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Five student groups chosen to perform in upcoming Rock Chalk Revue
LAWRENCE — The advisory board for Rock Chalk Revue, the annual variety show produced by University of Kansas students to benefit Douglas County United Way, has selected five skits for its 60th anniversary show scheduled March 5-7, 2009, at the Lied Center.
The board announced the winners Nov. 24 at a ceremony at Liberty Hall in Lawrence. Winning groups and their skit titles are:
— “Jayhawk Jackpot,” Delta Delta Delta sorority and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity
— “Cast to Sea,” Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity
— “Once Upon A Rhyme,” Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Delta Upsilon fraternity
— “Diamond in the Rough,” Gamma Phi Beta sorority and Phi Delta Theta fraternity
— “Disco Nights,” Sigma Kappa sorority and Theta Chi fraternity
The revue is hailed as one of the largest student-run philanthropies in the United States. Earlier this fall, Douglas County United Way officials recognized Rock Chalk Revue as a 2008 Pacesetter for its nearly 15 percent increase over 2007 in contributed funds. Rock Chalk Revue representatives formally presented a $38,000 check to United Way representatives Oct. 25 during the KU-Texas Tech football game at Memorial Stadium. The record single-year donation was $52,000 in 2003.
In 2007, Rock Chalk Revue’s donation represented 13 percent of KU’s total contribution to United Way. In addition, KU students gave more than 10,000 volunteer hours to Lawrence and Douglas County community organizations affiliated with the United Way.
“Rock Chalk Revue has become a staple of tradition at the University of Kansas,” said Executive Producer Kevin Campbell, a senior from Leawood. “To celebrate the 60th anniversary in style, we have raised the bar in all aspects of the show, specifically the expectation of increasing our donation to the United Way of Douglas County from $38,000 to $60,000.”
Newly established by Student Success this year, the Ann Eversole Rock Chalk Revue Fund, coordinated by KU Endowment, recognizes the 20-plus years Eversole has been Rock Chalk Revue adviser. She is assistant vice provost for Student Success and plans to retire in 2009. Contributions to the fund, intended to offset the show’s production costs to increase United Way donations, are tax-deductible. For more information, go to www.vpss.ku.edu/Giving/rcr.shtml.
KU students write and produce the musical revue as well as fill leadership and fundraising roles and select a theme. The Rock Chalk Revue advisory board chose “In the Nick of Time” as the 2009 show’s theme. Groups interested in performing in Rock Chalk Revue create scripts to interpret that theme, then submit synopsis notebooks and perform a five-to-seven-minute preview to a panel of judges. Judges selected five shows from 11 entries by fraternity and sorority organizations. More information about Rock Chalk Revue is online at groups.ku.edu/~rcr/.
The Rock Chalk Revue advisory board is comprised of 20 students and four advisers. Heading the advising team is Rueben Perez, director of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center. Business adviser is Ruth Stoner, budget and personnel administrator for Student Success. David Johnston, marketing director for the KU Alumni Association, is marketing adviser. Stefani Gerson, student programs coordinator for the KU Alumni Association, is programming adviser.
Student advisory board members are listed below by hometown, major, level in school, parents’ names, high school attended and Rock Chalk Revue leadership/Advisory Board role.
JOHNSON COUNTY
From Leawood 66209
Jessie Bell, senior in communication studies with a business minor, daughter of Laurie McMillin; Blue Valley North High School, Overland Park; assistant executive director.
Kevin Campbell, senior in human biology preparing to study medicine, son of John and Mary Campbell; Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Mo.; executive producer.
Mark Campbell, sophomore in biology preparing to study business, son of John and Mary Campbell; Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Mo.; advisory board member-at-large.
Nick Vignatelli, junior in finance, son of Brad and Mary Vignatelli; Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Mo.; fundraising coordinator.
From Leawood 66224
Clark Stinson, junior in finance, son of Michael and Carilyn Stinson; Blue Valley High School, Stilwell; advisory board member-at-large.
From Lenexa 66219
Emily Baird, junior preparing to study accounting, daughter of Ted and Kate Baird; St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Overland Park; assistant business manager.
From Overland Park 66223
Lindsey Hischorn, senior in jounalism and mass communications (strategic communication), daughter of Steve and Nanci Hirschorn; Blue Valley North High School; program director.
From Prairie Village 66208
Anna Ferber, junior in finance and marketing, daughter of Scott and Jane Ferber; Notre Dame de Sion High School, Kansas City, Mo.; co-community service director.
Alec Saysoff, junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, son of Mike and Molly Saysoff; Bishop Miege High School, Roeland Park; production manager.
MIAMI COUNTY
From Paola 66071
Mike Thompson, senior in communication studies and English preparing to study law, son of Jeff and Shelley Thompson; Paola High School; advisory board member-at-large.
SEDGWICK COUNTY
From Wichita 67205
Ryan Staub, master’s student in accounting, son of Randy and Robin Staub; Maize High School; senior adviser. Staub, who received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from KU in spring 2008, was executive producer of Rock Chalk Revue last year.
SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka 66604
Brian Reynolds, senior in communication studies and finance, son of Carol Reynolds; Topeka West High School; executive director.
From Topeka 66614 and Fairmont, W.Va.
Rachel Burchfield, senior in journalism with a minor in leadership studies and special concentration in political science, daughter of Joy Burchfield of Topeka and Larry Burchfield of Fairmont, W. Va.; Washburn Rural High School; secretary.
From Topeka 66615
Anne Atha, senior in human biology, daughter of Stephen and Jeanne Atha; Washburn Rural High School; alumni relations coordinator.
CALIFORNIA
From Hemet 92543
Betty Kaspar, senior in journalism and mass communications (strategic communication) with a minor in business, daughter of Mitch and Donnella Kaspar; Wichita High School North, Wichita, Kan.; co-promotions coordinator.
MISSOURI
From Lee’s Summit 64081
Stephen Fessler, junior in accounting and finance, son of Robert and Theresa Fessler; Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Mo.; business manager.
From Liberty 64068
Krista Fisher, senior in journalism and mass communications (strategic communication) with a minor in business, daughter of Dennis and Ann Fisher; senior adviser. Fisher was promotions coordinator for Rock Chalk Revue last year.
Laurel Proulx, senior in sport science, daughter of Richard and Martha Proulx; Liberty High School; co-community service director.
From Manchester 63021
Ali Ainsworth, senior in dance and human biology preparing to study medicine, daughter of Charles and Linda Hennemann; Visitation Academy, St. Louis, Mo.; advisory board member-at-large.
TEXAS
From Kingwood 77345
Elizabeth Elliott, junior in theatre and film with a minor in business, daughter of Paul and Shannon Elliott; Kingwood High School; theatrical adviser.
WEST VIRGINIA
From Fairmont 26554 and Topeka, Kan.
Rachel Burchfield. See SHAWNEE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
From Brookfield 53005
Joe Watson, sophomore preparing to study business, son of David and Shelly Watson; Brookfield East High School; co-promotions coordinator.
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