Thursday, March 14, 2024
Dave Mowry
Ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Hayden Alexander Staff Reporter
Courtesy of Chandler Trantham and Alyssa Williams
The 2024 Varsity Revue show raised $85,000 dollars for the United Way of Payne County.
Sigma Chi, Kappa Delta Win Varsity Revue 2024 Alli Themer Staff Reporter The men of the Sigma Chi chapter and women of the Kappa Delta chapter won the 2024 Varsity Revue show. They also won best song choice, best ensemble, best
costumes, most creative and best vocals. The theme of their show was “Promenade Through Time,” with the lead playing a time traveling boy going to prom in the 80s. “We got the thirteenth pick in theme preference (last) and twelfth in song choice preference (second to last),” said McKenna Brown, vocal director for Kappa Delta and
Sigma Chi. “Therefore, it was really special and rewarding to win best theme and song choice knowing we made the best of the hand we were dealt.” They performed the music of ABBA, Panic! At the Disco, Elvis Presley, The Andrews Sisters, Britney Spears, Green Day, and Irene Cara. See Revue on 6
St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday and it’s time to dig through your closet for some green. The international holiday celebrates Irish culture and St. Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland in the fourth century. Though the religious roots are not as perceptible in today’s celebrations, there are parades and rancorous gatherings in a salute to Irish culture. There are multiple ways to participate in the festivities, but the most critical is wearing green. The color most commonly associated with the Emerald Isle is not the color of the day because it’s a pretty color. The green theme of the day is a result of folklore, religion, and culture coming together. Everyone knows about the famous Leprechauns, green-clad creatures of Irish and Celtic folklore who are known to pinch anyone not wearing green. So, do a Leprechaun a favor and pinch a friend who forgets to wear green. Culturally, the day celebrates Irish heritage. The
shamrock symbolizes the holiday and represents Irish nationalism, which started in the 1700s. The shamrock, or clover, also represents the holiday’s religious beginnings. St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach about the Holy Trinity. If you’re wondering why we celebrate in America, the Irish immigrants brought the holiday to the States during the 18th century. Time traveling back to the 21st century, let’s examine the different ways to participate in the holiday. Wear Green You must wear green at all costs or risk getting pinched! So start digging in your closets for your nearest green T-shirt, hat or even shoe. You will need it. If you are feeling extra festive, try a new makeup or nail look with green, gold or rainbow colors. History Lesson I already gave you a little history, but if you’re the intellectual type, try looking into the history of the holiday and take a deep dive into the history of the Irish and Irish Americans. You can also visit your local Irish architecture, arts center and landmarks. See Celebrate on 7