Flunk Day is Real!

The reason why I named this blog "Flunk Day is Real!" is because some of the freshman were starting to believe otherwise.  Two weeks passed of beautiful weather, and we still had class every day.  I was starting to get anxious and eventually gave up on guessing when it was going to be. That was until Monday April 22, though, when Flunk Day Committee woke everyone up by running through the hallways with whistles!  It was bright and early, so we all got ready and went to breakfast.  Not only was it Flunk Day, but ironically it was Earth Day, as well! We had all been waiting for this day when campus shut down and none of us had classes.

Before everyone headed to the quad at eleven to eat, campus was filled with people outside.  The weather held out for us and barely rained at all- it was nice enough to wear a tank top and capris!  Once eleven hit the quad was filled with face/body painting, bags, a photo booth, blow up bouncy games, and a lot of food. 

Again, this day has to go into my record books for one of my best memories of Freshman year here at Coe.  This semester is reassuring me more and more every day of why I chose to go to Coe.  Below are some pictures of my fun-packed day. 

Kohawk Love,
Alexis

President's Ball

I think that pictures can explain how much fun Pres Ball was.  That night I did six girl's hair as we all got ready, put on our gorgeous dresses, and headed off to a classy evening of food, socialization, and dancing.  It was a great night to dedicate to our president who is leaving us.  I will definitely put this down in the books as one of the best nights I have had at Coe College, yet!

Enjoy the pictures!
Kohawk Love,
Alexis

Admitted Student Success

Admitted student weekend was a success this time around once again!  My roommate and I had the privilege of hosting four prospective students, all of which decided to go to Coe!  I can't wait to see  them around campus next year.

Going to the We the King's concert brought back so many memories from my childhood.  They were a popular band when I was in middle school (makes me feel old)!  The concert was a blast and it was great letting the prospective students see how much fun Coe's campus and students can have.

Kohawk Love,
Alexis

April Events

This past weekend Coe wasn't as busy as everyone left for Easter!  It was great to get home and see all of my family- the first time since Christmas break!  This semester seems to be going by so much slower since it's not jam packed with holidays and breaks.  Everyone is hanging in there but have a couple of thoughts on their mind: Admitted Student Weekend and We the Kings, Flunk Day, Pres Ball, and Summer Break.

Like I mentioned in my last blog, this weekend is finally when We the Kings comes to play here on Campus!  It'll be a great time especially with all the prospective students being on campus.  Everyone is preparing their rooms to have those interested in Coe stay with them, my roommate and I included!  We are excited to host possibly three high school seniors this weekend.  If you're interested in Coe and want a great look at what Coe is about, I recommend coming!

I am so happy that the weather is finally turning around and it's starting to look like Spring.  With this in mind, everyone is starting to guess when Flunk Day is going to be.  The saying is that "Flunk day is always tomorrow" because no one ever knows when it is!  Flunk Day is when all of the classes are cancelled for the day and everyone is woken up at around 6 to find out.  At 11 there are a bunch of festivities going on in the quad right outside the pub.  It's a day where you actually don't have to worry about classes or even homework.  It's kind of like the college is giving back to the students for all the hard work we put in during the school year!

President's Ball (Pres ball for short) is coming up on April 13th! This is the 16th annual Coe Presidential Ball and takes place in Eby Fieldhouse. The Presidential Ball will be a celebration and the final ball for President James and Linnie Phifer.  This has been a Coe College tradition since 1996.

With many events coming up I have a feeling that April is going to fly by.  I'm ready for Summer, but I don't want my freshman year at Coe to end! It's crazy to think that in a couple months I'll be a sophomore and not at the bottom of the totem pole anymore.

Kohawk love,
Alexis

Is It Spring Yet?

Our view from our room in Florida!

The only thing right now that I want more than anything is for the weather to be warm.  I think that the Midwest is the only place where there is the same chance that it'll be 70 degrees outside or 30 degrees outside.  I bet everyone else here in Iowa is thinking the same thing... when is Spring coming?!  Don't get me wrong, I love Iowa winters, but not when they last into mid March.  Coming back from Spring break was hard... especially when mine took place in Florida!

Coe has been busy with events taking place all over campus.  Flunk Day Committee is trying to raise money to give us the best flunk day they can, Sororities and fraternities are having their formals, Intramural Basketball and volleyball are starting, a St. Patty's Day dance in the PUB, and so much more.

