SPARKS, Thelma Eleanor
and undermines ties that have taken place at Bowling Green for decades, the university enthusiastically endorses Greek life to parents and students.” the Foltzes said in a state- ment. “To be clear, any perceived benefit students get from joining a Greek organization is completely and totally outweighed by the risk of injury or death by antiquated and deadly hazing rituals.”
The lawsuit details a number of hazing incidents at BGSU fraternities dating back to 2000, and PIKE’S history of hazing incidents and deaths nationally begin- ning in 1965.
It also describes “a long history of hazing” at PIKE’S Delta Beta chapter on Bowl- ing Green’s campus. The lawsuit claims that the university was aware of the Big Little Night event as of November 2019, when a student made an anonymous complaint to the university.
“I have witnessed first- hand the aftermath of one of the pledges after a party called ‘big little party’ where the new pledge vomited violently in his dorm room in Centennial hall, on the first floor in 2018,” the complaint read.
The complainant told BGSU that Big Little Night had “been taking place for years,” long before 2018, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit claims BGSU’S response to this complaint “was wholly inadequate and did not constitute active enforcement of a policy against hazing.”
The university interviewed two new members and the chapter’s president, but ultimately decided there was not enough information to move forward with sanctions, the lawsuit said. BGSU alerted PIKE’S national organization, which in turn placed the chapter on probation from Dec. 9, 2019, to May 8, 2020.
“The probation was futile because the chapter simply picked up where they left off once the probationary period ended,” the lawsuit reads. “Indeed, in February 2021, when a student complained to the Dean of Students about BGSU fraternity hazing culture, he specifically noted that he had reported concerns about PIKE’S hazing in the past and ‘nothing seemed to be done.’”
The Foltz family is seeking an unspecified amount of money, but they are seeking at least $25,000 for each of the two claims listed, according to the lawsuit. 90 years old of Springfield,
Ohio, entered into eternal peace on Friday, June, 17. She is now together forever with her beloved husband Jack A.
Sparks, son Jack L. Sparks, her parents, grandparents, and all of her siblings. She was also reunited with her beloved dog,
Buffy. She leaves to cherish the many family memories with her son Jeffrey (Hydy), and his children: Nicole (Ein) their children Gabrielle, Camille, and Vivian. His son, Matt (Megan) their children Owen and Lillie. His son Austin (Jenn). Daughter-in-law, Joanne and her children, Jeremy (Billie) his children, Jesse (Liz) their daughter Aryson. Daughter Michaela (Drew) her children Ryker and Ayven. His son Dylan (Raven) and their daughter Abigale. 2nd son to Joanne, Jason and his two children Hunter and Hannah. Her special friend of many years, Wanda Childers. We would also like to recognize her bonus grandchildren, Taylor, Mckenzie, Madison (Ben), Lynn and Quinn. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Thelma worked at Crowell Collier before she had her children. She always loved getting out and digging in the dirt planting flowers and vegetables. She truly enjoyed her farm life. She was also very fond of rescuing cats, and kept several on her farm. Per Thelma’s last wish, there will not be any services except for the immediate family. Arrangements entrusted to RICHARDS, RAFF, & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, place a donation in her name to any rescue animal shelter or the Dementia Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.