The 44th annual Alpha Phi Omega All-Sing was held April 9 at 7 p.m. and featured many performances.

Chi Omega took first in the sorority division, while Sigma Phi Epsilon took first in the fraternity division and won “judges’ favorite,” which has traditionally been called “best of show.”

All-Sing started out as Zeta Tau Alpha, wearing turquoise empire waist 50s style dresses, took the audience on a journey of heartbreak to love.

Then Alpha Delta Pi, wore red shirts with the All-Sing theme, really brought energy to the stage with hits such as “I Say a Little Prayer for You” and “I Will Survive.”

Sigma Phi Epsilon really took the audience back with songs from artists such as the Temptations and Stevie Wonder. Alpha Omicron Pi members with their glamorous, royal purple sequin tops and Chi Omega concluded the event with two show stopping performances.

Each fraternity and sorority sang six or more Motown hits. Chi Omega won first place in the sorority division with Motown hits such as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher.”

Alpha Omicron Pi won second place in the sorority division with chart-toppers such as “Just My Imagination” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.”

The night wasn’t just about competition though, the sororities and fraternities had a greater cause. All the proceeds from this event went to benefit Johnny Jones, a 1980 UTM graduate and former editor of The Fulton Leader.

Jones suffered a brain aneurysm in the fall of 2004, which required intensive therapy sessions to help him function at a normal level. Jones is doing well in his recovery, and he and his family were present at All-Sing to accept a $3,000 check that will help him receive six more months of the therapy he needs.

Jones and his wife said a few words in appreciation for the hard work and efforts of all of the participating fraternities and sororities.

“I enjoyed it a lot. The whole purpose of tonight was very commendable that the fraternities, sororities, alumni and the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity decided to serve,” said John Carlton, a UTM student.

The night was full of performances and presentations. Allen “Joey” Croom of Martin, a UTM student received the Beth Maloan Student Employee of the Year Award. Croom was presented a $150 check and a plaque on his very commendable student worker ethics in the College of Business and Public Affairs. Also a local rock band, “Seven Signs” performed some of their songs while the judges tallied up the results.

Alpha Phi Omega is a national, co-educational service fraternity that sets the standard for campus based volunteerism. Today, more than 17,000 students at approximately 350 colleges and universities are members of the organization.