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The History of Follies


Held annually in the fall semester as a Student Union Activities Board presentation, Follies has allowed freshmen to light up the stage with singing, dancing and "cheesing" since 1970. Since its inception, Follies has included freshmen from the fraternity and sorority community, from student organizations and from residence halls in the performance. However, as time passed, fraternity men and sorority women truly embraced the Follies tradition, and, beginning in 2009, the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs took over the advising role. Traditionally, Follies takes place on the uniquely shaped stage in the Student Union Little Theater. In 2022, the show was expanded to allow any new member to participate, regardless of grade.

As we get more pieces of history, this page will continue to grow! Let us know if you have something to contribute to Follies' History by emailing freshmanfollies@okstate.edu. We love seeing old photos, videos, programs, and anything else that made your Follies experience a memorable one!

  • 2020-2029

    2025

    The 54th Follies theme was The Rolling Stone Magazine. It was a tribute to the music that has shaped decades. Each pairing was challenged to select a song from an artist featured in Rolling Stone's Top 100 Artist lists and transform it into something special. Stillwater Public Schools Performing Arts Department continued as the philanthropic beneficiary of Follies, and the show community raised $125,000 for our partner, the largest in Follies history! The Saturday night live stream can be viewed here.

    Graduate Assistant: Sierra Sewell

    Executive Directors: Hallie Herndon & Shelby Simmons

    Group Acts

      • Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta – 4th Place 
      • Alpha Delta Pi & Beta Upsilon Chi
      • Alpha Omicron Pi & Pi Kappa Alpha
      • Chi Omega & Alpha Gamma Rho
      • Delta Delta Delta & Sigma Alpha Epsilon
      • Gamma Phi Beta & Phi Delta Theta
      • Kappa Alpha Theta & Sigma Chi – 1st Place 
      • Kappa Delta & Alpha Tau Omega & Sigma Nu – 5th Place 
      • Kappa Kappa Gamma & Pi Kappa Phi & Beta Theta Pi – 2nd Place 
      • Phi Mu & Sigma Phi Epsilon
      • Pi Beta Phi & Lambda Chi Alpha – 3rd Place 
      • Zeta Tau Alpha & FarmHouse

    Individual Awards

      • Best Female Follier: Jamie Cobb – Chi Omega
      • Best Male Follier: Tyler Swatzell – Beta Theta Pi
      • Best Female Vocalist: Addie Verner – Alpha Chi Omega
      • Best Male Vocalist: Nicolas May – Beta Theta Pi
      • Best Female Director: Olivia Tregallas – Kappa Kappa Gamma
      • Best Male Director: Luke Stanton – Phi Gamma Delta

    Group Awards

    • Best Vocals: Kappa Kappa Gamma & Beta Theta Pi & Pi Kappa Phi
    • Best Choreography: Kappa Alpha Theta & Sigma Chi
    • Best Theme: Kappa Alpha Theta & Sigma Chi
    • Most Philanthropic: Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Most Comedic: Kappa Kappa Gamma & Beta Theta Pi & Pi Kappa Phi
    • Best Song Choice: Kappa Kappa Gamma & Beta Theta Pi & Pi Kappa Phi
    • Best Costumes: Phi Mu & Sigma Phi Epsilon
    • Best Ensemble: Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Best Opener: Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Best Dance Number: Kappa Alpha Theta & Sigma Chi
    • Most Entertaining: Kappa Alpha Theta & Sigma Chi
    • Cheesiest Cast: Kappa Delta & Alpha Tau Omega & Sigma Nu

    2024

    The 53rd Follies introduced a vibrant and exciting theme this year- Legends of the 80's. Each cast was assigned a legend from the 80's, ranging from Michael Jackson to Journey and Madonna. Stillwater Public Schools Performing Arts Department continued as the philanthropic beneficiary of Follies, and the show community raised $98,000 for our partner, another astounding amount. The Saturday night live stream can be viewed here.

    Graduate Assistant: Sierra Sewell

    Executive Directors: Jake Roemer & Lydia Feemster

    Group Acts

    • Alpha Chi Omega & Sigma Nu
    • Alpha Delta Pi & Sigma Alpha Epsilon
    • Alpha Omicron Pi & Alpha Tau Omega
    • Chi Omega & Beta Theta Pi – 2nd Place
    • Delta Delta Delta & Beta Upsilon Chi
    • Gamma Phi Beta & Phi Gamma Delta – 1st Place
    • Kappa Alpha Theta & Kappa Sigma
    • Kappa Delta & Sigma Phi Epsilon – 3rd Place
    • Kappa Kappa Gamma & Phi Delta Theta – 5th Place
    • Phi Mu & Delta Tau Delta
    • Phi Beta Phi & Sigma Chi – 4th Place
    • Zeta Tau Alpha & Lambda Chi Alpha

