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(In Order of Joining)
2022
Clete Brewer
2022
Jim Salmon
2022
David P. Nelson
2022
Mike Lax
2022
Kevin Faught
2022
Dr. Garland M. Thorn, Jr.
2022
Michael James Ptak (Jacque Hill-Ptak)
d. January 24, 2020
2023
Bryan R. Wright
2023
Raymond E. Osborn, Jr.
d. May 24, 2023
2023
Dr. David Conrow
.
2023
William Benson
2023
Chris Bevans
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2023
Dr. John Daniel
2023
Kenny Gibbs
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2023
Keith Faught
.
2024
Mike Shearer
Hall of Fame
From Arkansas Avenue to North Stadium Drive, members of Gamma Upsilon have a rich tradition of excellence and leadership both during and after their time on The Hill.
Modeled after Sigma Nu National's, "the Gamma Upsilon Hall of Fame is awarded to those alumni, living or dead, who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields, thus bringing credit to the chapter."
The following twelve brothers were inducted into the new Gamma Upsilon Hall of Fame at the Chapter House on September 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm:
First Arkansas-born University of Arkansas President
Arthur M. Harding (GU 17)
World-renowned Architect
*Edward Durell Stone (GU 179)
Congressional Medal of Honor Winner, Ten-term Lt. Governor
Nathan G. Gordon (GU 445)
Tyson Foods’
**Donald John Tyson (GU 644)
Former University of Arkansas Chancellor
John A. White, Jr. (GXi 591, GU 936)
Razorback All-American, All-Century Running Back
James W. (Jim) Mooty (GU 938)
Razorback National Champion Quarterback
Charles F. (Fred) Marshall (GU 1022)
Razorback All-Century Quarterback
William A.(Bill) Montgomery (GU 1283)
Razorback Two-Time All-American, College Football Hall of Famer
***Charles W. (Chuck) Dicus (GU 1312)
Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice
John D. (Dan) Kemp, Jr. (GU 1342)
12-year NFL Veteran, 3-Time Pro Bowl, All-Pro, Super Bowl Champion
Ray C. (R.C.) Thielemann (GU 1494)
36th President of Panama
Ricardo A. Martinelli (GU 2757)
*With Eight-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ray Ewry, Western Novelist Zane Gray, and Big-Band Leader Glenn Miller, among original four inductees of the Sigma Nu Hall of Fame (1982)
**Sigma Nu Hall of Fame (2012)
***Sigma Nu Hall of Fame (2021)
Hall of Honor
Modeled after Sigma Nu National's, the Gamma Upsilon Hall of Honor tributes those members whose distinguished service to Gamma Upsilon and Sigma Nu has brought enduring strength and vitality to the Chapter and Fraternity.
Membership in the Hall of Honor is Gamma Upsilon's highest distinction. Recipients must meet ALL the following qualifications for induction into the Gamma Upsilon Hall of Honor:
The brother must have distinguished himself in his field in a manner to bring great credit to the Chapter.
The brother must have rendered distinctive service of vital consequence to the progress and well-being of the Chapter.
If the brother is still living, he must have attained the age of 50 years old.
Selected by the Gamma Upsilon Alumni Chapter Board of Directors, each new member of the Hall of Honor is announced at Rock Weekend. He receives a framed replica of his name and initiation number which will be displayed in the Chapter House.
The following ten brothers were inducted as the inaugural class for the new Gamma Upsilon Hall of Honor at the Chapter House on October 21, 2023.
Gamma Upsilon Founder
*William Terry Feild (GU 1)
World Renowned Architect of Former House
Edward Durell Stone (GU 179)
Lead Funder of Current House
Donald John Tyson (GU 644)
University's Lead Fundraiser for Construction of Current House
John H. Tolleson (GU 871)
Longtime Chapter Advisor, General Contractor for Former House Expansion
Donald B. Hunnicutt (GU 949)
Lead Fundraiser for Construction of Current House
Gaston P. Gibson, Jr. (GU 1000)
Leader of Expansion of Former House, Originator of Junior Initiate Scholarships
James E. (Jim) McClelland (GU 1054)
Leader of Shutdown, Recolonization
Charles W. (Chuck) Dicus (GU 1312)
Longtime Chapter Advisor, House Corporation President, Sigma Nu Chapter Advisor of the Year (2023)
*Bruce MacLeod Armstrong (GU 1719)
*Announced in 2022
Bragging Rights
Gamma Upsilon Alumni Star in Many Professions
Here are just a few...
Tyler Bell (GU 1951 ) produced TREASURE (MusicRow Top 40), by Mary Heather Hickman (daughter of Mark Hickman, GU 1956).
Clete Brewer (GU 1876), as president and co-owner of Sports Clips, Inc., grew the company from 42 franchised stores to over 675. As president, CEO and co-founder of Staffmark, he led the IPO (STAF:NASDAQ) and grew the company from $600,000 in sales to over $1 billion.
Lt. General George A. Crocker, U.S. Army (ret.) (GU 2209) pledged, but was not initiated before accepting an appointment to West Point in July 1962. Decades later, upon approval by the Sigma Nu High Council, the Silver Star recipient was initiated into Gamma Upsilon.
