Greek life sets example with ‘Perfect Party’
September 15, 2011
By Paige Cole
College Life Editor/ Lycourier
Members of campus fraternities and sororities shared the dance floor with the Class of 2015 during the “Perfect Party.” The event, hosted by the Panhellenic and IFC Councils, was held to foster a positive image of Greek Life at Lycoming College.
“This idea came from the ‘Perfect Party’ that was held at Purdue University in spring 2011,” Candida Rivera, assistant director of Student Programs and Leadership Development, said.“It was an effort to change the potentially negative stereotype about fraternities and sororities and their partying.”
According to Rivera, the party was a creative way to teach members of the Greek community about proper party policy.
“As opposed to just listening to the ‘how to’ it was the idea of the Panhellenic and IFC Councils to put the how to’s into effect to show the leadership of the chapters what they should be doing if they want to hold a social event with alcohol,” Rivera said.“The purpose of the party was for the social chairs of each chapter to learn how to put on a proper event that abides by the FIPG Policy to the nines. This includes but is not limited to having a Paid Monitor to check ID’s, wristband those who are 21 and over, providing unsalted food and non-alcoholic beverages for the guests, and have a bartender oversee the six pack of beer or wine coolers that individuals that were age could bring in with them.”
The presidents, house managers, risk management, and social chairs of each active house were invited to the event an hour earlier so they could be educated about the policy. However, the purpose of the event was two-fold.
“Panhellenic took it one step closer by inviting the entire Class of 2015 to proactively combat the drinking stereotype and showcasing to the first year students that fraternities and sororities can party responsibly,” Rivera said.“It was also a great recruitment event for the active chapters on campus to bring up to 10 members from each house to the event, as long as they got the names on the guest list before the deadline.”
Rivera said more than 150 people attended.
One attendee was freshman Jalil Samuel. “The Perfect Party was definitely a night of fun and games,” he said.
Samuel commented on the atmosphere of the party, as he arrived.
“I couldn’t tell if it was Ke$ha or Britney Spears, but whoever it was, they were sure getting the party started,” Samuel said. “As I walked into the room, the disc jockey was set up on the opposite side of the room and the refreshments were to his left. Those who know me know that I am a sucker for a party with food and music.”
Samuel and his friends also enjoyed the dancing, although it took a while to get the rhythm started.
“When I first entered the room I couldn’t help but note that everyone was just standing around doing nothing or close to nothing,” Samuel said. “One girl looked as if she was trying to attempt to dance, but it appeared as if her hips were locked or something. It made her look quite stiff while dancing. Others were just standing against the walls watching everyone else stand in the middle of the room awkwardly.”
According to Samuel, he knew the perfect solution to change the mood.
“It hit me that most of these people were afraid of looking like total idiots on the dance floor,” Samuel said. “Perhaps they figured if no one else was doing anything, then why should they? I then came up with the greatest idea, and with my friends took to middle of the dance floor and started getting ‘buck-wild.’ We started with fist pumps, jerkin’, and then ended the night casually rocking from side to side. And the best part about it was that we didn’t even care whether or not we looked like idiots or not. We were just having fun.”
Samuel’s attitude that night, is one he suggests that everyone embraces when they take to college partying.
“College is all about having fun and meeting new faces,” Samuel said. “And that’s what I think people should keep in mind whenever they go out dancing.And when you have your friends with you, you can walk out of every circumstance looking like a Boss (a person with a lot of confidence).”
Samuel’s positive reaction to the party was also shared by Rivera.
“There was definite talk about doing this again and having it as an annual event that the Greek community on campus takes a lead on,” Rivera said. “It is also great for first year students who are interested in greek life .”
College Life Editor/ Lycourier
Members of campus fraternities and sororities shared the dance floor with the Class of 2015 during the “Perfect Party.” The event, hosted by the Panhellenic and IFC Councils, was held to foster a positive image of Greek Life at Lycoming College.
“This idea came from the ‘Perfect Party’ that was held at Purdue University in spring 2011,” Candida Rivera, assistant director of Student Programs and Leadership Development, said.“It was an effort to change the potentially negative stereotype about fraternities and sororities and their partying.”
According to Rivera, the party was a creative way to teach members of the Greek community about proper party policy.
“As opposed to just listening to the ‘how to’ it was the idea of the Panhellenic and IFC Councils to put the how to’s into effect to show the leadership of the chapters what they should be doing if they want to hold a social event with alcohol,” Rivera said.“The purpose of the party was for the social chairs of each chapter to learn how to put on a proper event that abides by the FIPG Policy to the nines. This includes but is not limited to having a Paid Monitor to check ID’s, wristband those who are 21 and over, providing unsalted food and non-alcoholic beverages for the guests, and have a bartender oversee the six pack of beer or wine coolers that individuals that were age could bring in with them.”
The presidents, house managers, risk management, and social chairs of each active house were invited to the event an hour earlier so they could be educated about the policy. However, the purpose of the event was two-fold.
“Panhellenic took it one step closer by inviting the entire Class of 2015 to proactively combat the drinking stereotype and showcasing to the first year students that fraternities and sororities can party responsibly,” Rivera said.“It was also a great recruitment event for the active chapters on campus to bring up to 10 members from each house to the event, as long as they got the names on the guest list before the deadline.”
Rivera said more than 150 people attended.
One attendee was freshman Jalil Samuel. “The Perfect Party was definitely a night of fun and games,” he said.
Samuel commented on the atmosphere of the party, as he arrived.
“I couldn’t tell if it was Ke$ha or Britney Spears, but whoever it was, they were sure getting the party started,” Samuel said. “As I walked into the room, the disc jockey was set up on the opposite side of the room and the refreshments were to his left. Those who know me know that I am a sucker for a party with food and music.”
Samuel and his friends also enjoyed the dancing, although it took a while to get the rhythm started.
“When I first entered the room I couldn’t help but note that everyone was just standing around doing nothing or close to nothing,” Samuel said. “One girl looked as if she was trying to attempt to dance, but it appeared as if her hips were locked or something. It made her look quite stiff while dancing. Others were just standing against the walls watching everyone else stand in the middle of the room awkwardly.”
According to Samuel, he knew the perfect solution to change the mood.
“It hit me that most of these people were afraid of looking like total idiots on the dance floor,” Samuel said. “Perhaps they figured if no one else was doing anything, then why should they? I then came up with the greatest idea, and with my friends took to middle of the dance floor and started getting ‘buck-wild.’ We started with fist pumps, jerkin’, and then ended the night casually rocking from side to side. And the best part about it was that we didn’t even care whether or not we looked like idiots or not. We were just having fun.”
Samuel’s attitude that night, is one he suggests that everyone embraces when they take to college partying.
“College is all about having fun and meeting new faces,” Samuel said. “And that’s what I think people should keep in mind whenever they go out dancing.And when you have your friends with you, you can walk out of every circumstance looking like a Boss (a person with a lot of confidence).”
Samuel’s positive reaction to the party was also shared by Rivera.
“There was definite talk about doing this again and having it as an annual event that the Greek community on campus takes a lead on,” Rivera said. “It is also great for first year students who are interested in greek life .”
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