Greek students raise money for St. Jude

Texas State Greek students helped raise money for St. Jude by participating in the annual Texas State Four Square Tournament on Sunday.
The 90 teams were made up mostly of Greek Students. According to Ryan Spencer, director of recruitment, the number of teams has tripled since the tournament began in 2003.
Each team paid $20 for the entrance fee. the tournament raised around $2,000 just from these entry fees alone.
The Greek community at Texas State is very involved in philanthropy events. Cassie Richards, president of Chi Omega, notes that the whole purpose of the Greek system is to support one another and to help with great causes.
"We jump at every chance to help out someone in need," Richards said. "While we didn't win the tournament we did win most spirited and that means more than anything."
Sigma Nu won for the men's division, and Delta Zeta won for the women's division.
Pi Kappa Alpha member Blake Shorken agrees with Cassie and also believes that there is nothing more exciting than being part of a community.
"It is important to be involved in other philanthropy events because it helps you build chracter, and it gives you a sense of community and belonging," Schorken said.
Donta Gonzales, also a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, draws attention to the fact that it is not just about helping other Greeks, but also helping the San Marcos community.
"We also help with school sponsored events, and other non-Greek community service projects," Gonzales said. "The biggest one is Bobcat Build which is school wide."
Brittany Pennick, an Alpha Delta Pi member, points out that people don't realize that Greek students are dedicated to philanthropy.
"We help out with every philanthropy event we can," Pennick said. "From Make-A-Wish to the Susan G. Koman race for a cure, you name it and we are there."
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, "is one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers", according to the website. Most research is directed at understanding diseases in children; identifying cures for those diseases, and promoting prevention for diseases.
Cassie Richards knows that most philanthripy events could not be successful without the help of other Greeks.
"I truly believe that this event was so successful because of the wonderful support system we have here," Richards said. "It makes me proud that I am Greek."