Society News
Phemister dinner at Ronald McDonald House
The Phemister Society has been off to a terrific Fall Quarter flurry of activities. Our annual Regents Dinner was well-attended and Phemisterities enjoyed dining on Italian cuisine while viewing the gorgeous Chicago skyline. This event was soon followed by an autumn feast at the Ronald McDonald House. Main chef, Carla Bossano, orchestrated the preparation of a yummy meal for a full house of families. Phemister’s blood drive was taken to new heights, with a month-long drive chaired by Phemister leaders Andy Pendley, Priyanka Kumar, Matt Cable, and Sarah Sobotka. We had a full blood drive on November 5, bringing in about 60 units of blood. Thank you to the generous participants in all societies who donated their time, energy, and blood products to this important cause!
Most recently, an intimate crew gathered at Phemister faculty leader Elizabeth Kieff’s home for our quarterly book club. Book Club Chair Amish Dave led a tantalizing discussion on Atonement. Stay tuned for our winter book club.
—Sarah Sobotka, MS4
Team Huggins at a rousing game of Whirleyball
The Huggins Society had an entertaining evening of Whirleyball and pizza on November 5th. While it is difficult to be skilled at this game, we had some very impressive players on the court. There were some great match-ups throughout the night, some impressive bumper car crashes, and one of the last games resulted in a win by a team composed entirely of Huggins 4th years. Huggins also put together a team to run in the Comer Kids’ Classic and raised several hundred dollars.
—Alexandra Briggs, MS4
Some of Pritzker’s finest at the second annual Field Day
The DeLee Society ended the summer quarter with free tickets to a Chicago White Sox game. Despite having to give up our Field Day trophy, our society came out in strong numbers and fought well at this year’s Field Day event. On January 16th we plan on hosting Social Rounds. In addition, next quarter we hope to combine a mentorship event with International cuisine night and allow DeLee upperclassman to talk with MS1 and MS2s to answer any burning questions about the upcoming quarters. We also hope to hit the ice again for another Broomball tournament. Lastly, on Saturday, January 31st all societies will participate in a Day of Service to kick off the Society Community Partnership. DeLee and Phemister will be visiting the South Chicago community and will conduct a community tour and service project alongside high school students from the New Millennium School of Health.
—Marissa DeFreitas, MS4
Coggeshall gets into the Whirleyball fun
Following in the footsteps of Lowell T. Coggeshall, the inventor of Whirleyball, members of the Pritzker Field Day Champion Coggeshall Society recently ventured to Chicago’s Northside to try their hands at this age old sport. Given the exemplary nature of those who comprise this Society of Societies, it was no surprise that Coggeshall members were Whirleyball naturals. Needless to say, a good time was had by all as evidenced by the adjacent photos of students rousing rabble and cracking wise on the courts.
This holiday season, Coggeshall will be holding a blanket and toy drive in order to gather supplies for families in need. Additionally, Coggeshall members will be avoiding the splits at Diversey Rock n’ Bowl as they receive lessons from the only society advisor to bowl a 300 ambidextrously, Dr. Arora.
—Vance Broach, MS4
