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Philanthropy Stays at Full Speed Senior Spotlight:

This fall semester proved to be quite successful semester. We strive to be just as successful Richard Costas ’19
in regards to our philanthropic endeavors. Before in our participation in external events as we
Derby Days, our greatest success had been our are with those that we host. The most notable Richard Costas ’19 was awarded the
team effort of hosting the annual “Tigerstock” indicator of our dedication to this would be Piloting Greek Leader Award from
event with the Alpha Phi sorority. Our afternoon placing first among every fraternity on campus DePauw’s Order of Omega near
event brought in a total of $1,278, which we in the week long “Heart Throb” event hosted the end of the last academic year.
donated to United Way of Putnam County. by the Alpha Phi sorority. We hope to continue Congrats, Richard!
our strong lead in philanthropy, and await our
As a house, we continually try our best to show Derby Days week with great anticipation.
our support to every philanthropic event hosted
by other Greek organizations throughout the —Carl Ash

Habitat for Humanity

I had the privilege of leading 25 DePauw famous and historic areas like Mother’s res-
University students, including 15 Sigma Chi taurant, and the World War II museum. In the
brothers, down to New Orleans, Louisiana, French Quarter, we had the chance to visit
to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. For a Cafe du Monde and try their tasty beignets. We
week, we were able to help wrap the house, even had the chance of visiting our Sigma Chi
add extra supports throughout, and finish the brothers at Tulane University. The brothers of
entire roof—paneling, shingles, and all. Being the Alpha Omega Chapter were amazing hosts
able to learn what needed to be accomplished and we had a great time meeting them. It was
to create a house was very exciting. crazy to see how easily we were able to bond ABOUT RICHARD COSTAS:
with the other chapter through our shared
Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is Sigma Chi ideals.
very different than most volunteer opportuni- HOMETOWN:
ties. It is very gratifying and humbling to see This is a trip we have participated in for many Chicago, Illinois
25 college students waking up at 7:00 am to years now, and everyone has loved the experi-
work full eight-hour days to build a house for ences they have had. Next year, the trip will be PLEDGE CLASS:
someone you do not know. The owner of the led by two brothers of the 159 pledge class, 157
th
house was amazing to work with. Throughout Daniel Costas ’20 and Brooks Thompson ’20. I
the week, it was incredible to see how much hope they will continue to have the great expe- POSITIONS HELD:
progress we made as a group on individual riences that so many Sigma Chi brothers of the Magister (current)
days. We learned so much, and, in my opinion, Xi Chapter have been able to have. Proconsul
everyone would have stayed longer to help if Ritual chair
we did not have class on Monday. In Hoc Signo Vinces, Risk manager
Richard Costas ’19
During our free time, we were able to visit 157 Pledge Class CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:
th
Bonner Scholar
Student Philanthropy Council
Xi Sigs at Taste 2018
Right: Alumni with their wives MAJOR:
attend the Taste 2018 event. Computer Science
Greek/history minor
Below: Chad Hinton ’01
CAREER INTEREST:
Below, right: The Xi alums Computer science, security
who supported Team Hinton.

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