Page 3 - The Illinois Sig - Spring 2010

Kappa Kappa Chapter Proud to Announce New Brothers

by Alex Brohammer ‘12
ince the last printing of the Illinois Sig, many great occasions have been held at the beloved house on 410 East John Street, but none greater
Sthan Initiation Week. Thanks to the tireless work of Kody Karhliker ‘10 and Fadi Bahkos ‘11, along with the guidance of Grand Praetor
Val Simhauser ‘76, we overcame a few obstacles and produced a flawless and memorable experience for everyone involved. Since Initiation
Week is the one experience that truly unites all Sigma Chis throughout the world even though it is such unique individual time for introspection. I
asked the current Ritual Chairs to add their personal thoughts on the importance of the week and the things that they learned from the experience:

David Hernandez ‘11; 2x Ritual Chair
“Initiation forever changed my life by allowing me to re-evaluate my path, and create a direction for my future with my brothers at my side.
Every brother feels this and is thoroughly reminded every semester. Not only are the candidates influenced by the experience, but the active
brothers get a fraternal high from the week, bringing many emotions and memories from each of their initiations. It has left a lasting impact on
our brothers, and continues to change boys into exceptional young men -- Sigma Chis.”

George Udumula ‘12
“I-week gave me time to really reflect on my life. I believe I really grew as a person and I'm really looking forward to helping the class of 2013
through the week. In my opinion I-week is a time to really get to know yourself and feel confident in what you’re doing. This week was one of
the best weeks of my life.”

Kris Drake ‘11
“Initiation Week was singlehandedly the most eye opening and influential week of my life. The time for self-reflection that I-Week provides
allowed me to make great strides as a man and make some important decisions in my life. I feel truly blessed to be given the opportunity to
participate in such a life-changing event and hope that through our chapter’s efforts, we allow new brothers to have the same experience.”

Class of 2012:

Vincent Anthony Tortorici, John Constantine Wonais, Michael Angelo Ornelas, Taylor Scott Robinson, Matthew Patrick Murray

The 2013 Pledge Class Initiates Letter from Consul

nother pledge class has become Sigma Chis since the last Illinois o far the start of the second semester has brought many great
ASig was published. The 2013 pledge class is a great addition to Sthings to the Kappa Kappa Chapter. On February 6th the chapter
the house and the pledge class is one of the biggest we've had in a long was able to put on a truly amazing Initiation and we welcomed 27
time. I have no doubt that they will be the successful future leaders of new brothers into the Fraternity. We also were able to have 10 new
this house. men accept bids to pledge in the spring. It is with great pleasure
to also say that after implementing a new Scholarship program
last fall the Kappa Kappa chapter was able to get back into the top
Thomas Nelson Phelps Michael William Enders 25% in the Inter-fraternity Council chapter G.P.A. rankings, which
brother of Kappa Kappa Sig Matthew Howard Geissler includes over 47 different chapters. The Kappa Kappa chapter looks
Samuel Phelps ‘10 Michael Jefferey Matook to improve upon our accomplishments in the fall and look forward to
the rest of the spring semester.
Garrett William Erb Thomas Howard Munger
son of Kappa Kappa Sig Cameron Scott Nekoroski Matt Eastman ‘11
Gary Erb ‘79 Johnny Frederick Oliveri Kappa Kappa Consul
Robert Carl Christenson Christopher Gerard Prchal
son of Iowa State Sig Steven Michael Richards
Bill Christenson Tylar Scott Richards
Christopher Warren Adams Michael Richard Rozum
Adrian Adolfo Alejos Joshua Tyler Sergent
William James Arquilla Bradley David Stock
Kyle Matthew Blouin Timothy Wayne Veldman
Jonathon Anthony Coraglio Robert Phelps Vickerman
Scott Michael Cruwys Branden Scott Villareal
Mark Patrick Daugherty Matthew Joseph Weglarz
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