The neophyte would politely approach the Masigs, introduce himself, and request the former to fill up a page. All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go: An Alpha Sigma Tau Virtual Fashion Show Friday, April 17 | 8 p.m. Spontaneously, the Masigs erupted into a triumphant rendition of the UP Alpha Sigma hymn “Show Us Some Guys.” Above the din, the operatic voice of brod Pons Raya, a member of the UP Concert Chorus, stood out. By the way, we were also required to memorize the complete names of the charter or founding Masigs --- all 18 of them. Sigma Gamma Rho. Take a listen to this Alpha’s rendition of a classic Alpha Phi Alpha songs. Most of these nice Masigs were the national-democratic or Left activists, who shunned overly hurting neophytes. An event that inspired me to join Alpha Sigma was the funeral of Alpha Sigma member Antonio “Tony” Tagamolila in February 1974. the greater men, yes sir! Tagamolila had joined the New People’s Army (NPA) a few years before and had just been killed in an encounter with government troops in Iloilo. Heavenly Father, give us strength to attain these ideals. A few other Notable Alpha Songwriters and Composers: However, after I got into Alpha Sigma, I found out that FF also stood for “Fighting Fish,” or what 8 mm. They sang activist songs and shouted activist slogans, as they extolled Tony’s qualities and principles. ET Host: Cassidy Nulty, Alpha Psi 2016/Northern Iowa, National Vice President. Click here to find your hidden name meaning. A UP Alpha Sigma Anniversary ball, sometime in the. 1 A Guide to the AA Taylor Collection. Alpha Sigma Alpha inspires women to lead, to serve and most of all to make a difference Vision of Alpha Sigma Alpha May Alpha Sigma Tau represent the sentiment of our hearts and the practices of our lives. Dear old Alpha Sigma Tau, Glory be to thee, May we ever live to honor Thy dear memory. The fraternity was founded, on October 10, 1962. I gutsily played along, because I really wanted to be an Alpha Sigma. I remember Ayet Agpi, Nani Andrade, Rudy Arias, Rene Bautista, Jun Palmiano, At the center, framed in a square, were engraved for posterity the letters A. The adrenaline was flowing, and our spirits were high. The Masigs, or, as we were required to call them --- “masters”, ordered us to do demeaning things, like serving them food, rubbing their shoulders after eating, and telling us to give flowers and publicly court or woo any random girl who happened to be eating lunch. Antonio Tagamolila: UP Alpha Sigma, former editor-in-chief. We're them . And so the fateful moment arrived. The Vinzons Hall cafeteria was where the Masigs usually had their lunch, together with the Sigma Alpha, their sister sorority. I never met him in UP, but when I was detained at the Bicutan Rehabilitation Center in 1979, we met and became friends. They were embracing us and calling us brods. G.O.M.A.B.!!! But they made some of the, more glorious chapters in Masig history. A welcome into Alpha Sigma Phi! Bound by ties of love and sisterhood Powered by. Open motto of Alpha Sigma Alpha To cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others. Email contact@sae.net. The Alpha Kappa Alpha women call out, “Skee-Wee” while the women of Zeta Phi Beta shout, “EE-I-KEE” (Ross, 2000). The organization has roots that stem back to the late 19th century to the first Latin American fraternity, and the first Latin American student organization in the United States. Heavenly Father, give us strength to attain these ideals. We were even warned that many Masigs carried a paddle, or a club, or even pots and pans. One of his classic pieces, the column was titled "Nang Kumulo Ang Tiyan ni Beto" (As Beto's Stomach Churned) Ome Candazo died of a heart attack on August 19, 2013. May we all be faithful to the ideals of our beloved sorority. Vous trouverez une sélection complète d’affiches, plaques gravées, enseignes, pancartes, bannières et autres produits pour assurer une signalisation et une signalétique sécuritaire sur les lieux de travail et résidentiels et ce directement du fabricant. It was once said, “To serve is to lead”. member of the activist fraternity, the University of the Philippines Alpha (Photo from UP Alpha Sigma Facebook). Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn. I Playing next. We're them . For the many blessings Health and strength and food sisterhood and friendship take our gratitude. As we advanced, anticipations of pain, suffering, anatomical dislocation, or even death flashed like a carousel in my mind. Browse more videos. Read/Download File Report Abuse. this is Amazing! Wesley in History of Alpha Phi Alpha said that "the brothers formed the circle with clasped hands and sang the "Fraternity Song." Show us some guys of steel and stone with oversize muscles and bones. Senior Brods in our time incumbent LC's Brod Robert "Bot" Roy and Brod LUIS HORA DADO respectively, Senior LC Rey Roy and LC Ruben "Benrubs" Edejer. The latter was aptly called the “Finals”. We have been singing ever since. I later learned that the Left activists within Alpha Sigma called themselves the “Pulajanes,” in honor of a suicidal Filipino resistance group in Samar during the Philippine-American War from 1899 to 1903. IV. Dec 14, 2017 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Song Written by: J. Marjorie Jackson Through the years as we struggle With main and with might To capture a vision fair There is … Sigma Gamma Rho dons royal blue and gold; Delta Sigma Theta proudly display crimson and cream (Ross, 2000). He was the one who got me to join UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity in early 1974.We were both political science majors and members of the UP Political Science Club. Supplement 1 1864-1953 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: Alpha Delta Omega Chapter, … Wakas, Bocaue, Bulacan, I asked my kind parents, Domingo Coronel Reyes and Eneida Enriquez Reyes to pick me up at something like 12:00 midnight. When he died, Lito was a professor at the UP College of Mass Communications, and a multi-awarded writer. In my case, I would receive 56 paddles that night, compared to 20 apiece for the preceding sessions. .... Alpha Psi, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta) meet in simultaneous conventions. Aims soaring upward until they reach the sky. Show us some guys ninety feet high who pushed the ground and lift the sky. Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority - Women of Poise and Purpose. Jess was also fondly called “FF” because of the last 2 letters of his initials. Translation: simple lives but complex minds. To Alpha Sigma Alpha dear, We sing to thee this hymn sincere To pledge our loyalty to strive always to Seek, Aspire, Attain. Again we pledge our vows to be, The highest as inspired by thee, We bow our hearts in humble awe to thee, Our own sorority. During these pre-finals sessions, there must have been 20 to 30 Masigs present. belonged to the second batch of Alpha Sigma recruits that year, so our batch The second one was Jesus F. Fernandez, who was a fellow political science major and fellow member of the newly revived UP Political Science Club. Sigmas Gamma Rho. Alpha Sigma’s tracks Jack Vs The Monkey (Prod Iron Fizt) by Alpha Sigma published on 2020-12-27T19:13:35Z. Click here to find your hidden name meaning, Disclaimer: The UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity no longer undertakes the physical initiation rites and methods described in this blog. Printed in the very first issue of The Anchor in June 1925, the lyrics of our Fraternity Hymn were penned by Edna McElver Lefler (Alpha 1908/Eastern Michigan) and set to the tune of “Annie Lisle,” a popular ballad of the time. Then, they gave each of us a comb and told us to use it so we would look good as we were being assaulted. This should be rare since the words of the Alpha hymn are not geared toward the sweetheart but to the brotherhood. We were not hurt ----- we were only pushed, shoved, and cajoled to negotiate the Gauntlet as quickly as possible. It was fun. I had an inkling that it was tough and hesitated momentarily. porn films were called in those days. No matter what the differences are each remained consistent on one ideal: service (Ross, 2000). Show us some guys of steel and stone with oversize muscles and bones Today, however, when I think of my widespread bruises during the beatings, I shudder to think that just a tiny blood clot from the bruises could have travelled through my veins, caused a blockage somewhere , and killed me. Go! To top it all, the BB was varnished a stately golden brown, and polished from time to time, such that the wood grain stood out and it shimmered when touched by the afternoon sun. Read about Fraternity Hymn by Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. These were the Masigs who, for the slightest or no reason, would beat the hell out of a neophyte (within safe margins of course), or paddle him as hard as possible. It was somewhat dark, so they did not notice the extensive eggplant-colored bruises on my arms, at least until we got home. They were conveniently assembled in a standing semi-circle. The excessively fragrant and gooey Tancho Tique nauseated me, but I shook it off. ET Host: Cassidy Nulty, Alpha Psi 2016/Northern Iowa, National Vice President. 