Rockledge Has a New Sign!
Last fall’s damage left our Stewart Avenue sign in rough shape. After months of searching for the right Ithaca sign company, we’re excited to share the installation of a brand new sign, alongside a photo of how it looked in 1978.
Alumni Come Together to Support Cornell Hockey at Harvard
Carrying on a long-standing tradition, Rockledge brothers supported the Big Red vs. Harvard at “Lynah East” in November. In the photo are Suzanne Snedeker, Carl Popolo, Jeff Snedeker (all ’78) and Vernon Ellinger ’76. New head coach Casey Jones (in the suit) visited with us before the game. Lee O’Connor ’76 and Jay Gryska ’22 […]
Fall Parents Weekend a Huge Success
This October, Alpha Sigma Phi hosted a memorable Parents Weekend that brought together brothers, families, and alumni in true Rockledge fashion. The weekend kicked off with a warm home cooked dinner at the Rockledge house prepared by our incredible chef, giving parents a chance to experience the hospitality and community that define our chapter. The […]
Rockledge Reunion 2025: With a Twist
As is tradition, June ushered in Cornell’s Reunion Weekend, when all university alumni can descend upon their alma mater to celebrate either an official class reunion or just to be part of scheduled reunion activities on campus. It also presents an opportunity for any returning Alpha Sigma Phi/Rockledge alumni brothers to pay a visit to […]
Alumni Spotlight: Conversation with Patrick Callahan ’54
Cornell and Life at the Ledge in the Early 1950s When Patrick Callahan arrived at Cornell in 1951, he had never even visited campus. A Catholic school student from Fresh Meadows, New York, he applied to a dozen colleges (Yale, Harvard, Chicago, Johns Hopkins) before ultimately choosing Cornell as a Teagle Foundation Scholar. The scholarship, […]
Rockledge Today: The Financials of Running a Fraternity House and Why Alumni Support Matters More Than Ever
If you haven’t seen Rockledge in a while, you might be surprised at how much has changed, and how much it costs to keep the house running. Operating a fraternity in Ithaca today is far more expensive than most alumni realize. The days of “nostalgia pricing” are long gone. Costs for utilities, insurance, maintenance, and […]
In Memoriam: Ratan Tata ’59A Legacy of Excellence, Brotherhood, and Generosity
Image © Cornell Chronicle With deep respect and sorrow, we mark the passing of Ratan Tata ’59, one of the most accomplished members of our Alpha Sigma Phi brotherhood. Ratan, who passed away in October 2024, was not only one of the richest and most influential businessmen in India, best known for owning JaguarLand Rover, […]
New Undergrad Website
Dear Alumni Brothers, I am reaching out today with updates to the undergraduate chapter’s website, which can be found at asigcornell.org. Earlier this semester, we added a donation link to the website that would allow members of the fraternity to directly make a non-tax-deductible donation to the brotherhood. This link will allow the brotherhood to […]
Your New Alumni Website Features
We have some exciting additions to the alumni corporation website, rockledge.org! After logging into our website, alumni now have access to a few key pages: Member portal: You can search for fellow alumni, email your pledge class, update your contact info, and view past gifts. Share Alumni News: Tell us what’s new with you! Easily […]
Dr. Andrew Ebanks ’13 Visits His East Coast Brothers
Left to Right: Jeff Cheng ’13, Greg Braciak ’14, Mike Hoyt ’15,Andrew Ebanks ’13, Bryan Seelig ’13. I live in Chicago now, but every time I travel to New York City or New Jersey, I always make time to see my brothers from Rockledge. While visiting my pledge brother, Jeff Cheng ’13, I was lucky […]