Upsilon Xi Information

Upsilon Xi is the oldest and most accomplished fraternity on the campus of Lee University. Originally founded in 1962, the members and alumni of Upsilon Xi have dedicated themselves to embodying I Cor 10:31, Whether therefore ye eat, drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. God has been gracious to the men and women of Upsilon, and has blessed us with a tradition that is unlike any other. At Upsilon's 35th Anniversary in 1997, Lee University President Dr. Paul Conn stated that, " It is an unquestionable fact that the men of Upsilon Xi have produced more leading ministers among our denomination, more doctors in the medical and academic field, and more success stories within the world of business than any other club, choir, or organization on the Lee College campus. Some accomplishments of Upsilon Xi:In the history of the Church of God, only Upsilon Xi has had a member serve as the General Overseer (highest office in the Church of God). The following Upsilon men have served as the General Overseer:2004 - Dr. G. Dennis McGuire2006 - Dr. G. Dennis McGuire2008 - Dr. Raymond Culpepper2010 - Dr. Raymond CulpepperUpsilon men have won the "Lee University Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award " (The highest honor a Lee University alumnus can receive) 9 times during the 20 years from 1988-2007:1988 - Don Medlin1991 - Dr. Loran Livingston1993 - Gary Sharp1994 - Dr. Dennis McGuire1999 - Dr. Raymond Culpepper2001 - Marty Smith2002 - Dr. W. Donald Price2004 - Dr. Bill George2007 - Dr. Steve DormanUpsilon men have won the "F.J. Lee Award " (The highest honor a Lee University student can receive) 8 times during the 18 years from 1983-2000:1983 - Rod Stansky1985 - Robert Daugherty1989 - Ralph Morris1990 - Andrew Lee1993 - Tony Colson1994 - Jason Hendren1996 - Matt Brumlow2000 - Paul SausvilleUpsilon Xi was the first fraternity to have a member elected:SGA President (Junus Fulbright-1965)SGA Vice-President (Ted Gee - 1963Junior class President (John Lombard - 1964)Soph class President (Junus Fulbright - 1963)Freshmen class President (Jim McClain - 1963)Upsilon Xi had 7 consecutive male class presidents (1989-1998). Upsilon men and women graduated "with honors" 52 times from 2000-2009, including 19 who graduated Summa Cum LaudeA Upsilon little sister was named "Homecoming Queen" for four consecutive years from 1998-20021998 - Lauren Brasseaux1999 - Jessica Childers2000 - Amber Holt2001 - Rachael DiGulioAt least 7 Upsilon Xi men have served on the Board of Directors of Lee University during the past decade, including the last 3 Chairmen of the Board, Dr. Raymond Culpepper, Darrell Rice, and Gary Sharp. As of 2010, Upsilon men and women accounted for over 20% of the Lee University Athletic Hall of Fame. having 10 alumni inducted out of the 47 total members. Upsilon raised over $80,000 to build and donate "the Clocktower" to Lee University as an act of service. An overwhelming percentage of Upsilon men have completed advanced degrees and currently serve as physicians, lawyers, pastors, professors, and prominent businessmen. Such a rich tradition was not forged overnight, but has been the product of many years of hard work and service. From the original eight members to the current group, each man has pursued Christian excellence and has continued to advance the values that Upsilon Xi hold dear. Among these values, nothing is held dearer than the concept of "Hickory. Many people have asked, "What is Hickory? Well, it is many things:Hickory IS. . .Highly consistent with Christian values, beliefs, and goalsFor members of Upsilon Xi to attempt to embody and live every day of their lifeIn a word. . .AwesomeSo, does that clear everything up? No, I didn't think so. The important thing to know about Hickory is that it is something that Upsilon men and women hold dear and should be treated with dignity and respect. Thank you for your interest in Upsilon Xi. Please feel free to browse through the various pages of our website and if there is anything that we can do to serve or assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us.