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

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Tlic (Jiristireis season at Notre Dame is not complete v itliout (iirroll Hall ' s annual and much anticipated event, Girroli Giristmas. Tlie traditional week was establishetl In Decenilx;r 1998 ;uid has continued to expand into its iiinih year. Tlie vcnnin pLui out the week ' s events in ho|X ' s of attracting crowds. Qirroll spreads the holiday cheer wiili Qiristmas carols at nii;ht mid campus wide hot chixrolate gathcrinKS. Tlie dorm, tillcxl with Qiristmas decor, held -scvcTal additional evaits and even welcomed Santa Claus. ston- Hv Katlilecn Martini-: 20 Dome Cirroll ' s main cvciit attracted large crowds despite tile siiow and fn. c:inj; teiiipontturcs.

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YEAR ki i4i ' lUB M t u jf i»ffl u m id y l-nr U ' ll: Bra.-n-Plullips 1 laii Staff 2a )-:a 7 ' li u I iy i K C killii liLT lx-li:BiLvn-Philli|isllall I iiuncil 2006-2007 s iioiitiMHIl HMil RoidcntN of Bretn-Phillips Hall 2006-2007 fhrno 1 mh adkiglicr The Breen-Phillips Meal Auction Rrccn-Pliillips ' s araiuiJ nie;il aucticm is rlie cbmi ' s sii,maturc event. Usually held in the end o( February, the event consists (if auctioning off meals with campus celebrities such as professors, coaches, and student athletes. Studaits can bid for the chance to have dinner with these celebrities, and their donations go tt) the St. Joseph ' s Q)unt ' division of Meals I in Wheels Association of America. This is a program that deli crs nutritious meals to low income saiior citirens ami homeUiunJ indi ii.luals. Breen-Phillips funds all the exivnses for iho auction, so all donatioas go to Meals on Wluvls. story by Maddy ZoUo Iliese fiiKi arc hclj- uiy sci up ilic BP Meal Aucticm in bifiirtuiie. Jiolu by Anne hluff Dorm Life 19

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llic Go Irish banner ap|X5 rs aiiraially during the fixulxill sca» n, cxcniplif uif; Wrmin spirit. i miii n ' Kallilccti Marunez Two resident V ' emiin sliare their niiisical talent with others at a Chrisnnas evait. Carroll Holl Vermin edited by Kathleen Martinez It is eas ' t(i brag abniit the fanmiis f.irrtill Hall. First of all, it is the only Notre Dame domi that is actually on a lake. And although it may seem like a hike up to the front doors, Carroll does have some of the best views on campus not including the D6 parking lot. ■Another plus, the domi is a very rightly kiiit comimuiit ' with only 100 male students. Tlie scarlet ;ind gold clad Vermin take part in several events diroughout the ear, with their signature events Iving Ciirroll Christmas held in the winter tmd Fusic Festival wiiich takes place in the spring. The X ' emiin are ala) known for their creativity (the huge Go Irish ktnner made out of bed sheets). Tlieir interhall football team had a successful 2006 seast n, placing second in the Rkie League with tliree wins tmd tine kiss. Although Girroll houses only a small number of residents, the Vemiin well maintain their priele itnd liistory. story by Kathleen Martinez It was not a Carroll QinsUtiito widioul a little Christmas caroling. Perfonnances took place on the dorm ' s lawn, photo by EUly Gallagl er With only 100 men iji the dorm, the Vermin lxH:;ime very close t rientls. io[o courtesy of Mic ieWe Ziikiumi QuToll residents Luid quests show off dieir CJiristmas apparel. l mto amrusy of Michelle Zaldajw Dorm life 21