Sorority Dance Competition Raises Rideshare Safety Awareness

0:00On March 12, Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority hosted its annual singing for Sammy Dan's competition on March 4 at the Cogor Center for the Arts. The event brings together University of South Carolina Greek life to raise awareness about rideshare safety. It's all in memory of their former sister, Samantha Josephson, a student killed in 2019 after getting into the wrong car she thought. Was her uber. Samantha's family started the What's My Name Foundation after her death. The group pushes simple safety steps for riders like using the SAMI acronym. A cronum to confirm a driver's name before hopping in. This yearly competition keeps her story alive while promoting those tips through fun performances. Greek life members love getting involved, saying it builds community and honors someone who was just like them. For turnities and sororities, team up for choreographed routines, turning awareness into an upbeat night out. Participants feel a strong personal tie, making the message hit home. Judges from the

1:02Carolina Coquette's dance team scored acts from groups like Delta Tao Delta, Alpha Shi Delta, and Kappa Alpha Theta. Kappa Alpha Theta took first with a mix of songs from Hamilton, Fergie, and Sam Sparrow. Alpha Shi Delta earned second for their boy band theme. Sponsors including uber, jakes, and East Bay Delhi stepped up with free rideshare vouchers for everyone. Events like this keep rideshare safety front and center. Blending good times with real protection for college students heading home.