Fraternity and sorority life celebration, award winners named

Drake University’s Fraternity and Sorority Life commits to providing a collaborative, supportive community that offers students a unique, genuine experience at Drake University.

We challenge our members to embrace individuality, create a sense of belonging, encourage actions based on values, foster inclusivity and diversity, serve with the community, and grow intellectually.

This past week, the FSL community celebrated the successes of the student leaders, chapters, and councils for the 2021 calendar year at their annual FSL Celebration event. Award winners included:

Outstanding New Member Award:

  • Thomas Karandjeff of the Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Stacia Humphery of the Eta Tau chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Outstanding Philanthropy Award

  • Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Gamma Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi

Outstanding Drake Spirit Award

  • Kyle Tekautz of the Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Kiley Kahler of the Gamma Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi

Outstanding Community Service Award

  • Iowa Delta chapter of Phi Delta Theta
  • Theta Eta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated

Outstanding Campus Involvement Award

  • Erik Iverson of the Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Madyson Sklar of the Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Outstanding Programming Award

  • Gamma Tau chapter of Theta Chi
  • Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Outstanding FSL Leader Award

  • Brian Orellána of the Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Claire Hill of the Gramma Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi

Outstanding Harm and Risk Reduction Program Award

  • Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Gamma Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi

Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award

  • Dr. James Albert, from the Gamma Tau chapter of Theta Chi

Outstanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Award

  • Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Theta Eta chapter of Alpha Delta Pi

Highest Chapter GPA

  • Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Outstanding Drake Faculty or Staff Member Award

  • Kristin Economos, Director of Student Leadership Programs

Outstanding Brotherhood and Sisterhood Program of the Year Award

  • Theta Gamma chapter of Sigma Chi
  • Beta Kappa chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta

FSL Hall of Fame Award

  • Austin Ash of the Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Ashwin Sinha of the Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Layana Sariah of the Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
  • Kandeija Bagurusi of the Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

FSL Chapter of the Year Award

  • Iowa Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Gamma Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi

— Rudy Trejo, Assistant Dean of Students