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

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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

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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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One afternoon each spring South Quad is transformed into a karaoke contest similar to MTV ' s Say What Karaoke. The event is completely covered by dorm funds, and is free to all participants and viewers. Participants perform a song of their choice and are evaluated by a panel of judges, whose sarcastic remarks rival those dished out during the first auditions of American Idol. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three finalists, who sing a second song chosen by the Wheel of Death. While the 2007 Breakdown was moved indoors to the Badin Social Space, the event still drew a crowd and a line of eager participants. Sophomore Keri Masterson was awarded first place at the 2007 event, after performances of Whitney Houston ' s I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Aqua ' s Barbie Girl. Masterson ' s performances included a costume change from an 80s prom dress for I Wanna Dance With Somebody to a denim jumpsuit for Barbie Girl. Duo J Squared came in second while three year participant Kevin Crowley was third. turn it up, break it dow, Keri Masterson gives the winning performance. photo courtesy ot Amy Holt Jonathan Robinson, half of the group J Squared, performs. photo courtesy ot Amy Holt 2007-2008 Badin Hall Residents photo courtesy of Sister Denise Lyon badin 15