Lambda House

SigEp Formal 2012

2012-01-19T18:22:46Z

The Brothers of Indiana Theta would like to extend you a cordial invitation to the 2012 SigEp Formal to be held at Glendarin Hills Golf Course on Saturday, March 31. Link to RSVP

SigEp Formal will be a gala event designed to bring actives and alumni together to share an evening filled with fellowship among different generations of SigEps. We will recognize our graduating seniors, present awards for alumni and active of the year, enjoy a great meal with music and dancing to follow.

Glendarin Hill Golf Course
3333 Glendarin Way
Angola, Indiana

Golden Hearts and Sisters of Gamma Phi Epsilon
are also most welcome.

Bring your Sweetheart and celebrate your days at
Sigma Phi Epsilon.

5:30 - 6:30 Social Hour
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
Followed by Awards, Music and Dancing

Cost of the evening: $30 a plate for alumni, $20 for actives
Choice of Chicken, Beef, or Fish

Coat and tie is appropriate for men attending the SigEp Formal.

Link to RSVP

Event Chairmen:
Mike Fowler ’09
mjfowler1321@gmail.com

John Waterstradt ’13
jcwaterstradt@my.trine.edu

Trine Kicker Gets The Full College Experience

2012-01-04T22:33:04Z

By Brian Shawn, North Dakota ‘02
Originally printed in the Spring, 2011 SigEp Journal

Jeremy Howard, Trine ’11, doesn’t have any regrets as he wraps up his college career. The two-sport athlete has succeeded at just about everything he’s set his mind to.

On the gridiron, Howard will go down as one of the most successful special teams players in Trine history. He is third all-time on the school’s scoring list and set a record for most consecutive extra points in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association. Howard was also part of a Thunder program than won back-to-back conference titles. The kicker doesn’t always get a lot of praise, but Howard says he’s earned a lot of respect from his teammates. “I think that the guys in my Fraternity and on my football team see what a strong work ethic I have and the passion I have for my goals and others.” Howard said. “There are the occasional jokes from time to time about how lazy my position is, but someone has got to do it.” Howard also played baseball for Trine and was voted Rookie of the Year by his team in 2007.

Although Howard has received a number of accolades for this hard work on the field, he receives more recognition for what he does off of it. He is graduating with the school’s highest cumulative grade-point at 3.9 and was named an ESPN Academic All-American. He was named a 2010 Zollinger Senior. Howard will receive his bachelor’s degree in elementary education and hopes to teach and coach in Indiana.

Howard has also been an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He’s a former chapter president, vice president of recruitment, and IFC representative of the Indiana Theta Chapter and has been involved with a number of community service programs. “There is absolutely nothing I can say about SigEp that will do it any justice for what it has rally meant for me as an athlete, a scholar, and a human being,’ Howard said. “I have gotten the chance to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually thanks in large part to Sigma Phil Epsilon.”

Maybe the most important accomplishment of all is that Howard will be the first member of his family to graduate from college. “I know that I have been blessed with the best family support system in this world, especially my mother Cindy, who has raised be by herself due to the unfortunate loss of my father in 1995.” Howard said. “I know that my family is proud of me and knowing that makes me extremely humble and forever grateful.”

Merry Christmas 2011

2011-12-19T22:42:12Z

Letter To Brothers - October, 2011

2011-10-29T02:09:32Z

October 8, 2011

Dear Brothers,

The Lambda House Board of Directors would like to extend our gratitude to the alumni, actives, their friends and family for making Homecoming Weekend another event that makes us all proud to be SigEps. It took everyone working together to make it a success.

A total of $27,715 was raised over the weekend. Such a large sum of money is evidence of the alumni’s confidence in the brotherhood to help continue the tradition of excellence. The money donated will be used help pay the down the new house loan and to develop a newsletter campaign. We are also working to create a scholarship program for new members in need.

We congratulate the actives for making the decision to pursue another Buchanan Cup in 2013. For many alumni the Buchanan Cup award was one of their most memorable achievements while an active. Indiana Theta can lay claim to being one of the best Sigma Phi Epsilon chapters in the county by wining 7 Buc Cups. Under your leadership, and support from Lambda House let’s make it 8!

We are planning another alumni event with the chapter in the spring of ‘12. We hope this can be combined with a Sweetheart Ball. Still another event in the early planning stages is a chapter officer’s retreat together with alumni.

Lambda House meetings occur monthly during the year via Sykpe and are open to all alumni and undergraduates. Please contact me or John Milliken for the date and time of the meetings. Your participation is welcomed.

