Cheering filled Walker Arena Monday, Oct. 3, as the biggest on campus event of the semester, Dorm Wars, had a thrilling beginning.
Member of Brinsfield-Hicks. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans.
Women of New Hughes. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans
Men of Bowdle O’Bannon. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
Students from dorms across campus join together and battle for the title of Dorm Wars champion. From silly themes to couch races, Dorm Wars is a one-of-a-kind event.
Member of Storms-Field. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans.
Member of Storms-Field. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
Carmen Lastoria, director of athletic communications. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
Women of New Hughes. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
“I am excited to see Storm’s residents come to compete but also have fun,” said Lorielen Sullivan, Storms-Field residential director.
This year, upperclassmen dorms were ready to compete.
“We want to change the narrative of being a joke dorm [contestant] and come away with the win,” said Zack McDonald, Brinsfield-Hicks (Bricks) residential assistant.
Bricks men took home the first place trophy, an accomplishment they have never achieved.
Men of Bricks. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans.
Storms-Field also brought home the first place trophy for women, leaving Brinsfield with a complete sweep of the competition.
Women of Storms-Field. Photo by Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
“The hype team is a core of our entire organization, with the hype team comes victory,” said Paul Atherton, Medlin hype team member.
Men of Medlin. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
Women of Atkins-Ellis. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
Women of Cross-Tharp. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
Women of Livingston. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
This year, Dorm Wars partnered with The Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region’s YouthCore program.
“It opens doors and avenues to jobs and now offers business, animation and soft skills classes,” according to the Boys and Girls Club.
Representatives of the Boys and Girls club. Photo by Senior Photographer, Morgan Kiehl.
Dorm Wars also gives faculty a chance to participate in the competition.
“I was a RD at the first Dorm Wars, and I actually voted against it because I did not like the word ‘wars.’ It is funny, but it continues,” said Suzanne Holt, vice president for student success and retention. “It is exciting to see the tradition continued.”
Dr. Skip Jenkins, professor of historical theology, with Carroll Courts. Photo by Senior Photographer, Morgan Kiehl.
Dr. Andrea Phillips, assistant professor of public relations specialty. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans.
“I am most excited to cheer on everyone else with us and be one whole with Res Life, which only happens once a year at Dorm Wars,” said Gracie Miller, New Hughes residential assistant.
Member of Bowdle O’Bannon. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans.
Men of Brinsfield-Hicks. Photo by Senior Photographer Morgan Kiehl.
Member of Bowdle O’Bannon. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans.
Dorm Wars Races. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans.
“I am most excited about team spirit. We are there to show everyone goodness and love,” said Kaylee Heitger, resident of Livingston Hall.
Women of Storms-Field. Photo by Photographer Riley Evans.
