Mortar Board: The Ohio State University
Social Events: 01/06/2009
 
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Alumni Social

With food and music new and old members came together to welcome in a new school year. In addition, the newly constructed Mortar Board Suite in the new Thompson Library was officially opened.  The suite had been years in the making and was funded by past Mortar Board classes, the efforts of the local Alumni, and the architects themselves (for it is thanks to them that the fireplace can keep people warm in the winter). It was an event marked by celebration and a guided tour of the new Thompson Library. 

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Halloween Party

The MoBsters had a monster mash, full of costumes and creepy decorations! The costumes ranged from Peter Pan to The Burger King.  We surely won't soon forget this! Thanks to everyone who came and dressed up!
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Thanksgiving Potluck

Some people say college students can't cook... but Mortar Board sure can. We had so much food, we almost ran out of places to put it! Thanks to everyone who participated- it was a delicious Thanksgiving preview!
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Mortar Board/Sphinx Homecoming Float

Homecoming week is one of the most exciting times of the year to be a Buckeye!  The week is filled with spirited events that remind us how lucky we are to call OSU home, and none of these events can beat the Homecoming Parade.  This year, Mortar Board collaborated with another senior honorary, Sphinx, in building a float for the parade. We spent two days constructing a float that would both represent our honoraries and show Buckeye spirit.  Despite limited float-building experience, our float turned out sturdy and impressive!  The design included a sphinx wearing a mortar board hat on one side, and “Good Luck Buckeyes” on the other.  Since both Mortar Board and Sphinx were proud to have multiple members on the Homecoming Court, we also decided to list their names on the back of the float.  During the building process, which took place at the stadium, Mortar Board members had a chance to get to know Sphinx while enjoying music, ice cream, hot cocoa, and free t-shirts!  We also got to admire other organizations’ floats and soak up the Buckeye spirit.  On Friday, October 23rd, our float finally made its big debut.  We handed out candy, scarlet and grey necklaces, and rally towels to the cheering spectators along the route.  Despite the dreary weather, our float held up almost perfectly!  Both Mortar Board and Sphinx were proud to represent senior class honoraries and take part in such an exciting tradition! Go Buckeyes!