Congratulations to the following Brothers for their dedication and service to the Kappa Sigma Fraternity this past year. We are proud to honor the following Alumni Brothers for their exemplary contributions as volunteers to the Order.

Assistant District Grand Master of the Year 

• Olin J. Ellsworth, Theta-Zeta, Eastern New Mexico University

Assistant Alumnus Advisor of the Year

• Ryan S. Nicholson, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada, Reno

Outstanding Alumni Advisor

• Aaron R. Carr, Tau-Nu, Marshall University
• Alejandro J. Torres, Theta-Zeta, Eastern New Mexico University
• Andrew T. Zuchowski, Theta-Upsilon, Miami University
• Anthony J. Bufi, Omicron-Eta, Nova Southeastern University
• Bryson A. George, Omicron-Gamma, Arkansas Tech University
• Craig T. Ireland, Gamma-Psi, Oklahoma State University
• Curtis J. Melancon, Jr., Epsilon, Centenary College of Louisiana
• David A. Janway, Epsilon-Mu, The University of Tulsa
• Dillon C. Smith, Xi-Upsilon, Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Dixon W. McMakin, Gamma, Louisiana State University
• Elijah V. Lopez, Delta-Zeta, University of New Mexico
• Evan M. Freese, Omicron-Chi, Nicholls State University
• Evan S. Rosenberg, Esq., Lambda-Epsilon, University of Central Florida
• Garrett L. Olson, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada, Reno
• Jason A. Strickland, Nu-Phi, Northeastern State University
• Jeb H. Joyce, Xi, University of Arkansas
• John E. Soppanish, Theta-Omicron, Muskingum University
• John H. Feeney, Omicron-Eta, Nova Southeastern University
• Jonathan Alarcon, Rho-Omega, Stevens Institute of Technology
• Krishan Malhotra, Omicron-Omega, California State University, Stanislaus
• Kristian B. Griffiths, Theta-Rho, McNeese State University
• Marcelino A. Vega, Theta-Zeta, Eastern New Mexico University
• Maxwell C. Ault, Delta-Chi, Mississippi State University
• Nathan C. Schick, Sigma-Zeta, Northwood University
• Olin J. Ellsworth, Theta-Zeta, Eastern New Mexico University
• Patrick J. Wallace, Theta-Nu, Ashland University
• Paul I. Pavlich, Rho-Omega, Stevens Institute of Technology
• Richard Roman-Arzate, Rho-Delta, California State University, Northridge
• Riley R. Daggett, Theta-Zeta, Eastern New Mexico University
• Ryan Rodrigue, Theta-Rho, McNeese State University
• Sawyer I. Coleman, Rho-Omega, Stevens Institute of Technology
• Sean R. Bingham, Beta-Tau, Baker University
• Tim N. Kunstel, Pi-Iota, California State University, Chico
• Todd W. Hammett, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
• Tyron J. McLemore, Mu-Omega, Southeastern Louisiana University
• William Wang, Sigma-Upsilon, University of California, Riverside
• Xavier A. Sanchez, Tau-Sigma, Angelo State University
• Zachery R. Holton, Rho-Rho, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Outstanding Assistant Alumnus Advisor 

