By Daniel Stockton, Staff Writer
Did you get the chance to take a selfie with Dr. Kirk? Founder’s week was a success, starting with “A Day for Saint Leo” with our students, faculty, and staff participating in the Selfie stations to share their Saint Leo story with the community on social media.
Elizabeth Barr, associate director of Sustained Giving, hoped to “blow up social media with pictures of students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends,” and she did with the help of Saint Leo community. The 125th Anniversary was celebrated on “A Day for Saint Leo” at 28 different centers.
“It was a great day of school spirit and pride that we look forward to making an annual event,” said Barr.
There were selfie stations located across campus on Nov. 10, with Saint Leo gear and props to help students and staff upload pictures and messages to social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Many students participated.
“The participation in A Day for Saint Leo was outstanding. Students, faculty, and staff had a great time with the selfie stations that were set up on campus and alumni from all over showed their spirit and posted their selfies as well,” said Barr.
The other events during Founders Week were successful too; on Tues. Nov 11 was Veterans Day Program, along with Saint Leo’s Community Service Day.
On Nov. 12 was the “Happy Together after 125 Years Choral Concert,” which had the some of the facility sing songs and read poetry about what Saint Leo means to them. Leo Vision showed a video called Being Happy to be at Saint Leo. The video showed Saint Leo athletes, students, and teachers dancing and singing along to “Happy” by Pharrell.
On Nov. 13 was the “Commemorative History Panel” describing the history of Saint Leo over its 125 year history.
On Nov. 14 was Frits/Saint Leo’s birthday party at the “125 Anniversary Party,” which included free long sleeve t-shirts, big tumbler cups to promote the 125th and free food. There were activities promoting students to dance, play games and make some cool novelties to have.
“I really enjoyed the food, giveaways, and having a good time dancing,” said Matthew Morais, Sophomore.