2:06. Charter members of the UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity. Binge-Worthy: Shows, Movies, Podcasts, and Books that You’re Living for and Loving Tuesday, April 21| 6 p.m. That single statement, spoken so nonchalantly, eased my fears somewhat. No matter what the differences are each remained consistent on one ideal: service (Ross, 2000). Go! Given the number of Masigs that were in attendance, those two lines must have been more than 20 feet! Norma Boyd becomes the first to serve 2 terms as Alpha Chapter Basileus. (Photo from Alpha Sigma Facebook). Sakit.info, Batch 83-B (Best Batch ). While blindfolded, I remember hearing someone blurting out: “Assume!” After this command, I was made to bend over and spread my legs a little. This helped a lot. The Masigs, to my mind, were obviously under instructions by the Alpha Sigma officers to avoid a repeat of that tragedy. The finals was more violent than the previous two sessions, for two reasons. Lighting the way to heights of great attainments. La Gestion et la Prévention des Risques Psycho-Sociaux. Playing next. I remember the two pre-finals sessions were held, respectively, at the houses of Masigs Renato S. “Rene” Velasco in Caloocan, and Soliman M. Santos at 18 Mariposa St. in Cubao, Quezon City. and president of the prestigious College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP). ALL SING Sorority Hymn. I did just that, and added some theatrics, like singing to the lady while falling down on one knee. No jogging or lifting weights for these guys. This meant that there were this many “masters” who would kick or punch your four limbs, taunt you, insult you, take turns hitting your ass with the frat paddle, and whose first name, surname, and last name you had to memorize, under threat of more bodily punishment. The batch before ours, or “74-A”, was much 1317 Edgewater Dr Suite #1986 Orlando, FL 32804. At that time, I went home to Bulacan, Bulacan, which was about an hour and a half commute from Metro-Manila. The seal of the UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity. Wesley in History of Alpha Phi Alpha said that "the brothers formed the circle with clasped hands and sang the "Fraternity Song." Help us to live Thy law o f love which bids us "to do unto others as we would they should do unto us." During off-class hours, he told me the history and orientation of the fraternity, in an obvious pitch to make me join. In about 20 seconds or less, it was all over. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where all members feel a sense of belonging. Most of them were drinkers and smokers. the better men, yes sir! I remember who they were, because Give use the tough-tough - the toughest and we'll out maneuver them Again we pledge our vows to be, The highest as inspired by thee, We bow our hearts in humble awe to thee, Our own sorority. WHAT WE DO. You can have your cup of equity but we know one thing with certainty Simpson died in 1955 and his "recollection has slowly faded away." At the bottom of the page the Masig usually wrote a dedication, or some words of encouragement. 5 years ago | 2 views. Otherwise, I thought, we pitiable “amuyongs” would have passed out from the agonizing pain. On April 6, 1959, Phi Alpha fraternity merged with Phi Sigma Delta, adding sixteen active chapters, "mostly located in the East," who were given new designations beginning with the Greek letter Phi. the greater men, yes sir! We're them BEAT IT or BOW sigma.alpha@rocketmail.com peace. Bound by ties of love and sisterhood 10:00. 1912 .... hymn (by Marjorie Jackson, then of Lambda Chapter). Roberto E. Reyes. Give use the tough-tough - the toughest and we'll out maneuver them. Bienvenue chez Alpha Signa . Our national programs and initiatives offer tangible examples of Love for all Mankind. However, I hastily backed out on the first day of being a frat neophyte, or in UP language, “amuyong”, when a frat member, or “master” brashly ordered me to kiss a female dog’s genitals. Follow. During a rumble with Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity some years later, I heard that our opponents plastered our beloved BB with human excreta. There was also the danger that a neophyte might casually incur the ire of a hot-tempered Masig, or what was informally called “sadista” (sadists). The next time we sing the hymn let us remember Abram L. Simpson. Luther Mindi. The customary position while identifying the members was to have your left arm bent at a right angle pointing upwards, while your stretched right arm with palm exposed pointed to the Masig you were identifying. On our 2nd arrest, when we were both blindfolded and handcuffed in Camp Crame while awaiting interrogation, he jokingly whispered to my ear --- "Brod huli nanaman tayo" (Brod, we've been arrested again). Report. Very Safe Physical Sessions: No Blows to the Back, Chest, Abdomen, and Head. Show us some guys ninety feet high who pushed the ground and lift the sky Apr 25, 2012 - Abram L. Simpson, Composer of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Hymn. We were close friends even before I entered the frat. When the first session was over, I remember my upper arms and