Nick CamachoThe Graduate was packed with college students and full of chants and cheers on Wednesday night in support of the 16 fraternity members vying for the annual title “Mr. Fraternity.” Sorority Alpha Omicron Pi hosted the event to raise money for arthritis research.
Jen Marvin, business major and philanthropy chair of Alpha Omicron Pi, put together the event, hosted by Arvand Sabetian, Interfraternity Council president and civil engineering major, and Alpha Omicron Pi business senior Kristen Bantz.
Winners were chosen based on their scores in four categories, which were judged by a nine-person panel including the seven Panhellenic sorority presidents, Alpha Omicron Pi Vice President Katelyn Galusha and Panhellenic President Samantha Burton. The categories included sportswear, talent, formal wear and a question-and-answer portion.
The talent portion caused the audience to burst into laughter or boos, and showcased everything from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dancing to Vanilla Ice to freestyle rap.
The top five contestants were chosen and asked, “What is the greatest lesson you have learned in life?” Answers varied from “be all you can be” to “never be scared of anything.”
In third place was Derek Sandoval, business and science sophomore and member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. In second place was Sean McHugh, mechanical engineering junior and member of Sigma Nu.
The winner of this year’s Mr. Fraternity was Sevren Smith, who is currently switching majors and a member of Delta Sigma Phi, who brought some Hawaiian flavor to the stage when he played the ukulele.
“I can’t believe I actually did it, but I’m so happy I did…it was a blast and I had the chance to dance with my best friends,” Smith said.
Contestant Collin Hamilton, industrial engineering senior and member of Delta Chi, summed up the evening with, “We’re all here having a good time…this is what it’s all about.”