2008 Woodie Awards
Sigma Phi Epsilon teaches etiquette
Michael Stone
Issue date: 3/31/08 Section: News
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity will host etiquette dinners for National Panhellnic Council sororities to obtain proper dinning techniques, poise and social skills for their future professions.
The first of six dinners Sigma Phi Epsilon is hosting was held for Alpha Delta Pi sorority on March 26.
The event was orchestrated by faculty advisor and alumna to the chapter, Adrian Edsall.
"What we're trying to create with this is a proper dinner between a male and a female with proper etiquette and proper poise," Edsall said. "It also demonstrates how two organizations can blossom and interact, while at the same time, develop social skills that will help in their professional lives."
The dinner was catered by the fraternity, and prepared primarily by member Travis Kernodle.
"I took some pork chops and added a little seasoning, and sautéed some asparagus," Kernodle said.
Before the meal was served, Edsall led a prayer, as well as instructed attendees on proper dining etiquette. He demonstrated how to show a lady to her seat, remove her jacket, stand when a lady leaves the table and perform numerous other dining techniques.
The meal itself received praise from all in attendance, including Alpha Delta Pi member Mallory Sykes.
"The pork chops tasted just like Chop House," Sykes said.
When the meal was over, Edsall showed both the men and women the proper way to tie a tie.
"I have never been shown how to tie a tie before," said Lauren Still, member of Alpha Delta Pi. "Sometimes guys don't know how to tie a tie, so it's good to know."
Attendees, like Sigma Phi Epsilon member Sam Brown, found the evening to be both enjoyable and educational.
"(The dinner) was educational," Brown said. "I met some very nice young ladies too."
Most of the members of both organizations already were acquainted with one another before the dinner.
"We were homecoming partners last year," said Gretchen Jenkins member of Alpha Delta Pi and vice president of Student Government Association. "They were very accommodating and made us feel welcome."
The first of six dinners Sigma Phi Epsilon is hosting was held for Alpha Delta Pi sorority on March 26.
The event was orchestrated by faculty advisor and alumna to the chapter, Adrian Edsall.
"What we're trying to create with this is a proper dinner between a male and a female with proper etiquette and proper poise," Edsall said. "It also demonstrates how two organizations can blossom and interact, while at the same time, develop social skills that will help in their professional lives."
The dinner was catered by the fraternity, and prepared primarily by member Travis Kernodle.
"I took some pork chops and added a little seasoning, and sautéed some asparagus," Kernodle said.
Before the meal was served, Edsall led a prayer, as well as instructed attendees on proper dining etiquette. He demonstrated how to show a lady to her seat, remove her jacket, stand when a lady leaves the table and perform numerous other dining techniques.
The meal itself received praise from all in attendance, including Alpha Delta Pi member Mallory Sykes.
"The pork chops tasted just like Chop House," Sykes said.
When the meal was over, Edsall showed both the men and women the proper way to tie a tie.
"I have never been shown how to tie a tie before," said Lauren Still, member of Alpha Delta Pi. "Sometimes guys don't know how to tie a tie, so it's good to know."
Attendees, like Sigma Phi Epsilon member Sam Brown, found the evening to be both enjoyable and educational.
"(The dinner) was educational," Brown said. "I met some very nice young ladies too."
Most of the members of both organizations already were acquainted with one another before the dinner.
"We were homecoming partners last year," said Gretchen Jenkins member of Alpha Delta Pi and vice president of Student Government Association. "They were very accommodating and made us feel welcome."
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Great to hear!
posted 4/01/08 @ 11:26 AM CST
Good to know that there are still men out there who want to treat ladies with respect while using etiquette. I think this is a valuable contribution to society - even if it is only being done within a few greek organizations. (Continued…)
Me
posted 4/06/08 @ 4:41 PM CST
As the article stated, we are preparing ourselves for life after college. We look forward to hosting other sororities, and may eventually move into hosting non-sorority members. (Continued…)
Tommy C
posted 4/11/08 @ 11:41 PM CST
Im really happy to see Sig Ep involved with the community and hosting an etiquette dinner. I remember when the Balance Man concept was started and replaced the old pledge system. (Continued…)
Me
posted 4/13/08 @ 11:19 PM CST
Thank you Tommy. There will be plenty more from us. Look for more. We are on the rise and determined to show the positives of being Greek.
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