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Sigma Nu Celebrates 100 Years
(January 1, 1969) - A golden serpent, coiled
as the number 100 and drawn with two heads,
served as the Centennial insignia of Sigma
Nu Fraternity. Like Janus, the ancient Roman
god of gates and doors and, hence, of all
beginnings, our Centennial year was also represented
with two opposite faces. . . |
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. . . One face looking back
over the century since our three founders
met at the limestone outcropping, and one
looking forward toward the next hundred years.
Historically, Janus had been used to symbolize
change and transition, including the progression
of the past into the future. His two faces
(initially one bearded, one clean-shaven;
later both bearded) originally represented
the sun and the moon. |
Although there
were countless celebrations of our Centennial
throughout the year, including the dedication
of our Headquarters Shrine and unveiling of
the Lexington Triad Marker in mid-June 1969,
some 70 million TV viewers were acutely aware
on January 1, 1969, that Sigma Nu Fraternity
had cause to celebrate.
Intrigued by the possibilities of TV cameras
focused on the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena,
Calif., ingenious |
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members at our Eta Phi Chapter (Cal State LA) found
the perfect location for their message. On our 100th
birthday morning, NBC cameramen took shot after
shot of parade floats passing by an appropriate
Sigma Nu backdrop. |
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