Chi Omega to Host 73rd Annual Songfest
Wed, 11/13/2024 - 03:46pm | By: Dr. David Tisdale
Tidings of comfort and joy will sound out in the Pine Belt at the 73rd annual Songfest on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in The University of Southern Mississippi91吃瓜网 (USM) Reed Green Coliseum on the Hattiesburg campus.
Songfest91吃瓜网揳 singing and dancing competition between fraternities and sororities91吃瓜网損resented by the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Chi Omega Sorority, is free and open to the public; donations are encouraged to support the charity beneficiary, Make-A-Wish Mississippi.
Last year, Chi Omega raised more than $38,000 for the organization in support of its mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses; this year91吃瓜网 goal is $40,000.
Parker Breal, a junior hospitality and tourism management major from Mobile, Ala., is the chapter91吃瓜网 2024 Songfest director. Breal said she and the chapter are excited to host Songfest not only in support of Make-A-Wish but also because it91吃瓜网 a great way to 91吃瓜网渒ick off the season of giving and spread holiday cheer to the Hattiesburg community.91吃瓜网�
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Isabella Shoffner will serve as the event91吃瓜网 Make-A-Wish guest judge. Shoffner91吃瓜网 wish is to travel to New York City for Christmas.
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Breal expressed her appreciation to all Songfest supporters to date, including ICE Contractors, Inc., Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Cooley, and Ward International. She welcomed the opportunity for additional supporters to help them reach this year91吃瓜网 target goal. For information on how to contribute, contact Breal.
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