ETSU’s Lambda Beta Chapter of Kappa Sigma had a successful first year back on campus. 

ETSU’s Lambda Beta Chapter of Kappa Sigma was suspended in 2018 due to alcohol and hazing violations. After many discussions and hard work from the chapter, Kappa Sigma was able to return to campus this past year. 

“It took me going from meeting room to meeting room every day. We had to complete a series of tasks that our headquarters calls the roadmap. The roadmap consisted of multiple workshops which our chapter attended and listened to. The purpose of these workshops wasn’t only for our internal operations but also to keep our brothers and anyone else who attends our events safe,”  Noah Nance, Kappa Sigma president said. 

Nance explained that the group’s success this year could be attributed to the relationship and bond between the members. New and old members are dedicated to the chapter and upholding its purpose.

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“This year was successful for us because of our continued dedication to obtaining our charter, I would also credit this year’s success to our new members as well as they have made a perfect addition to our brotherhood, and the potential they carry is limitless,” Nance said.

While the members of Kappa Sigma are dedicated to serving the chapter and the university, there is a deeper meaning to having the chapter back on campus. 

“On July 14, 2022, I lost my father to ALS, it was a life-altering event that words cannot adequately capture. I started this for him, to make a difference,” Nance explains. “Together last spring, our brothers were able to raise $2,000 for ALS Tennessee in just three days. I not only started this to raise money for his cause, but I did this because my dad was a man who enjoyed bringing everyone together in good spirits, which is something we strive to do here in our chapter.”

The impact of Kappa Sigma on and outside of campus within the community is what makes the first year back very successful. 

“My brothers and I didn’t do all of this for the letters on a shirt, we did all of this because we wanted to make a difference,” Nance said.

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