KU News Release

LAWRENCE — Rock Chalk Revue, the annual variety show produced by University of Kansas students to benefit Douglas County United Way, has selected five groups for its 62nd production, scheduled for March 3-5 at the Lied Center.

The Rock Chalk Revue advisory board chose “No Turning Back” as the 2011 show’s theme and announced participants at a Nov. 22 ceremony at the Barrel House in Lawrence. Winning groups and their titles are

— “Above the Weather,” Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Sigma Chi fraternity
— “Myth of the Campanile,” Chi Omega sorority and Phi Delta Theta fraternity
— “A Little White Lie,” Kappa Delta sorority and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity
— “Just Ad It,” Gamma Phi Beta sorority and Delta Upsilon fraternity
— “Holiday Hysteria,” Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and Beta Theta Pi fraternity

The revue is nationally recognized as one of the largest student-run philanthropy activities in the United States. Last year’s show raised $47,000 for the Douglas County United Way. Since 1991, Rock Chalk Revue has raised more than $800,000 for United Way.

Rock Chalk Revue students set a $50,000 goal for the 62nd anniversary show and hope to increase that amount in 2012.

KU students write and produce the annual satirical musical revue as well as fill leadership and fundraising roles. Judges selected five shows from 12 entries.

The Rock Chalk Revue advisory board includes 23 students and four advisers. The advisers are Rueben Perez, director of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center; Aaron Quisenberry, associate director of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center; David Johnston, marketing director at the KU Alumni Association; and Stefani Gerson, student programs coordinator for the alumni association.

Student advisory board members are listed below by hometown, major, level in school, parents’ names, high schools or previous degrees earned and board role.

BUTLER COUNTY
From El Dorado 67042
Patrick Michael Ward, undeclared major, freshman; Michael and Lissa Ward; El Dorado High School; member-at-large producer

DOUGLAS COUNTY
From Lawrence 66046
Gerald Francis Wohletz Jr., American studies and communication studies, senior; Gerald and Jane Wohletz; Saint Thomas Aquinas High School; member-at-large promotions

JOHNSON COUNTY
From Leawood 66206
John Michael Zecy, finance, junior; Mark and Karen Zecy; Shawnee Mission East High School; member-at-large business

From Leawood 66209
Christopher Mark Campbell, human biology, senior; Mary and John Campbell; Rockhurst High School; executive producer

From Mission Hills 66208
Elizabeth Ann Kennedy, English, senior; Robert and Debbie Kennedy; Shawnee Mission East High School; co-executive director

Brittany Anne Barnds, strategic communication, junior; Ron and Laura Barnds; Shawnee Mission East High School; member-at-large community service

Thomas John Kennedy, accounting, junior; Bob and Debbie Kennedy; Shawnee Mission East High School; member-at-large director

From Overland Park 66209
Matthew Alexander Farmer, accounting and finance, junior; Susan Farmer; Blue Valley North High School; sales manager

From Overland Park 66213
Andrew James Baumann, architectural engineering, senior; James and Kathleen Baumann; Olathe Northwest High School; co-executive director

From Olathe 66062
Laura Elizabeth Vinci, strategic communication, senior; Leon and Debbie Vinci; Pius X High School; alumni relations

MCPHERSON COUNTY
From McPherson 67460
Hunter Michael Hess, finance, junior; Gary and Fern Hess; McPherson High School; secretary

SEDGWICK COUNTY
From Wichita 67206
Joseph Allen Moore, human biology, senior; Dennis and Michelle Moore; Kapaun Mount Carmel High School; co-fundraising coordinator

From Wichita 67230
Alexander David Lang, accounting and information systems, senior; Michael and Barbara Lang; Andover High School; business manager

Emily Kay Glenn, strategic communication, senior; Phillip and Marlene Glenn; Andover Central High School; member-at-large fundraising

SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka 66614
John Michael Pecis, finance, junior; Carol and Ken Pecis; Washburn Rural High School; co-fundraising coordinator

COLORADO
From Longmont 80503
Christine Marie Davis, strategic communication, junior; Bradley and Margaret Davis; Longmont High School; co-promotions coordinator

ILLINOIS
From Belleville 62223
Evan Thomas Neville, finance, junior; James and Carol Neville; Althoff Catholic High School; co-community service

From Wheaton 60187
Patrick Mark Peterson, architecture, master’s student; Mark and Marcella Peterson; Wheaton-Warrenville South High School; production manager

IOWA
From Bayard 50029
Emily M. Tuel, design, senior; Dona and James Tuel; Coon Rapids-Bayard High School; theatrical adviser

From West Des Moines 50266
Sabrina Atiya Ahmed, news and information, junior; Owais Ahmed and Tania Burt; Valley High School; co-community service

MISSOURI
From Kirkwood 63122
Clayton Alexander Dickmann, undeclared major, junior; Brian and Lisa Dickmann; Vianney High School; co-promotions coordinator

From Springfield 65810
Ashley Michele Putnam, undeclared major, sophomore; Dienna Mertz and John Putnam; Greenwood Laboratory School; program coordinator