Lenoir Community College’s Student Government Association celebrated its 50th year in ideal conditions.
The annual Spring Joust at the campus had near-perfect spring weather as members of student organizations mingled, held activities at their booths and competed against each other in SGA-sponsored events.
“We had fun, everybody participated and the students seemed to enjoy themselves,” said Letha Bingham, public information officer for the SGA.
About 10 organizations participated, with the Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology Club taking first place in events, with the Surgical Technology Club taking second and the Science Club placing third. The Human Services Club won best booth.
On the courtyard grass, students competed in events such as the spoon-and-marble race, ladder golf, a three-legged race, an egg toss and a baton race.
Over at the Welding Club station, students sold raffle tickets for a handmade grill put together by club members.
“We’ve got plenty of tickets, and we’re just trying to help this program up a little bit,” Welding Club member Seth Hogan said. “I think the cost of the grill was maybe $300, maybe more. Tickets are one for $3, and two for $5, and they’ll be raffled off at the end of the month.”
Oven mitts were in use at another booth, but it didn’t involve grilling.
Students Against Destructive Behavior President Brittney Carter, assisted by Velvet Tyndall of the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension service, used the mitts as a sensory deprivation tool. LCC student Jose Santibanez attempted to perform tasks while be-mitted and wearing a bandanna over his eyes.
“You know, prom time’s coming up, summertime’s getting here, and we’re trying to get our youth to think about destructive decisions, and how they can be affected,” Tyndall said.
The SGA’s sponsored the event since the founding of the governing body.
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