Alumni are calling it the best single Sigma Chi event at Beta Upsilon in memory. The 2025 Honors Dinner held October 4 at Washington State University set a record attendance at 88, and recognized eight scholarship winners, three alumni Hall of Fame inductees (photos here), the chapter Sweetheart of Sigma Chi, chapter officers and chapter award winners.

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The annual event began with a reception at the chapter house at 4pm for the unveiling of the Hall of Fame mountings, then moved to dinner at the impressive Elson Floyd Center on campus, coincidentally engineered by Hall of Fame member Brian Phair.

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"Most notable by alumni was the warm and engaging welcome we received from the collegiate," said Hall of Fame Co-chair Dr. Eric Jarvi. Of the inductees, Jarvi said "this year, the Selection Committee landed on these three brothers even though we had a number of eminently qualified nominees."

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Hall of Famer Gordy Davis got a standing ovation after his impromptu speech hailing the value of Sigma Chi and its teachings.

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Brother Rick Beal is this year's entry honoring those who have entered Chapter Eternal. Rick passed away this year after a long illness. Rick and his family are exceedingly private but he did have a small circle of brothers visit him and honor him at a private memorial. Rick was a major donor to the new chapter house campaign and donated legal services to it as well.​

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"Everybody thought it was great," said Consul Ben Whorley, "especially the pledge who got to see this alumni participation for the first time."

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Al; alumni and parents are welcome to attend. Next year's date will be posted soon.

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