Our Chapter History
Our chapter was first colonized at Lindenwood University in 1992…
In 1991 a Greek driven student athlete transferred to Lindenwood College. This individual was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and had interest in bringing his brotherhood onto campus. After many attempts Sigma Chi National and Lindenwood College would not comply with each other’s standards and the dream of continuing this brotherhood temporarily came to an end. At the same time another man had been meeting with Lindenwood officials with a drive to bring his fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi, to Lindenwood’s campus. Alpha Sigma Phi national was interested in expanding to Lindenwood. With the help of Lindenwood administration these two men were united and began to converse about something that has changed and affected the lives of many. Brother Shawn Worman, decided he would extinguish his vows with the Sigma Chi fraternity and begin working with Brother Jim Reid in creating the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi.
The Epsilon Beta Chapter was first established at Lindenwood College in the early 90’s. Brother Jim Reid II of the Chapter from Tulane University, who lived in St. Charles, lead the way for these men to start something they may never of thought would affect the lives of so many. Powered by our early leaders Brothers Shawn Worman, our first President, Keith Schwartz, and James A. Bennett we were colonized in the spring of 1992 and later chartered on May, 1997 while led by our first HSP Chad Matlick. Brother Gary Matherne later led the way to revolutionizing our chapter into what it is today. In the early years of EB the chapter resided at the “Watson House”, which stood on the northwest entrance of campus next to Harmon Hall. Next the brothers gathered in the “Green House” where they stayed until it was replaced by Guffy Hall. Our next home, “The House”, 1525 1st Capital, was our home for 3 years until it too was bulldozed over in 2002 for the new campus construction. The chapter now resides in the bottom floor of Guffy Hall.
Our National History
Alpha Sigma Phi was founded at Yale University on December 6, 1845. Three young men; Louis Manigault(left), Horace Spangler Weiser, and Stephen Ormsby Rhea, all freshmen, met and laid down the basic principles of a society that today counts its membership in the thousands.
Since 1845, Alpha Sigma Phi has maintained a proud tradition of creating and perpetuating brotherhood for good men coast to coast. Dedicated alumni have long preserved and enriched the “Old Gal’s” tradition with a vision for the future that exemplifies the experiences of the past. Through the years, many brothers have noted that Alpha Sigma Phi made a significant contribution early in their lives. With gratitude, these members have remained loyal and are supportive of the Fraternity’s future.
Alpha Sigma Phi’s existence has been threatened many times over the last 150 years. The fraternity still managed to pull through these hardships. Therefore, the official symbol of the fraternity is the Phoenix, the mythological bird that rises from its ashes. Today, Alpha Sigma Phi is recognized as a fraternity of quality and stature. With over 60 chapters, colonies, and interest groups, and an active expansion effort, the Fraternity continues to offer meaningful services and opportunities to over 2,000 undergraduates and well over 40,000 living alumni.
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