2008 Woodie Awards
Rock and stroll
By: Joe Borlik
Issue date: 2/18/08 Section: News
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Ten acts performed 90s-themed hits by The Spice Girls, TLC, LL Cool J and Puff Daddy. They were judged by a panel of faculty and students based on performance and creativity.
"It was a huge success," said Delta Sigma Theta president and Detroit senior Kierre Majors. "We've been successful and beneficial on campus."
Delta Sigma Theta wasn't the only Greek organization performing in the show. Southfield senior Chris Maxwell, a member of Sigma Lamda Beta, participated in the second part of the competion, a "strolling-stepping" act.
"I go to things like this whenever I have the time," Maxwell said. "I've been to many mock rocks, like Dream and Greek Week 2007. There are lots of benefits, like fun, public exposure, seeing what other groups can do and providing something different for campus."
Non-Greek organizations were represented as well.
Bloomfield Hills sophomore Jasmine Crossland is a member of the Organization for the Black Unity and regularly attends similar events.
"(Our) purpose is to help raise (money) for minorities and learn what's going on around campus," Crossland said.
Southfield junior Bridgette Wynn has been the Woldt Hall multicultural adviser for two years and came to support the event.
"I enjoy coming to the events and have been to plenty, such as 'The Chocolate Factory' and other mock rocks," Wynn said. "I came to support the soroity."
A five-member group that performed a medley of songs by Destiny's Child took first place.
The emcee of the event, Delta Sigma Theta vice president and saginaw senior Kamillah Dawkins had no problem getting the crowd involved.
"I really had fun and enjoyed myself. I thought the act was positive and entertaining," she said.
Proceeds from the event went toward the Daphne May-Gibson scholarship. The $250 scholarship is given each year to two students.
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