Ulphan Norma Ramos organized the Delta Chapter at Cabacan North Cotabato, University of Southern Mindanao and Sir Knight Wilson Gomez organized the Psi Chapter at Bay. A lot more helped in the expansion of the organization. Epsilon and Zeta Chapter was assisted by Sir Knight Milnor Linan, Sir Knight Junnie Vallejos, Sir Knight George Dadulo, Sir Knight Cyrus Manla, and Sir Knight Ric Magno. (One of the Founders) and Ulphan Norma Ramos. Assisting him was Sir Knight Dioscoro Ratunil Jr. The Gamma Chapter in Iligan was mentored by Sir Knight Ruel Waga. His achievements made the fraternity and sorority organizers of his time. Sir Knight Ruel Waga's rapport was so efficient to reach different cities by recruiting and initiating new aspirants and organizing new chapters. Like wild fire, the spirit of Unity, Brotherhood, Sisterhood and Fellowship spread over Mindanao and the Visayan region. He held his position for four (4) years and was unselfish dedication and deep concern to each and every one of them to the organization itself. His emphasis was focused on the true meaning of Brotherhood, Sisterhood & Discipline. Sir Knight Ruel Waga headed the Beta Chapter as first Supreme Knight. Knight Ruel Waga's leadership: On September 16, 1974, twenty four (24) male & female college students from Cagayan de Oro College, Liceo de Cagayan University & Xavier University where initiated and rites held at Baloy, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro College schools was named Beta Chapter with Cagayan de Oro College as the host school. Who helped in the recruitment by convincing his friends to join with him. After some visitations with their old pals enrolled in different schools of the city, they succeeded to recruit. & Rey Aguilor (one of the pioneers) were not futile. The pioneer's recruited Ruel Waga: The effort of Knight Marfori Agus, Eugene Agus, Jose Acera Jr. One of that Sigma Upsilon - Upsilon Lambda expanded to Cagayan de Oro City in 1974. Flor Murillo from Musuan Bukidnon & Beatriz Ramos from Banaybanay, Davao Oriental. The set of founders initiated the first two Ulphans. Lyle Alido The Expansion of Knight's and Ulphan's: On the same year. The 16th founders of Sigma Upsilon - Upsilon Lambda: 1. As merit of loyalty only sixteen (16) were named in the official set of founders. But for unknown reasons, two (2) of them resigned and waived their loyalty to other fraternity. Of the 52 students who started the organization, only 18 made it to the finals. The final of the series was set as agrees at Lake Apo on August 16, 1973. U Sugar plantation & rubber plantation (in sequence). U Water reservoir, and the foot of Mount Musuan. U coffee plantation adjacent to the dairy ranch, old bridge of the beef ranch, C. On the other hand, the places of the series of exchange paddling where done at C. Northeast of the campus & the heart shaped Lake Apo about twelve (12) km. Some places of importance in the foundation of the group are Mount Musuan(Musuan Peak) about four (4) km. Finally, a series of exchange paddling was approved by the group a test to measure everyone's determination and sincerity. Their minds were focused in polishing the conceived idea "Unity” but one thing overlooked was the determination & sincerity of everyone for the cause. The group was filled with enthusiasm and were determined to unite when a suggestion to form a group was carried out at Room 207 of the dormitory. The only professional person among the group Marfori Agus a teacher who listened to the sad experiences of the boys all freshmen then. The 52 students all boys were discussing off their bad feelings and sad experiences at Sunrise men's hall dormitory as harassment of senior students to the new students was so rampant. (Named the group Unity of lives association). Their ideas was to solidify a group to help one another in times if needs and protect one another in times of harm. Nobody among them knew what a fraternity was. The fifty-two (52) students who conceptualized the group did not intend to organize a fraternity. And this is the school where Sigma Upsilon - Upsilon Lambda Fraternity & Sorority was organized underground. At Bukidnon, a province of Mindanao island at the southern part of the archipelago the Central Mindanao University is located. HISTORY: In 1973 a year after the Philippines archipelago ''Writ of Habeas Corpus'' was suspended the whole country was under Martial Law of then Pres. More Information: Sigma Upsilon - Upsilon Lamba (ΣΥ-ΥΛ) Known as KNIGHTS and ULPHANS is an international alumni and collegiate fraternity and sorority founded on Augat Central Mindanao University in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon.
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