Sigma Chi Fraternity has had a proud and long lasting tradition, one that has made it into one of the largest and most respected fraternities in North America.  The new Sigma Chi Theta Chapter here at Gettysburg is attempting to come back and restore its own tradition of excellence.  It began in January 2007, when two freshmen, Aaron Lawson and Andrew Gaess decided that there was no fraternity on campus that suited their needs.  It seemed to them that there was nothing unique, nothing to set these other fraternities apart, nothing that was putting them above a system that seemed to be bringing down the College as a whole.  Over the next year and a half, Sigma Chi Theta grew to 34 active members.  All of these members are outstanding and distinctive individuals, who have set themselves apart as both men and as leaders.  All of these men represent the ideals of justice, friendship and learning that have set the men of Sigma Chi Fraternity apart from others for the past 153 years.  The members are committed to excellence and their community as seen by their already superb service and philanthropy record that includes but is not limited to adopting several jogging trails, collecting food for the hungry and working at a local soup kitchen.  It is these ideals and the outstanding qualities of each member that shows a bright future for this new chapter as it looks to continue to grow and to continue to serve and represent themselves with distinction. 

Theta Chapter was installed on March 28th, 2009 and now it looks to continue to make a difference in the community, in the lives of Gettysburg College students and in the lives of the young men of Gettysburg College through its values, hard work and ideals of brotherhood.

Public Motto

In Hoc Signo Vinces

Colors

Blue and Old Gold

Symbol

The White Cross

Flower

The White Rose

Founded

June 28 1855, University of Miami

Oxford, Ohio

Fraternity Type

Leadership and Social Fraternity

Scope

International

226 Undergraduate Chapters

146 Alumni Chapters