With less than two weeks left until the official installment of our Kappa Sigma, Gamma-Nu Chapter at Washburn, we thought we'd take a look back at all the things that have made this past year so memorable for us!
While we all love getting back to the grind when classes are back in session, we understood that everyone would need a little more motivation to start the year off right.
...so we made breakfast for everyone on campus. At 9:00 at night.
...and delivered the remaining biscuits and gravy to the other houses on campus. Before they went bad, of course.
But you can't keep everyone entertained with just food. Sometimes you need a little Sherlock Holmes to welcome you back to Washburn.
On a giant inflatable screen.
Water War Week
"Great is the man who has not lost his childlike heart."
So how, then, do you top free scrambled eggs and Robert Downey, Jr.? You become a kid again.
Then, you challenge the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha to a water war!
And whoever else decides to join in on the late-night, cross-campus aquatic skirmishes.
Homecoming
None of our college experiences would be complete without the stressful, rewarding energy and fun that is Homecoming Week. The one week in which sleep really does turn out to be optional.
If you've ever disliked a Yell Like Hell practice, you obviously haven't been paired up with Washburn University Cheer. Being paired with these ladies honestly gave us the most unique, awesome experience we could have ever hoped for!
Like the Diamondhead.
It made sense, then, to have our float become the literal embodiment of energy and spirit.
Complete with live drum solos.
And an obligatory photo op with President Farley!
And yet we still found a little time to volunteer.
Livestrong Week
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
Drawing ideas from the great successes of other Greek philanthropies on campus, last semester we hosted a week-long series of events in support of the Livestrong Foundation.
With everyone's help and support, we were able to raise over $1,000 to go towards cancer research!
Many thanks to all of our guys who gave up their afternoons to collect donations all week!
Aside from our volleyball tournament, walnut cracking contest (in which we were met with some technical difficulties), and 50/50 drawing, we partnered with Gage Bowl to raise money by
Bowling Ours to Save Yours!
We even got a little sun.
Every now and then, though, you have to have a little fun for yourself. And what better way to do that, then, as an adult college student, to spend an evening at Chuck E Cheese!
A night of pizza and legalized gambling with fake money with the women of Kappa Alpha Theta!
They even let us in the photo booth.
We still managed to find a little time to use our newly-realized cheering abilities!
And take our shirts off.
And what kind of year could be complete without a little dancing?
In honor of our previous semester's Water War victory, we joined with the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha for a spring Barn Party.
And no Barn Party is complete without Ronald Reagan under the blacklight!
"I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy."
So here's to everyone who helped get us to where we are today.
For everyone who supported us.
For those who have helped us achieve our greatest heights.
And who lent a hand during our lows.
Everyone who has changed us for the better.
The ones who gave us inspiration to move on.
To strive for something better.
To everyone who has helped lift this
From a subtle dream
To a glowing reality.
We thank you.
Sincerely,
The Men of Kappa Sigma
