Central Michigan Life

Issue date: 4/2/08 Section: News

Team members struggle to figure out a word as Livonia junior Lindsey Reed, bottom left, gives hints during a Catch Phrase tournament Tuesday night in the Woldt Hall main lobby. [Click to enlarge]

The next time Kathleen Mcilmoyle wants to set up a huge event, the Clarkston senior will know exactly what to do.

Mcilmoyle is part of a Recreation Programming class that teaches students how to organize detailed events for charity. Her group decided to organize a Catchphrase tournament, which was Tuesday night in the Wolt Hall's lobby.

"I love catch phrase," Mcilmoyle said. "That's why we chose this. I wish I could play."

Twelve teams faced off against each other and the winning team was given Tigers tickets.

The winning team, "The Purple Cobras" said they had a great time even though it was challenging.

"When you play with friends your more laid back," said Annie Baker, a Grand Haven junior.

Her teammate Rebecca Bedrosian, a Grand Haven junior said she was nervous but still had fun.

"It was awesome," Bedrosian said.

Lori Stoudt, recreation, parks and leisure services temporary faculty member, teaches the class that organized the event.

"This is a fantastic way to apply what's in class to a real event," Stoudt said. "Students come up with all different activities. They have to be original though, they can't do something that's already been done."

Organizing events also allows students to become involved with the community and help out. The $15 a team participant fee will help raise money for America Reads, an organization that buys books for students and encourages them to learn to read.

"Its for a great cause," said Kyle Gentges, a Waterford senior. "In our ads we misspelled 'tournament'. That just shows how much more kids need the help with reading."

Jackie Kippen, a Warren junior, helped organize the event and said the event was a success.

"We were only expecting eight teams and got 12. We went above our goal," Kippen said.

She also said the event was a great way to raise charity money, learn to put on events and meet new people.

"You might see someone on campus and be able to say 'I played Catchphrase with that person'," Kippen said.

The top prize was Tigers tickets but other prizes included T-shirts and gift certificates to restaurants. All the prizes were donated from organizations, some of which included Papa Johns and La Senoritas.

The entire event cost little to no money and the profits were used for a good cause.

Other events that the RPL 430 class has put together have included a twister tournament, an Easter egg hunt and a stand-up comedy show.


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