The University celebrated Airband, an event that showcases dance routines by new members of each campus Greek organization, on March 13. This event is meant to help new Greek members bond with each other.
“Preparing for this has allowed me to get closer to the other new members and sisters who helped us,” said freshman Hope Telech, a new member of Theta Phi Alpha Sorority. “It was very fun to practice and learn the dances.”
New members are tasked with coordinating their own dances with a little help from existing members. It includes new members, new-member educators, sweethearts and gentlemen.
“Airband has been a great experience to bond with my pledge brothers,” said freshman Zach Persinger, a new Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity member. “The memories we have forged will forever be cherished.”
The purpose of Airband is Greek unity.
“Chapters love the event and we get a big turnout from non-Greeks who come to support as well,” said SFU Assistant Director of Student Engagement Meghan DeFrancesco. “This year, I would say we had around 300 people.”
“The thing I loved most about Airband was the love and support surrounding it,” said freshman Madi Runk, a new member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity. “Everybody cheered and screamed for everybody.”
Active members also enjoy the festivities surrounding Airband.
“Airband was the highlight of my new-member education experience,” said sophomore Marlie Krug, a member of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. “It creates such a bond.”
Airband is traditionally held at most schools during Greek Week, but Saint Francis hosts a “Greek Sing” event instead during its Greek Week.
Greek Sing will take place at the end of the spring semester. It is a more coordinated and competitive dance competition between members of all Greek organizations. Greek Sing is judged by a panel of administrators and is the last event of Greek Week each spring.
