois)- $2,000
Jake Brend (Simpson) – $1,000 
Established in memory of Brother W. Emil Forman (Pennsylvania ’29), this award recognizes brothers who have shown extraordinary commitment to their community and fellow man as demonstrated by community service work.

Bradley M. Cohen Courage Award (Courage)
Ismael Gutierrez (Puget Sound) – $2,000
Past Eminent Supreme Archon Bradley M. Cohen (Arizona ’85) established this award to recognize brothers who have shown extraordinary courage in overcoming a major personal or organizational obstacle.

Ivan Allen Jr. Leadership Award
No Qualified Applicants
Established in memory of Brother Ivan Allen Jr. (Georgia Tech ’33), this award was created by Atlanta-area brothers. The award is given to the brother whose leadership in the chapter and community demonstrates the spirit of Allen, a former Atlanta mayor.

Fred Archibald Leadership Award
Cuong Le (Mansfield) – $2,000
Daniel Short (Morehead State) -$2,000
Established in memory of Brothers Fred J. Archibald (Cornell ’45) and his father, Fred I. Archibald (Nebraska ’14), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school.

Charles Collins Award
Ethan Naquin (Nicholls State) – $3,000
Dominic Zappa (Mount Union)- $3,000
Matthew Hill (Delta State) – $3,000
James Cowan (Rollins) – $2,000
Reid McIntire (Evansville) – $2,000
Anthony Madalone (William and Mary) – $2,000
Jose Osorio (McDaniel) – $2,000
Tanner Johnson (North Dakota State) – $1,000
Established in memory of Brother Charles F. Collins (Boston ’12), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the Fraternity, on the campus and in the community.

Richard Generelly Leadership Award
Andrew Beckman (South Dakota State)- $2,000
Brandon Dare (Mount Union) – $2,000
Established in memory of past ESA Richard Generelly (George Washington ’47), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community, and school.

Joseph Mancini Leadership Award
Sean Engler (Fort Hays State)- $2,000
Established in memory of past ESA Joseph Mancini (Cincinnati ’35), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school.

Warren P. Poslusny Award 
Noah Kucza (Missouri-Kansas City) – $3,000
Garrett Williamson (South Florida) – $2,000
Kevin Senkus (Maryland-College Park) – $2,000 
Past Honorary Eminent Supreme Archon and former Foundation Trustee Warren Paul “Pos” Poslusny (Kettering ’69) established this award to recognize brothers who have demonstrated an enthusiastic commitment to the highest ideals expressed in “The True Gentleman” including exceptional personal integrity while leading chapter and campus activities, coupled with notable philanthropic service and scholastic achievement.

Trustees Award for Scholarship and Service 
Riley Sullivan (Mount Union) – $2,000
Funded by Foundation Trustees, this award recognizes brothers who demonstrate quality involvement in campus and chapter leadership positions, particularly the measure of his contribution to the education of his chapter brothers.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon prides itself on being one of the nation’s oldest and largest fraternities – a distinction that brings with it centuries of dedicated members. Though size and age create a sense stability and experience, they alone do not dictate the quality of an organization, which is why our brotherhood has also continued to be a pioneer of change, always remaining at the forefront of innovation and advancement among the ever-changing cultural landscape of today’s Universities.

This tenured history makes it all the more impressive for an individual or a single chapter to receive any honor that distinguishes them from the greater fraternal body. We would like to congratulate all of the following award recipients on their well-deserved recognition and their continued commitment to rising above:

Outstanding Alumni Relations

Winner:

University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)

Runners Up:

North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)

University of Cincinnati
(Ohio Epsilon)

Outstanding Chapter Scholarship

Winner:

Simpson College
(Iowa Sigma)

Runners Up:

Nicholls State University
(Louisiana Chi)

Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)

Outstanding Eminent Archon

Winners:

Andrew Steelman
The Ohio State University
(Ohio Theta)