    Individual Awards

    • Best Female Follier: Madeline Moore – Gamma Phi Beta
    • Best Male Follier: Aidan Davis – Kappa Sigma
    • Best Female Vocalist: Flinn Burrell – Kappa Delta
    • Best Male Vocalist: Jackson Shofstall – Phi Gamma Delta
    • Best Female Director: Caroline Crum – Gamma Phi Beta
    • Best Male Director: Tyler Dunkleberger – Beta Upsilon Chi

    Group Awards

    • Best Vocals: Gamma Phi Beta & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Best Choreo:Chi Omega & Beta Theta Pi
    • Most Creative:Gamma Phi Beta & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Most Comedic: Chi Omega & Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Song Choice: Gamma Phi Beta & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Best Costumes: Alpha Chi Omega & Sigma Nu
    • Best Opener: Kappa Delta & Sigma Phi Epsilon
    • Best Ensemble: Kappa Kappa Gamma & Phi Delta Theta
    • Best Dance Number: Alpha Chi Omega & Sigma Nu
    • Most Entertaining: Gamma Phi Beta & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Most Philanthropic: Chi Omega & Beta Theta Pi
    • Cheesiest Cast: Zeta Tau Alpha & Lambda Chi Alpha

    2023

    The 52nd Follies introduced a tradition typically reserved for Spring Sing: the casts must include a song revolving around a central theme. The theme this year was Piano Men, and the casts had to include a song by Billy Joel or Elton John. Stillwater Public Schools Performing Arts Department continued as the philanthropic beneficiary of Follies, and the show community raised $101,000 for our partner, another recording breaking amount. The Saturday night live stream can be viewed here.

    Graduate Assistant: Reid Rector

    Executive Directors: Sierra Sewell & Reed Hays

    Group Acts

    • Alpha Chi Omega & Sigma Phi Epsilon
    • Alpha Delta Pi & Lambda Chi Alpha
    • Alpha Omicron Pi & Kappa Sigma
    • Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta – 1st Place
    • Delta Delta Delta & Alpha Sigma Phi & Kappa Alpha Order
    • Gamma Phi Beta & FarmHouse – 5th Place
    • Kappa Alpha Theta & Alpha Gamma Rho
    • Kappa Delta & Sigma Chi – 2nd Place
    • Kappa Kappa Gamma & Sigma Nu
    • Phi Mu & Sigma Alpha Epsilon
    • Pi Beta Phi & Phi Delta Theta – 4th Place
    • Zeta Tau Alpha & Beta Theta Pi – 3rd Place

    Individual Awards

    • Best Male Director: Griffin Forbes – Sigma Chi
    • Best Male Vocalist: Spencer Bunn – Phi Delta Theta
    • Best Male Follier: Jake Elliot – Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Female Director: Chandler Wolfe – Alpha Chi Omega
    • Best Female Vocalist: Peyton Lain – Kappa Delta
    • Best Female Follier: Madison Duckworth – Chi Omega

    Cast Awards

    • Best Vocals: Zeta Tau Alpha & Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Choreography: Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Best Theme: Kappa Delta & Sigma Chi
    • Most Entertaining: Delta Delta Delta & Alpha Sigma Phi & Kappa Alpha Order
    • Cheesiest Cast: Alpha Chi Omega & Sigma Phi Epsilon
    • Best Dance Number: Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Best Ensemble: Kappa Delta & Sigma Chi
    • Best Opener: Kappa Delta & Sigma Chi
    • Best Costumes: Gamma Phi Beta & FarmHouse
    • Best Song Choice: Kappa Delta & Sigma Chi
    • Most Comedic: Delta Delta Delta & Alpha Sigma Phi & Kappa Alpha Order
    • Most Philanthropic: Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta

    2022

    Lots of new and exciting changes were made with the51st rendition of Follies! New members of any classification are now allowed to participate in the show, ending the rule that only freshmen could participate. Stillwater Public Schools Performing Arts Department was named as the new philanthropic beneficiary of Follies, and the show community raised $90,000 for our new partner. The Saturday night live stream can be viewed here.

    Graduate Assistant: Reid Rector

    Executive Directors: Molly McClure & Taylor Javaheri

    Group Acts

    • Alpha Chi Omega & Sigma Chi – 4th Place
    • Alpha Delta Pi & Kappa Sigma
    • Alpha Omicron Pi & Alpha Sigma Pi
    • Chi Omega & Sigma Nu – 3rd Place
    • Delta Delta Delta & Delta Tau Delta
    • Gamma Phi Beta & Sigma Phi Epsilon
    • Kappa Alpha Theta & FarmHouse
    • Kappa Delta & Phi Gamma Delta – 2nd Place
    • Kappa Kappa Gamma & Sigma Alpha Epsilon – 5th Place
    • Phi Mu & Phi Delta Theta
    • Pi Beta Phi & Beta Theta Pi – 1st Place
    • Zeta Tau Alpha & Alpha Gamma Rho

    Individual Awards

    • Best Male Director: Drew Williams – Sigma Nu
    • Best Male Vocalist: Reed Stout – Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Male Follier: Robert Winters & Drew Sawyer – Phi Gamma Delta
    • Best Female Director: Mallory Rodgers – Zeta Tau Alpha
    • Best Female Vocalist: McKenna Brown – Kappa Delta
    • Best Female Follier: Megan Wilkie – Chi Omega

