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Greek Life runs for a cause
Binta Dixon
Issue date: 10/7/08 Section: News
On Sunday, Oct. 5, at 12 p.m., the brothers of Alpha Sigma Epsilon hosted the fourth annual Casey's Race.
The event was held in memory of Casey Rogers, a brother of the fraternity who lost his life in 2003.
The 5K race, in which participants were allowed to jog or walk, was held in the Town Commons in downtown Greenville. The course was set to wrap around the Town Commons and end at the park's entrance on First Street.
The brothers of Alpha Sigma Epsilon have organized the race each year with the support from Rogers' family, who still participate in the event.
"I used to run with Casey, and since his death I have been running in the race," said Matt Robitaille, ECU alumnus and Alpha Sigma Epsilon fraternity member.
East Carolina Road Racing was the official time-keeping company used to accurately show the first, second and third place winners for each age group of runners and the first place winner received a trophy for their efforts.
"I was interested in giving back to the community," Nate Fox, senior marketing major and Alpha Sigma Epsilon fraternity member, said about his involvement in the race.
All proceeds from the race were donated to the Boys and Girls club of Pitt County and contributions have risen each year with the number of supporters.
With many Greenville sponsors, such as Pita Pitt and Sup Dogs, as well as support from the community, many Greek Life members feel that the race will continue to be successful.
The race started in 2005 with about 70 runners, and has doubled its numbers in the last two years.
The event has become a yearly project for not only the brothers of Alpha Epsilon, but for the whole Greek Life community.
Sororities such as Delta Zeta, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Omicron Pi volunteered and ran in the race in support of their fellow Greek life members.
"We support each other," said Brianne Furr, sophomore nursing major and Delta Zeta sorority member.
"The race is something positive for the community," said Adam Goldwyn, senior marketing major and Alpha Sigma Epsilon fraternity member.
Goldwyn also commented that the race helps to defeat the negative stereotypes about fraternities and sororities while promoting Greek involvement in the community.
This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com.
The event was held in memory of Casey Rogers, a brother of the fraternity who lost his life in 2003.
The 5K race, in which participants were allowed to jog or walk, was held in the Town Commons in downtown Greenville. The course was set to wrap around the Town Commons and end at the park's entrance on First Street.
The brothers of Alpha Sigma Epsilon have organized the race each year with the support from Rogers' family, who still participate in the event.
"I used to run with Casey, and since his death I have been running in the race," said Matt Robitaille, ECU alumnus and Alpha Sigma Epsilon fraternity member.
East Carolina Road Racing was the official time-keeping company used to accurately show the first, second and third place winners for each age group of runners and the first place winner received a trophy for their efforts.
"I was interested in giving back to the community," Nate Fox, senior marketing major and Alpha Sigma Epsilon fraternity member, said about his involvement in the race.
All proceeds from the race were donated to the Boys and Girls club of Pitt County and contributions have risen each year with the number of supporters.
With many Greenville sponsors, such as Pita Pitt and Sup Dogs, as well as support from the community, many Greek Life members feel that the race will continue to be successful.
The race started in 2005 with about 70 runners, and has doubled its numbers in the last two years.
The event has become a yearly project for not only the brothers of Alpha Epsilon, but for the whole Greek Life community.
Sororities such as Delta Zeta, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Omicron Pi volunteered and ran in the race in support of their fellow Greek life members.
"We support each other," said Brianne Furr, sophomore nursing major and Delta Zeta sorority member.
"The race is something positive for the community," said Adam Goldwyn, senior marketing major and Alpha Sigma Epsilon fraternity member.
Goldwyn also commented that the race helps to defeat the negative stereotypes about fraternities and sororities while promoting Greek involvement in the community.
This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com.
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MR
posted 10/07/08 @ 12:33 PM EST
Wow! Six times you have incorrectly named the fraternity that is hosting the event. Sigma Alpha Epsilon...I'm sure they are thrilled with your article. (Continued…)
LOL
posted 10/08/08 @ 1:13 PM EST
LOL - Same Assholes Everywhere
Hmm
posted 10/08/08 @ 1:13 PM EST
WRFC?
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