Angel Reyes Valtierra
New Mexico State University
(New Mexico Phi)

Anthony Pantano
University of Dayton
(Ohio Chi-Sigma)

Cameron Gunter
Baylor University
(Texas Theta)

Chad Thomas Blank
North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)

Jake Harris
University of Central Oklahoma
(Oklahoma Sigma)

Jonathan Ross
Franklin College
(Indiana Alpha)

Zachary Watson
Texas State University
(Texas Sigma)

Outstanding Eminent Treasurer

Winners:

Evan Hosinski
University of Dayton
(Ohio Chi-Sigma)

Dakota Chappell
Texas State University
(Texas Sigma)

Ross Fabrizi
Youngstown State University
(Ohio Alpha)

William Cocking
Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)

Outstanding Health-and-Safety

Winner:

University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)

Runner Up:

South Dakota State University
(South Dakota Theta)

Outstanding Housing

Winner:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(New York Epsilon)

Runner Up:

University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)

Outstanding University Relations

Winner:

University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)

Runner Up:

University of Puget Sound
(Washington Gamma)

Brandon Weghorst Outstanding Chapter Communication

Winner:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott
(Arizona Delta)

Runner Up:

North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)

Smith-Huffman Outstanding Chapter Management

Winner:

Centre College
(Kentucky Kappa)

Runner Up:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
(Massachusetts Delta)

Simpson College
(Iowa Sigma)

Kimball-Phelps Award for Outstanding Chapter Singing

Winner:

North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)

Besser-Lindsey Outstanding Scholar Athlete

Winner:

Barrett T. Weiss
Stanford University
(California Alpha)

M. Todd Buchanan Oustanding Recruitment Chairman

Winner:

Brandon Elyakim
Lynn University
(Florida Lambda)

Outstanding Chapter Member Education

Winner:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
(Pennsylvania Kappa)

Runner Up:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
(Massachuetts Delta)

Outstanding Financial Management

Winner:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(New York Epsilon)

Runners Up:

University of Cincinnati
(Ohio Epsilon)

University of Toledo
(Ohio Nu)

Joseph A. Mancini Outstanding Chapter Service and Philanthropy

Winner:

University of Rhode Island
(Rhode Island Alpha)

Runner Up:

Nicholls State University
(Louisiana Chi)

Robert C. Cousins Outstanding Chapter Recruitment

Winner:

Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)

Runner Up:

Morehead State University
(Kansas Gamma)

Harry S. Bunting Outstanding Colony of the Year

Winner:

Arizona State University
(Arizona Beta)

Runner Up:

Baylor University
(Texas Theta)

Outstanding Chapter Advisors

Winners:

Beau Bateman
North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)

David Pfalzgraf
Miami University
(Ohio Tau)

Jason Andrick
Frostburg State University
(Maryland Delta)

Jesse McHugh
Morehead State University
(Kentucky Gamma)

John Brkic
Youngstown State University
(Ohio Alpha)

John R. Hatfield
Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)

Rebecca Bair
University of Toledo
(Ohio Nu)

Bill Fiscus Outstanding Area Alumni Association

Winner:

SAE – Phoenix Alumni, Inc.

Runner Up:

San Diego Alumni Association

Outstanding Alumni Association & House Corporation Communication

Printed Newsletters – Winner:

South Carolina Delta Alumni Association

Website – Winner:

San Diego Alumni Association

Outstanding Chapter Alumni Association

Winner:

Missouri Gamma Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon AA

Runner Up:

Ohio Alpha Alumni Association

Outstanding House Corporation

Winner:

Oregon Alpha House Corporation

Runner Up:

Ohio Alpha Housing Corporation

Outstanding Alumni Association Special Events or Project

Winner:

San Diego Alumni Association

Runner Up:

Ohio Alpha Alumni Association

Stuart Zoock Outstanding Advisory Board

Winner:

Oregon Alpha Alumni Association

Bradley M. Cohen Eminent Archon of the Year

Winner:

Jake Harris
University of Central Oklahoma
(Oklahoma Sigma)

Chapter Achievement

Winners:

Bucknell University
(Pennsylvania Zeta)

California State University-San Marcos
(California Alpha-Gamma)

Carnegie Mellon University
(Pennsylvania Phi)

Centre College
(Kentucky Kappa)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
(Arizona Delta)

Georgia Institute of Technology
(Georgia Phi)

Gustavus Adolphus College
(Minnesota Gamma)

Kansas State University
(Kansas Beta)

Mississippi State University
(Mississippi Theta)

Nicholls State University
(Louisiana Chi)

North Dakota State University
(North Dakota Beta)

Oregon State University
(Oregon Alpha)

Rollins College
(Florida Omicron)

Salisbury University
(Maryland Sigma)

Simpson College
(Iowa Sigma)

South Dakota State University
(South Dakota Theta)

Texas State University-San Marcos
(Texas Sigma)

Towson University
(Maryland Alpha)

University of Dayton
(Ohio Chi-Sigma)

University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)

University of Puget Sound
(Washington Gamma)

University of Toledo
(Ohio Nu)

Youngstown State University
(Ohio Alpha)

Most Improved Chapter

Winner:

Rollins College
(Florida Omicron)

Runner Up:

Texas State University – San Marcos
(Texas Sigma)

True Gentleman of the Year

Winner:

Zachary Watson
(Texas Sigma)

John O. Moseley Award for Fraternity Zeal

Winner:

University of Evansville
(Indiana Epsilon)

The chapter are Morehead State had four members achieve a 4.0 GPA. The university recognized them at the Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards Ceremony at the end of the 2017-18 academic year.

Over 100 guests joined the Supreme Council and Province Archons in the Peace Chapel win the Levere Memorial Temple to unveil the newly dedicated Law Enforcement and Officer Memorial statue.

The memorial is dedicated in memory of the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon who gave their lives at the World Trade Center and The Pentagon on September 11, 2001, in combat operations since 2001, and in the line of duty protecting communities and enforcing law.

The following excerpt is prepared by Brother Will Grimsley, Chief Executive Officer of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation:

“Good morning and thank you all for being here on this very special day for Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the thousands of men past, present, and future that we call brother. It’s also a special day for the families and friends of our brothers who lost their loved ones in service to something bigger than themselves — many of whom are with us here today. It is impossible to explain why one person is taken over another, but it is fitting that we honor those lost and dedicate something tangible and lasting in their memory. This chapel was envisioned and built expressly for the purpose of recognizing men of SAE –brothers– killed in action in defense of the nation. We live in complex times, where more recently some of our brothers have fallen as a result of attacks on our own soil, while serving abroad in conflict, and protecting their fellow citizens in local communities. Regardless, these men made the ultimate sacrifice and if i may offer a fitting quotation, “greater love has no man than this — that he lay down his life for his fellow man.”  And now if you would please, rise for the invocation led by brother christian coon and remain standing for the national anthem.

“greater love has no man than this — that he lay down his life for his fellow man.”

As you look around this beautiful chapel with its spectacular windows, sculptures, frescoes on the ceilings and take it all in-it can be easy to miss other less obvious items. But it is those items-the memorial plaques and monuments-that encompass what this chapel means. It is a place where people worship, marry, convene, and attend lectures-but the names on those memorial plaques, from our hisotry forward to this new millenium, are our men-sae brothers all-who died or remain unaccounted for.

Today we bring forward another memorial to honor brothers who have fallen since 2000, in places near and far from this home in Evanston, Illinois. This freedom memorial was conceived and designed several years ago and we have deferred dedicating it, believing that we might see some end to the conflicts around the world where we have american men and women serving but that has not proven true. It’s fitting and proper that we dedicate it today to honor those lost, in the hope that we never have to add another name.

