Avenue Q Kristin Dualan and Katie Franz performing in Songfest
Continued from page 1 ...Kappa Sigma. And in 2008, Theta swept several awards including Best Vocals, Best Costumes, and 1st Place Best Overall Performance for “Spring Awakening” with Sigma Phi Epsilon. Although this year Theta walked away with the 4th place performance, the positive response from the crowd was unlike any I have ever experienced throughout my years on cast. Despite being a competition between the pairings, Greek Songfest has an even bigger purpose than bringing awards to those that participate. Ultimately, it is about service to the community. The proceeds from this year’s event went to UC Irvine Medical Center’s Young Adult Cancer Program, aimed at supporting patients between ages 18-39. The Greek community worked in concert with various other organizations on
dance floor. The Thetas are at the luxurious bayside Hyatt in Newport Beach for our annual Twin Stars formal. This is the night that is both bittersweet yet most memorable for seniors. On the night of May 15, seniors were not just ordinary seniors—they were princesses, each adorned with a mini tiara and black and gold sash, keepsakes and a tribute for their time and dedication in Theta. Katie Wi and Emercelle DeLeon, our senior programmers, called out each senior’s name followed by a “Most likely to be…” announcement. Some were funny while others were inside jokes, but there must have been a lot of confused dates because some jokes were things only close friends like our sisters would understand. For example, why would Taly Haghigi, a Persian girl be “most likely to
be speaking Chinese,” and why in the world would Julia Rice be “most likely to steal a penguin from a zoo”…? This was the fourth Twin Stars for me, and to finally experience it on the other side is a feeling that can only be felt through experience. (Wouldn’t you agree, fellow seniors?) As members since freshman year, some of my sisters and I have watched each other grow, aid each others’ hardships, and share some of the greatest college memories of our lives. We have also been able to see Theta transform as older girls graduated and new girls came in each year to add to the dynamic of our chapter. I am so proud to be affiliated with such a fine group of women and am glad to graduate knowing that even after I leave UCI, there will still be a place for me at the Theta house. (And considering that I live in Irvine, expect to see me visit a lot!)
the UCI campus in order to meet an ambitious fundraising goal of $25,000. I am happy to report that this year the event raised an incredible $30,000. Not only was this a record for Greek Songfest, but the fundraiser was also the largest philanthropic effort on the UCI campus. As a three-year Songfest veteran and current Theta senior, my best college memories have in some way been related to Greek Songfest. My heart and soul has gone into the making of every performance. Not only has this experience connected me to the members of other chapters, but it has also let me connect to my sisters. And that is something that I will cherish for a lifetime.
Lila Kooklan 4th Year Political Science Major Songfest Director 2009
Winter Quarter Theta Scholars These scholarly Thetas had the highest GPAs in their respective majors: Lila Kooklan, Political Science Jen Herz, Biological Sciences Patricia Lee, Studio Art Resham Parikh, International Studies Melody Darvish, Social Ecology Steffani Chin, Psychology Kristin Dualan, Economics Catherine Conroy, English
Heather Ayer, Julia Rice, Sarah Mitchell, and Brenna DeGross at Twin Stars
Alexandra Kim 4th Year Literary Journalism Major Education Minor Sociology Minor
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