“This Fraternity will be different.” That is what Carter Ashton Jenkens responded when being questioned as to why another fraternity should be inaugurated at Richmond University in the Fall of 1901 and over the past 112 years. That response has been the foundation of Sigma Phi Epsilon. With Virtue, Diligence and Brotherly Love being the basis of which the fraternity has been run, Sigma Phi Epsilon has been a leader in Greek life nationwide by being the first fraternity to eliminate race and sexual orientation limitations, the first to provide an Educational Foundation for undergraduate support and the first to charter a chapter in all 50 states. Not only is this fraternity the ninth largest in the nation, including cultural and honors fraternities, they have been the longest running male fraternity at Longwood University.
Last Monday, March 11, marked the 35th year anniversary of the Virginia Lambda chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon being founded at Longwood University. Better known as “SPE” on campus, close to 500 men have been initiated into the brotherhood. To celebrate this significant achievement, Sigma Phi Epsilon will be hosting a 35th year anniversary celebration Saturday, April 6 on Lancaster Mall. The fraternity is welcoming anyone and everyone to attend and enjoy a barbecue and beer truck (for those of age) provided by Aramark followed by a music show by alumni and national recording artist Pat McGee. The event will start at 4 p.m. and will conclude at 9 p.m.. Tickets, including the barbeque and music, will be sold to students for $15 and can be purchased at https://www. longwoodlink.com/events#SPE. Come support 35 years of creating exceptional and professional men, and meet the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon!
