Get ready for the Stroll-Off

NSU’s chapters of Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated will co-host Phi Sig’s spring philanthropy event, the Fourth Annual Stroll-Off, in honor of Autism Awareness Month on April 18 at 8 p.m. in the Shark Circle.

The Stroll-Off is a dance competition between teams from NSU’s sororities and fraternities that will raise money for the Autism Society of Broward County. Last year, only six teams competed, but 10 teams are currently registered to compete.

Phi Sig Philanthropy Chair Allison Siegel, sophomore exercise and sports science major, said, “We’re looking at this being our biggest [Stroll Off] … hopefully it can continue to grow.”

To compete, each team has to have a maximum of 10 students and pay a $30 registration fee. They will perform a five-minute choreographed routine to a song of their choice.

Aly McKenna, graduate assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life, will judge the event with three NSU alumni who were involved in Greek organizations. They will rate each performance on a scale of one to 15 based on coordination, dance moves, spirit and synchronization. If a team raises $100 or more by the day of the event, they will receive an extra point on their score. The first and second prize winners will receive trophies.

“It’s a good way to take a break from studying for finals,” Siegel said.

For a donation toward the Autism Society, students can get pizza and Mexican food, order Shakeology smoothies or have their faces painted. Before the day of the event, students can purchase a VIP ticket for $15 from a

Phi Sig or Zeta Phi Beta sister, which includes guaranteed seating, food, and five raffle tickets for prizes.

Ambassadors from the Autism Society will speak throughout the event about autism and the duties of their organization. An alumna of Sigma Delta Tau will also speak about her autistic sister and how she has impacted her family.

The Autism Society of Broward County is an affiliate of the Autism Society of America, which provides educational programs, public outreach events and autism awareness campaigns in the community.

“What I’m trying to promote is more than autism awareness. [I want to promote] autism acceptance,” Siegel said.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Siegel at as2607@nova.edu.

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