April 16, 2008

Greek Awards Event Salutes Fraternity and Sorority Contributions

In an event hosted by Maureen Cearfoss, Delta Delta Delta, and Adam Dworetsky, Chi Phi, and punctuated by on-stage break dancing, moonwalking, and T-shirt tossing—and an appearance by the Bishop—OWU’s Greek community members gathered to honor their own and celebrate their achievements during 2007.

“The purpose of the ceremony,” says Allison Bressler, assistant director of student involvement for Greek life, “is to recognize fraternity and sorority achievement on many levels, from scholarship to service to campus and community involvement. I was excited about this event because it was my first one since I arrived at OWU. The organizers did a great job, and the ceremony was really fun and involving for everyone who attended.”

Although the event was planned by Megan Abram, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Zack Taft, Alpha Sigma Phi, the vice presidents of Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils, many more council members were on hand to present the awards.

Award-winners were:

• Chapter House Advisors: Peter Chew of Chi Phi and Joan Klosek of Delta Gamma
• Outstanding Chapter Advisor: Morgan Flinner, Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Outstanding Greek Scholars: Paul Janowicz of Chi Phi and Erin Hoagland of Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Fred Myers Award (outstanding achievement in athletics): Nathan Osborn, Phi Kappa Psi
• Carolyn Tarbell Award (outstanding achievement in athletics): Miranda Simmons, Kappa Alpha Theta
• Robert K. Marshall Award (greatest faculty/staff contribution to Greek Life): Allison Bressler
• The Courtice Award (for leadership by new member): Lauren McCullough, Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award (highest GPAs both spring and fall): Alpha Sigma Phi and Delta Zeta
• Chapter Involvement Award (most members participating in any activity beyond the fraternity or sorority): Alpha Sigma Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Outstanding Greek Senior Award: Brian Marion of Chi Phi and Lauren Woods of Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Bishop Trophies (recognizing campus involvement): Joey Yost of Alpha Sigma Phi and Tricia DiFranco of Delta Gamma
• Greek Man of the Year: Brian Marion of Chi Phi
• Greek Woman of the Year: Hilary Holmes of Kappa Alpha Theta
• Dean’s Award for Chapter Excellence: Chi Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma

Following the awards presentation, a certificate of recognition was presented to Alpha Kappa Alpha on the centennial of its founding at Howard University as the first Greek letter organization for college-trained African American women.

— Gretchen Hirsch