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Sorority crowns Mr. and Miss Behrend
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Josh Hannold and Lindsey Wiley Brittany Charles shows off her Cody Earhart censors his swim
were crowned the winners. style in the casual wear categoy. suit in the beach wear category.
By Maria Montana
contributing writer
mam 0240 7 psu edu
On Wednesday, Alpha Sigma Tau sorority
hosted their fourth annual Mr. and Miss Penn
State Behrend Pageant. As the evening came to
an end, the audience erupted into applause as
Josh Hannold, Psychology 06, and Lindsey
Wiley, Management 04, were crowned the
newest Mr. and Miss Penn State Behrend.
This year's contestants consisted of Brittany
Charles, Omitra Gates, Kay Lampe, Erin Siegrist
and Lindsey Wiley for the females and Cody
Earhart, Josh Hannold, Paul Nick, Justin Owens
and Pat Schodt for the males.
Although several applications were received
weeks prior to the event, the nominees competed
in "change wars" last week where the student
body, faculty and staff all had a chance to vote
for who they would like to see represent Penn
State Behrend. Each nominee had a cup with
his/her name and picture on it that allowed oth
ers to vote for him/her by placing in the person's
cup any extra change they had. At the end of the
week, five women and five men were chosen to
compete in the pageant based on the amount of
money they received by the end of the "change
wars."
Contestants were asked to compete in three
categories: beach wear, casual wear and formal
wear. They would be judged on their appearance,
personality and their response to two randomly
drawn questions. Judges for the evening includ
ed Chris Fox, Rebecca Grimaldi and Alexander
Henderson.
The event kicked off to a great start with the
beachwear category. From bikinis and flip-flops
to scuba gear and swim trunks, the audience
enjoyed the comical performances of the contest
ants as they walked the runway in the dimly lit
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During the casual wear competition, contest
ants were asked to choose one song that could
represents them as they made their way out in
front of the judges and audience.
The formal wear category completed the
evening as the ten men and women dressed in
gowns and tuxedos and answered the final round
of questions. As the judges tallied their final
votes, the audience awaited in anticipation for
the announcement of the winners.
As the winners were named, McGarvey
Commons broke out into excited cheers and
applause as Hannold and Wiley were crowned
and took their first walk as the new Mr. and Miss
Penn State Behrend.
With the help of various businesses, contest
ants and various raffle winners were able to take
home prize packages from places such as
Kaufmanns, Krispy Kreme, Eat n' Park, Scott
Enterprises, Brusters. Corner Stone and many
more.
Still filled with excitement, Wiley stated, "I
thought the pageant was great, and I had a lot of
fun participating in this event. -
Kassi Hindman, pageant coordinator, said, "I
think the pageant is very important to both Alpha
Sigma Tau sorority and the Penn State Behrend
community. It raises money for two worthwhile
national organizations and gives Penn State
Behrend students a fun social event to attend. We
hope to continue this tradition for years to
come."
All proceeds from the pageant and the change
wars benefit Alpha Sigma Tau's two national
philanthropies, Pine Mountain Settlement School
and Habitat for Humanity. Since the pageant's
inception, more than $l,OOO has been donated.
All positions are open, but filling fast.
Deadline for submission is May 5, 2006
Student life snippets
Searching for the perfect summer job
Procrastinating students can have a very hard time finding decent summer jobs this far into the
semester. The summer brings students home looking for money and flooding the job market during
the slow business season. On campus students have a much harder time finding jobs at home than
commuters. Commuter students can find jobs during the school year and continue through the sum-
Commuter students are the first to find jobs because they have the advantage of applying for jobs
during the school year. Out of town students have to face late applications and a full market. Jennifer
Bailey, a first year student agrees, "I have to go back to Corry to get a job," she adds, "there's not
many jobs available. I'm probably going to have to work at McDonald's or something."
Thomas Hurta, in contrast, finishing his second year commuter student, has not had much trouble
in finding employment stating, "I just finished training at West Telecommunications, and it was unbe
lievably easy to get in."
West Telecommunications is located on West 38th Street, and is a popular employer for untrained
local students. The website www.eriejobs.com says to use the following tips to help you land a sum-
mer job.
First, do not wait. Begin searching as soon as possible. Stay ahead of the competition and get your
resume out immediately.
Second, be selective. Do not take a job that is simply for the money. Use your job as something to
help your future career. It also helps to have a job you enjoy, whether you need to socialize or to be
secluded.
Third, commit for the duration of the job. Be sure to accept a position you are comfortable working
for the duration of the summer. Be careful not to burn any bridges for future opportunities.
Remember, if you are planning to use your summer employer as a future job reference, you must stay
on hoard for the entire duration of the job. It also helps to have a successful run so you may be asked
back.
Finally, advance your training. Just because it is the summer months does not mean you cannot
continue to learn. Seek out a summer job that encourages training advancement to help with higher
level opportunities.
Desperate students can even access seasonal job searches via websites like www.summerjobs.com,
www.monster.com and www.eriehelpwanted.com. The Career Development Center can also help stu
dents find jobs or internships. The CDC is located in the Reed Union Building and can be reached by
calling 898-6164.
Caribbean band to perform at Bruno's
cess across America. Besides performing at
various events including the Potomac
Riverfest, Norfolk Harborfest, Hispanic Fes,,
Annapolis Arts Fest, the Cherry Blossom
On Tuesday, April 25, Caribbean steel
Parade, DC Caribbean Carnival Parade, the
Howard University Homecoming, Bluemont
drum trio EWABO will perform at Bruno's
Concert Series and Human Rights Day, the
from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m as a part of
group has also performed for former
Behrend's Rhythms of Life Series. The
President Bill Clinton at the Arkansas
group, original Inaugural Ball
ly conceived in
and many interna-
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tional embassies.
Tobago, is one
Besides winning
of the best and
numerous titles
most-recog
nized musical and awards, the
band has twice
troupes in inter
national con-
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music today.
The band spe
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steel drum, also
Festival
Championships.
As always,
this musical event
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and in the Caribbean. This steel orchestra, upcoming performance is made possible by
whose motto is "One Love," represents the
the Office of Educational Equity and
multifaceted branches of Caribbean music
Diversity Programs and the Student Activity
and culture.
Fee. For more information phone 898-6111
Not only has the group performed at events
or visit pennstatebehrend.psu.edu.
outside the United States and in their home
know as "pan"
music in their
country, EWABO has garnered critical suc-
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