The Lone Star Multi-District Conclave 2009 took place this weekend, February 20-21, on the campus of the University of Texas at Dallas located in Richardson, Texas. Representing the active chapter were Andrew Ivy (GP), Martin Fergus (Philanthropy/Fundraising Chair), and Jack Frazee (House Manager). Jonathan Goodman (Assoc. Scribe & Assit. Alumni Advisor) represented the volunteer alumni …
Alumni Weekend for the Spring of 2009 will take place over the final weekend in March, from Friday March 27 through Saturday March 28. Program details will follow, but you can probably count on the following: Friday Night Poker Tournament Coffee & Doughnuts A General Active & Alumni Meeting Lunch on the Lawn Babies Softball …
From John Atkinson, Rob’s dad, “The San Diego celebration was beautiful. You can see the multimedia montage produced for the service by Mark Weaver of Deep Story Works.” The Texas service and celebration of Rob’s life is at 4pm Central, January 23 at the Southwestern University Chapel.
From the Facebook group formed in Rob’s honor: Texas (Southwestern University) Memorial Service for Rob Atkinson Date/Time: Friday, January 23, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Location: Southwestern University Chapel (Lois Perkins Chapel), 1001 East University Ave., Georgetown, Texas, 78626. Phone: 512-863-6511. Type of Service: The service will be non-denominational. It will include prayers, music, a eulogy, …
Many of us knew James Grace ’98 during our college days as “The Reverend” Jimmy Grace, radio DJ, on the now defunct KNAC in Austin. The radio persona has grown into an actual Reverend with Episcopal Church. Jimmy lives in Houston with his wife and family. On January 18, 2009, Jimmy will run the Chevron …
Local media coverage: CBS keyetv.com – Remembering Central Texas Student More… The Peace Alliance – Campaign for a Department of Peace – In Memoriam: Rob Atkinson
Dearest Brothers,Last night as I’m sure most of you are aware our brother Mr. Robert Patrick Atkinson was hit by a car. Rob died without any suffering immediately thereafter. The active brothers are pulling together and have received an immense amount of support from the Southwestern community. What we can all walk away from this …
A memorial service will be held today on Southwestern University campus at 2 p.m, today, December 6 in the Howry center. As noted below, a formal service will be held in January at SU. We will continue to update this post as more information becomes available.** First update below: 12/08/08. AEKDB. Friday, December 05, 2008 …
It is with a heavy heart that we report on the death of Rob Atkinson, our active brother and student at Southwestern. We are all praying for Rob’s family, and his extended family, as we cope with the loss of someone so special. As more information becomes available, we will post it on this site. …
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Thanks to all of the Brothers and friends of the Fraternity who have made contributions to Southwestern University in the name of the “Kappa Sigma Iota Endowed Scholarship Fund.” Active Brother John “Johnny B” Burden was awarded the scholarship for the 2008/09 academic term. Johnny B is pictured far left, with the group who participated …
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Reporting on first semester activities of the active chapter during the recent Active and Alumni meeting during the Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Brother Martin Fergus, Philanthropy Chair, detailed the list of non-profit and charitable organizations benefiting from the energies of the Iota Chapter. These include: Darfur Awareness Week in conjunction with Student Peace Alliance (also …
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Finishing 84 out 236 participants in his age group, in an impressive overall time of 11:01:56, Jeremiah completed his first Ironman triathlon on November 1, 2008 in Panama City Beach Florida. The 10th annual Ford Ironman Florida saw a total of 2,200 participants, who like Jeremiah, spent the better part of a year, often training …
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Hello Kappa Sigmas, spouses, friends, I have printed up COMMEMORATIVE, limited-edition T-shirts for this year’s Homecoming. To get your FREE Commemorative limited-edition T-shirt, all you have to do is pay your ALUMNI DUES for 2008 ($60) and you get a FREE T-shirt. Pre-pay your 2009 dues, and get the same deal. If you want more …
Volume 1: Issue 3 Feature stories – Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2008 Calling all Homecoming Queens! Brother William McCall ‘88 has issued a challenge. He urges Iota Chapter Alumni and the Active Chapter to participate in the 100th Year of Southwestern Homecoming with a float in the Saturday morning parade down the Academic Mall. All …
Friday November 7 7:00 PM Poker Game/Tournament Saturday November 8 11:30 Homecoming Parade (where are you Homecoming Queens?) 12:00 – 2PM Picnic on the Mall 2:00PM Alumni/Active Meeting (NEW TIME!) 4:00PM Open House 6:00PM Dinner at the House* (RSVP & payment required for catered dinner) 7:00PM Kappa Sigma Reception at the Alumni Hospitality House 8:00PM …
This past Saturday, August 30th, the incoming Executive Committee Officers held a leadership retreat at the residence of Alumni Advisor Marshal Crenshaw in Walburg, Texas. Joining the actives were representatives of the Alumni including Alumni Scribe Jonathan Goodman and Alumni Board member Chris Mathers. Brothers Love and Bulter also contributed to the planning sessions. A …
For all active and alumni leadership and any brother who’d like to attend (it’s an open meeting): Before the start of the Fall Semester, the active and alumni will meet to coordinate fraternal strategies and tactics. Date: August 30Time: 11am – wheneverPlace: Marshal’s house in Walburg Agenda items: Fall rush House Homecoming Other new business …
Thanks goes to Brother David Wilson for pointing us to this article in the Austin American Statesmen. Writes Wilson, “It’s an article about the Bush wedding, but tells a little about Roy T’s Bakery, owned and operated by our own Roy Knox Tyson [class of 1964]. Neat article and really neat bakery.” In a feature …
Feature stories Article highlights Rev. Chuck Merrill’s LegacyAccording to Trish Merrill, anyone who knew her late husband Chuck knows that he cared most about peace and justice. In the months following the death of Reverend J. Charles “Chuck†Merrill ’59, Trish and long-time friend and fraternity brother Bruce Barrick ’71 conceived of a way both …
Brother Alan Haworth (Alumni Treasurer) traveled to the Stagecoach Inn at Salado, TX, for an evening over the weekend of May 16-18 as a inter-generational emissary to the Iota Brothers from the decade of the 1960s. Here are a few thoughts from Alan: 30-40 guys from the 1960s gathered at Salado’s Stagecoach Inn for the …
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