Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

Page 25 text:

LIGHTING THE WAY! 'freshman Melissa Thomas and juni.or Kathy Cummings lead the torch walk for Delta Zeta. Snow and cold weather cancelled two activities. A ROYAL SMILE is displayed by Greek Week Queen sophomore Lori Petersma. member of Sigma Sigma Sigma. Sophomores Ann Bernard and Lisa McCreery laud their sorority sister. CHEERLEADER for Sigma Sigma Sigma, freshman Michelle Mitsin shows her spirit dur- ing Variety Night. Tri-Sigs took first place among sororities during Greek Week. i Greek Week 1 Student Life tL 1 «Ml Sh.pl -»

Page 24 text:

Chilled to the toga Everyone dreams of a white Christmas during December. But snow on the final day of Greek Week, after the official start of spring, was an unexpected addition to festivities. It seemed pretty strange because it’s not usually that cold. junior Cindy Cassady, Alpha Sigma Alpha member, said of the March weather. Although the chilly weather cooled par- ticipation during the weekend Olympics, campus Greek organizations managed a spirited turnout for their annual spring celebration during Greek Week '83. The coronation of the king and queen was the first event of the week. Sophomore Lori Petersma. member of The next night. March 22. the torch walk was led by King Van Roekel and Queen Petersma from the eternal flame to each fraternity house, then to Pershing Arena where the East-West basketball game was played. The East team, consisting of members from Pi Kap, Sig Tau, Sigma Phi Epsilon. Phi Sig. and Tau Kappa Epsilon defeated the West team with members from Alpha Kappa Lambda, Phi Lambda Chi. Delta Chi. Alpha Gamma Rho, and Alpha Tau Omega by a score of 53-52. A wine and cheese party was held at the Sig Ep house March 23. Faculty, ad- ministration. organization advisers and the presidents and vice presidents of the Carnival '83 was held in Ophelia Parrish Building on March 25 and raised $300 for muscular dystrophy. The Carnival gave a chance for campus organizations to make money for themselves and to donate money to muscular dystrophy. Lykins said. The Olympics, held March 26. were the final event of Greek Week festivities. Despite Kirksville's version of White Christmas in March, the Greeks celebrated in traditional fashion with a keg toss, a pudding eating contest, a car cram, and a soda chug. Mo one seemed overly surprised when they saw the white flakes that morning. The snow was nice; (it was) uncon- trollable and didn't hinder much,” junior Bruce Schonhoff, AKL member, said. The day began with a few intermittent flurries that developed into snowflakes as big as golf balls pelting the Olym- pics' participants at Stokes Stadium. The snow caused the cancellation of the chariot race and the bathing suit contest, Lykins said. Every other event went on as planned.” Phi Kap took first in the Olympics and first overall, with 425 of a possible 515 points. Pi Kap and AKL tied for second in the overall standings with 393 points. Tri-Sig took first place among the sororities with 435 points. DZ followed with 425 and ASA with 418. Susan Blair, sophomore Greek Week co-chairman said. Winners are decided by the total points accumulated from the events of the entire week. Everyone receives points for par- ticipating in Variety Night and the Olym- pics,” Lykins said. Substantially more points are given to the organizations that place in the events. Point totals notwithstanding, Greek Week gave fraternity and sorority members a chance to strengthen the ties within their own organizations and pro- mote unity throughout the whole Greek system as well. Schonhoff said. It's important for all the fraternities and sororities to get together and have a good time. freshman Matt Stelter, Phi Kap member, said-tf Phil Shiplry Sigma Sigma Sigma, was crowned queen, and junior Jay Van Roekel, member of Phi Sigma Epsilon, was named king. Awards were also presented at the cor- onation ceremony. Senior Katie Steele, member of Tri-Sig, recieved the Outstan- ding Greek Woman Award. Freshman Tracy Griesenaur, Tri-Sig, and junior Julie Moore, Delta Zeta. received Panhellenic scholarships. Senior Carl Mueller of Sigma Tau Gam- ma. received the Henry M. Boucher award. Junior Jim Prewitt, member of Pi Kappa Phi. was the first runner-up and senior Jeff Menz, Delta Chi, was second runner-up. The award is to show appreciation for the service these men have shown, not on- ly in their fraternities, but also to the cam- pus. Mike Kacir. Interfraternity Council adviser, said. DELTA ZETAS sophomore Debra Stewart, senior Geri Funke. junior Nora McNeil, freshman Sherri White, freshman Karen Harrell, and senior Wendy Smith cheer at Variety Night. organizations were invited, senior Gary Lykins. co-chairman of Greek Week. said. It was a first time thing and we weren't exactly sure how it would go over. There were a lot of people and they weren’t sure what they were supposed to do. We need- ed some type of program so the faculty could interact with the Greeks. There need- ed to be a purpose for the program, Lykins said. Variety Night, held March 24. was a chance for the fraternity and sorority members to show off and have a little fun doing various skits. Phi Kap took first place. Alpha Phi Alpha took second, and AKL third. 20 Greek Week Student Life

Page 26 text:

c alumni ind. It Is an preparations for a dance, a float vaguely taking shi smile of the queen and the right color flower for your fame, junior Ron.FOrgaaon (-