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Colorado State University, Sigma Phi Epsilon Winter 2018 Current News | www.CSUSigEp.org Leadership, values among reasons for joining SigEp

By George Laird, ’21 Since our founding last spring, the CSU sports. Cameron’s reason SigEp chapter has been off to a great start! for joining SigEp: “I love the We’ve nearly doubled our size this fall, guys in the fraternity and I feel adding eight new brothers. Many of them like I’m able to relate to their have already assumed leadership positions values and what they are about. and are working with our executive board I like the fact that it is a smaller to get the fraternity going. Here’s a little bit size fraternity and that I can be about each of them. part of the foundation of the growth. I believe that by joining, Joseph Gaze is a freshman studying I will come out of college with health and exercise science. He always some of the best experiences enjoys being outdoors, and likes to go fish- of my life that I will remember ing, hunting, and climbing. Joe’s reason for forever.” joining SigEp: “What drew me to SigEp was the ability to become closer to a group of great men Nick Jennings is a that all shared the same values as me. They all want freshman marketing me to succeed in school and out in the world after student in the college of college. SigEp is a great organization and I’m excited business. Nick’s reason to be part of building a fraternity.” for joining SigEp: “I noticed strong bonds between the SigEp brothers and the Cody Jeffers is a biology major, although major and enjoys building and program- real feeling of brotherhood. It’s a culture I’m glad I he’s interested in the business school as well. ming computers outside of class. When can be a part of.” In his free time, he likes to snowboard and not working on computers, you can find compose music. He also serves as our philan- him backpacking or white-water raft- Sam Mauro is a freshman studying fish, thropy chairman. Cody’s reason for joining ing. Cameron is working with the VP of wildlife and conservation biology. He is one SigEp: “I was drawn to SigEp because of the values Programming to plan our first formal. of SigEp’s many fishermen and competes I saw in the brothers I met. I feel like my voice is Reason for joining SigEp: “How supportive all the with the CSU rodeo team as well. He takes heard in SigEp and I have countless opportunities for guys were and how I never feel pressured to do things minutes at chapter meetings and helps facili- leadership.” I’m not comfortable with.” tate chapter communications. Sam’s reason for joining SigEp: “I was drawn to SigEp because Michael Holliday is a third-year busi- Colton Kronkright is a freshman my uncle was a SigEp at CSU (Tony Mauro, ’99) and I ness student, originally from California. He studying health and exercise science. He really liked the values.” regularly plays and serves as enjoys traveling, off-roading, and playing intramural chairman and dodgeball coach. When not playing, he can be found watch- ing the Eagles or Lakers. Reason for joining Help strengthen Colorado Gamma SigEp: “What drew me to SigEp was the principles I would like begin by saying thank you to all our 2017 donors! Last year’s of virtue, diligence, and brotherly love. Being part of a campaign raised more than $51,000 dollars toward our goal of building a growing fraternity is a fantastic opportunity to build $1 million endowment over the next 10 years. something new.” Your gift will help deserving young men change their lives in dramatic Alec Lamson is a freshman biochemistry and lasting ways. A gift of $500 provides a Balanced Man Scholarship to major. He spends his winters snowboarding, one of CSU’s exceptional students or sends one of the chapter officers and summers mountain biking. Michael’s to SigEp leadership training. That training helps develop their personal skillsets, reason for joining SigEp: “I was drawn to SigEp hone their leadership abilities, and gain an advantage in life after college. because of the opportunity to build something new Help strengthen the Colorado Gamma RLC with your gift through the Sigma Phi Epsilon that doesn’t follow the traditional fraternity stereo- Educational Foundation. It is a 100% tax-deductible donation. types. Being in a small chapter affords me ample Simply visit www.csusigep.org/RLCgiving. All donations are restricted to supporting leadership potential, where I can shape the chapter Colorado Gamma undergraduates and their fellow CSU students. from the start, and help make SigEp the best it can be.” Thank you for believing in our Fraternity and its ability to build balanced men. Cameron Day is a freshman from Fraternally, Sarasota, Florida. He is a computer science Dan Reagan, ’82 CEO and President, Red Door House Corporation Ryan Garthright selected All-World Defender

Ryan Garthright, ’10, who played for the Bulldogs in the Australian Football League during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, spent 2017 living in Melbourne, Australia, to prepare for the Australian Rules Football International Cup Tournament. Ryan played half-back for the Revolution, the United States team. While the US team finished 4th overall, Ryan had an outstanding tournament and was selected for the All-World team!

