April 15th, 2012 | Published in Greek Life, Scene
Creighton’s panhellinic spirit was filling the air as chapters throughout campus came together to celebrate Greek Week 2012.
Fraternities and sororities alike were able to participate in a variety of Greek spirited activities which encouraged friendly competition and pride in their chapters.
A series of 60 second games in “ Minute to Win it” brought out the competitors in everyones chapters as participants were challenged by events such as sliding an Oreo from their forehead to their mouths, and racing to see who could empty a tissue box the fastest with one hand. Teams were eliminated throughout the games, leaving the brothers of Phi Kappa Psi to the claim the victory.
Chapters were brought together at Morrison Stadium to show off their letters and chapter pride in the Greek picture. Each chapter was represented with a group of their members, with many of them holding up their letters or symbols.
A greek week favorite, The Greek Pageant, allows chapters to select one member to compete against other chapters for the coveted title. Although everyone gave their best efforts, the women of Gamma Phi Beta nabbed the sorority title while the brothers of Phi Kappa Psi took home the fraternity win.
Perhaps the most creative competition of the week is the chariot races. Chapters must use their skill and imagination to build their own chariot to race down the mall against other chapters. The sisters of Theta Phi Alpha raced to the finish winning the sorority title, with the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon finishing first among the fraternities.
Although the greek week activities are all in good fun, participants and supporters from each chapter were able to raise points for the upcoming Greek Awards. Held this year on April. 26, the Greek Awards reward each chapter for their hard work and dedication throughout the year in categories ranging from chapter involvement, new member education and the highly coveted chapter of the year.
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