Our success in the next year will in large part be based on how well we stay in tune to each other’s needs, work together as a team, and follow thru on our plans.

Fraternally Yours,

John Patota

Oct2011Letter.pdf

Homecoming Weekend 2011

2011-07-27T12:05:08Z

September 30 - October 2

Schedule Of Events

Friday, September 30
Getting into Angola early? Pick from one or more of these organized events:
6-9 p.m. Pontoon Boat Ride, Big Long Lake
6-9 p.m. Fish Of Stroh's
6-9 p.m. New House Tours

Saturday, October 1
8-9 a.m. Breakfast at the New House
9-10 a.m. Lambda House Meeting
10-12 noon New House Tours
12-1 p.m. Tail Gate Party
1 p.m. Football Game
6-6:30 p.m. Brick Laying Ceremony
6-8 p.m. Pig Roast at the New House
8 p.m. Party with band at the New House

Sunday, October 2
Breakfast Potawatomni Inn at Pokagon
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Golf Tournament, Zollner Golf Course

Everyone welcomed: Actives, Alumni, Golden Hearts, Family Members, Friends, Wives, Girl Friends, and Husbands.

Alumni & Friends Golf Outing

2011-06-10T13:55:21Z

Join the Sig Ep Golf Team on Friday, August 5th as we battle it out for the honer of Greek Champs!

We may have not had a golf team when we went to school, but now is your chance to tee it up with the guys for a good cause and match our skills against other Greek teams.

Here is more information: Alumni and Friends Golf Outing Invite.pdf

Here is the signup: www.trine.edu/golf

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Engraved Brick Fundraiser

2011-04-12T19:27:33Z

Commemorate your days at SigEp, honor a friend or family member, or memorialize someone special with a personalized brick laid in the front sidewalk of the new house. The money raised will go directly to Lambda House to pay down the new house mortgage.

All the engraved bricks purchased during the year will be installed during a ceremony each year on Homecoming Weekend. Bill Stockberger presided over last year's ceremony as Honorary Brick Layer. We plan on selecting one deserving brother each year to host this grand event. Stock is certainly very worthy of this honor for all his years of service to Indiana Theta.

Click here for a copy of the BrickOrderForm.pdf.

Thank you to everyone that has bought bricks so far:

David Gross

Mike Gallagher
Bill and Michele Stockberger
Jim and Denise Stump
Jim Bullard
Ken Brasseur
Scott Girman
Andy Hein

Jerry and Jorja Allen
Ralph & Sheri Trine
Adam Gillatte
Lee McClellan
Peter Kempf
Ron Glasgow
Thomas Lounsbury
Joseph Curtis
Mark Abel

John Patota

Angola Mourns The Death of Four High School Seniors

2011-03-31T15:56:44Z

Four Angola High School seniors were killed when their van collided with another vehicle on March 26th. They were on their way home from spending spring break together in Florida. Alcohol was not a factor according to news reports.

Bill Stockberger said “I know all 4 young men. Our community has lost some outstanding and involved young people.”

The families have started the Fourever Friends 2011 Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Steuben Foundation. Memorials are also being collected. There has been an outpouring from all over the country, you can donate online at this website www.steubenfoundation.org or simply mail a check to: 1701 N Wayne Street, Angola, IN 46703.

The boys names are Alexx Bauer, Matt Roe, Evan Weaver and Riley Zimmer. Riley Zimmer's mom was a Tri State graduate. His grandfather, Don Zimmer, was a history professor at the school.

Please keep their families in your thoughts.

Alpha Gamma Upsilon Reunion

2011-03-04T12:24:30Z

L to R: Vern Tidwell, Bob Stroope, Jim "Fig" Newton, Jim Thompson, Howard Gilliam, and David Johnston

Jim & Joyce Thompson served as hosts for the 2011 Alpha Gamma Upsilon Reunion in Punta Gorda, Florida on February 25th. It is always nice to visit with Fraternity Brothers to share lots of laughs and some colorful stories.

Joyce did a fantastic job of food preparation; the food was very delicious. A big Thank You goes out to Jim and Joyce for being excellent Hosts and for all that they had did to put together this Reunion.

As many brothers know, Alpha Gamma Upsilon was the national fraternity that preceded Sigma Phi Epsilon as owners and caretakers of the original house on Darling Street from 1949 to 1968. In fact it was the Alpha Gamma Upsilons that purchased the house at 406 West Gale St. as an annex to the main house to provide additional housing for the growing brotherhood.

