Remember back in November of 2011 when we spoke to Brothers James and William Curto, who also happen to be father and son? Of course it is a great honor to be a Kappa Sigma brother, but to be part of a legacy is something truly special.
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In case you missed it, here’s the full article from the November 2011 The Stimulator:
What do two of our brothers who graduated in 1973 and 2011 have in common? James and William Curto have a bigger relationship than just being Kappa Sig brothers – they are also father and son.
Although there is a nearly 40-year gap between their college experiences, their time as undergraduates were similar in many ways. Both men took on leadership positions within the fraternity. James ’73 even served as Grand Master for a period of time.
“I sought the Grand Master role because I thought I could make a positive difference in how we were running the house,” he explained. “As GM, I knew I liked having a leadership role.”
Similar to James’s willingness to lead his chapter, William ‘11 became a founding father at Kappa Sigma, helping to reinstate the chapter at Denison. When asked what it feels like to be a founding father to his father’s fraternity, William believes “it’s great to share a new kind of bond.”
“I was already involved with several organizations, but I wanted to start something new and meet a new group of people,” William he added.
The Gamma Xi Chapter has been suspended since 2006, but with the help of William and his friends, the chapter was brought back to life. James is “very proud of his [son’s] effort” and knows how important the fraternity is to his own life.
“As freshmen, we were told that fraternity membership was a lifelong thing and that this would provide a home base when visiting Denison years after graduation – that this could enhance a continuing connection to the university,” James said.
Both James and William agree on the essential role that alumni play to the chapter. They understand that this chapter is young and growing, but still upholds the same ideals that the original chapter did.
“With the right resources, we can improve Denison’s atmosphere for both our members and the entire campus,” said William on encouraging alumni to participate in the chapter.
Without any doubt, Kappa Sigma has affected this father and son duo in a positive way. They both agree that their lives would be different if they hadn’t joined. William said he would never have met the group of 50 great guys he became brothers with. James sees the impact as stretching even beyond his great friendships.
Reconnect with James at (708) 246-2167 and William at [email protected].