Dallas Alumni Chapter Honors & Distinctions in Sigma Chi

Order of Constantine

Each year, the Order of Constantine recognizes a group of up to 14 Sigma Chi brothers across the world for their commitment, dedication and service to the Fraternity. Induction into the Order of Constantine is considered to be the highest honor the Sigma Chi Fraternity can bestow upon one of its members. The honor of being named a “Constantine Sig” has been conferred on less than 900 brothers since the inception of the Order of Constantine at the 47th Grand Chapter in 1948. Here are local Brothers who hold this esteemed honor:

Rod Smalling (Texas A&M Commerce, 1993)
Steve “Hare” Harrington (Southern Methodist, 1979)
Jim Bloom (San Diego State, 1982)
Joe Sholden (Southern Methodist, 1980)
Chester McCrary (Texas A&M Commerce, 1965)
Don Powers (UT Austin, 1953)
Chad Ward (UT Arlington, 1989)
Nathan White, Jr. (Southern Methodist, 1964)
Kent Holbert (Texas A&M Commerce, 1972)
Jay Minton, Jr. (Southern Methodist, 1957)
Edward Blessing (San Diego State, 1960)
Richard Mayoh (Rhode Island, 1964)
Rob Whitener (Texas A&M Commerce, 1964)
Wayne Tucker (Baylor, 1985) *ALL HONOR TO HIS NAME

Significant Sig Award

The Significant Sig award is one of the Fraternity's highest honors. It recognizes "those alumni members whose achievements in their fields of endeavor have brought honor and prestige to the name of Sigma Chi." The Sigma Chi Fraternity has recognized more than 1,100 brothers since the Significant Sig award's inception at the 1935 Grand Chapter. Here are local Significant Sig honorees:

Jason Downing (Stephen F. Austin, 1992)
Norm Bafunno (Purdue, 1983)
Stephen Moore (Stephen F. Austin, 1989)
Dave Omholt (Purdue, 1992)
George Killebrew, IV (Southern Methodist, 1985)
Steve Berberich (Tulsa, 1985)
Joe Pollard, Sr. (Memphis, 1979)
Rogers Healy (Southern Methodist, 2003)
Joe Cavender (Texas A&M Commerce, 1978)
Gary Roden (Texas A&M, 1983)
Nathan White, Jr. (Southern Methodist, 1964)
Edward Stanley (Texas A&M Commerce, 1966)
Chuck Howley (West Virginia, 1958)
Matt Michel (Texas A&M, 1983)
Edward Blessing (San Diego State, 1960)
Brad Bradley (Mississippi State, 1957)
Charles Boyce (West Virginia, 1951)
Richard Frazier (Tulsa, 1969)
Terry Fuller (Texas Tech, 1977)
Jeffrey Rich (Michigan, 1982)
Dr. Dan Meyer (UCLA, 1979)
Timothy Powers (UCLA, 1977)
Paul Ward (Eastern Illinois, 1971)
Tim Headington (Oklahoma, 1972)
Dr. Fred Winter, Jr. (Lamar, 1972)
Tom Taylor (UT Austin, 1959)
Richard Bills (Texas A&M Commerce, 1967)
Rob Whitener (Texas A&M Commerce, 1964)
Joe Griffith (Texas A&M Commerce, 1964)

Seven Lights Award

The Seven Lights Alumni Award is presented to an alumnus for ten years of exceptional service to the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the local, provincial and/or international level or combinations in one or more multiple positions. (i.e. alumni chapter officer, house corporation officer, Chapter Advisor or Chapter Advisory Board Member, Grand Praetor, or Grand Trustee.) Here are our local Seven Lights Award recipients:

Steve Smillie (UT Arlington, 1992)
Dick Dawson (Texas A&M Commerce, 1968)
Adam Joiner (Tarleton, 2014)
Larry Foster (Texas A&M Commerce, 1967)
Bart McMurry (University of North Texas, 1993)
Jim Bullock (University of North Texas, 1992)
Ron Hunt (Stephen F. Austin, 1991)
Carson Hallmark (University of North Alabama, 2013)
Andy McComas (Albion College, 1981)
Shawn Rogers (New Mexico State, 2008)
Tom Shearer (Texas-Arlington, 1988)
David Nelson (Texas Tech, 1976)
Kent Holbert (Texas A&M Commerce, 1972)

Jay Minton BEST Alumni Chapter officer Award

Sigma Chi's Jay E. Minton Best Alumni Chapter Officer Award recognizes just one alumni chapter officer across North America each year who demonstrates exceptional leadership, administration, fraternity relations, service, effectiveness, and improvement within an alumni chapter. Here are local recipients of the award:

2024 - Ron Hunt (Stephen F. Austin, 1991) - DAC President

2003 - George Theriot, III (Oklahoma, 1966) - DAC President

Outstanding Alumni Chapter Award

2025 - GOLD Level: Dallas Alumni Chapter

Past Dallas Alumni Chapter Presidents

Over the years, many dedicated brothers have devoted their time leading the advancement and evolution of the Sigma Chi Dallas Alumni Chapter. Chapter Presidents can be re-elected to serve up to a total of two consecutive years, unless unique circumstances allow for a third year. We greatly appreciate their service to Sigma Chi in this capacity! Here are the men who have served, dating back to 1990.

2023-2024 Ron Hunt (Stephen F. Austin, 1991)

2021-2022 Dick Dawson (Texas A&M Commerce, 1968)

2019-2020 Dick Weisheit (Texas Tech, 1973)

2017-2018 Larry Foster (Texas A&M Commerce, 1967)

2015-2016 Larry Williams (Sam Houston State, 1961)

2013-2014 Nathan White (Southern Methodist, 1964)

2012 Dave Cravens (Texas Tech, 1974)

2010-2011 Harry Palmer

2008-2009 Ernest Paul Pewitt (Texas A&M Commerce, 1968)

2007 Mark Hoops (Southwest Missouri State, 1994)

2005-2006 Dan Yerian (Oklahoma State, 1969)

2004 Jerry Cavalier (Western Michigan, Kalamazoo, 1967)

2003 Steve Watson (Wisconsin, 1970)

2001-2002 Randy Davis (Texas A&M, 1995)

1997-2000 George Theriot (Oklahoma, 1966)

1995-1996 Bill Rose (Oklahoma State, 1967)

1995 Charlie Carlin (Tulsa, 1966)

1993-1994 Ron Reneker (Tulsa, 1968)

1990-1992 Bill Rose (Oklahoma State, 1967)

Dallas Alumni Chapter BROTHER OF THE YEAR

In 2022, the DAC began a tradition of recognizing one member who not only exemplifies the values of Sigma Chi, but demonstrates exceptional commitment and dedication to the Dallas Alumni Chapter itself specifically, making a significant impact on the purposes, events and successes of the Chapter.

2024 - Steve Smillie (UT Arlington, 1992)

2023 - Ron Hunt (Stephen F. Austin, 1991)

2022 - Larry Foster (Texas A&M Commerce, 1967)