History
Kappa Sigma in America was founded on Dec. 10 1869, as five students
attending the University of Virginia in Charlottesville gathered in
William Grigsby McCormick's room at 46 East Lawn and planted the seed of
Brotherhood. For many weeks the bonds of friendship had drawn these five
together; now the need became clear for a formal structure to contain
their feelings. Thus, not only did the Founders formalize their
friendship, but they also created a fraternity steeped in the traditions
of the past and dedicated to the Pursuit of Learning. The new brothers
recorded their bond in a Constitution and in an Oath which set forth the
ideals and principles to all Kappa Sigmas today.
The Gamma Gamma chapter here at CSM was chartered on May 21, 1904 by
eight men. In 1905, one of the founding fathers, Joseph O'Byrne designed
the "M" which is the largest lit college emblem in the world. The Gamma
Gamma chapter has had three houses in its history. The first house was
located near Brook's Field and was taken from the fraternity during
wartime. The second house was located in the same general area as the
first. The third house (above) was built in 1964 and is still being used
by the fraternity.