GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Kappa Sigma fraternity was presented a certificate of appreciation by the Reynolds VFW for raising more than $3,600 during its recent See-Saw-A-Thon.
Members of the fraternity endured rain and cold for 72 straight hours collecting money along Routes 18 and 58 near the David Johnson Memorial Chapel from October 6-8.
New for this year, the funds collected by Kappa Sigma were earmarked for local veterans with the Reynolds VFW coordinating the effort to distribute the funds locally.
This was the 28th year that the Xi Epsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma held the See-Saw-A-Thon. The organization has raised thousands of dollars riding the 25-foot-long metal see-saw during the yearly event.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.