Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Go Greek seemed to be the motto of a whole week in the fall. Traditionally held in the spring semester, an early Greek Week got fraternity and sorority members involved in Greek interaction from the very beginning with events scheduled for every day of the week. JUST FOR HIM -Jessica Schmidt, Hays senior lt and other Alpha Gamma Delta sorority members made Lance Hoopingamer, Mamer freshman, come up on stage and sang a song to him during Greek Sing. (Photo by Robert Bunting) ■ t was competition. It was entertain- ment. It was Greek activity at its best. Greek Week took a different twist tins year when it took place during the fall semester rather than in the spring semester as it had been tradition. The big reason we had Greek Week in the fall this year was to help promote spring rush, David Herl. Interfratemity Council pres- ident, said, I really think it worked better because there are fewer conflicts in the fall semester and more people could participate than in the past. Greek Week began Monday, Oct. 20. with the Greek Sing, Each of the Greek chapters sang one serious song and one humorous song about their chapter, as well as one popular song of their choice. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority took first place in the Greek Sing with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Delta Zeta sorority takina second and third places respectively. Greek Week continued on Tues- day with Faculty Appreciation Day. A breakfast sponsored by the fraternities and sororities was given for faculty members in the Memorial Union cafeteria. Each chapter also invited different faculty members to attend a semi- formal dinner at their chapter house . Wednesday was highlighted with the Greek Games taking place at the practice field next to Lewis Field Stadium. Four competitive games and two fun games were played in the afternoon. The four competitive games in- cluded three-legged race, egg toss, chariot races and obstacle course. The two fun games played were tug-of-war and egghead. To play the egghead game, a sorority member sits on the shoulders of a fraternity member. The guy has a knee-high pantyhose on his head with an egg inside. The girl is to defend the egg on her partner ' s head while trying to break the egg on other players ' heads. The winners of the egghead were the two left with their egg unbroken. I thought the egghead was the best and most fun game because it was so hilarious to watch, Ileidi BREAKDOWN -Tom Zerr, Grinnell senior, changes a tire on the Delta Sigma Phi car, (Photo by Robert Bunting) Dizmang, Delta Zeta sorority member, said. The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity took first place overall in the games with a total of 40 points, Delta Sigma Phi fraternity took second with 26 points and Sigma Chi fraternity finished third with 17 points. Despite the bad weather the day of the games, it was one of the most successful days of the week , I lerl said, I felt the Greek Games were the most enjoyable part of Greek Week, Dawn Vopat, Wilson junior and member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, said. Getting together with all the different houses allows everyone to meet new people and it ' s good Greek relations. A potluck dinner took place Thursday at the Knights of Colum- bus ITall, Several awards were pre- sented at tliis time. Some of the awards presented were the Active Scholarship Trophy that went to the Sigma Chi fraternity. Herl said this award is based on last spring ' s cumulative grade point average of each house. On Friday, all the sororities and fraternities met at the Brass Rail for a Friday After Class get- together. Greek Week was concluded on Saturday with a Greek tailgate party at the Swinging Bridge Park prior to the university football game. The main goal of Greek Week is to get all the fraternity and sorority members together to interact and become more aware of each other, Ilorl said. Greek Week

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(ABOVE) EAT IT -Kyle Grover, Johnson sophomore, tries to finish his piece of pie as last as possible to take the next obstacle in the obstacle course. (Photo by Robert Bunting) GOOD CATCH -Barbie Stever, Ulysses sophomore, concentrates on catching an egg for the Delta Zeta sorority. (Photo by Robert Bunting) Greek Week

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REPTILE WORLD -Reptiles in the cafeteria of the Student Center attracted many over lunch break. {Photo by Amy Heier) Attractive selections from theater, music and enter- tainment offered a variety of events to the students. Memorial Union Activities Board members spent many hours trying to bring first-class entertainment to campus. A wide range of selections attracted everybody from reptile fan to After- Dinner- Theater visitor. eptiles for lunch? Some shuddered at the thought, but then the Reptile World attracted a large crowd. Reptile World was a noon- cafeteria event, We try to have one once a semester, ’’ Matt Keller, MUAB president, said. Among the live reptiles featured in the Reptile World presentation were members of the crocodilian family, constrictors, pit vipers, lizards, a tortoise and a cobra. Aside from discussion on the specific animals presented, Reptile World highlighted aspects and problems of reptilian existance in the world of today. The Gallery series featured Kim and Reggie Harris on Nov. 18 and 19. The duo sang traditional songs and spirituals. Kim and Reggie Harris was a great show. They are two fine artists, 1 ' Jim Costigan, MUAB music chairman, said. Still, MUAB faced some problems with the Harris performance. The first show we had to cancel beause of lack of attendance. The second time, 40 people showed up. That night, Reggie Harris got two standing ovations, Costigan said. The first After-Dinner-Theater production of the year was The Owl and the Pussy Cat , followed by Of All The Nerve, featuring VERSATILITY -Kim and Reggie Harris perform traditional songs and spirituals on Nov. 18. (Photo by Don King) Muriel Bach. In her program, Bach chose six women whose lives exhibit daring and determination. In September, MUAB had started a new tradition, the game and movie night. The first concert of the year was by Dave Wopat. Wopat won the audience through his vocal and guitar abilities. Dave Wopat is a unique talent who creates a genuinely warm rapport with his audience while overwhelming them with his stunning vocal and guitar abilities, the MUAB program said. Another high-quality musician brought to campus was Michael Johnson. Johnson is an entertainer in the classic style. He is an expert at guitar-playing and displays off-the-wall humor and a large repertoire. He performed in September, presenting songs like, This Night Won’t Last Forever, Almost Like Being In Love, and Gotta Learn To Live Without You. The remainder of the year students could observe his songs climbing up the charts . First speaker of the year in the Guest Speaker series was Morton Kondracke with his lecture “Can America Get By Without Reagan? 1 The Kondracke lecture was co- sponsored by the Society for Collegiate Journalists. When talking about the various candidates for presidency and Reagan successors in general, Kondracke said Robert Dole, senate minority leader, had a very good c hance of becoming the main Republican candidate. by Bettina Heinz