Greek service helps with community needs
Bekah Williams
Issue date: 9/26/07 Section: Opinion
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When you hear the words fraternity or sorority, you might associate things such as partying, hazing, or heavy dues- but if you were to take a closer look you might learn to associate things such as teamwork, togetherness, friendships, or philanthropic events.
In November of 2005, Eric Crenshaw- a brother of Chi Phi Fraternity here on campus, passed away. The fraternity grieved the lost of their beloved brother and decided together that this tragedy would one day benefit others.
This summer, the brothers of Chi Phi planned a softball tournament to honor Eric and raise money for the First United Methodist Church of Alpharetta blanket ministry.
This organization strives to provide blankets for people who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Even though it was in the midst of summer, over 150 Chi Phi members and alumni came out to play ball and show how brotherhood can prevail even in the occurrence of a tragedy.
Bradley Wilson, the President of Chi Phi shared his thoughts.
"It is amazing to see how greeks, active and alumni alike, can come together and support an awesome event in honor of such a great person and Chi Phi such as Eric Crenshaw, as well as giving back to our community," Wilson said.
More often than not, the Greeks of our campus are overshadowed with assumptions or generalizations, but if you break the cycle and look past their big letter jerseys and matching flip flops, you might learn that along with having a good time, the Greek chapters on campus support their brothers and sisters and try to make a difference in this community.
In November of 2005, Eric Crenshaw- a brother of Chi Phi Fraternity here on campus, passed away. The fraternity grieved the lost of their beloved brother and decided together that this tragedy would one day benefit others.
This summer, the brothers of Chi Phi planned a softball tournament to honor Eric and raise money for the First United Methodist Church of Alpharetta blanket ministry.
This organization strives to provide blankets for people who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Even though it was in the midst of summer, over 150 Chi Phi members and alumni came out to play ball and show how brotherhood can prevail even in the occurrence of a tragedy.
Bradley Wilson, the President of Chi Phi shared his thoughts.
"It is amazing to see how greeks, active and alumni alike, can come together and support an awesome event in honor of such a great person and Chi Phi such as Eric Crenshaw, as well as giving back to our community," Wilson said.
More often than not, the Greeks of our campus are overshadowed with assumptions or generalizations, but if you break the cycle and look past their big letter jerseys and matching flip flops, you might learn that along with having a good time, the Greek chapters on campus support their brothers and sisters and try to make a difference in this community.
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