All-Sing benefits Jones, features Motown hits

Sig Eps at UT-Martin continue to stand out.

SigEp, Chi O win top honors

The 44th annual Alpha Phi Omega All-Sing was held April 9 at 7 p.m. and featured many performances.

Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon perform during the Alpha Phi Alpha All-Sing. SigEp placed first in the fraternity division and won judges’ favorite

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Chi Omega took first in the sorority division, while Sigma Phi Epsilon took first in the fraternity division and won “judges’ favorite,” which has traditionally been called “best of show.”

Sigma Phi Epsilon really took the audience back with songs from artists such as the Temptations and Stevie Wonder. Alpha Omicron Pi members with their glamorous, royal purple sequin tops and Chi Omega concluded the event with two show stopping performances.

Each fraternity and sorority sang six or more Motown hits. Chi Omega won first place in the sorority division with Motown hits such as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher.”

The night wasn’t just about competition though, the sororities and fraternities had a greater cause. All the proceeds from this event went to benefit Johnny Jones, a 1980 UTM graduate and former editor of The Fulton Leader.

Jones suffered a brain aneurysm in the fall of 2004, which required intensive therapy sessions to help him function at a normal level. Jones is doing well in his recovery, and he and his family were present at All-Sing to accept a $3,000 check that will help him receive six more months of the therapy he needs.

The Pacer - All-Sing benefits Jones, features Motown hits