Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Homecoming partners work together in a tricycle race during Greek Week. April 14-19 One house took the bike down and back and the partnered house raced the second lap. Stephanie Larson. Delta Delta Delta and freshman in business administration, participated on her house ' s behalf. It was so much fun. Larson said. My knees were up to my chin. It was really awkward, but it was a blast. reek Is By Brittany Wands ove With a new philanthropic tocus and theme, Greeks Go Green, Greek Week was created to bring the entire greek community together to support a cleaner campus through activities and events. ' The planning committee put m a lot of work to m.ikc sure the week ran smoothly, which included meetings at least twice a month, said Ann Virgo, Greek Week public relations co-chair. Gamma Phi Beta and junior m marketing. Greek Week ran April 1 4-1 ' J. Community service opportunities were available every day, along with free lunch ill the quad with the purchase of a S7 Greek Week button. Vendors such as Pizza Hut, Chipotle Mexican ( Inll, Monster Energy and Mountain Dew provided food and beverages to help the cause. For the chapter members wlm bought a button, it enabled them tree access to both mam ewnts and tree lunch all week. said Rachel Richardson, director of mtertraternal relations. Alpha Delta Pi and junior m mass communications. I believe they really enjoyed the week. I heard positiw feedback all week about the lunches. Continued on page 14 Greek Week 13

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greener Manhattan ) Continued from page 13 The Greek Olympics were moved mdtMirs to the Peters Recredtion Goniplex and .iH the events had an emphasis on philanthropy then m the previous years, Richardson said. The Olympics consisted of a tug-of- var competition, dodgeball tournament, relav race and three-legged race. Jessica Rodriguez, ADFi and sophomore m animal sciences and industry, said she liked Greek Week because it was low key but still tun. I actually didn ' t realize I was going to participate in Greek Olympics because I showed up in jeans and didn ' t really know what was going on, she said. As soon as I arrived I got thrown into tug-of-war, and after that I was hyped up, so I went to my car and changed and even participated in a dodgeball game. I ' m definitely participating again next year. Monday, a community service opportunity called The Greening of Manhattan began and continued tor the duration of the week. These were projects that helped improve the overall environmental conditions 1:1 the comnumitv. ! lie Greek Idol competition Thursday pitted members from greek houses against each other as they performed songs and skits for the entire greek communitv. Greek Idol continued to be the most popular event this year, despite having to move it indoors to the Union Courtyard due to weather, Richardson said. I thought that would discourage people from coming, but the courtyard was packed, in addition to the next two levels abcwe the courtyard. It actually made the atmosphere cool because if you looked up you could see herds of people leaning over the rail and cheering for their favorite contestants. At the Greek Awards, on Friday, houses were recognized for their achievements and excellence as a chapter over the course of the school year. Overall, the planning committee was pleased with the participation from all of the chapters, Virgo said. I felt like being a part of this organization was a way to truly gi -e back to the greek community that gives so much to me, and I wanted to spread my support for people who have helped me to become a better person, she said. Mostly 1 wanted to show the entire Manhattan coninuinity the size of the philanthropic heart that all of K-State ' s greek chapters share for the communitv. 14 Student Lite