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| − | == Recruitment: | + | === Recruitment: Alpha Zetas === |
Recruitment was definitely an outstanding success this semester! Right away we started the semester off with 3 different information sessions and had good turnouts. I am still in shock that we got 30 rushes this year. But if you look at the numbers, it makes sense. We had 80 names on the bros wish list, and 40 people sign up at the club fair. Unfortunately, the registrar was less than helpful, and I did not get to send the mass email to all applicable sophomores and freshmen. So how did we end up with 30? Personally I feel like many of us at Lehigh feel this push to be involved in something, or else you will be constantly missing out. And this year, PSP became that safe haven for so many eager initiates. | Recruitment was definitely an outstanding success this semester! Right away we started the semester off with 3 different information sessions and had good turnouts. I am still in shock that we got 30 rushes this year. But if you look at the numbers, it makes sense. We had 80 names on the bros wish list, and 40 people sign up at the club fair. Unfortunately, the registrar was less than helpful, and I did not get to send the mass email to all applicable sophomores and freshmen. So how did we end up with 30? Personally I feel like many of us at Lehigh feel this push to be involved in something, or else you will be constantly missing out. And this year, PSP became that safe haven for so many eager initiates. | ||
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<i>-Written by Stephanie Cook</i> | <i>-Written by Stephanie Cook</i> | ||
| − | == Spelling Bee | + | === Spelling Bee === |
On March 23rd, Delta Chi hosted its first ever spelling bee! The hype for this event started more than three weeks prior, with it being advertised as the “Event of the Century,” and enticing people to study with promises of prizes. As it turned out, these methods worked, and a mix of twenty brothers and initiates showed up for the competition. With more than 200 difficult words prepared and ready to go, the competition began. There was a lot of nervous tension in the air since nobody wanted to be the first one out. Chelsea Hipwell was first to take the stage, and set the scene for the night by getting the first word correct. However, after a vicious first round eliminating half the competition, only half of the spellers remained vying for the glory. | On March 23rd, Delta Chi hosted its first ever spelling bee! The hype for this event started more than three weeks prior, with it being advertised as the “Event of the Century,” and enticing people to study with promises of prizes. As it turned out, these methods worked, and a mix of twenty brothers and initiates showed up for the competition. With more than 200 difficult words prepared and ready to go, the competition began. There was a lot of nervous tension in the air since nobody wanted to be the first one out. Chelsea Hipwell was first to take the stage, and set the scene for the night by getting the first word correct. However, after a vicious first round eliminating half the competition, only half of the spellers remained vying for the glory. | ||
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<i>-Written by Chris O’Neill</i> | <i>-Written by Chris O’Neill</i> | ||
| − | == Ad Hoc | + | === Ad Hoc === |
This year Delta-Chi chapter ambitiously explored new territory with what is expected of ad-hoc. Events off-campus are normal for such a major event like ad-hoc, but to caravan to Philadelphia for the first time was an exciting step into the larger Pennsylvania area. Adding to excitement was sleet, rain, & snow, which ultimately failed to dampen our spirits. The day’s options after traveling and parking near Chinatown was visiting Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Reading Terminal, and the brothers’ choice of any other museum within walking distance of the Independence Mall. For lunch Delta Chi traveled to Rosa’s Fresh Pizza, where every slice purchased is matched for donation to the homeless of Philadelphia. The day was quite successful despite the weather, and continued the high standard of events expected of ad-hoc every semester. | This year Delta-Chi chapter ambitiously explored new territory with what is expected of ad-hoc. Events off-campus are normal for such a major event like ad-hoc, but to caravan to Philadelphia for the first time was an exciting step into the larger Pennsylvania area. Adding to excitement was sleet, rain, & snow, which ultimately failed to dampen our spirits. The day’s options after traveling and parking near Chinatown was visiting Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Reading Terminal, and the brothers’ choice of any other museum within walking distance of the Independence Mall. For lunch Delta Chi traveled to Rosa’s Fresh Pizza, where every slice purchased is matched for donation to the homeless of Philadelphia. The day was quite successful despite the weather, and continued the high standard of events expected of ad-hoc every semester. | ||
<i>-Written by Carl Blew</i> | <i>-Written by Carl Blew</i> | ||
| − | == Formal | + | === Formal === |
