The Omnibus

Issue date: 11/4/04 Section: News

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Southwest Baptist University students enjoyed a fun-filled night of games and entertainment at the "Say Boo to Drugs and Alcohol" carnival held Friday, Oct. 29 at Meyer Wellness and Sports Center. Sponsored by SBU's Office of Residence Life, the carnival featured a number of informational booths and games. Amy Welch, director of residence life and the carnival's coordinator, said the activity was a great success.

Media Credit: Jil Shipe The ring toss game was one of several activities during the ´Say Boo to Drugs and Alcohol´ carnival.

"We had around 250 students attend the event and everyone appeared to have a great time," Welch said.

Resident assistants from each SBU dorm were responsible for planning the carnival's activities.

The basketball shooting game, where people had to make baskets while wearing beer / drug goggles, was sponsored by junior Kayla Griffin and senior Dwayne Pano, from campus apartments. Beasley Hall was in charge of the ring toss competition and Maupin Hall controlled the X-Box games. Landen Hall set up and sponsored a 3-on-3 men's basketball tournament.

Landen Hall Resident Director Chris Keller said, "We had 44 players and 11 teams turn out for the tournament, which ran all night. We actually had to play our championship game on Monday due to time constraints and the field being so competitive." The team of Dwayne Pano, George Tyus, Jarret Brown and Richard Marks captured the tournament's first place prize.

Other events at the carnival included bobbing for apples, twister, pin the hat on the turkey, Family Feud and a cake walk. The Student Government Association organized and ran a karaoke booth.

The carnival coincided with Red Ribbon Week, held Oct. 25-31. One of the most well-known drug prevention efforts in the U.S., the annual Red Ribbon Week offers an opportunity for communities and students to show their commitment to living drug-free lives.

Over 80 million Americans participate in Red Ribbon events each year.

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