    Cast Awards

    • Best Vocals: Pi Beta Phi & Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Choreography: Pi Beta Phi & Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Theme: Pi Beta Phi & Beta Theta Pi
    • Most Entertaining: Chi Omega & Sigma Nu
    • Best Opener: Pi Beta Phi & Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Ensemble: Kappa Delta & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Cheesiest Cast: Kappa Alpha Theta & FarmHouse
    • Most Comedic: Phi Mu & Phi Delta Theta
    • Best Song Choice: Delta Delta Delta & Delta Tau Delta
    • Best Costumes: Alpha Delta Pi & Kappa Sigma
    • Most Philanthropic: Alpha Chi Omega & Sigma Chi

    2021

    As Greek Shows pivoted back from COVID-19, our community was ecstatic about pulling back the curtains and stepping foot on the unique stage once again. The 50th Follies contributed, once again, to the impactful philanthropy Coaches vs. Cancer. Through the efforts of the executive team, cast members, steering members, and directors, the community raised $41,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer. The Saturday night live stream can be viewed here.

    Graduate Assistant: Zach Youngblood

    Executive Directors: Reid Rector & Paris Miller

    Group Acts:

    • Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Kappa Tau
    • Alpha Delta Pi & Delta Tau Delta
    • Alpha Omicron Pi & Alpha Gamma Rho & Phi Delta Theta
    • Alpha Xi Delta & Lambda Chi Alpha
    • Chi Omega & Sigma Chi – 2nd Place
    • Delta Delta Delta & FarmHouse
    • Gamma Phi Beta & Sigma Nu – 5th Place
    • Kappa Alpha Theta & Phi Gamma Delta – 3rd Place
    • Kappa Delta & Beta Theta Pi – 1st Place
    • Kappa Kappa Gamma & Kappa Sigma
    • Phi Mu & Pi Kappa Alpha
    • Pi Beta Phi & Sigma Phi Epsilon – 4th Place
    • Zeta Tau Alpha & Sigma Alpha Epsilon

    Individual Awards

    • Best Male Director: Dawson Butts – Phi Kappa Tau
    • Best Male Vocalist: Braden Holt – Alpha Gamma Rho
    • Best Male Follier: Keylan Hooks – Kappa Sigma
    • Best Female Director: Zoe Gillett – Gamma Phi Beta
    • Best Female Vocalist: Ellie Koman – Kappa Delta
    • Best Female Follier: Sarah Cothran – Delta Delta Delta

    Cast Awards

    • Best Vocals: Kappa Delta & Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Choreography: Kappa Delta & Beta Theta Pi
    • Best Theme: Kappa Alpha Theta & Phi Gamma Delta
    • Most Entertaining: Alpha Omicron Pi & Alpha Gamma Rho & Phi Delta Theta
    • Cheesiest Cast: Kappa Delta & Beta Theta Pi
    • Kid’s Choice Award: Kappa Delta & Beta Theta Pi
    • Most Spirited: Kappa Kappa Gamma & Kappa Sigma
    • Most Comedic: Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Kappa Tau
    • Best Song Choice: Alpha Omicron Pi & Alpha Gamma Rho & Phi Delta Theta
    • Best Costumes: Alpha Omicron Pi & Alpha Gamma Rho & Phi Delta Theta
    • Most Philanthropic: Gamma Phi Beta & Sigma Nu

    2020

    COVID-19 forced Freshman Follies to take on a different form this year. With the goal of giving students a creative outlet in these strange times while prioritizing the health and safety of everyone involved, The Greek Showdown was born! The Greek Showdown took the aspects of Freshman Follies: Vocals, Choreography, and Skits, and made them each its own category as well as a Freestyle category for any acts that did not fall in the other three. Anyone regardless of class could participate. All acts were performed and recorded in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The acts were streamed and are now available to watch on OstateTV! The shows were split into two days: Thursday and Friday

    Executive Directors: Kim Lloyd and Matt Burchard

    Vocals Placing:

    • Beta Theta Pi - 1st Place
    • Kappa Alpha Theta - 2nd Place
    • Chi Omega - 3rd Place
    • Zeta Tau Alpha - 4th Place
    • Alpha Chi Omega - 5th Place

    Choreo Placing:

    • Pi Beta Phi - 1st Place
    • Beta Theta Pi - 2nd Place
    • Chi Omega - 3rd Place
    • Kappa Kappa Gamma - 4th Place
    • Delta Delta Delta- 5th Place

    Skits Placing:

    • Kappa Kappa Gamma - 1st Place
    • Sigma Phi Epsilon - 2nd Place
    • Pi Beta Phi - 3rd Place

    Freestyle Placing:

    • FarmHouse - 1st Place
    • Delta Tau Delta - 2nd Place
    • Alpha Gamma Rho - 3rd Place