Sigma Alpha Sigma
Great news ΣΑΣ Alumni,
To get ΣΑΣ back onto OBU’s campus, we need 10-gentlemen willing to be a part of our lifelong club so they can elect a governing body and bring life back to ΣΑΣ.
Russ Breshears who was in ΣΑΣ Pledge Class 1982 will be helping Dr. Johnny Wink who was a Sponsor during his 50+ year tenure at OBU and will be assisting these men.
Please help us fill the OBU swimming pool viewing area because the swimmers are our best chance to get dedicated, passionate, qualified men this year! The swim meet starts at 5PM on January 27th at OBU’s Waggoner Pool.
After the swim meet around 8PM we are having a BBQ at the Wesley Foundation 316 N 11th, Arkadelphia to discuss ΣΑΣ plans, eat BBQ, and have some fun!
Are you coming? Please let us know if so 🙂
5:00PM – 8PM OBU Swim Meet: OBU Pool
8:00PM – 10:00PM ΣΑΣ BBQ: 316 N 11th, Arkadelphia
Please check back for upcoming events.
Reintroducing The Fighting S’s
Meet The Fighting ΣΑΣ
The late Dr. Downs did an excellent job researching all the Ouachita Baptist University’s fallen heroes of World War II. In his book, The Fighting Tigers, he goes into detail of the brave young ΣΑΣ brothers that gave the ultimate sacrifice. We want to dedicate this website to these men. Click to see the memorial at OBU.
1936 ΣΑΣ Displays First Crest Design
Originators…
Sigma Alpha Sigma published graphics to highlight their brotherhood and time at Ouachita Baptist University. Pictured is Joe Gillespie Jr. as President of the brotherhood, he helped create. Also, you see George Grant of The Fighting Tigers and many others.
1938 ΣΑΣ Prepares for World War II
Traditions…
Many members of Sigma Alpha Sigma face war and decided to join the United States Military to prepare for World War II. Many of these men are mentioned in Dr. Downs book dedicated to remembering them called The Fighting Tigers and many others.
1939 WWII Begins & ΣΑΣ Members Act
Selfless…
Many Sigma Alpha Sigma members act selflessly and bravely joined the USA Military to fight in World War II and many did not come back home.
1940 ΣΑΣ First Mission Statement
Purpose…
A social organization instituted to promote good feeling and fellowship among the student body, establish precedents of scholastic achievement, good principles on the campus.
1943 WWII Rages & ΣΑΣ Members Perish
Sacrifices…
Many Sigma Alpha Sigma members paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the USA Military during World War II. Rest in peace brothers.
1946 ΣΑΣ Welcomes First Sweetheart
Sweethearts…
Wipe that smile off, pledge! First images of the ΣΑΣ ax!
Sigma Alpha Sigma is the first social club to honor women and welcome them into the fellowship.
1952 ΣΑΣ Displays First Images of the Modern Crest
Trendsetters…
The JOI’s placed second in the Double Round-Robin Tournament of basketball. They were defeated in the play-off 20-19, by the SAS Harold Lawrence, Muriel Lewis, Luther Brewer, Spear Titsworth, and Johnny Hagan.
2022 ΣΑΣ Mobilizes a Plan
Lives…
Many plans will be discussed at the 90th reunion. If you are a ΣΑΣ alumni or sweethearts, please attend the 90th Reunion Oct. 8, 2022, 10AM – 1PM at the new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at 258 Red Hill Road Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923.
