By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Loper fans likely recognize Emily Petersen as a bubbly, blond-haired cheerleader on the sidelines during University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic events. Others may know her from Alpha Phi, the UNK sorority she’s been a member of the past two years. But Petersen wants people to see her in a whole new light, and she’s 100% committed to making that vision a reality. “I want to set different expectations for myself,” … [Read more...] about Ooh-rah! – UNK cheerleader training to be Marine Corps officer
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PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Alpha Phi fundraiser draws large crowd
UNK's Alpha Phi sorority hosted its annual Red Dress Poker and Pitch Tournament on Thursday evening in the Health and Sports Center. In its 15th year, the event included a Texas Hold ’em competition for individual players and a 10-point pitch tournament for teams of two. A total of 216 players from the UNK campus and Kearney-area communities participated. The event raised more than $11,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation, which supports women’s heart health education and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Alpha Phi fundraiser draws large crowd
Alpha Phi’s annual Red Dress Poker and Pitch Tournament scheduled for March 5
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Alpha Phi sorority is hosting its annual Red Dress Poker and Pitch Tournament on March 5 in the Health and Sports Center on campus. In its 15th year, the event includes a Texas Hold ’em competition for individual players and a 10-point pitch tournament for teams of two. Entry fees are $12 per person for poker and $8 per person for pitch before the event, with costs increasing to $15 and $10 at the door. Pitch players are … [Read more...] about Alpha Phi’s annual Red Dress Poker and Pitch Tournament scheduled for March 5
UNK students teach local seventh graders ‘Skills for Success’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – They arrived at Friday evening’s event dressed in their best attire. It was a requirement for this three-course dinner, a fancy, black tablecloth affair at The Archway in Kearney. For many of the guests, this was their first time attending a formal banquet. And they had a lot to learn. Which direction should I pass the salad dressing? How do you twirl pasta? Why are there so many utensils? “Different … [Read more...] about UNK students teach local seventh graders ‘Skills for Success’
Adam Schultis named Mr. King of Hearts during annual Alpha Phi fundraiser
UNK’s Alpha Phi sorority hosted its seventh annual King of Hearts male pageant Thursday evening at Kearney High School. A dozen contestants representing various UNK fraternities, student organizations and athletic teams competed in dance, talent and interview sessions before a panel of guest judges selected the overall winner. Adam Schultis of Diller, representing Christian Student Fellowship, received the coveted crown and sash and the title of Mr. King of … [Read more...] about Adam Schultis named Mr. King of Hearts during annual Alpha Phi fundraiser
