By Khari Smart\/\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hood College successfully held its first virtual Fall Family Weekend from Friday through Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, the weekend would allow parents to come to campus and join the events. This time, almost all the events that took place were live streamed to parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many clubs and organizations on campus held events throughout the weekend. All the events on campus followed Hood\u2019s COVID-19 safety guidelines and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the major events included: The H.E.A.T. (Hood Environmental Action Team)\/Sunrise Climate Justice Rally, Hood Trivia and the Hood Parade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hood Parade on Sunday was the biggest event on campus. It included over 10 women\u2019s and men\u2019s sports teams, several clubs, as well as ROTC and the dance ensemble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The clubs and teams all decorated a vehicle and then drove around the campus loop dancing, cheering, playing music and giving out free gifts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organizer of the parade, SGA President Lily Bean, was overjoyed with how well it went. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe energy during the lineup was incredible. It was something the college needed, especially during these tumultuous times,\u201d Bean said. \u201cI\u2019d be remiss if I didn\u2019t mention the committee that supported me every step of the way. I loved seeing all of my hard work put into action, but to be honest, I\u2019m sad it\u2019s over.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the parade, the dance ensemble was awarded best-decorated float by President Andrea Chapdelaine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bean also mentioned how organizing an event so large came with challenges. With over 30 vehicles involved, organization the day of became difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe most challenging thing about planning a parade is coordination,\u201d Bean said. \u201cGetting everyone there, getting everyone ready and decorated, making sure that the 31 vehicles were all ready to go.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many students that were around this weekend also believed the parade was the highlight of the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot having family around or any sporting events on campus this year felt weird,\u201d junior Shea Anderson said. \u201cBut the parade was a nice way to bring people together.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"