Kappa Sigma

Kappa Sigma Sigma
ΚΣΣ
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Founded	Maty 10, 1916 University of Redlands
Type	Social fraternity
Scope	Redlands
Motto	A kappa sig nunquam mendums A Kappa Sig never falters
Colors	Green, and Gold
Symbol	Shield and Crescent
Headquarters	Redlands California, USA
Website	http://www.kappasigmasigma.com/

ΚΣΣ (Kappa Sigma Sigma) is a local fraternity which was founded in 1916 at the University of Redlands. The fraternity headquaters is known as the "Bird House" and it is located at 1235 Sylvan Blvd. Kappa Sigma Sigma currently has 25 active members and a well organized alumni association of over 1,000. The fraternity has produced many notable individuals including, former Secretary of State Warren Christopher, Pat Morris (mayor of San Bernardino, California) , and Vern and Robert Stater (founders of fortune 500 company Stater Brothers). Kappa Sigma Sigma is the only Greek organization at the U of R which has never lost its charter.

History

Kappa Sigma Sigma was founded on May 10, 1916, by seven students at the University of Redlands. The seven founders met in the dental office of Dr. W. H. Heacock in the Fischer Building and seriously agreed upon the formation of the new fraternity which would have high ideals and be helpful to the school. It is significant that the early gatherings of the group were opened with a Scripture reading and a word of prayer. Leonard Cooper was elected as the First President and was an energetic and diplomatic leader. The first important move was the securing of Sawyer Hall as the first fraternity house. "Mother" Sawyer was the first and only house mother of Kappa Sigma Sigma. During this period the official colors were selected and the in was designed by Fred D. Fagg. The grip, password, and whistle were adopted November 14, 1916.

Alumni Association

Kappa Sigma Sigma have very active alumni whose activities include the Rendezvous, the Buck of the Month Club, the Directory, and others. The Rendezvous is undoubtedly the highlight of alumni activities. This is a huge gathering of all Kappa Sigs, past and present. This day of fellowship is highlighted by the dinner where awards and presentations are given and where one may truly see fraternal spirit. The alumni always show interest in its active chapter as is demonstrated by the financial assistance the circle receives. Many house improvements have been financed by the alumni for the benefit of the active chapter.

Recent History

As of June 2006 the Bird House has been closed because of a renovation on fraternity row. The men of Kappa Sigma Sigma currently reside in a temporary house until construction commences in January 2007.

On November 25, 2006 the active chapter increased by four members, two of which were legacies.