The confidence of
the Founders of Sigma Chi was based upon a
belief that the principles which the professed
and the ideal of the Fraternity which they
sought were but imperfectly realized in the
organizations by which they were surrounded.
The standard
with which the Fraternity started was declared
by Isaac M. Jordan to be that of admitting
no man to membershit in Sigma Chi who is not
believed to be:
A Man of
Good Character. . . . .
A Student
of Fair Abiliity. . . . . .
With Ambitious
Purposes. . . . .
A Congenial
Disposition. . . . . .
Possessed
of Good Morals. . . .
Having a
High Sense of Honor and
A Deep Sense
of Personal Responsibility.
**This writing,
now rather modified from the original, was
given in remarks to the 1884 Grand Chapter
in Cincinnati. Though some members misinterpret
the "Standard" as a set of lofty
goals for which to strive, its real purpose
is a minimum requirement of those students
we recruit.**
