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December 4, 2022 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

In Memoriam: Andrew Talbot Rainer

P.W. “Buddy” Whiteaker

P.W. “Buddy” Whiteaker, age 87, died peacefully on December 3, 2022, surrounded by family at his home in Maumelle, Arkansas. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on July 8, 1935, the son of Joseph William and Laura Pearl (Muse) Whiteaker. Buddy graduated from Pine Bluff High School (1954), before earning his B.A. from Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) (1958), where he proudly pledged Sigma Nu Fraternity. He furthered his education by earning his M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi.

Buddy will be remembered for his passion for politics and public policy, his respect for all people, his love of music, the arts, the outdoors, games, gardening, and learning, his work ethic, his leadership, and his ability to dream impossible dreams. He proudly served the people of the State of Arkansas as the Administrative Assistant and Staff Director for Senator John L. McClellan before returning to the state to develop land and build homes. He will be deeply missed.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Ada (Latta) Whiteaker; their children, Greg (Maria) Whiteaker, Deni Whiteaker Clark, and Scott (Mary) Whiteaker; their grandchildren, Abby (Miles) French, Preston (Shelby) Clark, and Byrne, Elise, Alyssa and Drew Whiteaker; and his nephews, who are more like brothers, Jim and Rick Skillen. A great-grandson, Everett Alan Clark, will make his arrival in the coming weeks, and great-granddaughter, Mary Claire French, will arrive this spring. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, and son-in-law, Mike Clark.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son in Pine Bluff, with a visitation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our House shelter organization, P.O. Box 34155, Little Rock, AR 72205.

For online condolences, please visit www.RalphRobinsonandSon.com.

Filed Under: Chapter Eternal

September 28, 2022 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Fall 2022 Chapter Newsletter Published

The Epsilon Sigma Chapter published the Fall 2022 Chapter Newsletter.

Click here to read the Fall 2022 Chapter Newsletter.

Filed Under: Alumni Newsletter

October 5, 2021 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

In Memoriam: Andrew Talbot Rainer

Andrew Talbot Rainer, Jr.

Andrew Talbot Rainer, Jr. “Drew” died on October 3, 2021, at his home in Memphis, TN. Drew was the oldest of 4 siblings, born on July 4, 1999. He was a senior at Rhodes College, where he was a Clarence Day Scholar majoring in English with a minor in Music. He was part of the Rhodes Jazz Ensemble and the chaplain of Sigma Nu fraternity, where he was a brother. Prior to Rhodes, Drew graduated with honors from Christian Brothers High School, where he played trombone in the oldest high school band in America, and was a varsity wrestler, Drew was a voracious reader, and was awarded the Chad Eatherly Scholarship, “given to the Brother’s Boy who exemplifies our best graces: compassion, humor, wisdom, service, spirit and spiritedness…”

From childhood, Drew was an accomplished musician, singer and lover of music, who as a very small boy volunteered to sing at Christmas mass at St. Peter Church, where he continued to serve as a cantor, soloist and duetist. He sang with the Memphis Boy Choir and played trombone in the CBHS Jazz band and with the pep band at football games. Drew also studied bass guitar, and greatly loved playing in his 80’s rock group, Belvedere, with his bandmates.

Drew earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 55, and in 2017 completed a 12 day, 85 mile trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico with fellow Troop 55 scouts and troop leaders.

Drew learned his love for his Catholic faith at St. Peter Catholic Church, where in addition to singing, he served at the altar, and was a devoted member of the high school youth group, known as “The Thing.”

Drew was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. He was a kind, cheerful, intelligent and outgoing young man, who was loved by his friends.

He is survived by his mother and father, Keith and Andy Rainer, his sisters Nell and Mary, and his brother Robert. He also leaves behind his Aunt, Lesley Dillon (John), his uncles: Jim Rainer (Missy), Stephen Rainer (Debra) and Andrew Doggett (Nora), 11 first cousins, as well a very large extended family network too numerous to mention.

Mass in celebration of Drew’s life will be at St. Peter Catholic Church on Friday, October 8 at 2:30PM. There will be a visitation in the St. Peter parish hall at 1:00PM, and a rosary prayed in the church at 2:00. The service can be streamed live at: https://boxcast.tv/view/drew-rainer-funeral-478870

A memorial fund has been established in Drew’s honor at Pinnacle Bank. Donations can be directed in person or by mail to the Drew Rainer Memorial Fund ? Pinnacle Bank 949 Shady Grove Road South, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38120, or via GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/drew-rainer-memorial-fund.

