“I feel it’s the one time of the year where the campus community can come together and take pride in our school and in each other,” says Joseph Manfredi, OWWR Director and one of the co-chairs of Panther Pride Week.
The opening ceremonies, the carnival, Old Westbury’s Got Talent, the Mr. and Mrs. Old Westbury pageant are some of the wonderful things that make up this amazing, fun-filled and spirited week. But what else should we be looking forward to?
From October 10th to October 13th, the SUNY Old Westbury community will come together to contribute to a week of programming, events, and spirit. One event to keep an eye out for is the James Baldwin’s “Down from the Mountaintop” which will be brought to us by First Year Experience on October 11th. There will be an Intramural game competition between the clubs/organizations and the fraternities and sororities on October 11th.
On October 12th, SGA will be hosting a concert for the Old Westbury community featuring a named music artist. You want to know who? You have to pay attention and participate in the festivities during the week to find out! On Saturday, October 13th, look forward to all the favorite events such as the family carnival, the ceremonial dinner and the pageant.
In the year 2008, no one would have possibly expected for Panther Pride Week to have the impact that it has so far. “A lot of new programs were added over the years,” says Manfredi. “I think there has been more student involvement than in prior years. Every year is different…When something is lost, we always acquire something new.”
For those who would like to volunteer for Panther Pride Week, please contact Randi Harris, another co-chair of the Panther Pride committee and help spread the spirit!