The sorority Lambda Delta Sigma and fraternity Sigma Gamma Chi planned this special celebration to honor past fraternity and sorority members. They also taught present members more about Lambda and Sigma.
The fraternity was originally founded in 1936 by Lowell Bennion, the director of the Institute of Religion at the University of Utah. In 1937, a sorority was also organized. The groups flourished in the 1960s and were brought to Dixie College in 1969.
Wednesday's party began at 7 p.m., as students were treated to chocolate and white cake plus vanilla ice cream.
The night of this party was also the 19th birthday of Dixie College student Michelle Walter. Those in attendance sang to Walter, and she was presented with a birthday cake.
Next, three guest speakers each took a few minutes to reflect upon Lambda and Sigma's history at Dixie College. The first speaker was Robert Willard, who was the second president of Sigma at Dixie College. He was followed by Tom McArthur, a member of the first fraternity at Dixie, and George Peacock, who is a current teacher at the Institute.
Overall, members of the sorority and fraternity felt that the evening was successful.
"It was nice to get the guys and girls together and see every one have fun," said Natalie Gunnell, president of Lambda. "It was great to have former Sigma members talk to us."
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