Important Sigma Chi Literature The standard with which the fraternity started, as declared by Isaac M. Jordan, is that of admitting no man into membership in Sigma Chi who is not believed to be...
 I believe in fairness, decency, and good manners. I will endeavor to retain the spirit of youth. I will try to make my college, the Sigma Chi fraternity, and my own chapter more honored by all men and women and more beloved and honestly respected be our own brothers. I say these words in all sincerity: that Sigma Chi has given me favor and distinction; that the bond of our fellowship is reciprocal; that I will endeavor to so build myself and so conduct myself that I will ever be a credit to the fraternity. George Ade, Purdue, 1887  The Spirit of Sigma Chi, as conceived by the founders more than 150 years ago, yet visible and alive today, is based on the the theory that... Friendship among members sharing a common belief in an ideal... And possessing different temperaments, talents, and convictions... Is superior to that among members sharing the same temperaments, talents, and convictions, and that... Genuine friendship can be maintained without sacrificing the principles of individuality or one's personal judgement. |
