Tri Sigma raises money for children

The Zeta Pi chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority sponsored a benefit concert in the Batten Center on Oct. 22.

The proceeds went to the University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill and the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk. Students and guests paid a general admission of $3 and Greek organizations paid $2. The price was discounted $1 if a toy or book was donated. These items were sent to the playrooms at each hospital.

Sororities Phi Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha and fraternities Phi Kappa Tau and Kappa Alpha also attended.

“I’m really glad that Sigma Sigma Sigma can support children’s hospital,” said Jenn Albrecht of the sorority. “And I think it’s great that the other sororities and fraternities came out to support us as well. I think it’s a wonderful thing.”

In concert were Smokin’ Gunz, Backside Slappy, Past Out, Sykokinetix and an acoustic performance by Jenny Fisher. The bands provided a variety of music including punk rock, folk, metal, reggae and hip-hop. “Backside Slappy and Past Out rock,” said Laura Cox from Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The first band to play was Smokin’ Gunz. Originally from Chesapeake, the band has been together for two years and specializes in southern rock and country music.

“We’re doing this to help raise money for the children’s hospital,” said Mike Anderson, lead singer.

After Smokin’ Gunz, Backside Slappy took the stage. The band got its start in 2001. However, the drummer has only been with the band for a year.

“It’s good to see a variety of different styles of music come together and for everyone to have a good time,” said Jose Ciceraro, guitarist for Backside Slappy.

The audience then enjoyed an acoustic performance by Jenny Fisher, who has played numerous shows in California and recently moved back to Virginia Beach.

“It’s good, because not only do you get to see good bands, but it’s helping charity as well,” said Fisher.

Past Out, a band that has played at Virginia Wesleyan before, performed next.

“We’ve played at Wesleyan a couple of times,” said lead singer Johnnie Gula. “It’s good to see a variety of people, whether they’re in a fraternity or sorority or just on campus, or if they’re friends of other bands.”

Past Out has been together for two years and recorded their first full-length album a month ago. Members said they enjoy coming to events like this and showing support.

“The event was really awesome,” said Douglas Nucols, lead guitarist of Past Out. “It was a real good cause. I’d do it again.”

Gula expressed his appreciation to everyone who was involved.

“Thanks to the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority for putting out this event and to the other bands for playing,” said Gula.

The lead singer’s girlfriend, Crystal Scorsonelli, was at the concert to show her support and appreciation.



“I like them because there’s a good variety,” said Scorsonelli. “I like the acoustic.”

The final band of the night was Sycokinetix, which had a diverse style of music. When asked to participate in the concert, they were more than willing.

“I think it’s pretty cool. It’s for a good cause,” said Jerome Caudillos, the lead singer. “As soon as they asked us to do it, we said yeah.”

Sycokinetix enjoyed playing at this concert and would be willing to return to VWC.

“The next time you guys have a concert, we’ll play,” said Caudillos. The night was an overall success and collected a generous amount of donations and toys to send to the hospitals.