The University’s Greek Week (March 22-27) brought SFU’s Greek organizations together for plenty of competition and opportunities to build connection.
Ten different Greek organizations competed in different events, including flag football, basketball, Wii Sports, trivia and Greek Sing. Teams earned points in each event.
Among the fraternities that competed, Phi Kappa Theta placed first overall, followed by Tau Kappa Epsilon and Psi Upsilon.
On the sorority side, Theta Phi Alpha earned first place, Phi Delta Phi Kappa placed second, and Delta Phi Epsilon took third.
Greek Week chairs Alex Paylo and Faith Jacob coordinated the planning and execution of the events. They worked alongside Greek Life Advisor Meghan Lingafelt and Greek Life Graduate Assistant Caleb Burkett to manage logistics and support participants during the week.
Events were held at various locations across campus. Students said the format helped strengthen connections within SFU’s Greek community.
“I think Greek Week helps different members bond and creates unity across all organizations,” said Olivia Hrubochak, a sophomore Nursing major from Hastings. She is a member of Alpha Phi Omega.
Sarah Kibler is a junior Chemistry major from Johnstown and a member of Alpha Phi Omega. She said she noticed increased energy and a more positive atmosphere at this year’s Greek Week compared to previous years.
“There was more energy and less pressure,” said Kibler. “There’s more unity this year than there has ever been before.”
Michael Horton is a freshman Communications and Management double-major from Cranberry Township and a newly initiated member of Tau Kappa Epsilon.
“My experience has been very fun so far,” Horton said. “It’s nice to do things with the other new brothers.”
Horton said that Greek Week provided opportunities to engage with the broader Greek community while building relationships within his fraternity. He highlighted basketball as his favorite event, noting that his team placed first.
Lexie Reesman, a freshman Medical Laboratory Science major from Freeport, joined Phi Lambda Psi after connecting with members during recruitment events.
“I joined my sorority because I clicked really well with the girls,” Reesman said.
She said that balancing academics and Greek life can be challenging, but also very rewarding.
Horton echoed this sentiment.
“No matter what fraternity or sorority you join, the Greek community at SFU is very meaningful,” he said.
