In February of 1961 the local fraternity, Kappa Phi, was initiated and
installed as the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Sigma Chi at Lamar Tech,
Beaumont, Texas. In April, 1961, Lamar Group had their 1st Sigma
Chi Sweetheart Ball and
Vivien was among the first Lamar Tech
Sigma Chi Sweetheart nominees.
Taken from the April 1961 Red Bird, Lamar Tech Newspaper
The Redbird page 3