One of the most exciting events of the semester, Formal, occurred on Thursday, May 5 during the last week of classes. The event was held at the Iron Lakes Country Club in Allentown. The theme for this formal was “Lost at Sea” so the room was beautifully decorated to fit the occasion, featuring gold painted pineapples and a Polaroid photo booth full of beachy accessories. It definitely got all of us excited for | One of the most exciting events of the semester, Formal, occurred on Thursday, May 5 during the last week of classes. The event was held at the Iron Lakes Country Club in Allentown. The theme for this formal was “Lost at Sea” so the room was beautifully decorated to fit the occasion, featuring gold painted pineapples and a Polaroid photo booth full of beachy accessories. It definitely got all of us excited for | ||
summer break to begin! It’s always nice to see your fellow brothers all dressed up for the fun occasion. The night started with an excellent dinner and then everyone danced the night away to all types of music! Like always, the night concluded with everyone singing along to my favorite song, Brother, before getting back on the bus to ride back to Lehigh. Our fellowship chair, Susan, put a ton of work into the event, which shows since we all had a blast! It was great to end the semester with a super fun event where everyone could just let go and have a good time before buckling down for finals! | summer break to begin! It’s always nice to see your fellow brothers all dressed up for the fun occasion. The night started with an excellent dinner and then everyone danced the night away to all types of music! Like always, the night concluded with everyone singing along to my favorite song, Brother, before getting back on the bus to ride back to Lehigh. Our fellowship chair, Susan, put a ton of work into the event, which shows since we all had a blast! It was great to end the semester with a super fun event where everyone could just let go and have a good time before buckling down for finals! | ||
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<i>-Written by Zachary Port</i> | <i>-Written by Zachary Port</i> | ||
| − | == Recruitment: | + | = Fall = |
| + | === Recruitment: Alpha Etas === | ||
This semester’s recruitment was a lot of fun! The first event of the new rush season was Walking Tacos, where we filled bowls with crushed chips and taco meat so we could walk around and eat our “tacos” with a fork. By the end of the day, we had eaten our way through six pounds of meat! Our second event was a valiant attempt at learning how to make ice cream. Most of us just ended up with cold, vanilla-flavored milk, but shaking the bags was a a real bonding experience! Last for rush week was Random Acts of Kindness, where we wrote nice messages on sticky notes to put up around campus. | This semester’s recruitment was a lot of fun! The first event of the new rush season was Walking Tacos, where we filled bowls with crushed chips and taco meat so we could walk around and eat our “tacos” with a fork. By the end of the day, we had eaten our way through six pounds of meat! Our second event was a valiant attempt at learning how to make ice cream. Most of us just ended up with cold, vanilla-flavored milk, but shaking the bags was a a real bonding experience! Last for rush week was Random Acts of Kindness, where we wrote nice messages on sticky notes to put up around campus. | ||
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<i>-Written by [[Nicole Reisert]]</i> | <i>-Written by [[Nicole Reisert]]</i> | ||
| − | == Open Mic Night | + | === Open Mic Night === |
On October 20, 2016, the Delta Chi chapter of Phi Sigma Pi held one of its biggest Fellowship events of the semester, an Open Mic. One of my main goals as Fellowship chair was to help people step out of their comfort zone by hosting activities in a judgment-free zone that would allow everyone to show the chapter who they truly are and simultaneously give people the opportunity to do something they might normally not do. The Open Mic event was one of the best ways I could think of doing this, and it went spectacularly. Participants were allowed to sign up if they wanted to, with no obligation to do so or even to commit to performing if they decided later on that they did not want to perform. During the event, we had a range of performances from singing and playing the guitar to interpretive dancing while playing the Didgeridoo. Over 40 members had come to support the performers and we had nearly a dozen people step up on stage and perform. The event truly allowed people to express themselves in any way they wanted to, and by the end of the night, we all learned a lot about each other and grew closer as a chapter. | On October 20, 2016, the Delta Chi chapter of Phi Sigma Pi held one of its biggest Fellowship events of the semester, an Open Mic. One of my main goals as Fellowship chair was to help people step out of their comfort zone by hosting activities in a judgment-free zone that would allow everyone to show the chapter who they truly are and simultaneously give people the opportunity to do something they might normally not do. The Open Mic event was one of the best ways I could think of doing this, and it went spectacularly. Participants were allowed to sign up if they wanted to, with no obligation to do so or even to commit to performing if they decided later on that they did not want to perform. During the event, we had a range of performances from singing and playing the guitar to interpretive dancing while playing the Didgeridoo. Over 40 members had come to support the performers and we had nearly a dozen people step up on stage and perform. The event truly allowed people to express themselves in any way they wanted to, and by the end of the night, we all learned a lot about each other and grew closer as a chapter. | ||
