CAPE GIRARDEAU – Southeast Missouri State University’s Greek Week 2025 brought students together for a powerful week of philanthropy, advocacy, and service. The event raised over $25,000 for charitable causes, collected thousands of food and clothing donations, and supported blood donations that could save more than 1,000 lives. Beyond fundraising, students engaged in important conversations about consent and advocacy through events like Walk-A-Mile in Their Shoes.
Greek Week also celebrated student leadership through a variety of awards recognizing outstanding chapters, individuals, and advisors. The tradition continues to highlight the lasting impact of SEMO’s fraternity and sorority community on both campus and the greater region.
The following River Region students were among the members of the honored organizations:
Luke Bell of Perryville, Sigma Nu
Megan Buchheit of Perryville, Alpha Chi Omega
Dylan DeWilde of Perryville, Sigma Nu
Brianna Eaves of Ste. Genevieve, Alpha Chi Omega
Julia Leible of Perryville, Alpha Chi Omega
Sophie Martin of Perryville, Sigma Sigma Sigma
Luke McClure of Ste. Genevieve, Sigma Chi
Maddie Robinson of Perryville, Alpha Chi Omega
Logan Salger of Evansville, Ill. Pi Kappa Alpha
Greek Week Successes
The 2025 Greek Week resulted in 335 units of blood donated to the American Red Cross, potentially saving more than 1,000 lives.
The second annual Polar Plunge fundraiser brought in more than $20,000 for the Special Olympics of Southeast Missouri.
Donation drives collected over 3,000 articles of clothing for the Safe House for Women and Street Level, plus 2,700 non-perishable food items for the Redhawk Food Pantry.
SEMO’s Greek students raised an additional $5,900 for other philanthropies across the area.
“Our long-standing partnership with the American Red Cross continues to make a major impact,” said Skinner. “Coupled with strong student support for the Redhawk Food Pantry, we’re proud to see our fraternity and sorority community come together to serve both the campus and the region in meaningful ways.”
Beyond fundraising and donations, SEMO’s Greek week also engages students with educational and advocacy experiences. The Walk-A-Mile in Their Shoes event, co-hosted by Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC), featured a presentation from Obbie West, a spoken word artist and advocate who challenged the audience to reflect on consent and the stigma surrounding sexual violence.
“Greek Week is one of the most anticipated traditions on our campus, and every year our fraternity and sorority members rise to the occasion,” said Logan Holloway, graduate assistant for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. “We’re incredibly proud of their leadership, passion and commitment to making a difference on campus and beyond.”
The following awards were presented during the week:
Overall Greek Week 2025:
1st Place: Sigma Sigma Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
2nd Place: Alpha Delta Pi and Pi Kappa Alpha
3rd Place: Gamma Phi Beta, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Sigma Chi
Greek Sing 2025
1st Place: Sigma Sigma Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
2nd Place: Alpha Delta Pi and Pi Kappa Alpha
3rd Place: Gamma Phi Beta, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Sigma Chi
Order of Omega Greek Honor Society Awards
Professor of the Year: Myungwoo Lee (Allied Health, Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Department) and Erin Fluegge (Management Department)
Advisor of the Year: Katie Krodinger (Sigma Nu) and Alarie Ornburn (Alpha Chi Omega)
Chapter President of the Year: Grant Breece (Sigma Nu) and Carlee Pullis (Delta Delta Delta)
Greek Heart Award: Oliver Romero (Lambda Chi Alpha) and Ava Vandegriffe (Alpha Chi Omega)
Unsung Heroine/Hero: Tyler Schulein (Phi Delta Theta) and Samantha Kujath (Alpha Chi Omega)
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Member of the Year: Jalik Smith (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)
New Member of the Year: Zavior Mize (Lambda Chi Alpha) and Charlie Koepp (Alpha Delta Pi)
Sophomore of the Year: Nathan McCarthy (Lambda Chi Alpha) and Addison Leib (Sigma Sigma Sigma)
Junior of the Year: Luke Bell (Sigma Nu) and Ellie Osterholt (Sigma, Sigma, Sigma)
Greek Man and Woman of the Year: Layne Collier (Lambda Chi Alpha) and Natalie Visconti (Alpha Chi Omega)