Sigma Nu History

Founders?

James Frank Hopins
Greenfield Quarles
James McIlvaine Riley

Alpha 1

James Frank Hopkins

Alpha 2

Greenfield Quarles

Alpha 3 and First Commander

James McIlvaine Riley

Where was the specific birthplace of Sigma Nu?

A limestone outcropping outside of VMI

Where was the technical birthplace of Sigma Nu?

Virginia Military Institue

Who is Mr. Sigma Nu?

Richard Fletcher

Sigma Nu, along with 2 other fraternities, make up one of the three _____________?

Triads

Where was Sigma Nu's original HQ?

Indianapolis, Indiana

When and where was Sigma Nu's HQ moved?

1957; Lexington, Virginia

Flower of Sigma Nu?

Classic 5 Petal Wild White English Florabunda

Who wrote the creed?

Walter James Sears

Tree of Sigma Nu?

White oak (Baldinger Oak)

Who designed the coat of arms?

Elwood H. McCleland

When was the spiritual BIRTH of Sigma Nu?

1866 (When James Frank Hopkins was a Freshman at VMI)

Where was the Beta Chapter of Sigma Nu founded?

University of Virginia

Who was the first editor of The Delta?

Kappa 4, John Alexander Howard

What was the badge of Sigma Nu modeled after?

the White Cross of the French Legion of Honor

What are the 3 paintings of Sigma Nu?

The Quest
The Founders at the Rock
A Serpent, a Rose and a Star

Where was the location of Sigma Nu's 1st national convention?

Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee

Where was Greenfield Quarles born?

Christian County, Kentucky

Where was James McIlvaine Riley born?

St. Louis, Missouri

Where was James Frank Hopkins born?

Ripley, Mississippi

Who was the spiritual founder of Sigma Nu and what was his nickname?

Francis H Smith, Specs

Who created the first ritual of Sigma Nu?

James Frank Hopkins

What are the colors of Sigma Nu?

White, Black and Gold

What are the two meanings for each of the 3 colors?

White - Truth - Silence
Black - Honor - Secrecy
Gold - Love - Obedience

Who painted 'A Serpent, a Rose and a Star'?

Elmer Paul Katts Jr.

When was Sigma Nu's 1st national convention?

July 9th and 10th, 1884

What does the rock represent?

Enduring Strength

What does the rose represent?

Purity of Purpose

What is Chapter Eternal?

At each national convention they honor Sigma Nu's who have passed away.

Where was James McIlvaine Riley buried?

Belfontain Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri

Where was Greenfield Quarles buried?

Confederate Cemetery in Helena, Arkansas

Where was James Frank Hopkins buried?

Martin Cemetery in Mablevale, Arkansas

When is the birthday of Sigma Nu?

January 1, 1869

What is the song of Sigma Nu?

White Rose by John Carmichael Jr.

What do the black figures on 'A Serpent, a Rose and a Star' represent?

Alpha Tau Omega