Sigma Alpha Epsilon first made its appearance on our campus in the fall of 1998, when a small group of students, led by then sophomore Randy Brockway, who were dissatisfied with the current fraternity offerings available on Appalachian State University's campus banded together to discuss the start of a new fraternity. Prior to the initial meeting at Winkler Hall, Randy Brockway had already decided that Sigma Alpha Epsilon was the choice he was going to make. He had previously made contact with the National office, and was charged with getting the interest group together. It was in this first meeting, that seventeen men began the original North Carolina Epsilon Colony.

In the fall of 2000, the colony had met all requirements to be chartered as a chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, despite the lack of IFC or university recognition.  The colony was given the option to apply for club status to gain university recognition, but decided that was not in the colony's best interest.  Despite the lack of IFC recognition, and the requirements being met for National recognition, North Carolina Epsilon decided to proceed with the chapter installation.  On February 24^th, 2001, 23 men were initiated into the Sigma Alpha Epsilon family.  The North Carolina Epsilon colony then became the 276^th chapter installed in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon realm.  After the Chapter installation in the spring of 2001, one final vote by IFC was conducted in the fall of 2001.  Unfortunately, this vote was 6 yes 5 No and NC Epsilon did not receive IFC recognition.  The chapter continued for one more year and struggled to survive due to the additional sanctions placed by IFC.  The chapter, with the input of select graduated alumni, made the decision to close the chapter in the spring of 2002.  

Steven Kronenberg led our first colony meeting in room 389 of the John E. Thomas building. Kronenberg also officially introduced our alumni advisors Steven Lyerly, Larry Johnston, Michael McNally, and Steve Ellis. We held elections for the executive officers. Thomas Brigman was elected as Eminent Archon, Carroll Strong as Eminent Deputy Archon, Tyler Nosek as Eminent Recorder, and Shane Gragg as our Eminent Warden. 

The colony was taken into the Greek community immediately. Phi Mu and Alpha Omicron Pi above all have offered the most assistance in joining the Greek community. We paired with AOII for our first philanthropic event and it turned into a great success. Our Social events were limited due to the fact of having a small amount of money in our checking account but we had some fun nonetheless. Our main goal was to get the name of Sigma Alpha Epsilon out across the campus.  Above all, we have worked to be known as an organization that puts philanthropy first, recruits leaders, and whose individual members uphold the True Gentleman in every aspect of life.

Our first time to shine was Greek Week. We had 100% participant in most of the events that occurred, included Greek God/Goddess fundraiser, Service Day, Lip Sync, Greek Games, Out with the Greeks and more. We won the Greek God fundraising competition, 4^th place in Lip Sync, 100% of members involvement in service day, and 4^th place in the Greek Games. As a colony, we placed 4^th overall for the week.  

All of these achievements were able to solidify the Harry S. Bunting Award and the Vance Harper Jones Province Singing Award in 2009. We were able to show the Greeks, ASU community, ASU administrators and everyone else that we deserve to be a great fraternity on the Appalachian State campus.

Finally, in the fall of 2009 we met all requirements to become an official Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.  On February 6, 2010, North Carolina Epsilon initiated 32 men into the Chapter and received its official Charter.

That spring, NC Epsilon won two very prestigious awards that we are very proud of.  The first was the Province Omicron Zeal Award and the second was Fraternity of the Year for Appalachian Sate.  We are so proud of all our accomplishments and look forward to many more years of service to ASU and the Boone community.

The rest is yet to come!