Student Government has collaborated with the Athletics department, Campus Enterprises, University Communications and others to start a new opportunity for supporters of N.C . State to win prizes on Red Fridays.
The program, which began on March 16, is meant to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of N.C . State. Collaborators hope the program and school spirit will continue years after the 125th celebration has ended.
“Last week was the beginning of Red Fridays, and it was a huge success with everyone. The prizes include many random things, the Athletics department really helped with the prizes,” Andy Winslow, junior in political science, said.
Red Fridays was created to increase school spirit throughout the year, extending enthusiasm for the University beyond game-days. This new program will give Student Government officers and special guests the opportunity to interact with the campus community each Friday, while increasing school spirit campus-wide.
“I think students responded really well to our first Red Friday. Those who were wearing red were really excited to be rewarded for their school spirit, while those who weren’t wearing red missed out and I’m sure will be prepared this week,” Kenna Holtzclaw, senior in human biology, said. “Students enjoy being rewarded for things, and something as easy as wearing red for school spirit is something you can do every week.”
During Red Fridays, Student Government members and other special guests will select locations on campus, at undisclosed times, to reward participants showcasing their school spirit by wearing red. They will have free giveaways including buttons, T-shirts, decks of cards and other assorted N.C. State swag items.
“I’m always wearing my N.C. State T-shirts, so it’s pretty cool having the possibility to win free stuff just by doing what I always do,” Cody Thomason, freshman in First Year College, said.
The first Red Friday location was on the Brickyard, which will also be the location for Red Friday during the last Friday of the semester, April 27. To give all participants a chance to win free prizes, future Red Fridays will take place at random locations. Interested students should always be prepared by wearing red, anyone could be a lucky winner.
“I really enjoy connecting with students and faculty members across campus in coordinating the Red Friday events. I have met a lot of great people who love N.C. State and are willing to go above and beyond to promote school spirit. I also really enjoy when students get excited over programs like this,” Holtzclaw said.
The Red Friday program will end on April 27, the last day of classes. However, students and faculty members can expect Red Fridays to return during the 2012-2013 academic year.
“We have a lot of great prizes in store and I can’t wait to watch this program grow. I want to come back to N.C. State in 10 years on a Friday and see everyone wearing red,” Holtzclaw said.
