At a glance
What: Miss Greek Pageant
Where: Meany Hall
When: April 22nd 2012
Why: To support Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Who: Sorority Women @ University of Washington
Hosted by the Gamma Mu chapter of Delta Tau Delta
About--Miss Greek
Fraternities and sororities regularly host and participate in philanthropic events with each other as a way to serve the community. In 1986 Chris Chan and fellow Delta Tau Delta undergraduates wanted to find an innovative way to support the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center that included the sorority women. In order to achieve this goal, the Miss Greek Pageant was born.
Each Sorority selects a sister to represent her house. Months prior to the pageant she begins working with her house and Delta Tau Delta to raise awareness, fundraise and prepare for the pageant. Delt undergraduates also begin to fundraise, raise awareness and support the pageant contestants.
The months of preparation culminate in April at the annual Miss Greek Pageant. It is held in Meany Hall on the University of Washington campus, and is always filled with the supporters of each sorority representative. It is a chance to showcase her talents, personality, passions, and share her insight on the meaning of philanthropy. A panel of judges determines the winner based upon the following criteria: fundraising, talent, philanthropic address, and personality.
If not for the strong support and participation of the sorority women here at the University of Washington, this event would not be possible. The Men of Delta Tau Delta would like to thank them for all their support over the years.
About--Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
The Fred Hutchinson exists to eliminate cancer and related diseases as causes of human suffering and death. It officially opened in 1975, and since then has been a leader in the prevention and cure of cancer. For more information please visit their website here. (www.fhcrc.org) You can also find the Miss Greek event page on the Fred Hutchinson website here. (www.fhcrc.org/about/ne/events/miss_greek.html)
About--Delta Tau Delta
The Gamma Mu chapter of Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1908. Since then our chapter has strived to continually live by our fraternity’s motto “committed to lives of excellence” We take pride in hosting the Miss Greek pageant as it has been one of the most successful college philanthropies. For more information about our chapter please visit our website here. (www.uwdelts.com)
About--Sorority Life at the University of Washington
The University of Washington sorority community is composed of 17 chapters each affiliated with national or international organizations. They offer the opportunity for a unique residential environment and essential involvement outside of the classroom. Without the support of the sorority community, Miss Greek would not exist. For more information about sorority life please visit their webpage here. If you would like more information about a specific organization, you can view University of Washington sorority profiles here. (www.uwpanhellenic.com)
