The first annual Mr. Butler Pageant, sponsored by the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, was a success. Joey Frasca, representing Lambda Chi Alpha, was crowned as the first Mr. Butler since 1997 and will help promote the Make-A-Wish Foundation across the university.

Men from all six campus fraternities, in addition to representatives from the IFC, basketball team, lacrosse team and baseball team competed in a tough race for the crown last Friday night. Categories such as beach wear, Butler wear and formal wear were judged, in addition to the contestant’s speaking skills and intelligence by means of various question and answer sessions. Also included was a “personality wear” competition, in which contestants were asked to choose a song and outfit which would explain and illustrate their personality.

The most exciting section of the night was the talent competition. The studly males showcased everything from miming to synchronized swimming to guitar-playing to jump-roping.

In addition to entertaining all who attended, all proceeds from the event were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Everything from ticket sales to the proceeds made from Mr. Butler t-shirt sales to the monetary “votes” that fans made for their favorite contestants throughout the week contributed to the proceeds, which in turn amounted to close to $5,000.