Students crowded in the Student Center Ball Room Wednesday night to see a group of male competitors sing, play instruments and beat box.
Alpha Phi sorority held their fifth annual Mr. Phi-Nominal competition.
The event was held to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation, which supports cardiac care and research, women in need, and emergency aid.
Alpha Phi hopes they surpassed last years amount raised of $3,000.
"With all the money we bring in, it's worth all the time and effort," Senior Alpha Phi member Hayley Anderson said.
Of the eleven men participating in the contest, talent included a pianist, a saxophone player, guitar players and a lip-singer.
Junior Zach Winningham won the title of Mr. Phi-Nominal, receiving $500. Winningham sang and played his guitar, performing John Mayer's song "Why Georgia?"
A member of University Singers, Winningham said he plans on spending the money on his Spring Break trip to Los Angeles with the group.
Anderson said she was surprised by the amount of talent the men had.
Kristin Danielson, Alpha Phi director of philanthropy, said the competitors talent made it hard for the judges to make a decision.
The men were judged in four categories: penny voting, interview, talent and a final question.
Five judges consisting of faculty, alumni and parents conducted the interviews and made the final decision.
The judges announced the final four as Jonathan Lamar, Terry Jackson Jr., Adam Clark and Winningham before the winner was announced.
Lamar's performance consisted of ripping off his tux to reveal a pair of overalls and a flannel shirt. He then proceeded by playing bluegrass music on his violin.
Clark played the piano and sang.
Jackson performed "My Praise to God" on the alto and soprano saxophone.
Jackson said he enjoyed the competition and would compete again next year.
As for Winningham, he said he probably won't participate in the competition again next year.
"It's not fair to give myself the opportunity to win again," Winningham said. "There are so many other guys who are talented and deserve the chance to win."
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