Successful Carny Proves It's Always 'Fair' Weather
Published 11.01.2013
– Photos by Marc T. Kaylor, student photographer, and Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday

The Field House is transformed into an attraction-filled midway for the Rose Street Carnival.

"Photo-bombing" a kid and his Kettle Korn

Resident Assistant James S. Alger ...

... is beset by feisty fans ...

... and emerges, ready for the next "attack."

The stage is set for competitive eating.

Reviewing strategy?

Machine tool technology major Hunter T. Furl shows his ultimately winning form.

A champion is crowned!

Pie-eating participant Matthew C. Helf, a Residence Life coordinator, topped with a souvenir

Pumpkin, pumpkin everywhere

The proof is in the pie plate.

Karaoke and dancing add to the night's entertainment on the busy Field House floor.

RA Derek E. Teay is among the evening's good sports ...

... who took a whipped-topping pie in the face in return for a canned-food donation.

With free T-shirts promised to the first 200 people, the early check-in line was a long one.

Presidential Ambassador Ashley V. Martin tests her strength.

Clad as one of the Pink Ladies from "Grease," Residence Hall Association member Emily D. Perry supervises a midway game.

Hoopsters beat the clock at the basketball toss.

Tinted a Hulkish green for the night, RA George W. Settle III rides the mechanical bull.

Step right up to RA Dana M. Ritter's spinning wheel!

RA Troy C. Weimer watches a winner at skeeball.

RA Karey E. Wolfe smilingly serves a seasonal treat.

Bearing a makeshift ID tag that reads "Exchange Student," a simian visitor adjusts his shades.

A carnival-goer tries to win a goldfish in the pingpong-ball toss.

Dig in!
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