Students have fun with Grubfest and Watermelon Bust

Students have fun with Grubfest and Watermelon Bust

By DEMETRIUS HARRISON News Editor

As we ease into the fall semester, the Georgetown Activities Council hosts its annual Grubfest, which is Georgetown’s rendition of Nickelodeon’s SlimFest many grew up on: mudpit-style.

Grubfest is considered Georgetown’s dirtiest tradition. Students from all around campus gather in The Quad to play games such as tug of war, relay races and even food fights, all taking place in the mudpit.

Georgetown Activities Council President Remington William leads Grubfest.

Source: Georgetown College

Joining the fleet of GAC’s Songfest, and “On Us” events, Grubfest is one of the most exciting affairs Georgetown sees.

This year, Grubfest saw even more improvement and success than ever under the new Activities Council. GAC President Remington Williams, class of 2019, commented, “It was great to see students of all ages come out and participate in Grubfest this year. As one of Georgetown’s longest running traditions, it was important to us to give this event a revamped feel. Through the inclusion of new games and adjustment of the schedule, we feel as if we were accomplishingthat very goal.” Williams continued to say, “Grubfest attendees were also granted a Tiger NEXUS for the first time ever this year. This, coupled with our aforementioned tweaks [to Grubfest] ultimately led to a more fun and welcoming event!”

GAC President Williams further informed us that attendance skyrocketed three times the amount as last year’s Grubfest. “We look forward to continuing to watch this event grow in the coming years,” Williams said.

Avery Colvin, GAC’s program coordinator, was thrilled about the outcome of Grubfest. She commented, “The turn out for Grubfest was great! We had about 25 people come which compared to last year was awesome! We have hopes that in years to come, the event only grows in size and the tradition can be bigger than ever!”

Just days later, Lambda Chi Alpha sponsored their annual Watermelon Bust in efforts to financially support Feeding America, United State’s largest organization striving to end hunger.

The Quad saw another fleet of students who gathered in teams to play various minigames involving watermelons.

Josh Brodzik of Lambda Chi Alpha says, “Watermelon Bust is an event that Lambda Chi does to bring Georgetown together to help support our community at large. With the event, we are able to raise over $1,000 to help support Lexington’s local Feeding America branch: God’s Food Pantry.” Brodzik continues, “This is an event that all our members look forward to every year because it gives us a chance to show the community what we can do for them.”

Phi Mus gather to take a picture after winning Watermelon Bust.

Source: Avery Blackmon

At the end of each minigame, scores are tallied and at the end of the event, scores are released to title a sorority or the freshman women as the winner. This year, Phi Mu Fraternity took the cake at Watermelon Bust.

Kendall Harrison said, “I love that Watermelon Bust incorporated a local boy that sells lemonade. As a senior, it is really exciting to see how the Watermelon Bust has grown throughout the years.”

Christian Ryne of Lambda Chi Alpha commented, “I am honored to be a part of the tradition of busting watermelons for Feeding America.”

You do not have to be a Lambda Chi Alpha, a sorority member or freshman girl to experience the Watermelon Bust. Anyone is welcome to spectate, so if you have never attended, stop by to cheer on Watermelon Bust Fall of 2019.