TigerFest!

 The decorations at the Omni Hotel 

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Michelle & I working the tickets desk at the dance

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This past week was TigerFest, Trinity’s version of Homecoming. I’m a new member of the Student Programming Board’s Traditions Committee, and I was involved in organizing and carrying out the week’s events. There were lots of different activities, and many clubs competed to have the most people attend them. The winner would receive $500! 

Wednesday was the T-Shirt swap, where students brought an old T-shirt and swapped it  for a Trinity TigerFest shirt. The old shirts received were donated to a shelter. On Thursday, milk and cookies were given out at Coates University center.

Friday there were Men’s and Women’s soccer games, leading up to the event we all were waiting for, the TigerFest Gala! The theme this year was “A Black and White Affair.” The dance was held at the Omni Hotel on Colonnade Boulevard in San Antonio. I arrived at the hotel in the late afternoon to help make sure everything was ready for the dance. The decorations were beautiful! The table-cloths and tiled entry-way were black and white- matching the theme, and were offset by colorful centerpieces, bright stars, and elegant chandeliers. We were really pleased with the way everything turned out! Everyone had a great time and the night was a success!

Saturday was the big Football game. Trinity beat Sewanee 27-9, continuing their undefeated streak with 5 wins! At half-time there was a golf cart parade in which many different organizations decorated a golf cart and rode around the field. The week was so much fun and I can’t wait until TigerFest next year!