By Lee Haggin

Fraternities and sororities gathered outside of William T. Young Library Thursday for the unique 50-yard dash known as the High Heel Derby.

Students from all Greek organizations spectated and cheered as tunes were blared and their brothers and sisters raced toward Rose Street.

All runners approached the starting gate with heels taped to their ankles. Many of the runners ran without falling while others were not so fortunate.

“It sounded fun when I heard about it,” Aaron Adams, a Beta Theta Pi freshman, said. “I taped some high heels on in my dorm, practiced outside, and now I’m ready. It’s all about the tippy toes.”

Panhellenic Council President Alexis Edge said the event is fun because everyone comes together to compete and enjoy themselves.

Andy Sims, a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, also participated in the race.

“It was enlightening as to the struggles women have to deal with,” Sims said. “My feet are killing me.”