Bowl-a-thon raises money
The Student Activity Center’s bowling alley was busier than usual Wednesday night.
But the added traffic was for a good cause.
Modern Rock 91.5 WMHW hosted its third annual bowl-a-thon to benefit Relay for Life.
Excitement filled the room as a small group of bowlers made strikes and won prizes for special categories, including best bowling styles, highest score and most gutter balls.
Bowlers paid $10 for three games and shoes were free. All proceeds went to Relay for Life.
Owosso sophomore Kristine Moore, business grants manager for the station, said a variety of businesses donated prizes for the event.
“It’s a slew of prizes from a variety of places,” she said.
During the “crazy bowl,” participants could try unusual bowling positions like “granny bowl,” “behind the back” and “sit-down” during each frame.
Candy, posters and Moore Hall Television and Modern Rock stickers and pins also were available for bowlers.
Portage freshmen Thomas Wiley said he thought the bowl-a-thon was money well spent.
Wiley said he often bowls for fun and enjoyed the atmosphere. He bowled a score of 131 in his first game.
Memphis senior Eileen Letarte, music director for 91.5 and co-captain of Relay for Life team, organized the event.
She said she was pleased to see everyone enjoying themselves.
“Generally, it’s people that work for the station, but I’m expecting at least 20 people outside of the staff,” Letarte said.
The amount of money raised from the fund-raiser was not available.
