The SPEar
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The SPEar Archive
A Colorado State Sigma Phi Epsilon Publication, 1949 - Present.
2024 Fall SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Building a Brighter Future for Our Brotherhood
Gaining Valuable Skills -Ruck’s Impact on Parker Orth ’26 and Reece Carmody ’26
Enhancing Our Impact on Campus and in the Community
RAISE YOUR BAR: A Strategic Plan for Every SigEp
Welcome, New Members!
Robert Frederick “The Toe” Hainlen ’50 and His Achievements in CSU Sports
2024 spring SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Brigadier General Harold E. “Hal” Confer ’46: A Pioneer in Supersonic Flight
Welcome, New Brothers!
Celebrating Our Achievements
Support the brotherhood and donate to the SigEp’s Learning Community!
Congratulations, 2024 Graduates!
Save the Dates for the 30th SPEcat and Homecoming 2024
2023 Fall SPEAR NEWSLETTER
The State of Fraternity
From the Chapter House to Capitol Hill an Interview with Brother Alex Bolton ‘13
Brother Jim Benemann ’78 Receives CSU’s Highest Honor
Ruck Scholars Look to Elevate Colorado Gamma to New Levels
Strengthening Our Fraternal Bonds
Welcome New Members
Inaugural Co-Gamma Challenge Cup
Another Great SPEcat in the Books
2023 SPRING SPEAR NEWSLETTER
The life of Roy Romer ‘50 and his advice
Two brothers off to Ruck Leadership Institute
Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award recipient
Accredited as a SigEp Learning Communtiy
Chapter involvement in ASCSU
2022 Fall SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Chapter recruits 54 new members
Brothers laid a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown
Homecoming marks the return of Jimmy Buffet
The Godfather of Colorado Gamma
Chapter established leadership training programming
Brother Gary Halley, ʼ60, recognized as distinguished alumnus
AVC ecognize brothers for their dedication to the fraternity
Mentoring the Next Generation of the Workforce
2022 Spring SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Chapter hosts its First Parents Weekend
Homecoming & 70’s Class Reunion Plans
Chapter Seeks Learning Community Accreditation
Memorial Day Solute to Captain Bizzy Kayser ‘28
Chapter holds philanthropic event with the Chi Omega
2022 Distinguished Alumnus Troy Clair ‘82
2022 Sigma Phi Epsilon Colorado Area Tournament
Obituaries
2021 Fall SPEAR NEWSLETTER
House Mother Emeritus Rita Williams Celebrates Silver Anniversary
Annual Giving Campaign
Miles for Smiles Raises Funds for St Jude Children’s Hospital
Flower Dance Bows Again
SPEcat Raises Record Amount
Run for Knowledge Tests the Balanced Man
Obituaries
2021 Spring SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Chapter Life During COVID-19
Rechartering: Next Steps in Our Return to Campus
Salute to Service: Lieutenant Colonel Victor Reynolds Bird‘ 62
Preserving Our History
Class Notes
Obituaries
2020 Fall SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Annual Giving Campaign
Academic Stars Recognized
Colorado Gamma Welcomes New Academic Advisors
Life at 121 E. Lake
David Jenkins Philanthropist, Real Estate Developer & Family Man
Chapter Facility Update
2020 spring SPEAR NEWSLETTER
The SPEar Turns 70
Co Gamma takes home 3 awards from this year’s Carlson Academy
Co Gamma morns the death of Archie Lind
Undergraduate Manley Feinberg ‘23 want to build a better future
Even before COVID-19, Brother Bob Wulf was making a difference
Honoring a fallen brother Richard Monfort ‘42
2019 Winter SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Fall Rush Update
Tailgate Alumni Event
Patriots Project honors CO Gamma Veteran
Member Spotlight: Skyler Hochmuth
Alumni Spotlight: Tim Halbrook
2019 Spring SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Digital format for the Spear gets the green light
Chapter house signage to be restored
Outstanding New Volunteer
Undergraduate chapter plans for the future
