The Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon earned the title of “Best in Grades” for Spring 2006 by raising their GPA from a 2.98 to a 3.15. The honor comes from a great deal of hard work on every brother’s part and a 2005 Academic Standards resolution which raised the minimum required GPA from 2.25 to 2.50, with all brothers striving to maintain a 3.15.
“Raising the minimum G.P.A. has helped us reach our goal of a 3.15,” said Brother Nathan Patterson (’07), chapter president. “Also, we have an excellent study hours program in place headed up by our Academic Chair and Vice-President of Recruitment Sam McDaniel. I know that his efforts have really helped some of the brothers live up to our principle of Sound Mind.”
For some brothers, the higher chapter GPA came as no surprise due to their hard work and diligence. But for others, the chapter’s GPA is linked almost directly to their improvement.
Brother Harlin Wilkin (’08) posted a 1.5 GPA his first semester. After working with Brother McDaniel through SigEp’s study hours program, he was able to raise his GPA to a 3.7 last semester.
“After my first semester of being in SigEp I was kind of worried about my grades. But now I’m really glad I joined. Sam really helped me learn how to balance my time and study effectively,” Wilkin said. “Plus, I got to study with brothers from every major. Communications majors helped me with my essays and business majors helped me with my math.”
Tennessee Kappa will continue leading the fraternity community at UTM and breaking the stereotypical “frat” image by striving for excellence in academics as well as promoting the concept of Sound Mind, Sound Body and Sound Spirit.
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