SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023
The Eta Chapter was represented by 6 delegates at Kappa Sigma's 74th Biennial Grand Conclave. Two of them, Brothers Paulo L. Matheny and Warren H. Bryson, are pictured alongside the Supreme Executive Committee of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
The Kappa Sigma intramural softball team, Kappa Squids, celebrates an undefeated season as they are named champions of the 2023 Spring intramural softball tournament, proving further that Kappa Sigma is number 1, second to none!
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023
During this Spring's Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards, Brother Matt C. Gunn was recognized for having the highest grade point average of all fraternity and sorority members on campus. Brother Gunn is pursuing a double major in Engineering and Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science, currently serves the Eta Chapter as Grand Treasurer and is finishing his term as Scholarship Chairman. Congratulations, Matt!
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023
Brother Paulo L. Matheny celebrates Sigma Sigma Sigma's 125th anniversary at Longwood University, cementing the historical bond between Tri Sigma and Kappa Sigma. Eta Chapter's honored alumnus, J. Miller Leake, is credited for helping Tri Sigma in its early days, notably in helping draft the sorority's constitution, ceremonial hymn, and initiation ritual. Brother Matheny was asked to give a speech to the sisters of Sigma in honor of Brother Leake and his relationship to Tri Sigma alumna Natalie Lancaster. Brother Matheny is pictured greeting Sigma Sigma Sigma's National President, Joyce O'Daniel. He also had the honor of meeting many prominent sisters in Sigma, Farmville Mayor Brian Vincent, and Longwood President W. Taylor Reveley, IV.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023
Kappa Sigma is happy to announce that the Eta Chapter currently ranks number 1 in GPA among all IFC fraternities and has been named the largest fraternity on campus!
SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023
The Eta Chapter of Kappa Sigma is happy to announce that it has achieved 100% undergraduate participation during the 2023 Stephen Alonzo Jackson Weekend of Giving! This is a major accomplishment and shows the dedication of each member to the Fraternity!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Thank you to all who ordered our 2023 Spring Recruitment T-Shirt! Now that the order is closed, the shirts are entering production and will be shipped in early March!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Monday 2/20: "Grill & Chill" @ Freshman Village, 6 PM
Join the brothers of Kappa Sigma in the courtyard and enjoy burgers and cornhole
Tuesday 2/21: "Night of 1000 Nuggets" @ Kappa Sigma House, 6 PM
Have you ever seen 1000 chicken nuggets? Well now you sure can!
Wednesday 2/22: "BBQ Cookout" @ Kappa Sigma House, 6 PM
BBQ, cornbread, cole slaw, baked beans, count me in!
Thursday 2/23: Invite Only Event
If you unable to attend any previous events, contact our Grand Master of Ceremonies at PauloMatheny@go.rmc.edu
Christmas was Scarlet, White, and Emerald Green this winter in Burgos as Brother Julian Mayoral Romero sported the red suit at the Colegio Blanca de Castilla, handing out presents to Ukrainian children seeking refuge in Spain.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
In memory of the heroic deeds of firemen during and after the horrific 9/11 terrorist attacks, members of the Eta Chapter delivered lunch to members of the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department. Thank you to all of the First Response Personnel who protect us every day.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
This Summer, one of our brothers, Spencer Willett, '23, had the amazing opportunity to work with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin as a Governor's Fellow. Spencer will continue his work this Fall as an employee of the Governor's office. We look forward to seeing what he does next!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
Five Friends and Brothers of our Chapter made the trip to Denver, Colorado this week to attend the 2022 Kappa Sigma Leadership Conference. These brothers spent the weekend representing the Eta Chapter on an international level. One of them even paid a visit to Eta Chapter alumni Wyatt A. Gray '21, who resides just outside of the city. Pictured from left to right are DQ Tracy '23, Archer White '25, Carter White '25, Warren Bryson '25, and Paulo Matheny '24.
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022
Congratulations to Brother Paulo L. Matheny for earning his final Ritual Proficiency and being named Master of the Ritual! Master of the Ritual status is available for any brother - undergraduate or alumnus - who earns all of the available Ritual certificates. Brother Matheny joins the ranks of alumni Brothers Joshua A. Anoff and Kristian L. Spencer, becoming only the third Master of the Ritual in Eta Chapter's 134 year history.
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022
Eta Chapter fared well during the R-MC Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards, coming away with 8 of the 12 available awards!
Excellence in Leadership Development
Excellence in Community Service and Philanthropy
Chapter of Excellence Award
Godfrey Smith Award
"Don't work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition" - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021
The Eta Chapter of Kappa Sigma raised money for The Military Hero’s Campaign, a Kappa Sigma Organization that supports military veterans and their families. For every $150 we raised, a brother shaved their head. This was to remind us every day, until our hair grows back, that there are service men that gave up their lives at home to protect our lives here. Keep an eye out on our Instagram (@kappasigrmc) for future philanthropy events!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021
When you find yourself in times of trouble, the best thing you can do is Pet It Be! The Brothers of Kappa Sigma hosted their very own petting zoo in Mary Branch Circle to give students a chance to destress and to raise money for the Chapter. R-MC was visited by goats, sheep, rabbits, pigs, and our most special attraction, Cody M. Gohlke. Animals courtesy of Wandering Cow Farm and Paulo's Pets.