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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Lip Sync takes center stage

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Lip Sync 2015

Jarman Auditorium was packed with students. The judges, sitting up front, prepared themselves to evaluate the performers. The crowd was filled with anticipation for the upcoming show. Then at 8 p.m., the lights were dimmed and immediately, screams of non-Greeks as well as fraternity and sorority members supporting their brothers and sisters, filled the air. The hosts arrived on stage ready to announce the first group to the stage. It was that time of year again.

The annual Lip Sync competition took place this last Wednesday, Nov. 12. The sororities and fraternities that participated put their best dance moves and lip-syncing talents to the test and as always, it was full of excitement and laughter.

Themes of the groups varied and included Alpha Sigma Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha’s military themes in honor of Veterans Day, “Sigma Kappa High School,” Phi Mu Delta’s celebration of the weekend to Kappa Delta and Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Fight Club. The music ranged from hits of Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Disney’s “High School Musical” hit, “We’re All in This Together.” The choreography highlights included multiple groups successfully doing the “Whip” and the “Nae, Nae” and the men of Theta Chi “hitting the Quan.”

After a little deliberation time, the judges awarded fourth place to Theta Chi with their Longwood versus Hampden-Sydney theme. Third place went to Delta Zeta with their circus theme. Kappa Delta and Alpha Kappa Alpha won second place and the judges awarded Alpha Gamma Delta’s “Grease” performance first place. In addition to those awards, four others were given out. Best costume was awarded to Sigma Sigma Sigma with their creative costumes for their “Wizard of Oz” theme. The award for most creative theme went to Alpha Sigma Tau who channeled their inner wizards for their Harry Potter theme. Best music went to Alpha Sigma Alpha who danced to hits like “Seven Nation Army” and Destiny Child’s hits “Survivor” and “Soldier.” Outstanding performer went to Alpha Gamma Delta’s Krista Spivey.

Sarah Kensy, a new member of Alpha Delta Pi, talked about her time at Lip Sync.

“It was such a great experience...it was so rewarding to be on stage and show our dance to the Longwood community,” said the sophomore. “Even though we didn’t place, being able to bond with my sisters and put together an awesome dance was beyond rewarding.”

In addition, the theme for Relay for Life and Greek Week were announced. “The Great American” Relay for Life will take place March 18-19 and the “Olympic Games” of Greek Week will occur in the spring.

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