University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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articipation in dorm events is a chance for making friends and exhibiting spirit. Here, St. Edward ' s Hall R.A., Brian Zelizo prefers a spirited wardrobe selection, and tries to befriend his Rector, Fr. David Scheidler, C.S.C. pliL.lu uurLi: ui Kiiult Hal! ollowing a special mass, Siegfried residents attended a farewell dinner because they will be relocating next fall to Welsh Hall on the new West Quad (opposite page). orm dinners are a great time to socialize and take a break from the dining hall. These Knott Hall residents serve up burgers at an outdoor barbecue. OAm. £ pMi =-6

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Abounding sr ' ii iT ?w places on campus are as full of community spirit as the residence halls. Here lasting friendships ire formed between those who live, study, pray, share meals, and have fun together. Judging from some of the heated dorm rivalries, it seems as though everyone has set out to proxe that their friends and fellow residents are the increasingly popular, sponsored actix ' ities. can celebrate the experience also make a statement to During any gi ' en spirit residents dressed in dorm with chalk slogans, banners even giant mtlatablr rooftops of the residence culminate with an S. ' .R. or event. These larger-scale phnin rrairli v ni Amv C Williant- best. Spirit weeks, becoming in ol c several days of dorm- Throughout the week, residents of community life while they the rest ot the student body. week, it is iK)t unusual to see .ipparel, sidewalks scrawled hanging from vvindowsill, or creatures looming from the lialls. These weeks often a special di rm-sponsored activities are not merely for the participation of residents, but often attract suppt rt from the rest of the student bodv as well, in this way, they add to the diversity of campus events and have inspired some beloved annual traditions such as Carroll ' s Haunted House, Pangborn ' s version of The Price is Right , the Fisher Regatta, the Keenan Re ie v, Howard ' s lip-svnch contest, and the Mr. Stanford competition. Events such as these are a great opportunity for campus interaction and often raise money for charity. Fi by: Kdtherine E. Gallagher J26 GamfuU £i

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SECTIOJSsT Marfa m addition to dormwide events, numerous section events take place in the residence halls. These range from section dinners to heated competitions among the sections. Sectionmates will often pile into cars J, and head to Don Pablo ' s or TGI Fridays to enjoy the company of friends, to get to know other sectionmates, and to dining hall. Rivalries tend to ensue among among dorms. For Pasquerilla East holds Mod Quad. This is a and often messy, events section in the quest for championship. Sports other areas ior fall, Stanford Hall holds tournament. This gi es photo ro«rip v of Natalie Nussbaum a oid a night at the and competition also sections as well as (.■xamplo, each fall the Pyro Olympics on tournament of crazy, pitting section against tlie coveted and games provide competition. Each a section football students who are not involved in interhall football a chance to play, and also provides a fun e enf for secticMi bonding and healthy competition. Other dorms hold euchre, pool, and e en Jenga tournaments. Lewis Hall participated in an especially unique section event during their spirit week. All the sectionmates helped to dress up their section leaders in funn ' costumes and then sent them to the I iall Council meeting to get the week ' s important information. Overall, the residence halls provide a unique community living experience where your sectionmates are the closest members of your ND family . — ■ — — ™» — ■™™» ™ ' ™ by: Meghan McGriff SO GamfuuJlile