Garthright in action defending for the Revolution. Left: Garthright displays his patriotism on the field prior to a game.

The apple never falls far from the tree

By Dan Reagan, ’82

It has long been said that the apple never falls far from the tree. Well, that old adage is certainly true for Brothers Roy Romer, ’50, and Don Freeland, ’82, and their sons.

The Honorable Roy Romer Don Freeland was a high served as the 39th Governor of school star, and Colorado and was the super- passed his love of the sport to intendent of the Los Angeles his two sons, Colin and Kyle. Unified School District from He’d come home from work 2000 to 2006. and play hours of catch with His son Paul Romer is an his sons and take them to the American economist, a pioneer park to work on their skills. of endogenous growth theory, Younger son Kyle Freeland and was recently named a is now a pitcher for the Roy Romer Don Freeland co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel . He played Memorial Prize in Economic college baseball at Evansville Sciences, for work suggesting and was drafted by the robust, long-term economic Rockies in the first round growth can go hand in hand of the 2014 Major League with a healthier, happier Baseball draft and was the planet, if the rules of business eighth overall pick of the 2014 and government are set up the draft. right way. Kyle says his dad always Paul’s past positions include made baseball fun for them. Chief Economist and Senior Paul Romer Kyle Freeland He had a breakout season Vice President of World Bank in 2018, completing one of the and Professor of economics best seasons of any Rockies at Stern School of Business at New York University, the University pitcher in franchise history, and accumulating an ERA of 2.84 of Chicago, the University of California-Berkeley, and the Stanford and a record of 17 wins and 7 losses in 33 starts along the way. He University’s Graduate School of Business. In addition, Romer was pitched 202 1⁄3 innings and struck out 170 batters. Kyle was a major a senior fellow at Stanford’s Center for International Development, reason the Rockies have reached the playoffs in consecutive years the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, the Hoover for the first time in franchise history. Institution, as well as a fellow at the Center for Global Development.

2 Three SigEps CSU stalwart Walter Scott awarded nominated for 2018 Founders Day Medal 50 Year Awards While snowy weather prevented the guest of honor from attending CSU’s annual 1870 By Al Hornung, ’61 Dinner, Colorado Gamma alumnus Walter Scott Jr., ’53, was celebrated as one of the The CSU Alumni Department sponsors a University s giants. luncheon each Friday of Homecoming week, ’ In his absence, more than 700 of CSU s open for all alumni to attend. At this luncheon ’ top donors gathered to celebrate Scott s the graduating class from 50 years ago is ’ impact over the years. Stories about amaz- honored. ing students — many of them boosted by Awards are also presented to two Scott s generosity were at the heart of graduates who are recognized for Career ’ — the evening. and Public Services. A standing, volunteer Walter Scott Jr. graduated from 50 Year Committee accepts nominations for “ Colorado State University more than 60 these two awards and selects a winner for years ago with a degree in civil engineer- each. Occasionally a third award for Special ing, and in the intervening years he built Achievement is made. Only graduates from an extraordinary life and career through 50 years ago or more are eligible. his leadership of Peter Kiewit and Sons In 2018, all three nominees for the Career Walter Scott Jr. and then Level 3 Communications, CSU Service Award were members of Sigma Phi ” President Tony Frank said. His leadership in the philanthropic realm also broke new Epsilon. “ ground, as he guided the transformation of Omaha s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Lt. Col. (AF Retired) Charles “Chuck” ’ into one of the finest in the world, and invested strategically in causes to advance youth Simon, ’54, from Sheridan, Wyoming, was development, medical research, museums and higher education. nominated for his service as an Air Force ” Scott s greatest gift to CSU came in 2016, when he donated $53.3 million to support officer and for his career as a real estate ’ infrastructure, faculty chairs and student scholarships. As a result, the college he loves executive in the Sheridan area. now bears his name: the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering. Dr. Robert E. Allen, DVM, ’58, from This former Eagle Scout, this Air Force second lieutenant, this giant of industry, once Friday Harbor, Washington, and California, “ dreamed of being a rancher, Frank said. He came to CSU with that as his dream, and was nominated for his achievements in ” “ he saw his dreams take on a new shape and direction while a student here. Today, he is the field of veterinary medicine and for his giving shape and direction to the dreams of countless other young people, and he has leadership in his communities and colleges in ensured that this university will continue to be able to offer one of the nation s finest Washington and California. ’ engineering programs for generations to come. Jack Robert ” Welch, ’67, from Golden, Colorado, was nominated for Obituary his service to the outdoor recre- ation community Brother Donald Rutledge nationally, CSU, Donald Rutledge, ’61, oping and implementing center pivot and the Colorado public education system. was born on his fami- irrigation. This lead Don to became a key Jack worked with Colorado State Parks and ly’s farm northeast innovator in the farm irrigation industry. He Wildlife on issues related to snowmobiles of Yuma, Colorado, founded the Yuma Manufacturing Company and off-highway vehicles. He is a well-known and grew up helping which designed, engineered and produced leader in the recreational trails commu- around the farm. In farm irrigation systems. nity and has helped create programs that high school Don was Don served on numerous boards and enhance the outdoor recreational experience an active member of committees. These included The National for off-road enthusiasts. Jack also works with the Future Farmers of Corn Growers Association, a char- the Forest Service, BLM and National Parks America and partici- ter member of the Colorado Livestock on management issues on preserving access pated in sports including football, basketball Association, Chairman of the Colorado to public lands and waters. and track. Ag Commission, and he served on the The 50 Year Committee selected Brother Don majored in animal husbandry and Colorado FFA Foundation Board. Don was Welch for the Career Service Award. Jack while in college he spent three years serv- integral with his support of the CSU Animal was President of the Student Body when he ing his country in the Colorado Air National Science Building and the CSU Center for Ag was at CSU and also served as a member of Guard. There he learned to fly, a hobby he Education. In 2014 he was inducted into the the Alumni board of CSU after graduation. enjoyed throughout his life. Don graduated Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. It was a very difficult choice for the in 1962, married and moved back to Yuma to In 2016 Don Rutledge, ’61, was the recipient Committee because all three nominees were help on the family farm. of CSU’s 50 Year Career Service Award. all very deserving of the award. Don eventually took over the farm and Congratulations to all three of our brothers. expanded the dairy operations by devel-

