Sunny weather, fun activities and the support of the greek community made Delta Zeta sorority's Turtle Tugs successful on Saturday. The annual field day event raises money for the sorority's national philanthropies and unites members of the greek community, Kristin Westerfield, Delta Zeta philanthropy chairwoman, said.
"We're able to give to a good cause," Westerfield said. "And it was fun to get out in the sun, play some games and have a good time."
With Delta Zeta still receiving a few more donations from local businesses, Westerfield is confident the event's proceeds topped last year's total of $2,500, she said.
The majority of Turtle Tugs' proceeds will benefit Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. The rest will benefit Sound Beginnings, a program that educates mothers on the importance of providing their newborns with hearing tests and treatment. Delta Zeta is able to localize the national philanthropy by purchasing items such as pamphlets and distributing them to local hospitals, Westerfield said.
Saturday's event, which took place at Emerson Park, included five major activities -- Tug of War, Capture the Flag, Jell-O Jiggler Eating, Balloon Toss and Messy Obstacle, which consisted of Jell-O balloon popping and slipping and sliding into Jell-O.
Westerfield said she was pleased that 10 five-member teams participated in Saturday's activities. A prize was awarded to one of the Sigma Phi Epsilon teams, named the top all-male team. The team received a free satellite dish with free installation and discounted services from Moorehead Communications, Westerfield said.
Another Sigma Phi Epsilon team was named most spirited, winning T-shirts from CBX as well as spirit sticks. Alpha Chi Omega, named the top all-female team, won a cell phone with $30 of prepaid minutes from Moorehead Communications.
Jennica Dixon, a member of Delta Zeta, said she was excited about Saturday's overall turnout and was glad so many students supported the event.
"There were teams of both the Ball State community and the greek community," she said. "It was nice to see them come out together and see everyone have fun and have a great time."
Westerfield looks forward to Turtle Tugs next year and hopes it is even more successful, she said.
"We hope to keep growing," she said. "We want to see the same teams come out and add some more. The more people that come out the more fun it will be."
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