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News aNd Notes

From the Consul

y term as consul for the fall 2010 semester started off on a Philanthropy”, we built upon the success of the previous year and took
Mgreat note. As part of a deep-rooted Sigma Chi legacy, I am the Derby Days to a new level. With more participation than ever, we were
second member of my family to serve as consul of the Kappa Kappa able to gross more than $12,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network
Chapter at 410 East John. My grandfather, Richard G. Cline ’57, - the largest donation I have seen during my time at the University of
did an exceptional job mentoring me in the skills it takes to lead this Illinois.
prestigious chapter. I look forward to an outstanding remainder of the year as we begin
We started the year with a phenomenal rush, recruiting 46 new to guide and build these new pledges into Sigma Chis. As I’m sure all
members to pledge Sigma Chi. These young men truly exemplified of you know, the bond we share as Sigma Chis is invaluable. I hope
the qualities outlined in The Jordan Standard and they leave me with to instill this bond and the values carried with it in all of these new
a great deal of confidence in the future success of the Kappa Kappa members’ minds. Brothers, the Kappa Kappa Chapter has reached a
Chapter of Sigma Chi. We were ecstatic to acquire Brad Cole for our period of eminence, and with the high ambitions of the current members
fall pledge class. Brad is a 10-time Sigma Chi legacy with a rich family our chapter can only grow stronger.
history in the Kappa Kappa Chapter.
We held Sigma Chi’s national philanthropy, Derby Days, the In Hoc,
week of Sept. 4th. After winning the Greek Oscar last year for “Best Andrew Cochrane ’12

Richard J. Bruggen Chapter Excellence Award Announced

for Kappa Kappa Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity

By Jack Davis ’54
Richard J. Bruggen ’51 was a classic Sigma Chi during his fraternity, in university activities, or in public involvement, bring
time as an undergraduate member of the Kappa Kappa Chapter of honor to Kappa Kappa and to the Sigma Chi Fraternity as was the
Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was one of those rare individuals who was purpose of Richard J. Bruggen. Brother Bruggen excelled in his efforts
always willing to be a member of a committee, or willing to assist and actions which in turn benefited the chapter and the fraternity.
whenever the need arose. Brother Bruggen was especially talented Undergraduate brothers recommended for this award should possess
in recruiting and helping train pledges. Many times when the pledge these same characteristics, be in good standing with the Kappa Kappa
class was “getting out of line”, he would say “Let’s have a meeting.” Chapter, the Sigma Chi Fraternity and the university.
In the meeting he would say, “There is a right way and wrong way to It was Brother Richard J. Bruggen who coined the phrase “Chapter
do everything.” Brother Bruggen would then explain the “right way” Excellence” and it is because of his unrelenting service to Kappa
and end by saying, “You are the future of Kappa Kappa and we expect Kappa that this award is created in his name.
you to be able to take on that responsibility in the manner of those who The Richard J. Bruggen Chapter Excellence Award was proposed
have come before you.” His advice always “stuck.” and endowed by Bob Stone ’51. The award was announced to the
The purpose of the Richard J. Bruggen Chapter Excellence Award Kappa Kappa Chapter during the Kappa Kappa House Corporation
is to acknowledge and reward those undergraduate brothers whose meeting held Sept. 18, 2010.
extraordinary actions and efforts, either within the chapter and the

Academic Results from Spring 2010

ast spring proved to be a strong academic semester for the chapter with a majority of the members maintaining a high level of academic
Laccomplishment. Our goal as always is to increase our standard for every member and have the entire chapter receive recognition for their
achievement. The Kappa Kappa Chapter would like to recognize the following students who attained a GPA above 3.25 with 37 earning above
a 3.50:
Peter M. Bolton ’10 Stan H. Borysek ’10.50 Brian P. Mallen ’12 Garret W. Erb ’13
Patrick J. Gale ’10 Jacob C. Metzger ’10.50 Matthew J. Murphy ’12 Ryan Dong Hoon Jang ’13
Joseph J. Holloran ’10 Jerry V. Vassalla ’10.50 Matthew P. Murray ’12 Thomas H. Munger ’13
Nicholas J. Lagattuta ’10 Paul A. Aquino ’11 Kevin M. Pinkos ’12 Cameron R. Nekoroski ’13
Colin G. Porter ’10 Fadi Bakhos ’11 Vincent A. Tortorici ’12.50 John F. Olivieri ’13
Jamison H. Ruben ’10 Michael J. Hagstrom ’11 John C. Wonais ’12.50 Stephen M. Richards ’13
Matthew G. Malone ’10 Dewey J. Joern ’11 Christopher W. Adams ’13 Bradley D. Stock ’13
Thomas G. Moore ’10 Erik T. Tatje ’11.50 William C. Arquilla ’13 Timothy W. Veldman ’13
Matthew J. Parenti ’10 Todd M. Bendell ’12 Kyle M. Blouin ’13 Matthew J. Weglarz ’13
Louis G. Salvino ’10 Alex B. Brohammer ’12 Jonathan A. Coraglio ’13 Traeger J. Penicook ’13.50
Scott R. Shapiro ’10 John A. Cochrane ’12 Scott M. Cruwys ’13
Jesse L. Stumpf ’10 Kevin A. Hoff ’12 Mark P. Daugherty ’13
4 Peter M. Terracciano ’10 Gregory J. Lamorena ’12 Michael W. Enders ’13 CONGRATULATiONS!