Students flock to300s field for activities
By Robert Zodda, Staff Writer
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Photo by Kristen Hartwell |
| Sophomores Abby Stewart (left) and Julia Porter sumo wrestle in the 300s field on P-Day, Saturday, April 28. |
Preparation Day, or P-Day as it is more commonly referred to, one of the most anticipated annual events at St. Michael’s College, took place on Saturday, April 28.
P-Day began at 11 a.m. with a trike race in front of Alliot Hall. Students gathered to watch the race on their way to brunch, S.A. Co-secretary of Programming Christine Hultgren, said.
Although she is involved in planning all P-Day events, Hultgren said she was most excited for the trike race.
Despite the cool and cloudy weather, many St. Michael’s students headed outside to the 300s field between 1 and 5 p.m. Throughout the afternoon, students were able to rock climb, run through an inflatable obstacle course, and play a game of human Foosball.
There was also a tent with barbecue provided by venders, and pizza from Purple Knight’s.
“The food was delicious,” first-year Amanda Loso said, “I enjoyed the inflatable obstacle course the most.”
Some students spent their P-Day working. Alex Miller, incoming president of the Fly Fishing Club, worked at the tug of war, which took place in the 300s field volleyball area.
“Every club needs to send two members to work P-Day for two hours,” Miller said.
Some students were excited at the prospect of free food and appreciated having something other than their usual meals in Alliot.
“I really liked the venders with all the food, but I probably liked the bungee thing the best,” Miller said.
By 5 p.m., most people had left the 300s field. Many retreated back to their dorms or townhouses before a comedy show featuring Massachusetts native and stand up comedian B.J. Novak. Novak’s television career began on MTV, but he is best known for his role playing Ryan Howard on the NBC sitcom “The Office”.
The show began at about 9 p.m. in the Ross Sports Center. Students who attended the show said the space was packed and the crowd was very enthusiastic.
“It’s pretty cool,” first-year Hayden Livesay said, “I was surprised that SMC was able to get big names like O.A.R and that guy from ‘The Office’.”
P-Day came to a close with the “ midnight breakfast” in Alliot, which featured some of the most popular Alliot breakfast options. The dining hall was full and alive with the sounds of excited St. Michael’s students.
Hultgren wrote in an e-mail that the goal of P-Day is to prepare students. “It’s the last weekend before the last week of classes, it’s a chance to unwind! Prepares you to get ready for the end of the year.”
Contact Robert Zodda at rzodda@smcvt.edu
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