Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship

2008 Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship Application

Application due dates: February 28, 2008 (first scholarship) and May 15, 2008 (second scholarship)

Each fall the Alumni of Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity award two scholarships to Lutheran gentlemen entering Iowa State University, regardless if they join the fraternity or not. This year each scholarship has been raised to $1000. Applicants are be evaluated on their scholastic achievement and active participation in their communities and churches. An interview is required of each applicant, and these interviews will generally take place a couple months prior to classes starting in the fall.

About Darryl Jahn

Darryl Jahn was an alumnus of Epsilon Chapter who was the connecting glue that united many generations of Beta Sigs from his chapter. He was one of only 18 alumni and honorary members to be given the Lienemann Award, the fraternity's highest honor that can be received, in over 77 years since the fraternity was established.

Darryl served as President of the Ames Alumni from 1972 until 1990. Epsilon's greatest achievement during his tenure as President was the construction of the current house, which is located at 223 Lynn Avenue. The house is now in a closer location to campus and conveniently located close to both Memorial Lutheran Church and University Lutheran Center. The chapter house was ready for occupancy in April of 1986.

Without the leadership and foresight of Darryl Jahn, Epsilon would have remained at the property on 158 North Hyland and eventually would have most likely folded due to the physical condition of the property. The study area of the Chapter House is named in Darryl's honor.

Darryl Jahn was with Farm Bureau for 33 years. He was the Director of the Communications Division. Publication of the Farm Bureau Spokesman, production of radio programming, development of the Farm Bureau internet website, and other public affairs programming were included in Darryl's duties.

Darryl passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2002. He was 64 years old and was only three months away from retirement. Darryl devoted the greater part of his adult life to Epsilon Chapter and Beta Sigma Psi. Generations of Epsilon Alumni admire the long years of service given unselfishly by Darryl and appreciate the "new" residence at 223 Lynn Avenue, which was possible due to Darryl's love for Beta Sigma Psi.

It is in Darryl Jahn's memory that we have named our scholarship after him because of his great service towards Epsilon Chapter and Beta Sigma Psi. Thank you Darryl for everything that you did for the fraternity.