Sorority Holds Their Annual Pancake Breakfast
Phi Sigma Sigma held their annual late night pancake breakfast on Tuesday, April 3 in the basement of Spruce Hall. Tickets were five dollars in advance and seven at the door.
All together, they raised $315 for their philanthropy, the National Kidney Foundation. Phi Sigma Sigma advertised for their event through flyers around campus, tables at the Student Center, and a Facebook event.
According to their website, The National Kidney Foundation is a voluntary, nonprofit health organization that is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. Their vision is to enhance the lives of everyone with, at risk of or affected by kidney disease.
The pancake breakfast is the one of the events Phi Sigma Sigma holds annually for the National Kidney Foundation. Another one is Monmouth Idol which is held in the fall.
Jaclyn Schultz, junior and criminal justice major, is also the Vice President of Phi Sigma Sigma. According to Schultz the pancake batter was donated from Perkin’s Family Restaurant and the Americana Diner, which has been a tradition for years. All of the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma collaborated and made pancakes which were then served to the students who attended. It was an “all you can eat” event and at the tables were supplied with toppings such as sugar, jelly, and syrup. The available choices of pancakes were chocolate chip and plain.
“The pancake breakfast is a really unique and different kind of fundraising event. It is one of our biggest events and we are always pleased with the turnout,” said Schultz.
The pancake breakfast was also a great way for the freshmen who are not involved in Greek life to participate and learn more about it.
Tyler Havens, the Assistant Director of Student Activities for Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University, said “These events show that our groups are committed to the value of philanthropy. Our students raise thousands of dollars for organizations locally and nationally. These dollars help these organization support programs and research for those that are affected.”
Many people from different organizations attended the pancake breakfast to help support their philanthropy, which in turn, also helped to promote Greek unity.
Rachel McGivney, sophomore and business management major, was one of the two sisters who holds the Philanthropy Chair of Phi Sigma Sigma. “As the Philanthropy Chair it is really important to get students to come to our events and donate to the National Kidney Foundation,” said McGivney.
Jessica Trucillo, sophomore and psychology major, is a student who certainly enjoys eating breakfast for dinner. “…I think the pancake breakfast is a really fun event to attend and it gives everyone the opportunity to socialize with their friends and it is an added bonus that the money goes to a good cause,” said Trucillo.
The fundraiser was open for all students to attend and it was encouraged that they do, regardless of if they are involved in Greek life. Alison Burks, senior and social work major, was one of the students who was present at the event.
“I was never a part of Greek life or any organization like that, but I wanted to go and see what it was all about. The pancakes were delicious and it turned out to be an enjoyable time,” said Burks.
PHOTO COURTESY of Stephanie Ramadan
