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March 30, 2006
Consul's Word - March 30, 2006
Consul’s Word - March 30, 2006
As I sit at my computer in these wee hours of the morning to forge this address, I realize that while this Consul’s Word serves to communicate the heart of the Iota Sigma chapter to its interested readers, it serves another personally important purpose. I appreciate the specific opportunity to focus on the culture of this organization as it evolves around me, but I can only hope to reflect a fraction of the vibrancy and life of this brotherhood on paper.
Since my last “Word”, we have acquired eight hard-working, fun-loving pledges who have been fulfilling the demanding requirements of our rigorous pledge process with grace and energy. They are a diverse group, ranging in class from freshman to senior, and will hopefully contribute an equally well-rounded voice to our chapter. Already we have enjoyed their contributions to intramurals and their partying spirits at our recent Sweetheart Ball. It was this evening that, after a very close race among an impressive group of beautiful women, Lisa Richards was named the new Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. Again we endured the considerable travel to Wisconsin’s Lake Lawn Resort, to enjoy a more distinguished atmosphere and a welcome change of scenery.
Back in Valpo, preparations are being made for a successful spring weekend, one that will hopefully see some familiar alumni faces and a few days of fun. While we wait for the weather to catch up with our expectations for spring, we have begun the process of filing for various university awards and the recently allusive Peterson Award. These last weeks of the academic year will bring a busy juggling act of responsibility and recreation.
Of particular interest to the three or four most recently graduated classes within our alumni ranks, we are actively pursuing a campus memorial for Nathan Osterbur and Christopher Jagodzinski. In cooperation with VU’s Annual Giving department, we hope to adorn the recent prayer labyrinth (located on the grounds just east of the chapel) with landscaping such as a tree and bench, marked by a memorial plaque describing their purpose. In light of some restructuring of our SCEFVU program, the proceeds from this year’s Golf Outing will be allocated for this memorial fund.
Naturally, as a soon out-going senior, it has come time for me to ponder Iota Sigma’s fate once the ripples from the droplet I’ve contributed in this bucket (see the I-Week packet) have dissipated. While this is indeed a sobering thought, I am comforted to look into the faces of those freshman, sophomore, and junior brothers who will take up this good work where we have left off. Officer elections are underway and of course we are in no short supply of competent candidates for every position. This is a time when the potential officers-to-be envision the chapter that they hope to create. It will be their goals and steadfast dedication that will uphold the name of Sigma Chi on this Valparaiso campus, so long as the fire burns bright in the hearts of each undergrad brother.
Soon, I will be among those who look back with fond memories in the knowledge that many young men to come will enjoy what was my most cherished of college experiences. I am proud to be a Sig for life.
Guard Well My Brothers,
Jesse Kurth
Consul