The Quarterly

On Thursday, February 19, the Eta Gamma Chapter at Georgia State University celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding. More than 150 alumni, guests, and dates attended the dinner, held at the iconic Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta. The featured speaker was Regent Steve Ratterman (Indiana), who reflected on the chapter’s history and its lasting impact on the national fraternity. Additional Sigma Nu guests included Past Regent Joe Gilman (Morehead State), Division Commanders Jason Dooley (Kennesaw State) and Bill Geddy (Georgia Southern), along with James Owens (Charleston), Chief Advancement Officer for the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation. Georgia State University was represented by IFC Advisor and Assistant Director Jeff Benson and Senior Director of Development Melissa Cox. Eta Gamma alumni raised more than $20,000 in support of the event and the Eta Gamma Alumni Chapter. Eta Gamma alumni raised more than $20,000 in support of the event and the Eta Gamma Alumni Chapter. The Alumni Chapter also recognized the induction of 9 new alumni into the Eta Gamma Hall of Honor. The newest inductees included Brothers Robert Manarin, Oscar Gomez, Eddy Perez, Doug Pickens, Randall Kent, Mark Barton, Jason Anavatarte, Juan Patino, and Michael Milner. Founded at Georgia State in 1956 as Sigma Alpha Nu and chartered as Eta Gamma in 1959, the chapter earned four Rock Chapter Awards and has initiated more than 1,400 members. Seven members have been selected as Alpha Affiliate award recipients.