Its that time of year again. The annual Scot Spirit Day is upon us, and will be held this Friday, Sept. 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will feature tables from over 120 student organizations. Though returning students can still anticipate finding information from a wealth of clubs, performing groups, and Greek organizations, as well as food and music, there are some notable changes to this year’s festivities.
Instead of being held on the sidewalk between Lowry and the PEC, the event will be held in the Oak Grove near Kauke Hall. The move was caused by the construction of the new Scot Center by the PEC, but Scot Spirit Day facilitator Rachel Messenger says that this move is ideal because it will give student groups more space between tables to talk to prospective organization members.
“People will have more room to spread out, and really tell the students how they can get involved,” said Messenger. “I don’t think people got to necessarily see everything [in the old location]. There will be a better flow.”
In addition to the logistical benefits, Messenger cites the historical and sentimental importance of the Oak Grove to the College as a reason for the move.
“You get your class picture taken there, you graduate there, people come back to get marriedÖif we’re going to be doing something as special as Scot Spirit Day, we should do it in a place with a lot of campus significance,” said Messenger.
The change of location will also enable more campus groups to perform during the festivities. A number of a cappella groups will perform, as well as a group of representatives from the Theater and Dance Department. The Scot Marching Band and Highland Dancers will play as in past years, but will now march from Beall Ave. to University Ave., before crossing through the Kauke Arch to the memorial walkway.
The time length of Scot Spirit Day has also been expanded, in order to accommodate the practices and rehearsals of athletes and student performers. The event will coincide with many students’ dinner hour, and Scot Dogs will provide refreshments during the night. Picnic tables will also be available. Woo 91 will provide music for the occasion.
Students can expect representatives from political groups such as the Wooster Democrats, Wooster Republicans, and Wooster Social Democrats. Campus publications such as The Wooster Voice and the Goliard will also have tables. The Wooster Activities Crew, Woo 91, and Quiz Bowl will be in attendance, as well as tables featuring theater ensembles, music groups, Greek organizations, and intramural sports.
In the event of rain, Scot Spirit Day will postpone the fair until the evening Sunday, Sept. 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Oak Grove.
For more information regarding activities at Wooster please visit http://wooster.edu/Student-Life/Student-Activities-and-Organization