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On Nov. 1, Delta Sigma Phi, Sigma Kappa and the Union Program Council will host a benefit concert called “MoMorial 2009” in memory of Mauritz “Mo” Meyer, who died last year in a car accident following a camp out after he had been initiated into Delta Sigma Phi.
Russell Buchanan, sophomore in secondary education, went to high school with and roomed with Meyer his freshman year and is the main organizer of this event.
“I can’t even tell you how great of a guy he was,” Buchanan said of Meyer. “He took himself seriously when he needed to, but he knew how to have a great time, and that’s what we’re going to celebrate here.”
The concert will take place at the City Auditorium at 1101 Poyntz Ave. in the City Hall building. Doors open at noon, and Buchanan estimated the event will run until 4 or 5. The cost to attend is $7, and tickets may be purchased in the K-State Student Union or at the door of the event.
The venue was chosen because Buchanan said he felt it would accommodate a good number of people. He said he is hoping for a sellout of 500 people, which will include K-State students as well as people coming from out of town.
“We wanted something close to our house and off campus,” Buchanan said.
Proceeds will go to a scholarship fund in Meyer’s name, which will be awarded based on academics to an incoming K-State freshman from Lansing High School in Lansing, Kan., Meyer’s alma mater. Buchanan said they have yet to sit down and discuss with the high school the exact specifications for the scholarship, but he said that will happen in the future.
Five acts will perform at the concert: Joe Goll, The New North West, Chase Horseman, Losers and Weapons, and McCoy.
Buchanan said Joe Goll, known as K-State’s college rapper, will open the concert and debut a new song about Meyer. Goll, a freshman in business administration, is also from Lansing. Buchanan described The New North West as a pop punk band that includes former K-State student ambassador Donnie Hampton, senior in management and management information systems.
Buchanan said Chase Horseman is a folk artist from Lansing and will provide country music. Losers and Weapons is a Manhattan-based rock group, with lots of guitar and fun for everyone, Buchanan said.
The headliner for the concert will be McCoy, a country-rock band composed of K-State alumni. The group began in Manhattan, though the members now are in the Kansas City metro area.
“I think everyone should come because it’s for such a great cause,” said Melody Nichols, sophomore in agribusiness and member of Sigma Kappa. “We should all come together and support our fellow greek members.”
She said Sigma Kappa has helped out with the event by getting the word out and assisting in putting the event together. The sorority will also participate in actually facilitating the event on Sunday.
UPC has helped by distributing a flier for the event throughout campus, Buchanan said. Other methods of advertising included a YouTube.com video, chalking and Facebook groups.
Buchanan said the fraternity chose to hold a concert because Meyer was really about enjoying life.
“He was someone that loved to have fun, but he took his academics very seriously,” Buchanan said.
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