Zane Ritt | Photo editor
Eric Renner and members of Sigma Phi Epsilon serenade Jean of Creswell Care Center. Both Sigma Phi Epsilon and Kappa Kappa Gamma visited the retirement home on Saturday to make Valentine’s Day cards with residents.Dozens of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Sigma Phi Epsilon members visited two assisted-living centers for the elderly Saturday to spread Valentine’s Day cheer to the residents.All together now... "Aaawwwww..."
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One resident, Jean Havie, had been brought into the dining room shortly after the group arrived and seemed confused by the large number of young people in the room.
Sitting in a wheelchair, Havie watched as sophomore Eric Renner made her a personalized Valentine’s Day card out of puffy paint and purple construction paper.
Minutes later, the men from Sigma Phi Epsilon sang the “Sigma Phi Sweetheart Song” and during Renner’s solo, he approached Havie and sang directly in her ear.
“Violets and roses, my heart discloses,” he sang, “say that you love me true.”
Havie was caught off guard by the sudden attention and began laughing. She looked around at other residents with a smile on her face.
Seriously, it sounds like they all had a grand time. Maybe it will become a tradition.
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