siblings, relatives
By MOLLY McVOY
News Writer
As Little Sibs Weekend 2000 starts this week, Saint Mary's residence halls will be home to the siblings and cousins of current students.
This year's weekend will have a turnout much higher than usual with an increase of 100 participants more than last year.
The theme of the weekend is "How the Little Sibs Stole Saint Mary's" and more than 400 students and sibs will participate.
Kris Anne Wilson, one of the weekend's coordinators, is excited about the weekend and said it is an important part of the Saint Mary's experience.
"I think it provides an opportunity for the students and siblings to have a weekend of fun," she said. "They can spend time together doing things they probably wouldn't have the chance to do otherwise."
Aside from being a bonding experience, Little Sibs Weekend offers these children a chance to experience Saint Mary's and get a small taste of college life.
"I think it helps promote Saint Mary's," Wilson said. "The kids are given an opportunity to come, stay overnight in a residence hall and see what activities go on here."
The committee has enough activities to keep both students and sibs busy for the entire weekend. A scavenger hunt will start on Friday night and continue throughout the weekend.
The Glee Club's Undertones will also perform for the students on Friday and a pool party is planned for Saturday morning. A dance and carnival, with the theme "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas," are also planned for the weekend.
Wilson anxiously anticipates the Saturday pool party in Regina.
"We're most looking forward to the Hawaiian pool party," she said. "They always have had the pool open, but they've never planned a pool party as an event. It should be great."
Althletes from the Notre Dame football team, as well as the men and women's soccer team will also be making a visit on Saturday to sign autographs for the siblings.
Of course, as in any good sleep over, movies, cookies, milk and plenty of pizza will be provided. The sibs will be arriving Friday afternoon and activities are planned until Sunday morning.
All News Stories for Friday, February 25, 2000
