Lindsey Turner, Megale Grammateus
The 75th Annual Eta Sigma Phi Convention was held at the University of Oklahomain Norman, Oklahoma. The festivities began on Friday, March 28, 2003, at 7:30 p. m. with an opulent reception in the Beaird Lounge at the Oklahoma Memorial Union. During the reception society members officially registered for the convention, whereupon they received T-shirts, meal tickets, and a chance at several door prizes. At 8:30 p.m., Brady Henderson (Alpha Lambda) officially welcomed the delegation and Megas Prytanis Jason Gajderowicz (Gamma Omega) introduced himself.
After
introductions, the delegates moved to the Scholars Room of the Union. At
9:00 p.m., student members separated into thirteen teams of four to
contend in the certamen
rounds.
After the last round, the team Little Boots, consisting of Glen Blakney,
Rachael Bushkuhl, Jason
Connelly, and Nathan Sharpe, all of Beta Pi at the University of Arkansas,
stood victorious. The end of the certamen
at 11:00
p.m. dictated the end of planned Eta Sigma Phi activities for the
evening.
Megas Prytanis Gajderowicz presided over the first business meeting of the convention, beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday,
Above, among the convention hosts from the University of Oklahoma are Lyal Grissom, Melanie Rich (adviser), Julie Grissom, and Brady Henderson.
At left, Brady Henderson of Alpha Lambda (far right) registers delegates on Friday night.
Below left, the Friday night welcoming reception had a lavish spread of cheeses, fruits, and desserts.
Below right, delegates enjoy the Friday night certamen.
