In celebration of Skee Week the illustrious ladies of the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated hosted their 7th annual dorm step off. The event was held Wednesday March 16 in the William J. Nicks building.The event drew a sizable crowd of spectators all eagerly anticipating the step show. The step- off featured 14 acts from the various buildings in University College. “I really enjoyed the dorm step show. All the participants seemed as if they had put a lot of time and energy into their performances,” said junior Stephanie Rufus.
The participants in the step off included the ladies of building 44, the band girls of C Phi C, the men of building 45, the Dynamic Dymes of building 40, the men of Guide Right, the band boys of Crab Phi Crab, the Fine and Divine Ladies of building 40, building 48, the Sophisticated Gentlemen of building 36, building 38, the women of building 41, the ladies of building 42, the Sophisticated Seven of building 37, and the members of building 43.
The dorm step-off is designed as an effort to give students a chance to come together, organize a step team, and showcase their skills to the entire university.
The step-off was judged in two separate categories: the men and the women. First place winners in each category received a certificate and a cash prize, 2nd and 3rd place contestants received a certificate.
Following the conclusion of the step show was the announcement of the winners. In the men’s category the winners were 1st place Crab phi Crab, 2nd place building 36, and 3rd place Guide Right. In the ladies’ division the winners were building 42 in 1st place, building 37 in 2nd place, and in 3rd place building 41.
“The dorm step-off was a huge success, we appreciate everyone coming out and supporting their fellow classmates and the lovely ladies of the Zeta Gamma chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha,” said junior AKA member Kelcy Crumes.