Fun fills the union during Scorch on the Porch
-
Everybody loves t-shirts: The Ichabod shop sells t-shirts in preparation for the homecoming football game.
-
Buried in the balls: Two students bury themselves in the home-made ball pit. The ball pit was provided by Washburn Student Government Association.
-
Judgement: The top hats are on display for onlookers. The top hats had already been judged and the winner would be announced later in the day.
-
Lights, camera, action: Ariel Smith from Washburn’s Student Government Association prepares for a filmed interview with a KSNT news reporter.
-
Ball pit: Students enjoy themselves as they lounge in the ball pit. The ball Pit was provided by Washburn Student Government Association.
-
Anticipation: the WSGA enjoys their time while waiting for Scorch the Porch to start.
-
Free merch: A student takes a handout. Handouts included buttons, beads and lanyards, which were all provided by WSGA.
-
Refreshing: the server prepares to serve the students lemonade. The Food was provided by Chartwells.
-
Sweet music: the pianist accompanies the singer. Live Music by Baby J filled the Union during Scorch on the Porch.
-
Top hat: Student Health Services displays their top hate design for all to see. The top hats had already been judged but the winner wouldn’t be announced until later.
-
Making sales: The Ichabod shop sells t-shits in preparation for the homecoming football game.
-
Ball toss: Ariel Smith plays in the ball pit. The ball Pit was provided by Washburn Student Government Association.
-
Free Pizza: The server prepares a slice of Chicago style pizza for a student. the Pizza and other free food was provided by Chartwells.
-
Familiar faces: Students mingle in the Union for the annual Scorch on the Porch event in between classes.
-
Delicious: students happily accept free desserts like cheesecake and a 20s themed cookie. The free food and drinks was provided by Chartwells.
-
Ariel Smith from Washburn’s Student Government Association thanks a News reporter from KSNT news after a filmed interview.
-
Get jazzy: The trio preforms a cover of “Ain’t Miss Behavin'”. Live Music was provided by Baby J.
-
ball pit. the ball pit was the highlight of the night. The ball Pit was provided by Washburn Student Government Association
Washburn University celebrated Homecoming with Scorch on the Porch held on Oct. 27 and featuring a roaring 20s theme.
Students celebrated the annual “Scorch on the Porch” inside the Memorial Union this year. Typically, the event is held outside on the lawn, but this year it couldn’t happen that way because of the heavy rainfall all day.
In the annual Scorch on the Porch event students of different clubs and organizations participate in a hat judging contest where each table has a unique hat presented. Students got to enjoy free food, which this year included varieties of pizza, cookies, and drinks, all of which was accompanied by some live jazz music. Students also received different types of giveaways like food cards and accessories like keyrings. Students got to learn about the organizations and the clubs in detail that had tables set up..
“I feel happy to see the events happening again, and students enjoying this year, unlike last time because of the COVID-19,” said Liz Tyszko, a junior forensic investment major. The event was held with necessary precautions taken to follow the guidelines of the university for the COVID-19.
“Being an international student, I got to see and experience the authentic American college culture (of) homecoming which I have heard and watched from the movies,” said Ajar Basnet, a junior majoring in finance and actuarial science.
One creative attraction came from the WSGA organization, which set up a ball pit where visitors could unwind by playing in a small hand-made pool full of balls. The idea was proposed by the Homecoming Director Ariel Smith.
All in all, it was a successful turnout and a fun event for those that attended.
Edited by: Ellie Walker, Simran Shrestha, Kyle Manthe
Your donation will support the student journalists of Washburn University. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.
