The Greek Block Party offered free food and live music to UNA students. Once a year, the time comes for the Greek community to represent their letters and recruit new members. The sorority girls prepared for weeks to perfect their cheers, chapter rooms, and charming smiles while the fraternity boys wore shirts with their favorite sorority’s letters on it. The Greek Block Party was a chance for all of the students to meet the Greeks and meet new students.

The Greek Block Party replaced last year’s Meet the Greeks. Event. It was held every year during Welcome Week.

NPHC, IFC and NPC organizations attended and represented UNA’s Greek community. The band played a variety of music and several students showed their enjoyment by “busting a move.” Many of the students commented that the party was a major hit and they really enjoyed the environment, not to mention the free pizza.

Will Riley, of Alpha Tau Omega, said, “I really enjoy this time of year where students become interested in Greek life. I think that we are really getting the word out about how beneficial sororities and fraternities can be.”

Rachael Tuell, of Alpha Gamma Delta, sorority said, “I am so excited to get a group of new girls. I love getting to meet new people and making new friends.”

There were a great number of prospective Greek members. Jordan Brock, a freshman honors student, was excited to accept a bid from Phi Gamma Delta.

Other students that do not participate in Greek life also came out to hear the band and support the Greeks. Several non-Greek students mentioned that it was a great event that was fun whether one participates in Greek life or not.

Lauren Patrick of Phi Mu commented on the work that is put into rush week and how nice it was to get to mingle with the other sororities as well as the potential new members.

Abril Agnew of Phi Mu and Christian Wright of Zeta Tau Alpha, two of the 2011 SOAR Counselors, were excited to get to talk to the new students they counseled and to also share which sisterhood they belonged to.