Living the Ritual

Purpose: To recognize individual members who exemplify their chapter’s values and principles as described in their chapter’s ritual and challenge chapter and community members to do the same.  Examples include combating hazing, Greek Life stereotypes, etc. 

One male and one female will be selected from the Greek Community.  In order to be considered for this award, one may not be a recipient of the Greek Man/Woman of the Year award.

The 2008 female recipient of the Living the Ritual Award, Hannah Erb (Alpha Xi Delta) has given her heart and soul to her chapter. This individual represents the values of her organization perfectly. The president of her chapter said, “she has been one of the main proponents in keeping our sisterhood alive. She has actively passed on the legacy that she worked so hard to create.” She is not selfish, as she has not only come to realize her own potential but has also challenged her sisters to do the same. She lives the Ritual of her chapter, but most importantly she has inspired all of her sisters to do the same.

The 2008 male recipient of the Living the Ritual Award, Sean Paulhus (Lambda Chi Alpha),is a fraternity man who has been a positive force for not only his chapter, but also all of Fraternity Life. By creating a more unified front, he has strengthened our fraternities, and instilled a vision of all things possible. He understands the meaning and value of being Greek and strives to ensure these for everyone. The president of his chapter wrote, “I believe you will be hard pressed to find another person who is as devoted to his own fraternity and demonstrating our values to everyone in campus and in life.”