• Adam D. Marks, Mu-Psi, Boston University
• Anthony F. Ruiz, Delta-Zeta, University of New Mexico
• Anthony J. Bufi, Omicron-Eta, Nova Southeastern University
• Beau A. Paulsen, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada-Reno
• Brady M. Estes, Theta-Rho, McNeese State University
• Brendan E. Clark, Pi-Tau, San Francisco State University
• Cameron M. Wright, Nu-Phi, Boston University
• Cameron R. Sarni, Upsilon-Iota, Florida Atlantic University
• Cole M. Gamero, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada-Reno
• Dustin J. Breaux, Omicron-Chi, Nicholls State University
• Erik R. Boldt, Delta-Zeta, University of New Mexico
• Ethan R. Mauterer, Mu-Omega, Southeastern Louisiana University
• Jacob H. Morris, Tau-Nu, Marshall University
• Kraig V. Prinz, Rho-Theta, University of New Orleans
• Kristopher M. Stephenson, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada-Reno
• Louis M. Schruff, Jr., Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
• Louis Ortiz, Delta-Zeta, University of New Mexico
• Marlin “Jay” Cavender, Theta-Upsilon, Miami University
• Matthew S. Rome, Rho-Theta, University of New Orleans
• Michael J. Malenic, Epsilon-Rho, Kent State University
• Michael T. Wilson, Kappa-Eta, Widener University
• Morgan W. Morris, Omikron, Emory & Henry
• Nicholas A. Williams, Mu-Omega, Southeastern Louisiana University
• Paul V. Clark, Delta-Zeta, University of New Mexico
• Paxton G. Prestenbach, Omicron-Chi, Nicholls State University
• Russell A. Curry, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
• Ryan S. Nicholson, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada-Reno
• Scott K. Sawamura, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada-Reno
• Sean M. Seghers, Rho-Theta, University of New Orleans
• Spencer Matthew Warren, Kappa-Eta, Widener University
• Taylor J. Casteigne, Omicron-Chi, Nicholls State University
• Vincent J. Shissler, Chi, Purdue University
• Wesam I. Reemawi, Omicron-Chi, Nicholls State University
• Yazan M. Hamide, Rho-Theta, University of New Orleans

Outstanding Assistant District Grand Master Award

• Alexandro Perez-Tovar, Rho-Omicron, University of California, Merced
• Brennan M. Miller, Sigma-Rho, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• Danny Phan, Theta-Psi, Oklahoma City University
• David R. Brinkman, Theta-Upsilon, Miami University
• Dimitrios Kiniris, Nu-Lambda, California State University, Sacramento
• Gerald W. Johnson, Xi-Omega, Idaho State University
• John “Trey” M. Luckie, III, Kappa-Zeta, Georgia Southern University
• Joseph E. Nist, Pi-Rho, The University of Akron
• Joshua N. Bennett, Delta-Sigma, The University of Utah
• Kevin A. Boll, Nu-Lambda, California State University, Sacramento
• Kristian B. Griffiths, Theta-Rho, McNeese State University
• Louis M. Di Meglio, Omicron-Epsilon, Adelphi University
• Nicholas J. Verschleiser, Tau-Omega, Montclair State University
• R. Kyle Somers, Xi-Rho, Stockton University
• Randy L. Robbins, Theta-Nu, Ashland University
• Ryan Bailey, Sigma-Upsilon, University of California, Riverside
• Ryan M. Garcia, .Kappa-Epsilon, The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
• Ted J. Sherwood, Epsilon-Mu, The University of Tulsa
• Tyler James Daigle, Theta-Rho, McNeese State University
• Tyron J. McLemore, Mu-Omega, Southeastern Louisiana University 

