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Of sand castles (and other structures)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

As if a high-profile football game wasn't enough, a pair of free Student Engagement-sponsored diversions – including a fanciful "Halfway to Summer Beach Party" that ushered in real-life 70-degree temps three days later – combined to fill students' weekend social calendars. Saturday's beach blanket blowout in the Field House offered a variety of activities and themed swag, including costume contests with prizes, and was followed the next day by an entertaining "Build It!" program of hands-on fun in Penn's Inn.


– Photos by Frank T. Kocsis III, student photographer




 

 

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It's "Tiki Time" at the DJ booth ...

... an island motif that colorfully carried over onto the giveaway table.

... an island motif that colorfully carried over onto the giveaway table.

James C. Fretz, a construction management student from Collegeville, is one of the sure-footed souls ridin' the waves on a simulated surfboard.

James C. Fretz, a construction management student from Collegeville, is one of the sure-footed souls ridin' the waves on a simulated surfboard.

Hula hoops, aptly named for this tropical paradise, are put to use in a ring-toss game.<br />

Hula hoops, aptly named for this tropical paradise, are put to use in a ring-toss game.

A limberly limbo'ing student excels this time, but how 'bout when the bar is lowered?

A limberly limbo'ing student excels this time, but how 'bout when the bar is lowered?

A different school of dance, this one to the strains of

A different school of dance, this one to the strains of "Cotton Eye Joe," attracts a line of able performers ...

... and yet one other variation combines movement, fashion and a generosity of spirit.

... and yet one other variation combines movement, fashion and a generosity of spirit.

Grass-skirted competitors participate in the

Grass-skirted competitors participate in the "Aloha Hop," modeled after a traditional sack race.

Small building blocks, so much fun when neatly arranged on a tabletop (and so maddening when stabbingly underfoot in 3 a.m. household darkness), offer a construction challenge in the Bush Campus Center.

Small building blocks, so much fun when neatly arranged on a tabletop (and so maddening when stabbingly underfoot in 3 a.m. household darkness), offer a construction challenge in the Bush Campus Center.

A Philadelphia Eagles fan decorates a T-shirt accordingly, customizing

A Philadelphia Eagles fan decorates a T-shirt accordingly, customizing "game day" apparel at the create-a-creature workspace.

Wildcats will NOT be denied their time in the limelight, however.

Wildcats will NOT be denied their time in the limelight, however.

Giant bricks provide the raw material for larger-than-life play ...

Giant bricks provide the raw material for larger-than-life play ...

... and an equally imposing playHOUSE!

... and an equally imposing playHOUSE!