Ball State University sorority members, some holding Greek-letter signs, filled John H. Pruis Hall while cheering on representatives from their organizations during the Miss Greek pageant on Saturday
Alpha Chi Omega member Christy Hamilton took home the crown after beating 13 sorority members from seven sororities.
Hamilton said she now represents not only her sorority but also all of greek life.
"I'm so proud to wear this crown and what it represents," she said. "Greek life means a lot to me. Things like this bring out the positives."
Russ Van Natta, master of ceremonies and Sigma Nu member, said judges looked for a candidate that would be more involved in the community.
"A lot of times the non-greeks have this stereotype," he said. "But, with this event it allows those of us who are greek to show that we do contribute a lot of positive things to the Ball State and Muncie community."
The event was not only an exhibition but also a fundraiser for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, he said.
"We wanted to find something that the proceeds went to a good cause, and at the same time, an event that promoted a positive greek community," he said.
The pageant raised about $1,900, Van Natta said, with $1,200 of that raised by the contestants' raffle ticket sales before the event.
Sergeant Jack Caudill, pageant judge and donator of a $500 scholarship to the winner, said it is good the pageant continues to go on because it supports a good cause.
"It's not just about [fraternities and sororities]," he said. "It's about Big Brothers, Big Sisters. This event raises money Big Brothers, Big Sisters needs. That's the main idea."
Tiffany Rinker, a Kappa Delta alumnus who helped organize the event, said the evening began with sorority members dressed in creative clothing that would represent them.
"It's a way to show their letters and their sorority, which is kind of fun," she said.
Senior Alpha Chi Omega participant Jamie Koerner walked onto the glitzy stage with a watermelon to showcase her sorority's involvement in the Watermelon Bust.
Rinker said the talent section would allow contestants two to three minutes to showcase their talents to the judges.
"They've come up with really original things, which is cool," she said.
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