SigEp is where I belong
Co Gamma loses one of its finest champions, Dale Dodrill, ’52
2018 Winter SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Leadership, values among reasons for joining SigEp
Ryan Garthright selected All-World Defender
Apple never falls far from the tree
Walter Scott awarded 2018 Founders Day Medal
Obituaries: Donald Rutledge
2018 SUMMER SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Reestablishing our charter and reoccupying the house
Colorado Gamma's new founding members
"What's next for the chapter?" by Chris Jutte
Christopher Herring appointed VP at Lockheed Martin
Obituaries: James Berkes, Lloyd Chavez, Kent Davis, Larry Kobilca,
William Noxon, and Harlan Tucker
2017 FALL SPEAR NEWSLETTER
"Recolonization set to begin in January" by Dan Reagan '82
"Understanding today's Alumni Board" by Tony Mauro '99
"Colorado Gamma's latest Renaissance man" by Austin O'Neil '12
Grand Chapter votes for substance-free facilities
SigEp help make the new stadium and alumni center possible
Obituaries: Cole Conley, Gary Melvin Lydin, William Sheahan
2017 Annual Giving Campaign
"Thinking ahead to reoccupy 121 E. Lake" by Mitch Christ '79
2017 SPRING SPEAR NEWSLETTER
The road map to recolonization
CSU SigEp 2017 financial update
Walter Scott offers advice to the students of CSU
2016 Colorado Gamma charitable giving update
All CSU SigEp giving is now eligible for tax deduction
Brother Kenneth Mitchell passes
"The importance of alumni" by Dan Reagan '82
Gary Halley receives distinguished alumni award
Tom Donnegan appointed board president of Colorado Mortgage
2016 WINTER SPEAR NEWSLETTER
2016 Annual Giving Campaign
"Transitioning to a modern fraternity" by Dan Reagan '82
"Open Letter to SigEp alumni from Sigma Nu" by Abe Laydon
Balanced Man Alumni Spotlight - Bijah Gibson '11
New social media communications chair
Brother "Trapper John Rudd Passes
Colorado Gamma's oldest member - Irwin Carver
New RLC brings CSU Faculty, Volunteers, and Students Together
2016 Spring SPEAR NEWSLETTER
"Construction Nears Completion" by Mitch Christ '79
"Capital Campaign coming to an end" by Al Hornung '61
"Financial Posture remains strong" by Bryan Harmsen '01
Catching up with Willis "Tuffy" Holland
McConnell elected president of dental fraternity
Call for archival material
Announcing the 22nd Annual SPECAT SigEp Golf tournament
2015 Winter SPEAR NEWSLETTER
“You Are a Part of Our Past; Become Part of Our Future” by Al Hornung '61
"Construction Status" by Mitch Christ '79
Rebuilding Campaign Receives its First Honor Donation
Brothers Gather to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Colorado Gamma
2015 Fall SPEAR NEWSLETTER
121 E Lake St Construction is Underway
Centennial Homecoming October 16-17th
Great turnout for 2015 SPECAT Golf, in memory of Brother Mike Pappas
Catching up with Jerry Byron Smith '59
Michael Williams '10 launches campaign for Colorado House of Representatives
In Memorium
Dacre F. Dunn '41
Joseph F. Phelps '51
Michael A. Pappas '77
Philo L. Thompson '98
Tom Krause '88 Finishes in tie for 2nd at Colorado Senior PGA Championship
Honor Gifts: A new way to recognize brothers who have impacted you
Colorado Gamma represented at Conclave by brothers Hornung '61, Harmsen '01, and Booth '14
2015 Spring Spear Newsletter
Cash Needed to Secure June Construction Start
Registration Open for Centennial Homecoming : October 16-18th
139 brothers have made gifts and pledges totaling $1.18M
Catching up with House Mom Rita
SigEp leads Ryan Garthright '10 to career path
Mike Williams '10 draws ties between Navy and SigEp
21st Annual SPECAT Golf Tournament: "The Decade Dual" August 28th
Grand Chapter Conclave: Nashville, August 12-15
2015 January CSU Sigep 121 E Lake Project Update
January 14, 2015
Update on university relations, construction, and financing for the 121 East Lake St renovation from Brothers Hornung '61, Christ '79, and Harmsen '01.