With over 45 acting credits, Dean Denton (GU 1776) has four recent or upcoming releases - feature films DEVOTION (Glen Powell) and CAUSEWAY (Jennifer Lawrence), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, THE LINE (John Malkovich), and the Amazon sci-fi thriller THE PERIPHERAL (Chloe Grace Moritz).
"Hot Rod" Fuller (GU 2173) was an outspoken and colorful character during his NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) days and won 20 Wallys during an impressive career that spanned 15 years.
Over the past four decades — from THE MUPPET MOVIE to the latest GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, from LOU GRANT to WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY, Jeffrey Humphreys has helped make many of your favorite series and films.
Greg Koch (GU 1495), a former Razorback All-Southwest Conference offensive lineman, played eleven seasons in the National Football League, mainly with the Green Bay Packers. In 2010, Koch was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. He is a licensed attorney and co-host of In The Trenches with Koch and Kalu on SportsTalk 790 KBME in Houston. Also known for his 16-hour drinking contest with WWE Lex Luger. Koch was just recently included in The 100 greatest Packers Players for the 100 year celebration of the NFL checking in at number 67.
Rob Morgan (GU 2236) is an American former professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He currently owns the GT Celebration Race Series, a road racing series. He formerly competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as a driver from 1997 to 2001.
Gary Newton (GU 1708, A 312) produced the ensemble comedy feature film ANTIQUITIES, which just wrapped a three-year run on Showtime and is available on many streaming platforms throughout North America, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. As an actor, he may be seen in the supporting role of "Raymond" in the dramedy feature I'LL BE THERE, which premiered at the Austin Film Festival.
With over 50 credits, Byrne Offutt (GU 1898) recently guest starred on ABC's STUMPTOWN.
Larry Rial (GU 1694) founded Natural Gear, scientifically proven camouflage patterns unmatched by anyone else in the industry.
A member of the Fall 1964 pledge class, Marty Steele enlisted in the Marine Corps and left for Viet Nam before being initiated. He returned to the University and graduated in 1974 before rising to three-star general. Fifty-eight years later, he accomplished his fraternal mission, becoming a Knight in the Legion of Honor on September 9, 2022.
Barry Waldo (GU 1927) is a producer and writer, known for MONSTER HIGH (2010), HOT WHEELS BATTLE FORCE 5 (2009), and ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (2017). His children's book, 'The BEAR who DARED,' was a recent No. 1 in its Amazon category.
Coleman L. Warren is only the third man in Sigma Nu history to be named Man of the Year, Scholar of the Year, and Alpha Affiliate. The 2022 graduate served as ASG President, was named both a Rhodes and Truman Scholar, and is the founder and CEO of Simple + Sweet, an artisanal, super-premium, locally sourced ice cream, whose profits fight child hunger.
GOIN’ THROUGH THE BIG D, written by Jon Scott Wright (GU 1734), Mark Wright, and Ronnie Rogers, and recorded by Mark Chesnutt, was released in October 1994 and peaked at number 2 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and the RPM country tracks charts in Canada.
About Us
Gamma Upsilon has more alumni than any other chapter of Sigma Nu.
While many Gamma Upsilon alumni organizations have existed over the years, the official Gamma Upsilon Alumni Chapter of Sigma Nu was chartered in 1936, then rechartered 1985 by our late Brother Michael James Ptak (GU 1650), a former two-term Commander (Fall 1981, Spring 1982).
From paying annual dues to leading the organization, every alumni brother has a role to play. If you have an idea to strengthen the collegiate and/or alumni chapters and are willing to lead its implementation, contact us at [email protected].
Our board of directors spans generations, from GU 1708 to GU 3270. While striving to preserve and strengthen the bonds of alumni brotherhood, the following members of the board donate their time and treasure to help ensure the collegiate chapter recruits, develops and bonds men according to the Cardinal Principles to become and remain worthy of the Legion of Honor.
Tim Higginbotham
Commander
GU 1838
Gary Newton
Lt. Commander
GU 1708, A 312
Kevin Faught
Treasurer, Chapter Advisor
GU 2031
Bruce Armstrong
President, House Corporation
GU 1719
Steve Butler
Immediate Past Commander
GU 1895
Keith Faught
Recruitment Chairman
GU 2033
Mike Flynn
Scholarship Chairman
GU 2022
Corey Johnson
Faculty Advisor
NA 112 (UA Fort Smith)
Mike Shearer
Legacy Chairman
GU 1930
Terry Smith, Jr.
Candidate Chairman
GU 1975
Jack Armstrong
Board Member
GU 2947
Ashley Bartsch
Board Member
GU 1795
John Furlow
Board Member
GU 2074
Kevin Gancarczyk
Board Member
GU 2024
Kenny Gibbs
Board Member
GU 1772
Hal Purdy
Board Member
GU 2115
Josh Hester
Board Member
GU 3351
Sam McLelland
Board Member
GU 2705, A 606
Josh Rhodes
Board Member
GU 3270
Craig Shy
Board Member
GU 1986
Gaven Smith
Board Member
GU 2359
Jamie Thornton
Board Member
GU 2571
Chad Trammell
Board Member
GU 1912, A 353
Will Warren
Board Member
GU 3092