the backs of my thighs were bruised a deep purple. It was once said, “To serve is to lead”. The first colors were crimson and silver, the flower was the white carnation, and the jewel was the emerald. Alpha Sigma- Celebrity Deathmatch by Alpha Sigma published on 2020-12-25T16:50:41Z. On many occasions, we were required to spend time at the frat “tambayan” (hangout) at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) second floor lobby. Give use the tough-tough - the toughest and we'll out maneuver them. Jess graduated from San Sebastian College High School and was a member of the pre-martial law mass organization Student Alliance for National Democracy (STAND). To thee we’ll cling forever. They blindfolded me, removed my wallet from my back pocket, and checked if had any kind of padding on my rear to dull the pain. Alpha Sigma Alpha, Beta Epsilon. (Photo from Alpha Sigma Facebook). Sigmas Gamma Rho. At both sides of the BB were either empty polished spaces or shelves --- here memories fade. Probably it helped that they knew I already had activist leanings, because I felt that they were singling me out for soft treatment and words of encouragement midst my agony. I was “presented” to the fraternity at the residence of medical student Danilo “Danny” Sacdalan. Probably learned the game in minor and major seminary, from where he came going into UP. I realized then that 20 paddles delivered at full force could really test one’s resolve. Music by Zenobia Laws Bailey. Jess was known for his earthy and infectious sense of humor. ALPHA SIGMA CLSU CHAPTER. Because of Jess’ persuasive invitation, and because I already had a number of trusted friends in Alpha Sigma, I decided to join. I bit my lip after every wallop landed. Another UP Alpha Sigma hero/brod was Jose "Pepe" Luneta. While the Masigs were pummeling us, they repeatedly and toughly drilled us to be loyal to the fraternity, to love the “brods”, practice brotherhood, and abide by the frat’s principles. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Batch 83-A Atty Roel Jimenes Pulido, UP Prof Ramil Arca Mendoza, Sultan Cairoden Mangarum Pacasum of Lanao and my sponsor Joselito "Dong" Herrera of Cebu City (Best asshole Debater of UP Diliman in his Freshman year), Senior Brods Enrico Leyva "Kilay" Espanol and idol Emmanuel Kendi "Monyo-monyo" Lopez pretty-boys of Alpha Sigma look-alike ko daw sila -Nel Mandela, At ang Soyti Batch 83-A si Baguio Boy pro di marunong mag-ilocano 6 footer.. Cong Francisco "Kit" Belmonte. I played basketball against him once --- he was a very quick point guard who ran circles around me. Before the maulings, there was that part where the neophytes were required to identify the Masigs by their complete names. Phi Mu Alpha Sing 2006. Do you know your hidden name meaning ? We were so happy we forgot the pain, the humiliation, and the Tancho Tique. As soon as the entire batch was outside the Gauntlet, the menacing column broke and transformed into a cheering crowd. (Photo from Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation). It narrowed down considerably at one end, so the user could use both hands in powerfully whacking it at a neophyte’s posterior. I wondered though how he got his driver's license. Located at the entrepot that was the second floor CAS lobby, it consisted of two long benches at a right angle to each other, with one having its back to the academic oval, and the other against an imposing concrete wall on which hung the fraternity’s ornately carved narra bulletin board, or “BB.”, Within Alpha Sigma, the tambayan was endearingly called BB. He and his girlfriend at that time Marife Fetalino coached me on the rudiments of activism. smaller, being composed only of two recruits. (Photo from The Revolution for Filipinism by Bishop Nilo Tayag). Follow. What Jess slyly did not tell me, however, was what went on during the frat’s week-long initiation. UAPB Greek Switch - Kappa Kappa Psi as Alpha Kappa Alpha. Ome was once a columnist for the, , going by the name of "Ahas Tulog" (Sleeping Snake). Sigma Alpha Epsilon 1856 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60201-3837. the better men, yes sir! I attended the mass at the UP Catholic chapel and the funeral at the Loyola Memorial Park. TMEA 2012 Phi Mu Alpha Step Sing - The Red and Black. ET He became its"Lord Chancellor" (LC) sometime in 1974. Music by Zenobia Laws Bailey. timeline_pdf.pdf. 1 A Guide to the AA Taylor Collection. Repeat Chorus, Please get in touch with any comments or reactions to this site. Alay Sa Sambayanan and the frat motto: Truth, reason, and justice. In the year after the charter was signed the founders announced the Sorority's first hymn, "Blest Be the Tie that Binds", and first open motto, "to one another ever faithful". SHARE with your friends on Facebook and Twitter! And it did. As sung by the Epsilon Chi chapter of Capital University for our lovely new sweetheart Madison. 