Step Sing anyone?

Alright, so who knows anything about Samford University's Step Sing CHAOS?? If you do, you will understand everything I am about to say. If you don't, here is a BRIEF summary. Words could never properly explain the true meaning and craziness of Step Sing. Step Sing is an annual competition between 10-13 organizations (it ranges each year depending on organizational status). Each organization (i.e. Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Pi Kappa Phi, Dudes a Plenty-independent men, Independent Ladies, etc) come up with a SECRET theme and then create a 6 minute production (dancing and singing) to compete with in front of 4 judges. Costumes, choreography, vocals, facials, energy and overall entertainment are only a few of the categories each organization is judged on. Competition gets CRAZY wild and the Sweepstakes trophy is a COVETED award on Samford's Campus. Ok, to try and explain the vastness of Step Sing a little more (my boyfriend could not grasp this concept), about 7,000 people travel to see this show (only 3 performances a year) and about 600 Samford students participate. Oh, and each organization can ONLY practice for 40 hours previous to the competition. If it is found out that you practiced more....you are fined a lot of money!

So, all that to be said, I participated in my last Step Sing this past weekend (which made me physically ill, but it was worth it). Chi Omega had a GREAT production: BATMAN. It was by far the funnest year. We had 5 villains in our production, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Two Faced and the Joker and then, of course, Batman. A Sigma Chi and friend of many Chi O's gladly volunteered for the job :) He did great!! Our closing formation was that of a Bat, with the lights down and all of us with flashlights pointing up. I think that was the audience's favorite part. Unfortunately, we did not place this year (as usual) BUT we left it all on stage and performed our hearts out AND had fun in the process. Now, we all need to catch up on sleep....

Does your college/university have ANYTHING like this? If so, I hope you are involved. Such a great way to meet people and get close to those you may not know as well!!

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Here is that picture I promised!!! I WANT ONE OF THESE!!!!

Ottomans

Latest and greatest decoration Mrs. Sheri has designed-the ottoman. She created and built a frame, made of wood, and has figured out how to cover with a fabric of your choice! She stuffs the top with cushion so that is it very comfy! It also has a removable top so that you can store things on the inside! :) It is so so precious. Looks great with a chair, couch, or could serve as seating space if your dorm is a little cramped (like mine was freshman year)!! I will try and post a picture but definitely visit our website www.dormsuitedorm.com to view all GREAT accessories we have to offer.

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