The Sandspur

Issue date: 11/19/07 Section: News

For a week that has featured frat guys posing as cheerleaders, cute sorority girls running crossing patterns on the grid iron, and representatives stuffing themselves with chicken salad wraps, there stands an unprecedented level of commitment and involvement. Goals driven by pride and passion for success throughout the week have been remarkably paralleled among contestants amidst the spirit-fueled cmpetition.

Greek Week is a traditional demonstration of Rollins fraternities and sororities strutting their stuff in contests such as modeling, eating, dancing, posing as gods and goddesses, boat racing and ice melting.

Regardless of the somewhat ridiculous nature of many contests involved, there lives an undeniable level of competitive spirit as well as enjoyment in the contestants and their supporters. It is also a week that has allowed the appearance of Jesse Moreno, once again dancing publicly in a sexually suggestive albeit hysterical manner. Greek Week is back, and its presence is certainly felt on Campus.

The entire event was coordinated by the tireless efforts of Chance Chase, Head of Greek Affairs Andy Hughes, Student Affairs intern Ashley Eden, and Morgan Harries. Chance Chase, who has compared the level of work involved in running the events to an "unpaid, full-time job," is a big supporter of both Greek life on campus and its involvement in the community.

"We do amazing things," says Chase, "It's who we are and it's why we're here." Chase, a member of the Rollins Outdoor Club, Presidents Leadership Council and Relay for Life as well as a brother of X Club is a major advocate for the positive image of fraternities.

Greek life, often times polluted by the recurrent, distasteful image portrayed in the media, means a great deal to Chance.

"It has given me brothers, and great friends. It has been a home, and the event has been an opportunity to change our image." Thanks to the unified efforts of fraternities and sororities, over 3,000 nonperishable food items were donated for the Canstruction event, but more importantly for the homeless people of Orlando this Thanksgiving. The Dance Marathon event was also an incredible success, raising $35,250.00.

Alpha Tau Omega representative Jesse Marano, a crowd favorite during the t-shirt modeling competition, danced his heart out for his fraternity and sorority partners Sigma Gamma Rho and Non Compis Mentis. He has had an unquestionable level of support for his brothers and his team throughout the week.

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