We have crowned a winner...

Yesterday in Statistics, my Professor was illustrating a point about the correlation coefficient significance test by using the example that the amount of fat consumed and the likelihood of heart disease are directly related. And...I suddenly realized that I had yet to report upon the results of Ivy Man!

So, without further delay....our winner this year was Elias Barber!

His bio describes him as a "rough and rogue competitor who retains the sex appeal of the untamed Cowboy of eras past--mysterious, sexy and rebellious.A man of many skills, some of which he learned on the farm, Elias is always equipped to hotwire a Volvo, wrestle a dangerous canine, or parallel park a tractor."

Elias's performance lived up to his big reputation, but he had to work hard to earn the title of Ivy Man
amongst the group of impressive competitors. The boys rocked the stage in their choreographed dance, and then went straight into the swimsuit competition.

We had contestants strutting their stuff in everything from speedos to full wetsuits, but Evan Maclin emerged as the obvious ladies favorite, later placing in the top 5.

After swimsuit came talents, and the audience was entertained by everything from Austrian song and dance, to serenades, to guitar playing. But Elias' talent was a clear indicator that he would be a favorite for the win. He performed a (unique?) but hilarious interpretive dance, which he flawlessly executed with the help of a few of his fraternity brothers.

The boys wrapped up the night with evening wear and onstage question, and all showed an excellent spirit of friendly competition.

But the best news of all is that Alpha Phi raised $4,500.00 for cardiac care, doubling our earnings from last year! The girls all had an amazing time contributing to a cause that has been a part of the Alpha Phi tradition since the 1950's.


Joanna