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The Oracle April 4
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Sigma Delta Tau's Bowl-a-thon benefits many
Kayla Monson
Bowl-a-thon 2001, Sigma Delta Tau's 7th annual philanthropic bowling competition, took place Sunday, February 25 at the Jaybowl. The event, which raises money for Prevent
Child Abuse America, made more money than last year, when the sorority donated $1400.
Twenty-seven teams participated in the competition this year. Each five-member team paid a $75 fee to enter, which covered lane fees, equipment and t-shirts and offered the chance to purchase raffle tickets throughout the event. For every dollar teams spent on raffle tickets, five points were added to their total score. Raffle ticket prizes included restaurant gift certificates, beauty products and services
and a platinum membership to Lawrence Athletic Club.
The Train Team, consisting of Jason Train, Charlie Hirsch Jordan Strauss, Justin Blumberg and Robbie Joseph, won the event. Their team ended with a final score of 890 points. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority finished second and Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity took third place.
Becca Synhorst, a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta team said, "This competition is a good opportunity to give something back. to the community"
Lauren Parks, a second member of Kappa Alpha Theta's team, agreed with Synhorst. Parks said, "Knowing that I can have a good time while I'm doing a good deed makes it even better. I have participated in this event for the last two years
and am looking forward to competing again next year."
Jodi Kuluva, Sigma Delta Tau's philantropy cochairwoman, was one of two women in charge of the event. Although the total amount of money raised has not yet been calculated, Kuluva said her sorority raised more money than in the past, and that the event was a success.
"I thought it was very successful in the fact that college students can pull together to help out children in times like this," Kuluva said.
Prevent Child Abuse America was established in 1972 in order to form a national commitment to preventing all forms of child abuse. The organization's programs include public awareness and education throughout media campaigns, publications, conferences and workshops. The organization also provides national volunteer networks, technical and consultative services, primary prevention and advocacy.
To the gentlmen of Phi Delta Theta
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. Your talent went way beyond our expectations. We couldn't of asked for a greater group of guys to bowl their way into our hearts. The friendships we've made will last way beyond the lanes of "Spare Me." It's been a great three months and a "Doozie" of a time.
Love, Morgan, Anya, Brianne