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the oracle, december 2, 2003
news
Order of Omega Volunteers
story by ashley withers
"Order of Omega is an honor society based on academics, leadership and service," Ryan Voth Vice President of Programming explained.
Order of Omega is an Academic and leadership Honors Society for people within the Greek community who are in the top three percent of all Greeks. To become a member of the honor society, Danni Hake Vice President of Membership explained that juniors and seniors are asked to apply at the end of September each year. And, near the end of the semester, applicants are notified if they were accepted or not. The new initiates are also recognized at Greek Recognition night.
To be accepted, applicants are assessed in the areas of chapter involvement, Greek community involvement, campus activities, community service, GPA, honors and awards, and each applicant is asked to write a personal statement as well.
"Our main goal is to acknowledge the highest academic percentile within the Greek community," said president, Leslie Lukens.
She also explained that service is among one of their top goals as well.
"Service more than anything, demonstrates a connection to the community. Our aim is to promote altruistic behavior by our members," said Voth.
Following the initiation of new members, all current members participate in an annual community service project. Voth, as the Vice President of Programming, is in charge of planning service projects like this one. This year as was done last year, Order of Omega will be assisting the Center for Community Outreach and Mentors in the Lives of Kids or MILK,as it is known to many, with their holiday party. The party benefits the Boys and
Girls Club of Douglas County.
"Prior to the party we will be wrapping gifts donated by various organizations, which will be given out during the party. We are in the process of planning another service project for the spring semester too." said Voth.
"Due to a bit of chaos last year because of too many kids in a small space, the Boys and Girls Club will be showing up in shifts instead of all at once," explained Voth.
This year's holiday party will be held on December 3 from two until six in the Union Ballroom.
Flag Football the Championship story by kelly rifenbark
"They are the best teams from their schools," Green said. "It was interesting
On November 21 and 22, two teams went to the American Collegiate Intramural Flag Football Regional Championships. The games were hosted by the University of Nebraska Campus Recreation.
The Regional Championships have representatives from nine different states including Kansas and Missouri. Ashlee Green, sophomore from Alpha Chi Omega, enjoyed meeting the other teams.
Alpha Chi Omega returned for a second year to represent the University of Kansas. Alpha Chi Omega is coached by Danny Williams and Morgan Ribordy.
Julie Brown, a junior of Alpha Chi Omega, felt that the regional play was a really good experience.
"It's like playing on a whole new level" Brown said. "It's much more competitive because we have to follow stricter rules."
to compare them to the KU teams."
Another aspect of the Regional Championship was supporting the University. Although there were only two greek teams from the University of Kansas, the teams were able to support other representatives from the University.
"You bond with the other teams," said Megan Meyers, Alpha Chi Omega senior.
Delta Delta Delta also returned for a third year and are coached by Brian Horn and Kevin Kenny.
Danielle Tripp, a Delta Delta Delta junior, agreed that the tournament was a great way to support other KU teams.
"There are teams from all over," Tripp said."It was just great to see other KU teams such as coed."
The tournament is set up into pool play the first day and the teams that win out of their pool move on to the second day. The second day is a single elimina-
photo contributed by julie brown
tion.
Alpha Chi Omega made it into the second day, but unfortunately Delta Delta Delta was eliminated on Saturday.
Although they were eliminated on day one, they still felt the weekend tournament was worth it.
"It was a great experience," Tripp said. "It was really competitive, but also really fun."