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The Oracle December 3,2001
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You better look both ways...
5 groups are IN for Rock Chalk 2002
(pictured left to right)David Koepsel, Anthony Isaac, Elliot Sowards and Zach Mchatton react to the news that their chapter Phi Kappa Psi was one of five to be selected for Rock Chalk Revue. photo by Katy Hagan
by amy potter
Outside Liberty Hall the night air was cool and crisp. Inside, however, anticipation filled the glowing room where 11 pairs of directors from both fraternities and sororities gathered to find out if their show would be one of five to perform in this year's Rock Chalk Revue, benefitting United Way.
The program began shortly after 8pm. All members of the Rock Chalk Advisory Board filed onto the stage as Mike Rodriguez, Executive Assistant Director for Rock Chalk announced the theme Look Both Ways and the dates March 7-9 for the showing of Rock Chalk Revue 2002.
shows exceeded my expectations," said Agustin.
"I really think congratulations are in order. Each one of these
She lifted her plastic glass filled with non-alcoholic sparkling cider and gave a toast. "To all the hard work put forth to make this Rock Chalk Revue 2002 successful."
After general announcements were made Angela Agustin, Executive Director for Rock Chalk, stepped out of line and then moved behind the podium.
She then looked out among the directors then down at the podium where she began to read the names of the five pairs of participants that would create the 53rd annual Rock Chalk Revue.
The room remained fairly composed as groups withheld emotions out of respect for those who either did or did not make it into the show. The Rock Chalk committee filed off the stage and the room quickly emptied.
Alpha Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Phi at Liberty Hall 8:27pm
and laughter were the emotions of this group after they learned their show "The Two-Ply Alliance" was one of five to perform in Rock Chalk 2002.
While other groups quickly left Liberty Hall, one group of directors remained behind surrounding each other in a tight circle. Tears, screams, hugs
Directors from Kappa Delta and FIJI wait in anticipation for the announcement of the names of the five pairs who will be in Chalk 2002.
"We are so happy, we worked so hard. It's an incredible honor, " said Katie Yarnevich, director for Alpha Gamma Delta.
For Alpha Gamma Delta, this will be their first appearance in 7 years. As for Pi Kappa Phi, who will be newly chartered in December, this will be their first time ever to participate in the show.
photo by Ashley Marriott
Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi at Jerseys 9:00 pm
The air was full of small talk and jubilation as two sororities gathered together in celebrations of their future partnership and creation of "Doin' Time," the show which enabled them to be in Rock Chalk 2002.
The idea of two sororities partnering together for the show is a first and one that Julie Hall, Kappa Kappa Gamma director said "Is going to open up all kinds of doors."
As for the obstacle of making it in the show, Hall said, "I was really confident. I had no doubt. Our interviews went well."
Both Jones and Eisel recall not hearing anything after they heard their groups name which was announced first.
Disco balls and strobe lights flashed across the faces of Brad Eisel and Emily Jones, both directors from Chi Omega and Phi Delta Theta, as they described their emotions of the day.
Chi Omega and Phi Delta Theta at Jack Flannigans 9:21 pm
The directors of the two chapters are looking forward to performing their show "Scandal on Stage" a spoof on Rock Chalk Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Kappa Psi at Johnny's Tavern 9:45pm
"I was nervous. It was a very long day,very hard to sit through class," said Eisel.
The music bellowed through the speakers as Erin Frichtel director for Alpha Chi Omega, described her group of director's feelings and emotions before the announcement that their creation "Hearts o' Gold" made it into the show.
"We were the third group of names announced. We were all holding hands and shaking. Some were crying."
For Frichtel, making it into Rock Chalk has changed her entire outlook on next semester. "I can't wait to see it on stage. We've been talking about it for too long," said Frichtel. Delta Gamma and Beta Theta Pi at The Tee Pee 10:10nm
"When the announcement
Jacob Williams, director for Beta Theta Pi could not sleep the night prior to the In/Out announcement. Things did not become easier even moments before the announcement was made.
was made we were all standing there shaking. I thought I was going to pee my pants," said Williams.
Afterwards, the group of directors walked into The Tee Pee together with lights flashing all around them knowing their show "Days of Our Hives" was one of five to perform in Rock Chalk. They then told their fellow fraternity brothers and sorority sisters, "We've done an awesome job. Get ready to benefit United Way and help out Rock Chalk 2002."
Now that the In/Out announcement was made, what lies ahead for those who have made it into Rock Chalk Revue?
According to Agustin, daily practices will start on January 17 and will continue until the running of the show two months later.
So for now, the groups that will make up Rock Chalk 2002 will have fond memories of celebration on the night of November 19, but work has now only just begun.