Cold weather can't stop Spring Fest '09
Chelsea Brown
Issue date: 4/15/09 Section: Campus
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The chilly weather didn't stop Francis Marion students from having a good time. With a turnout of over 200 students, Spring Fest accomplished its goal - providing entertainment for the students of Francis Marion.
"Spring Fest turned out to be very successful," UPB's Social and Special Events Chair, Alicia Montgomery said.
The event, which lasted from two to four Wednesday, April 8, featured several activities which helped to promote relief from stress and fun for all students, free of charge.
Montgomery said students spent the afternoon playing Wii, Guitar Hero and Xbox 360 on two big screen televisions inside the University Center. Students also enjoyed free food, an outside obstacle course, boxing ring and gladiator joust.
Other attractions included a Picture This photo booth that enabled students have keychains created and the Big Red Chair, where students could also have their picture made. Students enjoyed making their own music CDs as well.
"Spring Fest has occurred on our campus for many years and has become a traditional event for students planned by the UPB," Dean of Students, Teresa Ramey said. "The goal of the event is to provide students an opportunity to gather and interact in a social setting."
This year's Spring Fest worked overtime, serving in the place of Fall Fest as well as claiming its own spot in established university events. According to the organizer of the event, Montgomery, the UPB wanted to see what the outcome would be if Spring Fest served in place of the traditional one each semester.
"(In response to that,) some students expressed that we should have had this event earlier in the year," Montgomery said. "So, we look forward to planning and having another fest possibly in the fall."
In addition to other events hosted by the UPB, such as Homecoming, movie nights and Dr. Wand, Spring Fest had been in the works since August.
As the Social and Special Events Chair, Montgomery, who has been a part of the UPB for two years, planned the event along with other members of the committee. Along with promoting the event, making the proper arrangements and requesting the space, members of the board also went to a convention in Atlanta to find the right attractions.
"(The University Programming Board) tried to decide on things that would appeal to all students, not just one specific group," Montgomery explained.
Another UPB event coming up that hopes to appeal to a wide variety of students is V-Games and Mind Games, on Wednesday, April 15. This event, which will be held in the University Center commons from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., will also serve to provide an opportunity for students to relieve stress and relax before final exams begin.
Montgomery urges students to "come out" and enjoy themselves as the final weeks of the semester come to an end.
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