Sorority and fraternity members have been showcasing their spirit in the annual Greek Sing since 1968, and on Sunday they will continue that tradition with Greek Sing 2003, "Stepping into the Spotlight."

The doors of Eisenhower Auditorium will open at 2 p.m. and 19 groups of one sorority and one fraternity each are expected to perform for a crowd of about 1800 people.

"Last year, it sold out by the start of the show," said overall chair Lyndsey Kriftner (junior-actuarial science).

Greek Sing isn't exclusively for the greek community and it appeals to those who may be bored by lengthy musical shows, said spokeswoman Courtney Poillon (sophomore-marketing).

"It's not the average show," she said. "It showcases a lot of Broadway musicals."

After spending nearly eight months preparing for Greek Sing, the overall committee is eager to see the fruits of its labor.

"Obviously I'm looking forward to my organization's performance," Poillon said. "Everybody looks really good. I think it's something everyone can show pride in."

Marketing chair Irene McKenna (junior-geography) was pleased with the progress the organizations have made since their first practice.

"I'm just excited about the improvements they made since the last dress rehearsal," McKenna said.

Dani Williams, security and special events chair, said she is proud of the improvement of the performance groups.

After attending the dress rehearsals, Kriftner said she sees why it will be a tough competition.

"This year I have six favorites," she said. "We'll see who is going to surprise us."

Williams is in charge of "keeping the general order" during Greek Sing and enforcing the rules of Eisenhower Auditorium.

This year, the security crew will organize the performers as they arrive. In past years, the performers were required to check-in at Eisenhower, which caused traffic in the auditorium.

However, this year the check-in will be organized in Thomas Building to decrease congestion, Williams said.

Since 1985, the proceeds of Greek Sing have been given to the Gayle Beyers Scholarship Fund, a fund named for a woman recognized for her dedication to the greek system at Penn State.

This year, the scholarship will be awarded to three "outstanding Panhellenic women." The top scholarship will be $1000 and the other two will be $825.

Greek Sing representatives are selling tickets, which are $8 each, in Eisenhower Auditorium and the HUB-Robeson Center information desk. Tickets may be sold at the door if the performance is not sold out.