The monument to Alpha Gamma Upsilon still stands on the corner of the new house.

L to R: Jim & Joyce Thompson, Dave & Jody Johnston, and Roberta & Jim "Fig" Newton

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-15T00:08:04Z

Find Us On Facebook

2011-01-19T00:28:02Z

TSU Sig Eps are on Facebook.

In Memory of Nancy Leach

2010-12-27T15:10:43Z

Nancy Leach died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Brian's House in Davison, Michigan. Funeral service was held 12 Noon, Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Chaplain Gene Smith officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Contributions where made to Eastern Michigan Food Bank or Brian’s House of Davison. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Nancy was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 29, 1954, she grew up in Grand Blanc and graduated from Grand Blanc High School, Class of 1972. Nancy then went on to Tri State University in Angola, Indiana, graduating in 1976 with a B.S. in Computer Science. She was a member of the Sigma Phi Eplsilon’s Goldenhearts during her college days, and stayed close to many of her friends over the years.

When Nancy graduated she became employed with Fisher Body, Livonia. In 1996, she transferred to GM Service in Grand Blanc, retiring in 2006. She and her significant other have been traveling and enjoying family and friends.

Surviving are sisters, Janet (Don) Niles, Donna (Richard) Holland, Susie (Darrell) Lucus; Significant other Mr. Hilary O’Grady; Cousins, Diane Chema, Carl (Debbie) Leach and other cousins; Aunts, Marian (Bill) Gates and Gladys Buchanan and Beth Hawkins; Nieces and nephews, Kelly and Spencer Holland , Lyle and Trevor Lucus, Bart and Bret Niles, and Julie Stephen; Special friend, Debbie Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Agnes Leach.

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-16T00:36:08Z

Steve Myers Wins Trine's Outstanding Achievement Award

2010-10-28T00:10:17Z

Steven R. Myers, a 1981 graduate and Sig Ep, earned this year's Trine’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Myers has been actively involved in the recruitment of graduates to Parker Hannifin and continues to support Trine’s cast metals and mechanical engineering programs.

The Outstanding Achievement Award is given to an alumni each year who has attained a high level of achievement in his or her profession, is well thought of in his or her community, and who upholds the ideals of Trine University.

The award came as a complete surprise to Steve. His wife and family, who where in on the secret, made up a story so that he would attend the diner ceremony at this year's Homecoming Weekend, October 9th.

Homecoming 2010

2010-10-15T12:36:04Z

Hello, Brothers and Friends,

If you have not been back to Angola recently you will be surprised at how much things have changed. The old book store is gone, but all the other buildings on the main campus are still there. Most of them have been remolded on the inside and restored on the outside.

A new Welcome Center has been built across from Best Hall and the new University Center is located on the other side of the railroad tracks. The University Center is the location of the bookstore, a theater, dining area, the student radio station and a rock climbing wall.

Stewart Hall, Cameron, Alwood, and Platt have all been replaced with new, modern dorms scattered across campus. The Fred Zollner Athletic (football) Stadium is located where the old dorms once where. Across from the football stadium is Jannen Baseball Field, and an large indoor multi purpose sports facility.

The Famous Fish Of Stroh restaurant outside of town is exactly the same as you remember it. Skip’s has changed some but not much but Mike’s sub shop is gone, so is Penguin Point. Around the monument in downtown Angola looks the same as it ever did.

As you know, the Old House, and both Annexes have been replaced with a great new house with all the modern features brothers need as they become the leaders of the 21st century. Today’s students want to pledge a fraternity house with wide screen TVs, leather couches and high speed Internet in every room.

The new house is in great shape. The Chapter Room has all our Buchanan Cups, scrap books, trophies, years books and other items. A lot of the Actives when out of there way to meet us Alumni. That was very nice.

Lambda House meeting on Saturday morning was well attended with a mix of recent and old alumni. The Executive Board gave their annual report, we heard from our Chapter Advisor, and elected four new members to the E Board. Everyone came away from our meeting with appreciation for the work our Alumni leadership has done and the realization that more can be done to keep our chapter strong.

The Actives had a tail gate party before the Saturday’s football game, so did the Alumni. The football game was great to nice to watch. The Trine Thunder beat LaGrange, Georgia 51-7 to improve their record to 5-0. Many of the Actives are on the football team so the win was extra special.

Look for a Homecoming Committee to be formed during the next few months. The goal will be to make next year even bigger and better.