Six of the founding members at the Charter Banquet.
The Texas Sigma Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) was founded in 1992 when Texas State University was originally named Southwest Texas State University. The Fraternity started out as a small student organization called “Students Aspiring Excellence” and now as a national chapter many years later and through a lot of ups and downs, the brothers still remain true to these words.
After being kicked off campus in the fraternity purge Texas State University conducted in 2003 in an effort to shed their “party school” reputation, the colony restarted in 2009. Due to the efforts of Clint Carr, Dylan Neiman, Maverick Keshavari and Brett Berry the Fraternity was able to reestablish a presence on campus as an interest group.
“We were looking for something different,” said Neiman, SAE Vice President. “Two of the founders, myself and the original president, were legacies. That is what drew us to it first. The solidifying thing was the creed 'The True Gentlemen'.”
By upholding this creed and with assistance from Texas Sigma alumni, the interest group was able to once again become a colony on November 7, 2009. The colony started out with a pledge class of 19, but in just three years they have grown to 52 members.
In Spring of 2012 the colony reached its goal and became an official chapter of SAE at Texas State University.
“I've been here since the very beginning,” said Landon Lehde, SAE president. “Its good to see it come full circle and I'm looking forward to seeing the younger guys take over.”
A few perks that the Fraternity can enjoy now is an increase in funding by 48% and the ability to get a chapter house.
“Now that we have our charter we are looking to get the biggest pledge class we've ever had,” said Michael Tebo, SAE Treasurer. “Hopefully a house will help with those numbers.”
With the new chapter, Texas State can expect to see a lot more involvement from Sigma Alph Epsilon through fundraising, philanthropy and social events.
Spring 2012 Officers.
-Suzelle Roan
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