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.
Our Chapter History
Our chapter was first colonized at Lindenwood University in 1993. With the help of Jim Reed, a brother and Missouri Valley alumnus, our chapter was founded by Gary Matherne. Credited with co-founding the chapter was Shawn Warrmon, who became roster number one. Over the next few years, the fraternity grew in numbers, and began to grow an alumni support network.
Finally, in 1997, with the support of Alpha Sigma Phi national headquarters, as well as the Lindenwood Campus faculty, we recieved our Charter and became designated the Epsilon Beta Chapter. Now on "active status", Epsilon Beta is a fully fledged, fully functional chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi.
Since that time, Alpha Sigma Phi has shaped the lives of nearly two-hundred men, promoted brotherhood, helped form social networks, contributed to charity, and supported our campus, Lindenwood University.
As of fall 2005, Alpha Sigma Phi's official campus housing is on the first floor of Guffey Hall. While brothers are not required to live in the Fraternity Hall, they are of course encouraged to and many choose to. Guffey Hall is also the location of our new Chapter Room, recently converted from a storage warehouse to a entertainment and meeting room, exclusively available to brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi.
Spring semester 2007 marked Epsilon Beta's 10-year anniversary. The semesterly "Sig Bust" formal was held as the tenth anniversary celebration.