Fun Facts About Sigma Nu

Every fraternity thinks they have the best; the best Intramural sports team, the best-looking group of guys, the best parties, and now, as alumni, the best stories to share. What are some fun facts you remember about Sigma Nu? Click “READ MORE” for some fun facts you may have forgotten, or didn’t even know, and learn how to submit your own!

Every fraternity thinks they have the best; the best Intramural sports team, the best-looking group of guys, the best parties, and now, as alumni, the best stories to share. What are some fun facts you remember about Sigma Nu? 

Take a look at some history facts below: 

Gamma Alpha Chapter of Sigma Nu was established in 1896 and is one of the oldest fraternities on Georgia Tech’s campus.

Sigma Nu was founded by James Frank Hopkins, Greenfield Quarles, and James McIlvaine Riley. 

The Sigma Nu flower is the white rose. 

The Sigma Nu motto is, “Love, Honor, Truth”. 

A few of the most famous alumni from Sigma Nu are:

Bobby Dodd, College Football Hall of Fame head coach of Georgia Tech football team from 1945-1966, athletic director and namesake to Bobby Dodd Stadium and Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award

Bob Barker, Emmy winning host of The Price is Right

Harrison Ford, Actor who starred in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones trilogies, as well as,The Fugitive and many other blockbuster movies

Joe Buck, Sportscaster on FOX television network

Pat Riley, Former LA Laker coach and current President and former coach of the Miami Heat

 

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