Gamma Sigma Alumni Newsletter

“A man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.” - General Robert E. Lee

1959. Minimum wage was $1.00. Eisenhower was President and “The Twilight Zone” premiered. What else happened? Gamma Sigma was formed. No matter the name of WT, West Texas Teachers College, West Texas State University or West Texas A&M University, one thing has continued to stand strong; that’s Kappa Alpha Order at WT.
Hundreds have graduated from WT wearing the badge and are now successful in their careers and personal lives. Thousands of bonds have been formed and countless memories have been made.
Through it all, KA at WT remains at the top as the University’s most respected fraternity. Standing at the top, the Gamma Sigma Chapter continues to be in the spotlight with its extensive philanthropic efforts and award winning endeavors. On homecoming weekend, many alumni, active members and members awaiting initiation came together to culminate the Golden Anniversary. A formal dinner topped the weekend with alumni reminiscing on the past and enjoying time with brothers past and present. Kappa Alpha Executive Director Larry Wiese was also on hand to congratulate the chapter on a successful 50 years. “Gamma Sigma is what KA is all about,” said Wiese.

What We’ve Been Up To
Homecoming with the ladies of Delta Zeta
Toga Party with the ladies of Delta Zeta
Halloween Social with the ladies of Chi Omega
Color Crazy Roy G. Biv Social with the ladies of Chi Omega
Hot Cholate Social with the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha
Philanthropy at Eveline Rivers weekly
Repainting the buffalo at Kimbrough stadium during Work-A-Thon

The tradition carries on as these new members all have something to offer the chapter.

Jordan Johnson- Canyon, Texas, Michael Sims- Levelland, Texas, Zack Smith- Azle, Texas (Pledge Class President), Corbin Russell- Canyon, Texas, Robert Lee- Crowley, Texas,

Justin Mulbry- Austin, Texas, Chad Cavallaro- Fort Collins, Colo, Chris Keirns- Thornton, Colo, Jarrett Jackson- Amarillo, Texas, Wolfgang Avirett- Leander, Texas,

Spencer Jones- Watauga, Texas, Jeremy Pyle- Lockney, Texas, Travis Tennant- Leander, Texas, Jon Harton-Amarillo, Texas, Myles Jackson- Arlington, Texas

Going to

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Corbin Russell and Jarrett Jackson, both Members Awaiting Initiation were awarded an all expense paid trip to

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as part of the WTAMU Readership Program. The Readership Program sets aside one book each year for freshman to read as a common reader. Students are then given the opportunity to enter an essay contest. Finalists from the essay contest are then interviewed and this year 16 freshman were chosen for the trip. While in

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, Russell and Jackson will help native children learn English while living with their families.

The active chapter is in need of audio-video equipment, specifically video projector, screen, DVD player and speakers. The estimated cost is around $2,000. Do we have any contacts in the business that might be able to help reduce that cost? If not, we will gladly accept donations to the cause.

I want to thank all those who helped and participated in this year’s 50^th anniversary celebrations and a special thank you to Sharon Nix for her continued invaluable contributions and support.

Wishing each of you and your family and wonderful holiday season and a very prosperous new year.