Civilian Life
Hopkins entered the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in 1866 at 21 years old. 1866 also marked the year that Hopkins rebelled against the hazing of freshman at VMI. Hopkins was the principal founder of Sigma Nu International Fraternity. He served as the Lieutenant Commander of the original Alpha Chapter, and the designer of the badge.
His dedication continued though his life as he served as the first Vice-Regent and attended Grand Chapters in 1902, 1908, and 1910.
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