Rush - The period when fraternitites actively recruit proir to pledging.

Bid - A formal invitation to pledge a fraternity.

Pledge- Pledgeship in Kappa Sigma lasts approximately a semester. It offers each person the chance to understand Kappa Sigma and its ideals.

Greek- A collective term used to describe members of fraternities or sororities.

Why pledge a fraternity at all?

Since the founding of the American College Fraternity movement in 1776, fraternities have grown to symbolize leardership, independence, scholastic achievement and service to their various campuses and comminites. Fraternity men represent a very small percentage, only 2% of the male population of the United States. However, that 2% is a very powerful group of individuals! Fraternity men have gone on to hold many of the top positions in our nation, from the business world to the political arena. Approximately 80% of the top executives of the Fortune 500 companies are fraternity men. 76% of current United States Justices since 1910 have been fraternity men. 100 of 158 cabinet members since 1900 have been fraternity men. All but two United States Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men. It is certainly no surprise that today's college and university students express a keen interest in the Greek System. The opportunities are endless and the benefits speak for themselves. Each year thousands of young men enter the working world with the competitive advantage of fraternity experience and alumni contacts.

Why Join Kappa Sigma?

Four words describe Kappa Sigma. These are Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship and Service.

Why Join Alpha-Pi of Kappa Sigma?

Approximately 60% of all Wabash College men are members of a fraternity. The Kappa Sigma chapter on campus will enhance the rich Wabash experiences that abound every year. Some of these are Monon Bell and Homecoming. The Alpha-Pi chapter brings you all of the ideals of Kappa Sigma. There is an incredible sense of camaraderie and brotherhood on a personal level present in our chapter.

Notable Alumni of Alpha-Pi:

David Kendall -- Lawyer for President Clinton

Dwight Green -- past Governor of Illinois

Tom Fisher -- Solicitor General of Indiana

Notable Alumni of Kappa Sigma Nationally

In politics:

Bob Dole- former Senate majority leader and republican presidential candidate in 1996.

Paul Patton- Governor of Kentucky

Numerous Congressmen and Senators.

In Bussiness:

William Hewlett- Co-founder, Hewlitt-Packard

Jack Smith, Jr.- President, General Motors

Robert Eaton- Chairman and chief operating officer, Chrysler Corporation

Alan Mulally- Senior VP for Airplane Developement, Boeing Corp.

Ben Gilmer- CEO, AT&T

In Academia:

Edgar D. Mitchell-Former Apollo program astronaut

Edwin Hubble-Nobel winning Astronomer, namsake of the Hubble Telescope

Steven C. Beering- President, Purdue University

In Entertainment:

Ted Turner- Owner, Turner Broadcasting

Mort Walker- Created Beetle Bailey

Robert Redford- Actor, Director

Hoagy Carmichael- Songwriter

Jimmy Buffet- Musician

Sam Donaldson- News correspondent.

Mike Williams- Actor(The Blair Witch Project)

In Sports:

Ted Turner- Owner, Atlanta Braves

Lamar Hunt- Sports Businessman, owner of the Kansas City Chiefs and Football Hall of Fame inductee

Curis Strange- Professional golfer

Lanny Wadkins- Professional golfer

Stump Merrill- Coach, New York Yankees

Brian Sipe- quarterback, Cleveland Browns, Hall of Fame

Richey Cunningham- Kicker, Dallas Cowboys

John B. Kelly- Olympic Gold Medalist, heavyweight crew