566 likes. I must have combed myself like Rudolph Valentino. Browse more videos. The number of punches and kicks a neophyte was to probably receive, therefore, increased by this scary magnitude. (5) WITHIN THE MYSTIC CIRCLE Joyously to thee we raise, Alpha Sigma Phi Songs of loyalty and praise which shall never die, Thou our inspiration art, ne'er shall any heart From thy Mystic Circle part, Alpha Sigma Phi Fortunately, we knew who these Masigs were, and we made extra efforts to memorize his complete name, and know his every quirk. He stuck by me during the physical initiations. Romeo "Ome" Candazo was one of the ardent Alpha Sigma "Pulajanes." Founders' Day Presentation 2017 | Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - YouTube Simpson died in 1955 and his "recollection has slowly faded away." Contact. -- Beto Reyes. Chorus: The frat was founded on October 10, 1962. and president, College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP). After the initiations, to the batch’s surprise, Dave and Mar turned out to be very nice brods. Show us soem guys with blood shot eyes who argue and philosophies The next day, the entire batch of neophytes was told to go to Vinzons Hall at 12 o’clock noon. The website also offers videos relating to the hymn. He was a founding member of the frat on October 10, 1962, Kabataang Makabayan on November 30, 1964, and the reestablished Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on December 26, 1968. I was arrested and detained twice during martial law, once in 1975, and again in 1979. Report. .... Alpha Psi, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta) meet in simultaneous conventions. We underwent 3 of these sessions, with the third one being the harshest. To Alpha Sigma Alpha dear, We sing to thee this hymn sincere, We pledge our loyalty to strive always, To seek, aspire, attain. 1912 .... hymn (by Marjorie Jackson, then of Lambda Chapter). In 1974, the memory of the 1967 death of engineering student Ferdinand Tabtab during the initiation rites of the UP Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity (APO) was still fresh. To the Masigs, it was an enduring symbol of the fraternity. Alpha Sigma accompagne, conseille et forme les entreprises et les salariés. I remember William Vincent "Billy" Begg as the brod who supported my arms during the furious paddling, and who whispered comforting words to my ear during the rest periods. Joy died of lung cancer May 3, 2013. There was just a handful of Masigs or “brods” attending. It was here that I finally met the leader of the frat, who went by the title of “Lord Chancellor,” or “LC” for short. Phone (847) 475 – 1856 Show us some guys ninety feet high who pushed the ground and lift the sky. The first paddle gave my buttocks a profound pain that lingered many seconds after it struck. To our relief, the paddles were given in sets of 5, and in intervals of about 15 seconds. Contactez nous pour tout produit particulier, nous fabriquons sur mesure. Supplement 1 1864-1953 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: Alpha Delta Omega Chapter, … We have been singing ever since. They would last until 11 or 11:30 pm. They were conducted outside the campus, and always at the residence of a frat member. The fraternity handled these events, and, in a tasteful way, converted them into a cultural presentation of the Left. Before the sessions therefore, we wracked our brains memorizing the names of as many Masigs as possible, whether they have signed our notebook or not. Sigma Gamma Rho. Compared to these sessions, the presentation was a breeze. Erlito wore glasses and sported bushy hair, and was an economics major. Awesome Inc. theme. All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go: An Alpha Sigma Tau Virtual Fashion Show Friday, April 17 | 8 p.m. Give us the gi-gi the giant and our thumbs will powder them . ALL SING Sorority Hymn. From behind these letters emanated majestic rays of light, which had been so skillfully depicted by the Paete sculptors. The problem was that the sessions finished at about 11:00 pm, while the buses I took to our house only made trips up to 10 pm. He was arrested by Philippine intelligence agents in early 1976, and made a successful escape in the early 80's. We want to see more videos like this! By the fourth one, I had decided that I was going to endure this week-long thing and be a full-fledged Masig. GODBLESS and the best of health to Alpha Sigma men and sisters.. Wow! The official Facebook group for the Beta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha at JMU. The next time we sing the hymn let us remember Abram L. Simpson. It probably helped that Jess, an underground operative, already knew me as having activist views, that he became