A fraternity won the Homecoming sweepstakes for the second consecutive year.
The men of Kappa Sigma celebrated their victory Saturday in Abe Lemons Arena in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center after taking first place in the banner competition, third place in spirit structure, second place in Lip Sync, and first place in the sweepstakes award.
Kappa Sigma’s theme was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and their Lip Sync performance followed five students with golden tickets, hoping to win prizes at the end of their journey through OCU, but finding the real prize in knowledge and friendship.
Evan Couch, Kappa Sigma Homecoming chairman and music theater/vocal performance sophomore, said he was amazed and he couldn’t believe Kappa Sigma won.
“Our guys really worked hard. I couldn’t have done it without the brothers,” he said.
Couch said it feels surreal that the fraternity won for a second year in a row.
“Ethereal—I think that’s the only word for it,” he said.
The 2018 Homecoming theme was “Once Upon a Star.”
See HERE for more on the Homecoming theme.
Greek organizations Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Phi Mu, Kappa Sigma, and Lambda Chi Alpha participated in the Homecoming competitions. The Black Student Association participated in banner and Homecoming royalty.
The titles of Homecoming king and queen were awarded to Devaunjue Williams, religion junior, representing OCU cheer, and Natalie Speer, business administration senior, representing Phi Mu.
“I am just really grateful to the whole student body, and that they have just taken us all in, me and my nephews,” Williams said. “It’s just a really good feeling to win.”
Williams became the guardian of his 10-year-old nephews in March.
Speer said she was amazed that she won the title.
“I transferred here last year, but being at OCU has definitely been a blessing in my life, and everybody here is so positive and supportive,” she said.
Alpha Chi Omega won the spirit award for the seventh consecutive year. Gamma Phi Beta won first place in the Lip Sync competition. Their Legally Blonde themed story followed Elle Woods through her years at OCU School of Law.
Alpha Phi received the Kid’s Choice Award for the banner and structure competitions. Phi Mu received the Kid’s Choice Award for Lip Sync. The awards were chosen by children from the Children’s Miracle Network who attended the competition. The children were there to help advertise the Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, a philanthropic event in the spring organized by OCU students.
“Lip Sync always reminds me of how good our school is at coming together and celebrating each individual organization,” said Brynna Linkous, Phi Mu member and psychology sophomore.
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