The Mu Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., performed magic Sunday for some Iowa State students in its 11th Annual Que Cabaret Scholarship Ball.

More than 70 people showed up in the Scheman Building for the semi-formal event, which presents deserving ISU students with scholarships.

To help fund this year’s ball, the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. received $800 from the Government of the Student Body. Rob Lewis, member of Omega Psi Phi, said the money was put to good use.

Activities throughout the evening included a speech from fraternity member Milton McGriff and songs from a gospel choir. The highlight was the scholarship presentation.

Applicants for the Charles R. Drew and Lonney Williams Scholarships were evaluated by judges ranging from administrators and members of the Ames community.

In addition to support from GSB, the fraternity raised money for the scholarships by selling ads for the Que Cabaret Scholarship Ball Ad Booklet to area businesses.

“We feel the scholarship ball is important because when the older brothers started this it was a venue to give back to the community,” he said.

Lewis said the Lonney Williams Scholarship, in memory of Chicago, Ill. businessman and member of Omega Psi Phi, who was shot to death by one of his employees, was added last year.

Victoria Wells, freshman in pre-computer engineering, was awarded the $500 Lonney Williams Scholarship for her academic achievement.

Three Charles R. Drew Scholarships of $200 were awarded to Geovanti Steward, sophomore in mechanical engineering, Terrance Campbell, sophomore in food science, and Latasha Dennis-Pickett, sophomore in childhood education.

An unexpected highlight of the evening was the marriage proposal from Curtis Creighton, Omega Psi Phi Man of the Year, to Lucretia Carter, graduate student in curriculum and instruction. The moving proposal caused many to shed tears, but the ball began after Carter gladly accepted.