Outstanding First Year Volunteer 

• Allan J. Drew, Omicron-Epsilon, Alumnus Advisor
• Andrew J. Christiansen, Omicron-Tau, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Anthony F. Ruiz, Delta-Zeta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Beau A. Paulsen, Tau-Gamma, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Beau T. Dobson, Theta-Rho, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Bernard J. Brennan, Tau-Lambda. Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Brady A. Bieber, Theta-Psi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Brady M. Estes, Theta-Rho, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Brandon S. Michael, Beta, Alumnus Advisor
• Brett C. Peterman, Omicron-Eta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Cameron E. Goodell, Phi-Beta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Carl P. Melito, Nu-Omicron, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Carlos A. Lopez, Xi-Delta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Carlos J. Gamundi, Omicron-Eta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Chandler A. Bourque, Theta-Rho, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Cole M. Gamero, Tau-Gamma, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Connor D. Rodriguez, Tau-Omicron, Alumnus Advisor
• Cooper Q. LeBlanc, Massachusetts, Assistant District Grand Master
• Davis G. Roby, Oklahoma, Assistant District Grand Master
• Drake E. Fertig, Tau-Nu, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Erik R. Boldt, Delta-Zeta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Ethan A. Vogel, Omicron-Tau, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Ethan R. Mauterer, Mu-Omega, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Evan J. Scott, Sigma-Xi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Evan L. LeBouef, Theta-Rho, Alumnus Advisor
• German Martinez, Theta-Psi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Ibrahim A. Showkat, Upsilon-Chi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Isaac G. Martinez, Gamma-Rho, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Jackson S. Murray, Delta-Sigma, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Jackson T. Cable, Rho-Kappa, Alumnus Advisor
• Jackson T. Konert, Omicron-Tau, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• James H. Du Frene, Jr., Theta-Rho, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Jason F. Martins, Phi-Beta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Jason M. Henderson, Gamma-Kappa, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• John M. Brotherton, Sigma-Gamma, Alumnus Advisor
• John M. Downer, Theta-Rho, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Kristopher P. Hamilton, Sigma-Xi, Alumnus Advisor
• Kyle O. Magro, Beta-Xi, Alumnus Advisor
• Louis M. Schruff, Jr., Delta-Xi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Luis C. Huerta, Colony Development Commission, Commission Member
• Luka Mikaberidze, Upsilon-Iota, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Marcelino A. Vega, Rho-Psi, Alumnus Advisor
• Mason B. York, Mu-Omicron, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Matthew M. Vaillancourt, Sigma-Zeta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Matthew S. Rome, Rho-Theta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Max P. Macesich, Southwest Ohio, Assistant District Grand Master
• Nathan A. Solis, Pi-Iota, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Nathan C. Schick, Sigma-Zeta, Alumnus Advisor
• Nathan K. Adkins, Tau-Nu, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Nicholas A. Viera, Delta-Nu, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Nicholas E. Chavez, Pi-Tau, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Nickohlas G. Odom, Omicron-Tau, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Paxton G. Prestenbach, Omicron-Chi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Richard F. Norem, III, Epsilon, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Robert W. Buzzell, Lambda-Xi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Ryan J. Bias, Sigma-Zeta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Ryan Potechin, Xi-Beta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Steven D. Crocchi, Desert Southwest, Assistant District Grand Master
• Thomas R. Prater, Nu-Alpha, Alumnus Advisor
• Wesam I. Reemawi, Omicron-Chi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• William S. Gardner, II, Pi-Tau, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Woods B. Cavett, Jr., Delta-Xi, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Yazan M. Hamide, Rho-Theta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor
• Zackery J. Palmer, Delta-Zeta, Assistant Alumnus Advisor

Outstanding District Grand Master 

• Adam Zaher, Rho-Sigma, New York City
• Austin T. Landes, Gamma-Kappa, Oklahoma
• Christopher P. Suttmeier, Tau-Chi, Upstate New York
• Cory M. Sims, Gamma-Omicron, Kansas
• Dagoberto Leal, Jr., Kappa-Epsilon, South Texas
• Dustin P. Wright, Omicron-Omega, Central Valley
• Gabriel F. Rodriguez, Rho-Omicron, Northern California
• Geoff Flemmons, Tau-Zeta, Arkansas
• George L. Dickson, Theta-Omicron, Southeast Ohio
• James T. DelRocini, Jr., Xi-Rho, North New Jersey
• Jerrick E. Williams, Pi-Eta, Greater Missouri
• Jonah P. Hartswick, Epsilon-Rho, Northern Ohio
• Jordan M. Valenti, Kappa-Rho, Big Sky
• Josh S. Lee, Omicron-Zeta, Southern California
• Matthew B. Bott, Kappa-Rho, Big Sky
• Michael G. Scholten, Kappa-Gamma, Desert Southwest
• Michael K. Griffiths, Theta-Rho, Louisiana
• Noah Griffin, Omikron, Smoky Mountains
• Robert A. DeClercq, Delta-Psi, Southern Florida
• Wesley C. Bren, Theta-Upsilon, Southwest Ohio

Congrats to our award winners and we hope this will inspire all Brothers to rise above and beyond. Take pride in your hard work this year, and we hope to see you on this list again next year! A.E.K.Δ.B.

Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund announces a record 689 Undergraduate Brothers to receive $371,750 in Donald C. Dilley, Jr. Scholarship-Leadership Awards!

Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Donald C. Dilley, Jr. Scholarship-Leadership Awards, representing the greatest number of scholarships and amount of total award dollars ever in our history!

Thank you to all those who continue to give of your treasure and make the Endowment Fund such an important part of our culture of giving this year and every year. Because of your generosity, this year we were able to award $371,750 to 689 deserving Undergraduate Brothers.

The recipients truly represent the best of Kappa Sigma with their commitment to academics, community service, and the leadership they provide on campus.

Click the button to view the complete list of Donald C. Dilley, Jr. Scholarship-Leadership Award recipients, including this year’s class of Dr. John W. Ryan Scholars.

 Increase your Chapter Scholarship Fund

To help increase your Chapter’s Scholarship Fund, and the total number of scholarships, please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund.

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• Alumni Dues Program

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity recognizes Native American Heritage Day today by celebrating the contributions of our Native American Brothers across North America. Brothers of Native American descent are exemplifying the Star and Crescent everyday in their lives, and a prime example is Brother Stephen M. Vest (Mu-Eta, University of Louisville,1983).

Brother Vest serves the Order as our District Grand Master for Greater Kentucky and is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Kentucky Monthly. Brother Vest traces his ancestry to Powhatan at the dawn of the European expansion into North America and is similarly a descendant of Thomas Aerosmith, a member of the Crow Nation who settled in a part of western Virginia that became a part of Kentucky. Clearly, Brother Vest’s ties to the Commonwealth of Kentucky run deep!

Pledging to join the Mu-Eta Chapter at the University of Louisville in the early 80s, Brother Vest entered the 12th Gate in 1983 and is proud of “the way that we’ve embraced diversity and inclusiveness” over the course of the ensuing 40 years. Brother Vest remembers his time as a Kappa Sigma Pledge and was “the most exotic person [at the time]. When the guys from Beta-Nu (University of Kentucky) came down for the Pledging Ceremony, they asked my Pledge Brothers ‘who’s the foreign guy? My family has been in the U.S. and America for as long as I can tell. I thought it was funny. Today, I’d be considered typical [and] it shows how far the Fraternity has come. We are much more inclusive today than we were 30-35 years ago.”

Over his almost four decades as a Brother of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Brother Vest has learned a great deal. One such lesson is one he readily shared with other Brothers:  “There [are]  important lessons in the ritual. And if you actually understand and follow the lessons in the ritual, everything else takes care of itself. You don’t have problems with people paying their dues or acting in certain ways if they truly understand what they’re a part of. We’ve all agreed to live by a certain set of rules and I don’t think this is something that’s restrictive… It’s empowering if you pay attention to it. The other stuff is non-existent or should be.”

Thank you Brother Vest for your leadership, wisdom, and for your dedication to your Brothers! A.E.K.Δ.B.

The Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC) serves a critical function within the Fraternity by ensuring that undergraduate viewpoints are presented to the Supreme Executive Committee and that undergraduates’ voices are heard directly.  Each member of the UAC is elected to a 1-year term by the chapters in his area.  Brother Charlie F. Lichtenwalter (Xi-Epsilon, Thiel College, 2018) is representing the Brothers of Area 3 on the UAC. He kindly joined us for an introductory interview.

What is your hometown?
“Erie, Pennsylvania“

What are you studying in school?

“ Business Administration (Finance Focus), Accounting, Economics minor“

What leadership positions within your chapter have you held?
“Grand Master, Grand Procurator, Grand Scribe, and AGC chair“

What other organizations are you involved in on campus?

“Senior Class President, Varsity Men’s Golf, Teaching assistant and peer tutor, chess club.“

What’s the best advice for Kappa Sigma Chapters that you can give? 