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CONNECT WITH CO GAMMA 2018 SPECAT golf raises thousands for the Residential Learning Community

By Dave Madden, ’79 Facebook www.CSUSigEp.org/ On yet another picture perfect Colorado morning, 56 players made the facebook turn at the Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club in this year’s SPE Alumni Golf Twitter Tournament. Thanks to all of those players who participated this year, www.CSUSigEp.org/ and special thanks to Tonya Everist twitter for joining the festivities once again. The tournament raised $3,000 for the Colorado Gamma RLC Fund, which is LinkedIn administered by the Sigma Phi Epsilon www.CSUSigEp.org/ Educational Foundation in Richmond, linkedin Virginia, a qualified 501(c)(3) charity. All donations are tax deductible and Congratulations go to this year’s winning team: Tyler Burke, players will receive a gift receipt from Vance Connolly, Sam Herrin and Kevin Briggs. Their winning score was an impressive 59 — which was 13 under par. Google+ the SigEp Foundation. As always, we want to give special www.CSUSigEp.org/ shout-out to all those brothers who made additional monetary donations this year. They include gplus Jim Benemann, Brad Brady, Rich Callahan, Bruce Clough, Mark Cousins, Jeff Croll, Garrett Daves, Jerre Dixon, Todd Erber, Dan Foote, Chris Herring, Tom Hinchsliff, Larry Lowrey, Dave Madden, Chuck Manley, Eric Muller, Mike Piazza, Rick Pilgrim, Rick Platz, Dan www.csusigep.org Reagan, Terry Scoby, Andy Sexton, Phil Shepardson and Jim Vetting. This year’s annual auction following the tournament was hosted by Jim Benemann, ’78, who did an outstanding job auctioning some fabulous items which were donated by tournament participants. Thanks to all those brothers who participated with their gifts and/or their bidding. As a reminder, next year will be the 25th annual SPECAT and we are hoping for a record number of participants as well as another rowdy and raucous auction! Look for additional details in upcoming SPEAR editions. Special recognition to brothers Tom Krause, Jerre Dixon, Tyler Burke and Dave Madden for all of their hard work on putting together this year’s tournament.