Drew’s family asks that donations be made to this fund in lieu of flowers.

JOHN 15:13:

“GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS”

Filed Under: Chapter Eternal

October 1, 2021 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Join us for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2021!

Join us at the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity on Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 10:00am-3:00pm for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2021! Reconnect with friends at the Sigma Nu House and enjoy the Homecoming parade along with a BBQ cookout and tailgate! To help ensure we have an accurate headcount, please RSVP!

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our understanding of the Rhodes COVID-19 Protocol is that alumni will be allowed on campus but will not be allowed to enter buildings unless they have been screened for COVID-19 by Rhodes and received approval to enter buildings.

The event is FREE and open to all Sigma Nu brothers, family, friends, and guests!

Filed Under: News

September 10, 2019 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Fall 2019 Chapter Newsletter Published

The Epsilon Sigma Chapter published the Fall 2019 Chapter Newsletter.

The Fall 2019 Chapter Newsletter includes a foreword by Logan Rogers, Alumni Relations Chairman, followed by messages and updates from Keith Harrison, Eminent Commander; Tran, House Chairman; and Luke Staffelbach, Philanthropy Chairman.

Click here to read the Fall 2019 Chapter Newsletter.

Filed Under: Alumni Newsletter

March 13, 2019 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Spring 2019 Chapter Newsletter Published

The Epsilon Sigma Chapter published the Spring 2019 Chapter Newsletter.

The Spring 2019 Chapter Newsletter includes a foreword by Logan Rogers, Alumni Relations Chairman, followed by messages and updates from Keith Harrison, Eminent Commander; Tran, House Chairman; and Luke Staffelbach, Philanthropy Chairman.

Click here to read the Spring 2019 Chapter Newsletter.

Filed Under: Alumni Newsletter

February 27, 2019 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Sigma Nu Brothers Complete Spring 2019 Green Line Clean-up

Filed Under: News

October 25, 2016 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

The Rye Family Makes $10,000 Donation to the Epsilon Sigma Chapter Scholarship Account

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October 24, 2016

The Rye Family Makes $10,000 Donation to the Epsilon Sigma Chapter Scholarship Account

Memphis, TN – Scott ’83 and Ruth Rye ’84, parents of Colin Rye ’16, have donated $10,000 to the Epsilon Sigma Chapter Scholarship Account held at the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation for use by the Sigma Nu House Corporation of Memphis. Scott pledged the donation after visiting the house and meeting with the Active Chapter and House Corporation leaders.

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June 3, 2016 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Epsilon Sigma Chapter Receives Rock Chapter Award at 67th Grand Chapter

The Epsilon Sigma Chapter received its first Rock Chapter Award at the 67th Grand Chapter in San Diego, CA.

The Rock Chapter Award is the highest honor that a chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity can receive, honoring collegiate chapters that have achieved excellence in all areas of chapter operations as measured by the Pursuit of Excellence Program.

Epsilon Sigma (Rhodes)

  • First Rock Chapter Award
  • 67 members
  • 28 in GPA
  • 100% of members involved in other campus organizations, 25% hold leadership positions
  • Raised $5,702 for various philanthropic causes
  • Recruited 21 men this past year, initiated 20
  • Using all phases of LEAD
  • Won campus Fraternity of the Year award for five of the past six years
  • Highest fraternity GPA on campus

Filed Under: News

March 25, 2016 by Epsilon Sigma Chapter

The Giles Family Makes $10,000 Donation to the Sigma Nu House Corporation of Memphis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2016

The Giles Family Makes $10,000 Donation to the Sigma Nu House Corporation of Memphis

Memphis, TN – Jill and Bill Giles, the parents of Chris Giles ’16, have donated $10,000 to the Sigma Nu House Corporation of Memphis. The Sigma Nu House Corporation of Memphis has established a sound business model for the corporation, with the Active Chapter paying a parlor fee to the House Corporation each semester to fund long-term property maintenance, and the Giles Family donation will go directly to capital improvements, including house repairs and renovations.

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