2014 fall CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
Construction to Start Soon, Support from Brothers Needed to Complete Project
Breck Vassios '87 Values Lifelong Friendships
Thank You, Loyal Brothers, For Your Contributions
Walter Scott '53 Receives CSU William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award
Alumnus Committed to Updating Chapter House: Spotlight on Don Rutledge '61
2014 Fall CSU SigEp Campaign Announcement
Colorado Gamma announces $1.25M campaign
Alumnus Practices Balanced Man Mentality in Daily Life - Trevor Armstrong '99
John Clark '65 invites brothers to give back
Thank you loyal brothers - contributors list
2014 summer CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
Colorado Gamma and 121 E Lake St FAQ
Letter from CSU President Tony Frank
Home Away from Home for Dale Dodrill ‘52
CSU Innovation Event in NYC with Osberg ’79, Heinrich ’98, Monckton ’99, and Harmsen ‘01
Spotlight on Col. Elwood Nye 1914
Ben Seiz ’03 Enjoys Scouting Career
Grand Lake and SPECAT Alumni Events
2014 spring CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
RDHC addresses chapter closure
Status of the House Corp and 121 E Lake St
Planning for the Future of Colorado Gamma
Timeline of Recolonization Efforts
2013 fall CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
Defining SigEp for Future Generations by Tony Mauro '99
Brothers Find Inspiration at 2013 Conclave
Celebrating a Fallen Brother, Remembering Sam Berenbeim '14
Alumnus Remains Committed to CSU Academic Excellence, Bioengineering building named after Suzanne and Walter Scott '53
Balanced Man Scholarship Attracts Top Level Men by Stephen Grant '16
Alumnus Mitch Christ '79 joines Board to provide a Better Fraternity Experience
2013 spring CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
Colorado Gamma Welcomes Renaissance Brother
2013 Carlson Leadership Academy Inspires Chapter
2012 Annual Financial Report
Undergraduate Chapter Officers
Mike Williams: A Brother Abroad
New Member Profiles: Adams, Hardy, Bausmith, Smith
2012 fall CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
2012 Winter Wonderland Toy Drive
40 Applicants for BMS
When Father and Son become Brothers: The Maloneys
Alum Profile: Ryan Schnell '06
John Dietrick '13 on SigEp's Ruck Leadership Institute
Announcements: Mike Flemming, Ryan Schnell, and Chapter Accomplishments
2004 Summer Csu sigep Spear Newsletter
The Latest from Fort Collins
Road to Success: Chapter of the Year, Ranked first on GPA.
Alumni News and Notes.
Traditions by Todd Byers ’04
Good times with artist Rob Bell
2003 CSU SigEp Milestone letter
Chapter Celebrates it 2,200 Initiate
Call for Volunteers
1990 Spring Csu sigep Spear Newsletter
Message from Chapter President Anthony Wing
Flower Dance 1989
75th Anniversary Celebration, Al Hornung '61
Rush--A Year Long Activity
Upcoming Alumni Events, Alumni Chairman Bill Carter
Alumni Updates / Recognition:
Albert Hornung '61
James Kreutz '63
David Damhoff '79
David Gehle
Outstanding Alumnus: Garry Saylor '58
1980 fall CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
Tomorrow's Fraternity Today
Renovation
'80-'81 House Photo
1951 spring CSU SIGEP SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweeps All School Basketball Championship 2nd Quarter
New Actives Are Initiated
Rodney E. Wilson Represents Aggie Debaters in Hawaii
Al Weinhold New Sig Ep Prexy
Letters from Our Alums
Jasper French Is Honor Alum Spring Quarter
Actives and Alumni Of Colorado Gamma Hold Joint Meeting
Annual Mother's Day Held in Ammons Hall
Sig Eps in the Service Of Uncle Sammy
1950 Fall CSU SIGEP SPEAR NEWSLETTER
Six Men Initiative in October; Dr. Smolenski Visits Chapter
Three Sig Eps named Who's Who (Dodrill, Narod, and Johnson)
Stag Party February 3rd
Sig Eps in Skit Night Finals
Gene Miller New Sig Ep Prexy
A & M Needs Money - - Teachers
Bantly and Stoll Named Co-Editors
Those Who Wear The Golden Heart
A. M. Binkley Is Honor Alum for Fall Quarter
1950 Spring CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
Mother's Day Big Success
Eleven Pledges Initiated In April
Sigma Phi Epsilon Songsters Place Third In Annual Hesperia Sing
Four Pacemakers Members of SigEp
Chinese Theme Produces Flower Dance Spectacle
Colonel E.L. Nye Selected Honor Alum of Spring Quarter
1950 Winter CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
Field Secretary Stresses Grades; House Courtesy
Seventeen Men Activated Followed By Big Breakfast
Bridge Party Held by Mother's Club
Study Table Now
Pledge Dance Successful; Music By Hoagy Harper
First Prize Won By Greeley Man
Binkley Elected Alumni President; Grand VP Smolenske Gives Speech
Those Who Wear The Golden Hearts
Prexy's Column and SigEp's Head for Playoffs
Housing Given for European DP
1949 fall CSU SigEp Spear Newsletter
Thirty-seven pledge SigEp and Carol Serenade For Sororities
Mom Hargreaves marries AD Hughes and retires
Alum and Actives Add Improvements to House
Street Heads Fraternity
Chapter Alters Election System
October Dance Honors Pledges
Homecoming Highlights and Marriages
Campus Leaders Are SigEps