The SPEar

The Spear is a vital communication link in connecting all of Colorado Gamma brothers. However, printing and mailing a physical newsletter puts a tremendous financial burden on the chapter, totaling more than $6,000 a year.

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The SPEar Archive

A Colorado State Sigma Phi Epsilon Publication, 1949 - Present.                                                 

 

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

 

2016 FALL SPEAR NEWSLETTER

  • "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