On March 5th of 1988, the Sigma Nu chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon was
founded by frater David Kellner. Kellner, a transfer from SUNY
Cortland, also played on the rugby team. On May 5th of 1990, the colony
officially became a chapter and was granted their charter.
By
the early 1990's, the fraternity resided in Apt. 5k Southside.
Membership was at it's peak in the Spring of 1993 with around 45 active
men. In the Fall of 1993, Marc Nolan transferred from URI and brought
with him many new ideas and concepts.
Prior to
Foley's in 1995, the fraternity's bar was Joe's East West. David
Murphy, a bartender/manager was made an honorary brother.
From
Fall '95 until Spring '99, the fraternity resided at 6 Mohonk Ave. The
Xi and Omicron classes marked a resurge of numbers in the fraternity.
During the prime of Mohonk, membership went from around 20 to almost 40
active men. Although by the Spring of '99, multiple factors, including
the loss of the 6 Mohonk house led to a downward spiral.
During
Fall '99 through Spring '00 the fraternity was back to Apt. 5k
Southside. Rebuilding plans were put into the works but without a
house, things were not looking good.
From Fall
'00 through present, the fraternity has been located at 18 North Front
St. This house was obtained due to the outstanding efforts of the 9 men
left at the end of Spring '00. Guy Caffrey, a TKE from Plattsburg,
purchased the house for the chapter. It was around this time that the
rebuilding stage was started. All old debts were paid and the chapter
now has no reason to worry about losing our house again. This is a
summary of our current status. The chapter is in excellent shape and
we're now excitedly looking to the future.