If you remember where you were on September 11, 2001 you are not alone-most can recall that day very specifically. I was assigned to the joint staff in the pentagon in the summer of 2001 for a one year tour prior to an upcoming command assignment. That morning, two colleagues and i, one navy officer and one air force officer, were representatives at a conference across the potomac river and a block from the white house on the geo-strategic environment and future of conflict: coincidentally the conclusions that were planned to be presented were about a resurgent russia and china as emerging great powers. As we settled into the conference in this penthouse office suite, an assistant to the host came in very agitated and whispered in his ear. The host announced that something was going on in new york city and we would take a short break. He turned on televisions, and almost immediately thereafter we all watched the plane hit the second tower with speculation about other planes in the air. Not long after that, we saw the explosion from our office building, the pentagon, directly across the potomac and watched as the black smoke rose and drifted over arlington cemetary and memorial bridge. The rest of the day was a blur, but the aftermath of that day up to and including this very moment and into the foreseeable future, put us on a path very different from the one most of us anticipated-an era of persistent conflict at home and abroad.

In New York that morning, most did just like the rest of us; got up and went to work or school-part of what makes the united states great is that we have that opportunity to learn, work, and live our lives free to strive towards ever greater success and contribute to society confident in our personal safety and security. In the World Trade Center Towers that morning, at least 6 men like that were brothers of sae who died while living their lives to the fullest. I never knew them, or any of the others on this memorial personally, but indulge me as I relay a short bit about who they were.

• Jeff Coale from University of Maryland had been a bond trader, but really wanted to own a restaurant. Trained as a chef, he became the wine manager at windows on the world in the towers, while saving his money to open his own place.
• Mike Finnegan from University of Richmond was a currency broker with Cantor Fitzgerald, a varsity golfer, father and husband. The last picture taken of Mike was by his wife, when he took time off from work to walk his youngest daughter bridget to kindergarten on the morning of September 10^{th —} telling her not to be scared.
• Eamon McEneaney from Cornell was a senior VP at Cantor Fitzgerald, father of four and an all-american lacrosse player. In the 1993 WTC bombing, he saved the lives of 63 other people by leading them to safety from the 105^thfloor through smoke and fire. On 9/11, he made a last call to his wife bonnie but had to leave a message with her assistant at work- “a plane hit the building, tell bonnie and the kids that i love them, and i am trying to make my way out.”
• Andy O’Grady was a Managing Director of fixed income sales for Sandler, O’Neill and partners. A four-year varsity swimmer and letterman at UCLA, engaged to be married later that year.
• Todd Ouida, University of Michigan and 25 years old, was a foreign currency options trader with Cantor Fitzgerald with an office on the 104^th His father Herbert, worked in the same tower on the 78^thfloor. The plane struck in between. Herbert walked out alive while Todd was killed when the building collapsed above him.
• Bob Rasmussen was a consultant for Vestek working on the 78^thfloor of tower 1. A graduate of North Dakota state, married with 3 kids. He called his wife from a meeting that went to voice mail to tell her he was ok right then. He was last seen on the 78^th floor and his body never recovered.

It was difficult for me as a professional soldier to accept the loss of innocent americans on our own soil. It’s not any easier to accept the loss of those in uniform, but there is always some expectation that our position may often put us in harms way, although not in an office building on a beautiful september morning. I feel a double bond with these men, that of SAE and the one with every person serving including the over 200 of my own that I’ve buried in the years since 2001.

• Major Cole Hogan from Valdosta State University was an army special forces officer serving a staff tour in the pentagon on 9/11. His wife was a career air force medical officer.

Four men have died in combat operations oversears since 9/11.

