UNT Pike, Delta Sig, And ZTA Forgo Homecoming Float Build To Construct Playground For Special Needs Children
10 years ago

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Here’s a little Sunday spotlight on the positive decisions Greeks make on a routine basis that rarely get the time of day from other media outlets. Today, the news comes our way via the Mean Green of North Texas where Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Phi, and Zeta Tau Alpha have decided to opt out of the traditional homecoming float build in favor of spending those chapter funds to assist in the development of a handicap-accessible playground for kids with special needs.

For UNT's 125th Homecoming, the men of Pi Kappa Alpha along with the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha and the men of Delta Sigma…

Posted by North Texas Pikes on Sunday, October 11, 2015

Float builds, universally, just need to be put in a body bag and never heard from again. Nick Offerman could carefully craft a Trojan horse made completely out of Mahogany and no one would give a shit about the homecoming parade. It’s just beyond saving. Snaps to these three organizations for recognizing that and putting their time and money to better use.

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  2. GirthBrooks

    Phi Phi. Seeing Greek organizations come together for stuff like this is great to see. If only we can get the media to show it.

    10 years ago at 4:52 pm
  3. P.G.T Beauregard

    Won’t end up on national tv, but this a great story. They have made a difference in many lives in their community

    10 years ago at 4:59 pm
  6. Fratty McFratFrat

    Way too many conscious women. Did somebody water down the roofie colada mix?

    10 years ago at 6:05 pm
  9. Tennessee Pusher

    I was kind of hoping that there was a protesting the school administration aspect to this. Instead of helping the school get donations by providing free entertainment they went and did something so awesome the school can’t even complain about it.

    10 years ago at 5:35 am