“Every day, challenge yourself and your fellow Brother[s] to go outside of your comfort zone.  Whether it’s for philanthropy, champion quest, or being a leader in your chapter, test your limits and trust your Brothers.  The confidence that you have in yourself and your Brothers is the keystone to your success. Remember, Kappa Sigma is number one, second to none.“

Thank you for your leadership Brother Lichtenwalter. We know that the undergraduate Brothers in Area 3 are well represented this year! AEKΔB!

The Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC) serves a critical function within the Fraternity by ensuring that undergraduate viewpoints are presented to the Supreme Executive Committee and that undergraduates’ voices are heard directly.  Each member of the UAC is elected to a 1-year term by the chapters in his area. This past July, at the 73rd Biennial Grand Conclave, the Brothers of Area 4 elected Brother Breland Cook (Theta-Rho, McNeese State University, 2018) to represent them on the UAC. He kindly joined us for an introductory interview.

What is your hometown?
“Lake Charles, Louisiana“

What are you studying in school?

“Criminal Justice, Pre-Law “

What leadership positions within your chapter have you held?
“Current: Grand Master

Prior: Grand Procurator, Grand Scribe, Campus Involvement Chair, T-Shirt Chair “

What other organizations are you involved in on campus?

“I am currently a Blue & Gold Peer leader, an SGA Representative, and member of NAACP.”

What’s the best advice for Kappa Sigma Chapters that you can give? 

“Ignore the noise, you determine your own success. Things may not always go your way, but it’s up to you to turn negatives into positives and make things work. In Champion Quest, A Greater Cause, the Military Heroes Campaign, and all of your other [fraternal] endeavors, always strive to be nothing less than the best.“

Thank you for your leadership Brother Cook. We know that the undergraduate Brothers in Area 4 are well represented this year! AEKΔB!

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity is seeking motivated Brothers for the position of Kappa Sigma Intern for the 2021-2022 academic year. These Brothers will support Kappa Sigma Fraternity’s initiatives and operations on a variety of projects. Brothers will be working remotely and are eligible to receive college credit if allowed by their university or college. The ideal Brothers will have experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Graphic design
• Video editing
• Data analytics
• UX design
• Marketing & advertising
• Public relations
• Journalism
• Communications
• Sales

Candidates must be Brothers in Good Standing. If you’re interested, send your resume to ksintern@hq.kappasigma.org.  Resumes must be received by November 7, 2021.

The Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC) serves a critical function within the Fraternity by ensuring that undergraduate viewpoints are presented to the Supreme Executive Committee and that undergraduates’ voices are heard directly.  Each member of the UAC is elected to a 1-year term by the chapters in his area. This past July, at the 73rd Biennial Grand Conclave, the Brothers of Area 1 elected Brother Mitchell Asante (Tau-Eta, University of Rhode Island, 2018) to represent them on the UAC. He kindly joined us for an introductory interview.

What is your hometown?
“Vineland, NJ”

What are you studying in school?

“Political Science with minors in Law and Communications”

What leadership positions within your chapter have you held?
“Grand Master (2020-2021) and Risk Chairman (Spring 2019)”

What other organizations are you involved in on campus?

“I’m President of the Interfraternity Council President, [a] Senator At-Large [in the] Student Senate, [and a member of] Pi Sigma Alpha which is the Political Science Honor Society”

What’s the best advice for Kappa Sigma Chapters that you can give? 

“Every Brother has an opportunity to have an impact, work together as a chapter. As an Executive Committee, one of the best ways to ensure success is by setting goals for your chapter and committing to achieving them. Prioritize Champion Quest, potential new members need to know that they will receive the most opportunities out of college by joining the greatest brotherhood in the fraternal world.

Make sure you put in the effort to make connections and utilize your alumni network. Kappa Sigma doesn’t just offer the standard “4-Year College Experience” it also builds up a future after college. Not for a day, or an hour, or a college term only, but for life.”

Thank you for your leadership Brother Asante. We know that the undergraduate Brothers in Area 1 are well represented this year! AEKΔB!