<i>-Written by Michael Whang</i> | <i>-Written by Michael Whang</i> | ||
| − | == Victory House | + | === Victory House === |
It was election night when a handful of brothers and initiates piled into the kitchen of the Victory House here in South Bethlehem; a nonprofit community-based organization that helps to combat some of the difficulties that homeless men in the area face on a day-to-day basis. With some coordination, we decided to create a joint Scholarship and Leadership event, wherein we would go to the Victory House to learn how to make a fairly cheap and easy dinner (perfect for the average college student!) and then would serve the food to the 25 men who would be there for dinner. Having never been before, we didn’t really know what to expect, but it was all hands on deck as we split the tasks of our chicken cordon-bleu and worked together, all the while having fun and listening to music as we chopped, tenderized, and breaded our way to a successful and rewarding dinner with the Victory House. | It was election night when a handful of brothers and initiates piled into the kitchen of the Victory House here in South Bethlehem; a nonprofit community-based organization that helps to combat some of the difficulties that homeless men in the area face on a day-to-day basis. With some coordination, we decided to create a joint Scholarship and Leadership event, wherein we would go to the Victory House to learn how to make a fairly cheap and easy dinner (perfect for the average college student!) and then would serve the food to the 25 men who would be there for dinner. Having never been before, we didn’t really know what to expect, but it was all hands on deck as we split the tasks of our chicken cordon-bleu and worked together, all the while having fun and listening to music as we chopped, tenderized, and breaded our way to a successful and rewarding dinner with the Victory House. | ||
<i>-Written by Kirsten Hernandez</i> | <i>-Written by Kirsten Hernandez</i> | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 31 October 2017
Main article: Delta Chi Chapter
Contents
Spring
Recruitment: Alpha Zetas
Recruitment was definitely an outstanding success this semester! Right away we started the semester off with 3 different information sessions and had good turnouts. I am still in shock that we got 30 rushes this year. But if you look at the numbers, it makes sense. We had 80 names on the bros wish list, and 40 people sign up at the club fair. Unfortunately, the registrar was less than helpful, and I did not get to send the mass email to all applicable sophomores and freshmen. So how did we end up with 30? Personally I feel like many of us at Lehigh feel this push to be involved in something, or else you will be constantly missing out. And this year, PSP became that safe haven for so many eager initiates.
For the rush events, we did Disney Trivia, a Hot Coca Bar, and Valentine’s Day Cards for the children in St Lukes. Hot Chocolate Bar was definitely the biggest turn out, because who doesn’t love a warm cup of hot chocolate? We played this or that, and people stayed an entire hour later just to talk to brothers. I knew we would find some excellent rushes, but I didn’t know how many. Pref week was a little crazy, with four events. We did People Bingo, Mocktails, Egg Drop, and Team Builders. This was the second pref in a row doing Egg Drop, and everyone loved it. Something about being in teams just added an extra energy to the air. This new initiate class is filled with so many diverse and wonderful students I am sure they will make valuable additions to our chapter here at Delta Chi!
-Written by Stephanie Cook
Spelling Bee
On March 23rd, Delta Chi hosted its first ever spelling bee! The hype for this event started more than three weeks prior, with it being advertised as the “Event of the Century,” and enticing people to study with promises of prizes. As it turned out, these methods worked, and a mix of twenty brothers and initiates showed up for the competition. With more than 200 difficult words prepared and ready to go, the competition began. There was a lot of nervous tension in the air since nobody wanted to be the first one out. Chelsea Hipwell was first to take the stage, and set the scene for the night by getting the first word correct. However, after a vicious first round eliminating half the competition, only half of the spellers remained vying for the glory.
After many grueling rounds, there eventually ended up being only three spellers remaining. In a nail-biting finish, resident middle school spelling bee champion Jaclyn Sands swept up the competition by correctly spelling the word “conceit.” Despite this final word, Jaclyn was quite humble in her victory, as was runner-up Chelsea Hipwell. The spelling bee invigorated such passion in the spellers that many of them demanded a second “redemption round.” Competing for nothing but personal pride, members of Phi Sigma Pi showed their dedication to scholarship and bettering themselves. Overall, PSP’s first annual spelling bee was a rousing success, and if this is an indication for the events to come, than it will be a very promising semester.
