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Aces & Lilies Fraternity and Sorority (Tau Sigma Alpha/Lambda
The Silliman Aces Fraternity was organized on June 22, 1956 at Room 317, Larena Hall, Silliman University by 8 BS Biology students.

Starting out as a fraternity, The Silliman Aces or Tau Sigma Alpha (ΤΣA) was founded by a small group of young men taking up pre-medical courses in Silliman University, the world-renown learning institution by the sea in idyllic Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. What started out as possibly a small study group evolved into an organization that adhered to the basic philosophies of fellowship, loyalty, leadership and service.

The Eight Founding Fathers:

1. Leo Alquitela

2. Rudolfo Beley (first Publican)

3. Dennis Cabaraban

4. Jose Eisma (First Scribe)

5. Rustom Rivea

6. Robert Siao

7. Tomas Timbancaya

8. Hermanelli Torrevillas

All of the founders are "A" students of Biology in Silliman University.

CLASSIFICATION:

Service Oriented Organization

AIM: To help the students in Biology academically.

PURPOSES: To promote fellowship among the members of the organization To develop among the members the art of leadership (Lilies: To be lady-like at all times) To extend help in the form of free services to the university and to those in need. To help each member in every way possible: financially, intellectually, physically, morally,       and spiritually.

FRAT SYMBOLS:

a. Star of David(Official seal symbolizing unity) b. Friendly Handshake-Symbolizes friendship, love, and brotherhood c. Flaming Torch – Symbolizes faith, hope, and determination. d. Lily Flower (for the lilies) – Symbolizes womanhood and purity.

MOTTO:

Service, Leadership, and Fellowship

SLOGAN:

"Brotherhood among men of all creed, race and religion."

Creed:

“Once and Ace, Always an Ace”

Official Whistle:

"Valley High"

Four Permanent Committee Chairmen:

1. Ace of Clover – Membership (4-leaf clover) 2. Ace of Spade – Project (Spade) 3. Ace of Diamond – Publication (Diamond) 4. Ace of Heart – Social (Heart)

Among its surviving founders are retired minister, Rudolfo Beley, and Valerio Rovira Jr of Iligan City, businessman Dennis Cabaraban of Cagayan de Oro City, US-resident Leo Alquitela, and prominent Ohio-based medical practitioner and 1999 Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee, Dr Renato Querubin. The other founders who have already rejoined their Maker include Atty Tomas Timbancaya and Dr Augustus Damian Jr.

The Silliman Aces, initially numbering 15, were known by their aliases or Ace names, a proud tradition that is still being practiced today. Brod ReQue served as the fraternity's founding Scribe. In 1958, the fraternity organized The Silliman Lilies Sorority (Tau Sigma Lambda) with pre-medical and nursing students as its initial members.

Dr. Ace Juan Dela Cruz (talk) 19:26, 10 August 2013 (UTC)Oliver TwistDr. Ace Juan Dela Cruz (talk) 19:26, 10 August 2013 (UTC)