Senior Andrew Fraser takes a Nerf arrow to the face while senior Tyler Neese laughs and sophomore Brett Ellis takes cover from attack at Pi Theta Phi’s “Beaux and Arrows” Sept. 10 mixer in the Ganus Athletic Center. The beaux endured the archery skills of cowgirl-clad attendees and members dressed as Native Americans. [Jonathan Lindsay] Chi SigmaAlpha queen senior EricaHermann celebrates summer birthdays at dinnerwith juniorChi SigmaAlphamember JoshKellett onSept. 7 inShores lobby. TheChi SigmaAlphaqueens hostedcelebratorydinners formembers’ birthdays after DeltaGamma Rho sponsor Cindy Hunter gave them the idea. [Chris Hamilton] Junior Adam Hooten and senior Blake Payne, Zeta Rho beaux, show their dedication by cheering on their football A-team in a game onOct. 9 against Chi Omega Pi. “Our beaux are thebest,” senior Zeta Rhomember JoeyGates said. “They’re there to support you even when you don’t win.” [Jonathan Lindsay] true or some men, social club schedules were busier than most.These men were part of a select group: the beaux of women’s club.Being beauxed was an honor coveted by many but achieved by few. “Beauxdom” had its benefits, but it also meant a more hectic schedule. Many beaux were very involved with a social club of their own and had to balance between dual responsibilites. Senior Brian Jones, Beta Omega Chi member and Delta Gamma Rho beau, had to do just that. Jones was the fall 2006 club master for Beta Omega Chi and had to coordinate mixers and organize club week activities. Being a beau also came with its own set of responsibilities. Jones supported Delta Gamma Rho women with encouragement,coached club sports teams and was simply a good friend to them. “I believe one of my most important responsibilities is to represent the girls of Delta Gamma Rho as best as I know how,” Jones said. “I need to be someone the girls can depend on whatever comes their way.” Junior Taylor Box, beau for Iota Chi, said he always enjoyed preparing the beau entertainment for mixers and functions. One of his favorite memories was having a fashion show with Iota Chi beaux at the “Pretty Pretty Princess” mixer for Iota Chi. Box said being a beau was difficult during his fall semester because he was taking 18 hours and joining a men’s social club, but he never regretted his position. “Not only do you give to the girls unwillingly, but the girls give back to the beaux just as much,” he said. Many women appreciated what their beaux did, understanding what a commitment the title entailed. Sophomore Kate Kuwitzky, Iota Chi member, admired Box’s dedication. “He is such a great beaux,”Kuwitzky said.“He always says ‘hi’ to all the girls and comes to all our events and supports us. We just love him.” The beau process was different for every club, but all had one requirement in common: living their lives for Christ and being an example for others. Senior Robin Dover, Shantih member, described beaux as being brothers, protectors and leaders. Women’s clubs chose beaux by voting. Once the men were voted on, the whole club rushed to surprise the men with a jersey. Some clubs completed the beauxing process with a trip to a campus fountain, where they were thrown in. Being a beau might have been stressful at times and required certain sacrifices, but the rewards for such a position were irreplaceable. If asked, any beau would say that he would not trade his title for anything. [Marissa Shepard] love Busybeaux showloyalty f [ ] [queens/beaux] 257
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