Respect describes the affection family members have for each other. Genuine friendship is synonymous with Brotherhood, while true Brotherhood is synonymous with family. In all family members do for, and feel about, each other, duty to family is revealed by the unfaltering encouragement and support family members give to and receive from each other. Cooperation is the glue that keeps the family unit working together. These harmonious concepts underscore the fundamental nature of a true Brotherhood at its best.
Brotherhood means fun.
Enjoying life fully is most importantly what Sigma Nu is all about. Therefore, encouraging one to successfully enjoy his college experience is part of the Sigma Nu mission. The three cadet Founders at VMI were, of course, the first Sigma Nus to really enjoy and benefit from Brotherhood in the Legion of Honor. They had a great chapter, and they lived their fraternity experience fully. Brother James Frank Hopkins was the serious one.