interested in recruiting me into the fraternity with the Leftist reputation. The 3 are now no longer with us. My heart broke. Read about Fraternity Hymn by Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. We're them ΚΚΨ–Alpha Psi (West Texas A&M University) 1975: Let Us Now Praise Famous Men: Martin Mailman: ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ National Chapters: 1976: Reflections On An Old Hymn Tune: Richard Willis: ΚΚΨ–Epsilon Theta (University of Louisiana at Monroe) ΤΒΣ–Delta Sigma Dance Variations: John Zdechlik: ΚΚΨ–Gamma Pi (Purdue University) 1977 Phi Mu Alpha Sing 2006. He was a very good driver even though he had one bad eye. Of thee we sing in chorus. Read/Download File Report Abuse. The Alpha Kappa Alpha women call out, “Skee-Wee” while the women of Zeta Phi Beta shout, “EE-I-KEE” (Ross, 2000). To reach home, therefore, I rode the Bocaue, Bulacan bound Sarao-type jeepneys at Monumento which ran trips 24/7. May Alpha Sigma Tau represent the sentiment of our hearts and the practices of our lives. (Photo from ellentordesillas.com). was called “74-B”.There were 9 of us. Absolute Damage ft K-Rino (Prod. Everyone in the batch braced for the worst. Show us some guys of steel and stone with oversize muscles and bones. At the BB, the Masigs told us to do menial things, like massaging their backs and feet, and buying them things like food, cigarettes, and bluebooks. I was 19 years old, and was certifiably shocked. Jess and I were already close friends when he invited me to join Alpha Sigma. First, the amount of paddles we received was not only equivalent to the number of letters in the frat’s name, but also included the number of letters in our respective complete names, and “Alay sa Sambayanan.”. After all, martial law was not even 1 and ½ years old at that time. Freddie Postrado, Ninoy Villanueva, and Jun Vigo. In 1969, he was arrested by government agents somewhere in the Southern Tagalog region. Above the din, the operatic voice of brod Pons Raya, a member of the UP Concert Chorus, stood out. Copyright 2007. Lito has also passed on, many years ago. Frat lore has it that the, founding brods had the legendary Alpha Sigma bulletin board bearing the seal. Jesus Flor "Jess" or "FF" Fernandez. it's unfair but we're there we're beyond compare Our twenty-something bodies had fared well through it all. 1317 Edgewater Dr Suite #1986 Orlando, FL 32804. The batch of neophytes were to slowly walk between the two lines, and we were told, frighteningly, that the members were authorized do as they pleased to us. Sigma Gamma Rho Hymn. Grace Before meat. early Sixties, at The Aristocrat Restaurant, In All Fields of Endeavor, the Mark of Excellence. Regards Batch 83-A (Alpha Batch ). That was late 1973, and I told him I was not interested. An audacious act, considering martial law was at its most repressive at that time. Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am – 5pm | Sat: 9am – 2pm Email: customerservice@customfitzgreek.com Order status are done via form, live chat, custom profile or … There's nothing like going through a life-threatening experience together to preserve a friendship. Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn. At any rate, after the funeral, I decided that this was the fraternity I would join. I admired Joy’s courage, because he could have been arrested on the spot. To even things up, there were also the compassionate Masigs, those who would just pretend to beat you up, like giving soft blows, and soft paddles. The Masigs shouted obscenities, taunted us, or otherwise made mincemeat of our remaining pride. I noted that the disciplined Masigs did not hit us where it could be fatal, like the back, chest, abdomen, and of course, the head. Of thee we sing in chorus. His booming voice could project "Marcos Hitler Diktador Tuta" around a 100 meter radius. The physical sessions, which formed the essence of the initiations, were conducted after classes, starting at about 7 pm. Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ) is a United States National Panhellenic sorority founded on November 15, 1901, at the Virginia State Female Normal School (later known as Longwood College and now known as Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia. I WENT TO THE RIVER I went to the river and started to drown I thought about a Sigma and I couldn't go down so I ripped the "S" off of superman's chest and put it on a SIGMA cuz he's the best I said Go! We were blindfolded, but prior info had it that the Gauntlet consisted of the total number of Masigs in attendance standing in two parallel lines facing each other. As they were doing this, we were like docile pigs getting groomed just before the slaughter. oct 14, 2013 - alpha sigma alumni chapter of sigma gamma rho sorority! 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