Spring Fling is taking Sinclair Community College to the Hollywood Oscars on May 12. This year, though, the event is staying in Building 8, according to Student Leadership Advisor Karen Williams.
“Normally we have it outside, but this year we planned on having it on the inside because we were unsure how the weather was going to be,” Williams said. “We didn’t want to make any last minute changes.”
Games, student club videos and a fashion show will be featured during the event. Oscar-themed activities include free costume photography, free portraits by a charcoal artist, a dance by the Rowdy Tartan Cheerleaders and a special surprise guest entertainer.
“You know when you have Oscars you have to have a little entertainment,” Williams said.
In keeping with the Hollywood Oscars theme, students will also be able to vote for their favorite athlete, food on campus and other categories. Winner and first runner up in each category will receive an Oscar-themed award.
Hosting the event will be Sinclair alumnus Jody Coleman from The Jody Coleman Show.
“I went to see his talk show, and he does very well,” Williams said. “I asked him to become our emcee, and he was happy to do it.”
Williams said volunteers are still needed to help with the event. Food for staff, performers and other event workers will be provided, and volunteers will be given “SLA Event Staff” t-shirts to wear for the event.
“We’re looking for volunteers,” Williams said. “It can be a half-hour, hour, and it can be a variety of things they do.”
Spring Fling will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Building 8. Games will be upstairs in the gym; other activities will be held in the Student Activities Center. For more information contact the Student Leadership Association at 512-2509 or stop by their office in Building 8 Room 025.