• Chief Warrant Officer Tim Flanigan graduated from Indiana State and was an Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot in the Tennessee National Guard. Deployed to Afghanistan, he was killed outside of Kandahar Airfield in 2006.
• Chief Special Warfare Operator Collin Thomas initiated into SAE at Morehead State in 1997 but left school shortly thereafter and enlisted in the Navy. A member of various special warfare teams in his 13 year career, Collin was killed during a raid in Afghanistan in 2010, earning a silver star posthumously and leaving behind a fiancee.
• First Lieutenant Wes Lee from North Georgia, is our most recently loss. An Infantry Platoon Leader in 325^thairborne infantry killed while leading his men in an advise & assist mission with Iraqi Security Forces fighting to liberate Mosul, Iraq in 2017.
• First Lieutenant Matt Lynch was an Infantry Platoon Commander in 5^th His father and his brother were also Marine Infantry Officers. Matt was killed in an ambush outside Ramadi, Iraq in 2004.

We will never know these men as their families, friends, and chapter brothers did. But today we know a little bit more about each of them, and to appropriately honor them as our own here among their brothers and comrades from conflicts past. While we dedicate this memorial here today, please remember that there are literally thousands of americans deployed around the world in over 170 countries, many of whom are brothers of SAE and in harm’s way on behalf of us all.”

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Walking along U.S. Highway 60 as it winds through the Bluegrass State, Capt. Nate Tingle (Morehead State ’97) didn’t expect to earn so much attention from the communities along his route. People drove back and forth on the road looking for him. Others joined him to walk for a mile or two. Veterans came out to share their stories and remember their brothers in arms. The reason why Tingle decided to walk nearly 140 miles from Louisville to Morehead, though, is worthy of attention because of his humble purpose.

Tingle, who grew up in Morehead, decided to join Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Morehead State University because he had a lot of friends who happened to be part of the chapter. Becoming a brother seemed like a natural fit because, he says, they already had a connection, and accepting a bid simply solidified the bond they shared.

It was in the Kentucky Gamma chapter that Tingle also rekindled his friendship with Chief Special Warfare Officer Collin Thomas (’97). They knew each other in high school — even had many of the same friends. Then, as they embarked on their collegiate career, they soon found out they’d be brothers in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Tingle recalls that Thomas possessed the traits of a natural-born leader, a man who stood out in any crowd.

“Collin was a man of character,” Tingle says. “He knew what he wanted, and knew he wanted more out of life, which led him to break out of his shell. He had internal motivation, and he was easily admired by everyone.”

Thomas set his sights on joining the Navy and, more specifically, wanted to earn the title of SEAL. Through his unwavering determination, he chased after his dream and succeeded. Similarly, Tingle wanted to serve his country and to be part of something bigger than himself. He enlisted in the Air National Guard in 2005, serving as a Senior Airman, and then received a commission in 2008. Just as his brother and friend had done, Tingle became part of a brotherhood within the brotherhood known as Special Ops — as a member of the 123^rdSpecial Tactics Squadron and Pararescue Flight Commander.

“Special Ops is a small family and community,” Tingle says, “And you feel a bond, regardless of your service branch. We all work together in some way and often serve as part of the same missions.” But Tingle says that being assigned to Special Ops also means he feels the pain when tragedy happens elsewhere or when it happens in another unit or squadron. “You know what they’ve been through, and you understand what they’re feeling.

And sadly, in August 2010, that pain of losing a brother hit Tingle and others in Morehead when they received news from overseas. Thomas had been on a mission with fellow Navy SEALs in eastern Afghanistan. One of the men on his mission was injured, and he exposed himself to enemy fire to take care of his comrade. During the ambush, however, Thomas was injured fatally trying to protect another man’s life.

As time passed, Tingle felt a desire to do something to honor Thomas’ life and to raise awareness for the losses that military families can suffer. “I couldn’t put my finger on what I wanted to do,” he says. “But there are very few men and women in Special Ops who come out of Morehead. Collin served in an honorable capacity, and I needed to select something that would be a fitting tribute to him.”

Then Tingle landed on an idea that he thought would fit the bill. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation seeks to provide a college education to every child who has lost a parent serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps during an operational or training mission under the U.S. Special Operations Command. And since its founding, the organization has provided more than $1.8 million to wounded special-operations personnel.

