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

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proclaiming its presence I ,- ! U 1 1 on south quad Cll ill II I II llctll first stop off Main Circle - Alumni Hall, the self-proclaimed center of the universe. What is so unique about this hall? Is it the fact that it was the only dorm on campus with its very own Creek letters, or rather the fact that its rector, Father Ceorge, celebrated his 30th year as the rector ofAlumni Hall this year? Both of these things are in fact unique to Alumni Hall, but this year, there was one more thing that set these men apart - their presence on South Quad. The Alumni Dawgs certainly made a name for themselves on South Quad this year, with ev erything from quad dancing on Friday afternoons of home football weekends and outdoor barbeques during Man Week, to a winter Christmas lights spectacular and a real live rocket launch. Their strong presence puts other dorms to shame. Who knows what next year will bring - just keep an eye out for what the the Alumni Dawgs are up to on South Quad. story written and edited by Leaii Scanlan Dressed in ridiculous costumes, Daw show their hard work these Dawgs partake in quad in a service project, Habitat for dancing, photo courtesy of Matt Kernan Humanity, photo courtesy of MjttKeman ■ ' wo Dawgs prepare to launch I rocket on South Quad. ihoto courtesy of Matt Kernan These two Dawgs build a dog house as an activity during Man Week, photo courtesy of Matt Kerr an Grilling on South Quad is a social event for this group of Dawgs. photo courtesy of Matt f ernai alumni 13

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Alumni ' s signature event, the Wake, is the highlight of every spring semester for the men of Alumni Hall. It is a whole week dedicated to celebrating exactly what it means to be an Alumni Dawg. The Wake itself is not something that everyone knows about. As Alumni Hall President Matt Kernan says, It is an event shrouded in mystery; steeped in rituals and processions. Every girl on campus wants to go to the dance in order to find out about the mystery. The Friday of Wake week always includes a special gathering on South Quad for some fun. Last year, the men enjoyed everything from a moon bounce and inflatable obstacle course, to a bull ride and even laser tag. The evening ended with a special dance in South Dining Hall. If you ask any Alumni Dawg about the dance itself, they will not reveal any information. They all simply respond, It was an event that was shrouded in mystery. So, if you really are curious, work on attending the dance next year to find out the true workings behind this mysterious signature event. stury by ict)h Scjn jn the wfike 1 During the Wake, Matthew H B Hopke rides on the mechanical H H bull, phuto courtesy ' otMicbtiel Cirone ■l K H Jordan Bucci, Matthew Bk B H Morrissette, and Michael R H k l H Cirone enjoy a game of laser BHP BIP II tag. photo courtesy of Michael Cirone E jKf M The 2007-2008 residents of HEiL K I Alumni Hall, pholn hv n.nid rrind ll B H 1 2 the gold standard

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badin hall bullfrogs celebrate momentous year badin Hall had many reasons to celebrate during the 2007-2008 academic year. Badin celebrated its 110th anniversary and was named Women ' s Hall of the Year for 2006- 2007. The honor of Hall of the Year included the reward of a dance under the Dome for Christmas. The Badin Bullfrogs were led by rector Sister Denise Lyon, IHM. Although it is the smallest women ' s dorm on campus, Badin is known for the fall Art Show and the Breakdown, a karaoke contest held in the spring. Badin, the only dorm with a balcony, is also known for its enthusiastic participation and strong presence at Notre Dame ' s Relay for Life each year and for its bake sales benefiting the American Cancer Society, Badin ' s adopted charity. With only 120 residents and a very active residence life, Badin Hall is a tight knit community, well deserving of the Women ' s Hall of the Year distinction, story written dncl edited by Amy Walker Badin Hall leaders bond at an event in the Stadium. ptioto courtesy of Erin Wjsh Badin seniors celebrate football at the Georgia Tech pep rally. phoio courtesy of Cassie Belei Several B.ulin residenis .illcnd the BC pep rally in coslumc. photo courtt ' sy of D.wkl Prin.i liadin lootlxill ' s offense huddles up during a game. pholo ( ourtcsy ot Kristcn S )l)olcwsl i B.ulin ladies h.i e tun al the Come Sail Away dance. photo courtesy of Amy Holt 14 Ihe gold sl. ii(l.ird