Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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'f1l5Po nt It was the second week of classes for the semester, and even though it was only a ursday, it looked as though the weekend tl already begun. Mimes froze until money s placed in a hat, the smell of crisp funnel ces hlled the air and a sea of purple flocked Poyntz to start off the athletic seasons with Juch of pride. 'llust by walking down the street you 1ld see purple pridef, community relations dergraduate assistant for Fan Experience d junior in mass communications, Lauren lsey said. From the amount of people in endance, to the streets lined with purple shirts and decorations, it was hard to not proud of being involved with such a great iversity. It was a successful event because of :ryone that came out to pump our athletes up and start off the athletic year with a bangfi Students, faculty, alumni and other community members came together to take part in the annual event. This wasn't limited to any group of people and even new Wildcats got to see what it was all about. alt seems like there is so much pride in the community, Carlye Simons, freshman in life sciences, said. uYou can see the pride when you walk around. I honestly had no idea what Purple Power Play was. IWhen I got therel I was excited this was a place with friendly people, and many activities to be involved inf' Booths lined the blocked off streets with enthusiastic sponsors ready to talk to any person who walked their way. I got a free manicure, pom-pons and a koozief' Kristin Willert, freshman in interior design, said. 'KI wish they had more free food, like popcorn, a funnel cake or even Applebee,s, she jokingly said. The atmosphere of this two-day event shone through, both for the fans and behind the scenes. Behind the scenes you can't act like a fanfi Halsey said. lt's a business. It's cool seeing alumni come back and get their posters and team schedules. What makes our Fan Experience Program great is the fact that we cater to what our fans want. Being a fan myself, I can say that having the teams appear at Purple Power Play was a great way for both the teams and the fans to feed off each other and create a great atmosphere to start the athletic season. The Mcnlwoltcm High Scool improv Club performs to raise money. The club struck o pose and held it untitmoney waspfluhed tn, the hot early in the night of ca blocked off street. They repecteclrthis progass througlidut the first night of A the event. Heather Scott on Thursddy middliifei 11-

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