Better yet, in a couple weekends (April 5) Admitted Student Weekend begins!  This weekend is for all of the prospective students who have been accepted into Coe to come and get a better feel for our Campus rather than coming on a campus visit day.  I came to Admitted Student Weekend this time last year, and I can't believe how much time has passed.  Admitted Student Weekend is what did it for me and pulled me into being a Kohawk- it was so much fun.  This weekend is filled with events from campus tours, information sessions, an activities fair, and even an overnight stay!  Coe has a "big band" come onto campus every year; last year it was Gloriana and this year it's We The Kings!  It is always a lot of fun going to the concert and hanging out afterwards.  I encourage everyone who is interested in Coe to come this weekend!  It definitely could make up your mind for you- I guarantee you won't be disappointed!



Admitted Student Weekend last year- She caught Gloriana's guitar pick!

Kohawk love,
Alexis

Spring Break Fever

Its officially starting... tomorrow that is.  For many it even started today.  This whole week has been chaos.  Tests, papers, quizzes, projects... all leading up to Spring Break.  I don't know about anyone else, but I've been waiting for this ever since Christmas Break got over.  It was hard for everyone to focus this week, but we've all made it to that last day!

This week was the Coe Fund's Tuition Run-Out festivities.  The Coe Fund is just one of the many things I am involved in here on campus.  The Coe Fund is the anual giving program here at Coe College.  It helps fund scholarships and financial aid, campus signage, musical instruments, library books, and even athletic equipment.  As you can see, without the Coe Fund Coe's campus wouldn't be able to function as well!  This week was really focused at giving back to the Coe campus.  In celebration of all the Coe Fund does for us (and our financial aid packages) they had a roster full of fun events to let us know how important philanthropy is at Coe.

Monday- They delivered brownies to random classes
Tuesday- They had a Dougie eating contest in the Caf!  Everyone watched competitive eaters from across campus take on Dougie Peters in a steak and mashed potato battle.  Dougie is the equipment manager here at Coe and even though he didn't win- he put up a fight!  The winner happened to be Jacob Deaton! 

Dougie is smack dab in the middle of all the competitive eaters!

Wednesday- We all signed a giant thank-you card to Coe donors, and picked up a free Coe Fund t-shirt!
Thursday- The Coe Fund is currrently hosting an ice cream social in Upper Gage, complete with a free pair of spring break shades in order to get us all ready for Spring Break!  They also have for the seniors, a free Thursday after-class libation! (responsible drinking only of course)

So even through all the chaos, the Coe Fund still provided some relief for us students before we all part our ways tomorrow.  Only two classes standing in my way!

Kohawk love,
Alexis

Kohawk Craze

These past weeks have been unbelievably busy for all the kohawks here on campus.  This past weekend, especially.  Coe College had record numbers of prospective students here to interview for scholarships.  It's crazy thinking that just a year ago I was in their shoes, trying to figure out my future college, and now I'm working for admissions helping them with such a hectic weekend.  500 plus students passed through Coe... that's 100 more students than my freshman class... and these are just prospective students interviewing for academic and music scholarships!  It's great to see such a high interest in Coe's campus, and I'm sure many of them fell in love with Coe just as I did when I stepped foot here.

I would also like to announce that Coe College's Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Delta Delta has raised over $20,000 for St. Jude!  A lot of money was raised this past weekend at our annual Dessert Gala.  We went to bakeries and asked for donations, while also going around to businesses asking for basket donations.  These "baskets" had items that represented their business such as lotion, coffee, gift cards, wine, etc.  All of these baskets were placed in a silent auction.  All of our ticket sales, silent auction sales, and donations all went to St. Jude and this past even helped put us over our $20,000 mark; making us Coe's organization that has raised the most money for anything!  It's easy to say I am a proud member of Delta Delta Delta.  AOPi also had a great turn out with their annual crush sale of selling crush bottles during Valentine's day, and the TKE chapter is on their way to raising money for St. Jude as well by selling St. Patrick's Day shirts!  It was a good week to be a part of Greek life.

It's already starting... and now it can't be stopped.  Everyone finally has Spring Break fever.  Coe's Spring Break starts next Friday, and I have already been hearing talk about people going home, going to Florida, going to Mexico, on a cruise, etc.  We all just have to get through this next week full of tests, papers, and quizzes, before we can get on our way!

By the way, don't forget to check out Nina's, our newest blogger, page!  She just happens to be my RA, resident advisor, and definitely the best one there is.  She can give you insight on residence life, habitat for humanity, Armstrong/ Douglas BOD, and many of the other organizations she is involved on in campus.  Show her some love too!

Alexis