Tingle set a goal to raise $10,000 for the charity by establishing an event called Ruck for Collin. And in order to inspire people to donate for the worthy cause, Tingle decided he would walk from Louisville, where he lives and where his squadron is located, to Morehead, where both he and Thomas went to school. Moreover, his walk would end at the Eagle Trace Golf Course in time for the 2014 Collin Thomas Golf Scramble, another event that raised money to honor Thomas’ life.

Tingle would load his 45-pound rucksack on his back for the walk and chose U.S. 60 for his route — also fitting since Thomas had used the road to train for his Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, or BUD/S, as it’s called.

“I wanted to pick something that would challenge me physically and mentally because it would be worthy of Collin’s achievements,” he says. “I didn’t want to do anything I knew I could do.”

The week of his journey arrived, and he started out quietly and humbly on the path ahead of him.

He began the walk on a Monday evening from Flanagan’s Ale House, a location he chose because the restaurant is the last place he saw Thomas. “He had been back in Kentucky, and we randomly ran into each other,” Tingle says. “That’s what great about SAE. We can go our separate ways, but the connection we share is always there. You have a common experience and camaraderie, and you know never know when it’s going to pop up.”

Although Tingle did some minimal training in preparation for the walk, he started off too fast the first day, walking 36 miles in just over 12 hours. But he adjusted his plan and pressed on his journey, realizing that his endurance paled in comparison to what some people face. “If things were going wrong or if my legs were hurting, I told myself I should be glad it’s just my leg hurting,” Tingle recalls. “Collin’s not here to feel that type of pain, so I used him as motivation. You have to make some personal sacrifice in the matter.”

He would start his day at about 4 a.m., walk for several hours, take short breaks for rest and meals and continue walking until 11 p.m. or midnight. In order to keep on target, Tingle had to average 30 miles per day.

Along the way, he learned a few things aside from physical endurance, too. “Walking is a lot of quiet time to think and contemplate,” he says. “And I was surprised at how many people came out to join me.” In fact, Tingle’s story gained attention quickly on the news and with social media as word spread. People would look for him along U.S. 60, stopping to offer him money for the charity, snacks, Gatorade and even a place at their homes for him to rest at night. In addition, veterans stopped to make a contribution and to share emotional stories about their friends and brothers in arms who lost their lives.

Touched by the outpouring of support, Tingle not only met his goal for Ruck for Collin, he exceeded it.

But perhaps one of the most poignant moments during the trek came at the very end, just four-and-a-half days from the start. Thomas’ sister, Meghan, joined Tingle for the last few miles of his journey as he entered Morehead and approached the golf course. Moreover, she brought with her an American flag that her brother took with him when he was deployed with his SEALs team, and she and Tingle carried the flag proudly as they finished the journey together. For those few miles, they shared some emotional memories of the man they both knew and understood even further what Thomas meant to so many people in his life.

Although the story of Collin Thomas is unique, Tingle says, there are many stories that are similar to his that have affected people in some way, especially the lives of our service members’ families and friends. “It’s been 14 years of war, and the stories don’t always make front-page news or headlines,” he says. “But I want people to remember and learn what is going on in our military world.” And Tingle offers the same advice he mentioned when he spoke at the golf tournament at the end of his hundred-mile journey.

“If you want to honor Collin and honor our military, get out of your comfort zone. He had to get out his comfort zone to become a SEAL,” he says. “Whether it’s your personal or professional life, take that chance. If you want to live life to the fullest, reach outside every once in awhile. You may be surprised what you can achieve.”

To donate to Ruck for Collin to honor Thomas’ life, and to help ensure college scholarships for the children of fallen Special-Operations warriors, visit www.FirstGiving.com. Simply enter “Ruck for Collin” in the search field at the top, and you will be taken to the page created just for our brother and Navy SEAL Collin Thomas. You can click on the “Give Now” button at the top of the page.