April showers fail to dampen the Spring Fling spirit
By Amanda Cordle
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Staff writer
This year's spring fling was a hit.
For the second year in a row, even the rain could not impede the events planned by the Office of Student Life. The Lakeview auditorium was filled with booths, music, food and fun.
The event's theme was �Chargeritaville�� and Travelin' Max provided plenty of Jimmy Buffett style songs to keep the mood going.
Students started conga lines, wore large straw hats and stuffed themselves with the free food. The leis, maracas and hats added just the right Bahaman touch to a gray day in Georgia.
There were two different inflatable creations for everyone to enjoy. Inside a large inflated ring was boxing with oversized boxing gloves. Even a few teachers enjoyed the inflated obstacle course and slide.
There were also several group dancing and singing competitions. Alison Beckman said, �Floyd is bursting at the seams with talent, and free food is always awesome.� Many of the campus organizations had booths around the perimeter of the room.
Human Services did a pie toss for 50 cents a throw. Ruthie Bohannan, early childhood education major, fell victim to a few creamings.
�Spring Fling is a great time for everyone to get together and relax,� said Bohannon.
Dr. Randy Pierce, president of Georgia Highlands College, donated some time to the pie-throwing contest as well. After the announcement was made that he was on the receiving end of the pies, a swarm of students lined up to donate their cash.
SPAGE sold ice cream for 50 cents. BSU kept everyone hydrated with juice and water. The Service Learning group held a raffle for a faux diamond and gold bracelet and materials for creating scrapbooks.
Phi Theta Kappa sponsored a trivia game with Laura Musselwhite, associate professor of history, overseeing the game. The Vegetarian Society had a ring toss game and a duck grab. It also served vegetarian chili and cookies.
Towards the end of the day the Charger Idol talent contest took place. Prizes were awarded to the top three contestants.
The first place winner, Wade Cramer, won $100 for his gospel singing. Stephanie Williamson won $60 by taking second place.
Before going on stage, Williamson said, �I'm really excited, but I'm so nervous.� Williamson gave a rendition of Pat Benetar's song, �Hit Me With Your Best Shot.�
Susan Claxton, associate professor and coordinator of human services, took home $40 from her third place win for doing an interpretive Native American dance.
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