Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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During the spring, Greeks partici- pale in many events. There are three weeks filled with activities which in- clude Greek Week, Derby Days, and Western Week. 501 students choose greek life The biggest story tor PSU Greeks last year was formal and informal rush, Michael Shonrock, director of student life, said. There was an 80 to 90 per- cent increase in women pledg- ing sororities and a 40 to 50 percent increase in men pledging fraternities. We went over the 500 mark with 501 Greeks during the fall semester, Shonrock said. That's compared to 360 two years ago. But Shonrock said numbers were only part of the Greek success story last year. More campus and community in- volvement and increased chapter grade point averages told the rest of the story. Two mens' and womens' chapters received above all men's and women's overall grade point averages last year. Greek organizations made more of an effort last year to improve the academic aspect of college, Shonrock said. In addition, more Greeks participated not only in the Student Government Associ- ation but also the Student Ac- tivities Council and Perform- ing Arts and Lecture Series. Both the Interfraternity and Panhellinic Councils worked well together, Shonrock said, and the Order of Omega, Greek honor society, won the recognition award for 100 per- cent participation in the cam- pus American Red Cross Blood Drive last spring. Although the Tau Kappa Ep- silon fraternity house was sold, cont. on pg 27 Greeks 25

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The Greek games are very competitive as welt as fun for the participants. Stacey George, Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority mem- ber, does her best at the tug-o-war contest. Members o£ fraternities and sororities on the PSU campus participate in many Greek games. This is especially true during Greek Week, Derby Days, and Western Week. 24 Greeks

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Lisa Campbell Kevin Groves Participation in Derby Days com- petition is enjoyed by both fraternities and sororities. These Greek members participate in one of the Derby Days games as sorority sisters took on. These Greeks are participating in an intense game of craps during Casino Night. This is only one event held dur- ing Western Week sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha.