Senior Week provides good events, can provide more
This marks the end of another Senior Week, and though the events were well-planned and well-attended, it leaves more to be desired.
Senior Week is an annual event when those who have stuck with the Franklin College experience get rewarded for their hard work. The event is sponsored by the Student Foundation. The week is packed with events for the seniors on campus to enjoy.
Senior Week began Monday with a wine tasting from Mallow Run Winery, which is located in Whiteland.
Tuesday gave seniors a chance to get some free pizza from The Willard.
Wednesday was the chance for seniors to play some free games of bowling at Hi-Way Lanes.
Thursday took Franklin up to Indianapolis to face Hanover in baseball at Victory Field.
Friday wraps up Senior Week with the Corey Smith concert in Spurlock.
First of all, kudos to the Student Foundation for its work in getting these events planned and coordinated on campus.
Events like this are important not only in appreciating the seniors, but also in keeping students interested in the campus and staying around.
The first three events were good. They were all unique events that caught the interest of seniors in a tough economic time.
However, the last two events, the baseball game at Victory Field and the Corey Smith concert, were both open to students of any age and the public.
Though the two events were worthwhile, it seems as though the seniors could have gotten two more days to themselves.
Furthermore, these events could be done with greater frequency. The events are very popular, and they give seniors a time to interact.
There can be more opportunities to get people involved in the campus.
These can definitely be spread out throughout the school year. They don’t necessarily have to be added at the end of the year.
By increasing the number of these events, not only can we get more students to stay on campus during the weekend, but maybe we can improve student attendance at these and other events on campus, as well.
