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MSU fraternity, sorority leaders recognized for service

Contact: Rachael Paul, graduate adviser for the Greek community, (517) 827-2778; or Kristin K. Anderson, University Relations, (517) 353-8819, ander284@msu.edu

6/24/2004

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan State University Greek community has recognized five members for leadership and contributions to the community.

Recipients each received a plaque honoring their contributions to the Greek system for being named InterFraternity Council Greek Man of the Year, Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Woman of the Year, Greek Academic Man of the Year, Greek Academic Woman of the Year or Fourth Greek Independent Council (4GIC) Leader of the Year.

The chapters, the executive councils and advisers nominated the students. Nominees were interviewed and selected by a Greek selection committee.

“Being a member of the Greek community has many benefits,” said Rachael Paul, the graduate adviser for the Greek community. “Students receive leadership development, academic achievement and community service opportunities, as well as many friendships and a meaningful connection to MSU.”

Anthony Morabito of Dearborn, son of Michael and Rosanne Morabito, received the award for InterFraternity Council Greek Man of the Year. He is a 1998 graduate of Dearborn High School.

“I was honored to receive the award,” Morabito said. “There are a lot of very bright and dedicated members of the Greek community at MSU.”

Morabito was the president of Sigma Phi Epsilon and the MSU InterFraternity Council. He also was a student chairperson on the Union Advisory Board. He graduated in May with a degree in civil engineering with an environmental option and environmental studies and applications.

“Being a part of the Greek community at MSU has opened my eyes to many interpersonal experiences that cannot be gained in the classroom,” Morabito said. “There are an infinite number of ways to get involved in and around the community to help build character and improve leadership skills that will impact you for the rest of your life.”