Pie-A-Tri

Last Saturday was Coe's first visit day.  It's crazy to think that at this time last year I was in all of their positions- a high school senior trying to get through the college searching process and figure out where I wanted to spend the next four years of my life.  It was nice being able to be on the other side and talk to prospective students and answer their questions.  I was also able to meet a lot of staff, faculty, and students that are highly involved here on campus; this included meeting my fellow bloggers.

Last Tuesday Tri-Delta had what we call Pie-A-Tri.  With a table set out between Greene and Vorhees, we allowed students to pay a dollar to pie one of us in the face.  Okay, so it was only whip cream, but still!  Each of us took an hour and a half shift with several other girls to try and raise money for St. Jude's hospital.  I haven't decided if the warm weather we received on that day was a good or bad thing because after being pied, it was all down hill from there.  Whip cream was everywhere, and the sun caked it on even more.  I think overall I was pied in the face a good six or seven times; other girls had as many as thirteen!  Yet, we turned it into a competition to see who could get pied the most and we all had a lot of fun.  I was planning on going to a study session immediately afterwards, but I think that I needed a shower more than anything.  Check out this picture- the aftermath.

I would also like to make a shout out to my hometown cheerleading squad.  In high school I was a football and wrestling cheerleader, and to this day I still miss it.  I considered cheerleading here at Coe and decided not to, but I still recommend doing it!  Anyways, this Saturday after helping out with the visit day events I drove to Iowa City and watched them perform in a competition.  Not to my surprise, they took home first place and the grand champion award!  While my hometown may not be the best at some other sports, we're lucky to have such a group of talented girls that continue to succeed throughout the years.  Congratulations to these wonderful girls, they not only make Mason City proud, but alumi as well!

Seniors Kelsey Murray, Jacey Espinosa, Danielle Davis,
and Meagan Shultz.  Good job girls!

This current week is probably the week that everyone looks forward to and dreads at the same time-the week before fall break. Professors load this week with papers, exams, and homework.  I have found myself studying in the library for hours every night, often being one of the few who stay until close.  Once again I find my schedule being my best friend.  Yet, having exams in almost every class will allow me to enjoy my fall break that much more.  The feeling of relief after finishing two papers (one in French) and three exams will be completely worth it.  o be honest, the idea of going home for the first time since arriving here at Coe is what is keeping me kicking.  Don't get me wrong, I love it here and am probably one of the biggest Coe fans you'll find... but I guarantee everyone can agree that there's nothing like sleeping in your own bed or being greeted by your over friendly dog.  I also can't wait to finally eat a home cooked meal and see my family and friends.

With love,
Alexis