-Written by Chris O’Neill
Ad Hoc
This year Delta-Chi chapter ambitiously explored new territory with what is expected of ad-hoc. Events off-campus are normal for such a major event like ad-hoc, but to caravan to Philadelphia for the first time was an exciting step into the larger Pennsylvania area. Adding to excitement was sleet, rain, & snow, which ultimately failed to dampen our spirits. The day’s options after traveling and parking near Chinatown was visiting Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Reading Terminal, and the brothers’ choice of any other museum within walking distance of the Independence Mall. For lunch Delta Chi traveled to Rosa’s Fresh Pizza, where every slice purchased is matched for donation to the homeless of Philadelphia. The day was quite successful despite the weather, and continued the high standard of events expected of ad-hoc every semester.
-Written by Carl Blew
Formal
One of the most exciting events of the semester, Formal, occurred on Thursday, May 5 during the last week of classes. The event was held at the Iron Lakes Country Club in Allentown. The theme for this formal was “Lost at Sea” so the room was beautifully decorated to fit the occasion, featuring gold painted pineapples and a Polaroid photo booth full of beachy accessories. It definitely got all of us excited for summer break to begin! It’s always nice to see your fellow brothers all dressed up for the fun occasion. The night started with an excellent dinner and then everyone danced the night away to all types of music! Like always, the night concluded with everyone singing along to my favorite song, Brother, before getting back on the bus to ride back to Lehigh. Our fellowship chair, Susan, put a ton of work into the event, which shows since we all had a blast! It was great to end the semester with a super fun event where everyone could just let go and have a good time before buckling down for finals!
-Written by Zachary Port
Fall
Recruitment: Alpha Etas
This semester’s recruitment was a lot of fun! The first event of the new rush season was Walking Tacos, where we filled bowls with crushed chips and taco meat so we could walk around and eat our “tacos” with a fork. By the end of the day, we had eaten our way through six pounds of meat! Our second event was a valiant attempt at learning how to make ice cream. Most of us just ended up with cold, vanilla-flavored milk, but shaking the bags was a a real bonding experience! Last for rush week was Random Acts of Kindness, where we wrote nice messages on sticky notes to put up around campus.
Pref week started with a tie dye event. We met inside STEPS and moved outside to the lawn, which was a little less green when we were done with it! All of the shirts looked cool and colorful by the end, and some people even showed Phi Sigma Pi spirit by choosing a purple and gold color scheme. Next was a game called Salt and Pepper. Everyone was given a card to hold up to their forehead without knowing what it was. They had to ask questions to figure out what their card said and to find the person whose card paired with theirs—some of the pairs were salt and pepper, up and down, and Holmes and Watson. Our third pref event was a team effort called the Marshmallow Spaghetti Tower Challenge. Teams were given tape, dry spaghetti, and a marshmallow, and the challenge was to build the tallest tower for the marshmallow to sit on. There was fierce competition and lots of sneaky marshmallow eating, and all teams managed to pull together some sort of structure. Finally, pref week was once again ended by Team Builders, with one classroom for Tanks, one for Charades, and one for planning an event for a leg of the tripod. After two fun weeks, we delivered 18 bids, and everyone is excited for initiation process!
-Written by Nicole Reisert
Open Mic Night
On October 20, 2016, the Delta Chi chapter of Phi Sigma Pi held one of its biggest Fellowship events of the semester, an Open Mic. One of my main goals as Fellowship chair was to help people step out of their comfort zone by hosting activities in a judgment-free zone that would allow everyone to show the chapter who they truly are and simultaneously give people the opportunity to do something they might normally not do. The Open Mic event was one of the best ways I could think of doing this, and it went spectacularly. Participants were allowed to sign up if they wanted to, with no obligation to do so or even to commit to performing if they decided later on that they did not want to perform. During the event, we had a range of performances from singing and playing the guitar to interpretive dancing while playing the Didgeridoo. Over 40 members had come to support the performers and we had nearly a dozen people step up on stage and perform. The event truly allowed people to express themselves in any way they wanted to, and by the end of the night, we all learned a lot about each other and grew closer as a chapter.
-Written by Michael Whang
Victory House
It was election night when a handful of brothers and initiates piled into the kitchen of the Victory House here in South Bethlehem; a nonprofit community-based organization that helps to combat some of the difficulties that homeless men in the area face on a day-to-day basis. With some coordination, we decided to create a joint Scholarship and Leadership event, wherein we would go to the Victory House to learn how to make a fairly cheap and easy dinner (perfect for the average college student!) and then would serve the food to the 25 men who would be there for dinner. Having never been before, we didn’t really know what to expect, but it was all hands on deck as we split the tasks of our chicken cordon-bleu and worked together, all the while having fun and listening to music as we chopped, tenderized, and breaded our way to a successful and rewarding dinner with the Victory House.
-Written by Kirsten Hernandez
