Sweetheart of Sigma Chi

Stokes had written the words while in class one June day that year, and presented them that afternoon to Vernor, who was practicing the piano in a local house, and composed the music at that time.

I wrote the words not long after my initiation, and the magic of our Ritual with its poetic overtones and undertones was, I suppose, the source of my inspiration".

The song became a big band hit, has been performed in film and television, and continues to be recognized around the world.

Through the years, many people have tried to pin the title of "original sweetheart" on many women; however, the two most likely candidates are Elsie Munro (Vernor's girlfriend) and Helen Beall Russell, who lived next to the old chapter house.

[2] The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi Words by Byron D. Stokes, Albion 1913 When the world goes wrong, as it's bound to do And you've broken Dan Cupid's bow And you long for the girl you used to love the maid of the long ago Why, light your pipe, bid sorrow avaunt, Blow the smoke from your altar of dreams And wreathe the face of your dream-girl there The love that is just what it seems.