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Written by Shambhu Sharan, The Shorthorn staff |
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Tuesday, 04 May 2010 10:32 AM |
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Mechanical engineering sophomore Jeremy Cowlishaw tosses rings at Tailgate Tuesday in front of Clay Gould Ballpark. The event was sponsored by UTA Athletics and Student Affairs. (The Shorthorn: Sara Pintilie) Students, faculty and staff gathered with their family to support the baseball team at Tailgate Tuesday. The new event, hosted by Student Affairs and UTA Athletics brought 15 organizations — and more than 200 people — together for food, games and a race featuring breakfast foods, all at Clay Gould Ballpark. Frank Lamas, Students Affairs vice president, came with his wife and son, David Lamas. Lamas said he had a great time. “I think it was a great event,” he said. “It was a great time for everybody to get away from the stresses of final exams and papers.” There were several yard games at the event like a bean-bag toss and washer toss. But most people spent time conversing with one another. Marketing junior Taylor Brewerton said the event was cool. “It helps the baseball team,” he said. “It is a good time for mingling. Everybody loves free food.” The hosts served free cookout food with chips and drinks. Political science junior Darius Valentine said he had good time with the Greek community and he got to meet people. “It allows us to have food together and enjoy beautiful weather,” he said. Cheyenne Hernandez, Parent and Family Center coordinator, volunteered at the event. “Tuesday was a perfect day to spend outside at the ballpark with friends,” she said. Laura Kinch, Student Affairs marketing and communication assistant director, organized the event and said she was happy with the turnout. The main draw was the Late Night Breakfast Race. Attendees placed bets on who they thought would win the race between a costumed chef, eggs or bacon, and those who won received a voucher for next week’s Late Night Breakfast. The bi-annual breakfasts aims to give students a break from finals by offering a breakfast meal from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Connection Cafe. Athletics marketing coordinator Rachel Freeman said the chef won the race and there were 65 who betted correctly. http://www.theshorthorn.com/content/view/19621/265/ |
