James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Desiring I xcellence RHYTHMICALLY shaking their hips in unison, the sisters of Sigma Kappa flash their moves on the floor. Greek organizations had to follow strict time limits for their performances. Photo by Natalie Wall ii Male non-affiliates sparked the audience ' s enthusiasm durii Zeta Tau Alpha ' s performance by helping with cheer stunts anl tumbles. These elements stirred up the crowd members, whc applauded and cheered throughout the performance. There was an intermission performance by a team of representatives from each branch of the Black and Latino Greek Caucus (BLGC] — which included the majority of Greek Organizations under the Center for Multicultural Student Ser- vices (CMSS) — who stepped together This year, nine fraternities participated, up from only two in 2007. However, the fra- ternities were more laid back than sororities when it came to practice schedules, props and costumes. Sigma Phi Epsilon ' s main team practiced five-to-eight times before the performance, and the hands team practiced three times, including a run-through before they went into the gym. The fraternity ' s performance also started with a Kanye West song, Flashing Lights. The dancers were dressed in black zip-up sweatshirts and white masks mimicking the sharp movements of America ' s Best Dance Crew, The JabbaWockeeZ, while the hands flickered flashlights on the risers in the background. They incorporated well-known dances like The Cuban Shuffle and Walk it Out. The soloist sang 1 Wanna Dance With Some- body, while the hands held up signs with each sorority ' s letters tions, is eqiAtvaieni io ike Homecoming Gi jc) GkoiA) or ike dr ek or anLzMione ikM Ml lAnder CTfiGG. -semor Cki t ' da Kin 26 feaiiAfes

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r V and r Even chough t prize sorat ities still to Tien preppin] in the gym. ere was no [nners, com- petition seriously. Winning this event is a point of pride for chapters and hav- ing those bragging rights all ' year is something that is sought after, said Courson. pirst-time participants Sigma Phj Epsilon won first placoior theJratemTties with the theme, fe Just Want to Dance! Zena Tau Alpha came in first| place for the sororities with th( theme, ZTAir. Zeta Tau Alpha ' s performance was intricate nd the music clips they used fit the theme well. The opening song was Touch the Sky, by Kanye West, followed b v-eirfi i n 2 MEMBERS of Kappa Alpha sport caps and black beaters as their costumes. Despite their coordinated efforts, the brothers did not place. Photo by Natalie Wall by Suga) with Me, by Michael Bubte. ' Thg Sancers changed - wardrobe accessories often, startmg out msisedr pilots in hats, white Wrts, black pants and black-treSTWhen the song All Aro(ind the World from the Lizzie McGture soundtrack played, theihands members operfed a banner that was painted like algloh, eind walked TouTId it with even space between each member. Some of the props, in addition to th globe banner, included an enlargeg (Sr GmQ 26

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MICROPHONE in hand, senior Daniel Robert Rubio began to nervously sing I Believe I Can Fly as part of Alpha Tau Omega ' s skit. Every group was required to have a solo performance, which could consist of a song or dance routine worth up to 10 percent of the total score. Photo by Natalie Wall DRESSED in ' 80s workout attire, the men of Pi Kappa Alpha get down and dirty with a hunnorous routine. Many fraternities chose to take a comedic route during Greek Sing. Photo by Natalie Wall to gain audience participation and support. A unique element in Sigma Phi Ep- siion ' s performance was the addition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), Inc. women. The lovely, and ever so talented ladies of AKA stepped for us. Our Greek Sing Coordinator, [Robert Burden], decided to ask them about four weeks out, said senior Jason Myers, president of Sigma Phi Epsilon. They were a tremendous help throughout the entire process. Chiquita King, a member of AKA was one of four women who stepped during the performance. She remem- bers walking into the gym thinking, Wow, there are a lot of people here. Greek Sing, to the social Greek organizations, is equivalent to the Homecoming Step Show for the Greek organizations that fall under CMSS, said King. Members of each organi- zation dedicate their time and efforts to implement an entertaining show of quality and excellence. J,) ' H 6(r ek GinQ 77