There will be an end of the year celebration in the chapel parking lot Friday, April 21. The celebration, named Waynestock, starts at 5 p.m. and will have food, games and much more for students to enjoy. Student Services graduate assistant Julie Wise and the Student Activities Board (SAB) have been putting on this event for a few years now, and feel it is a great way to celebrate the year ending.

“It’s a really fun event,” said Wise. “It’s relaxing and the pig roast is one of my favorite meals offered during the school year, and the music will be really good. And for the seniors leaving, it will be a last little event to hang out with your friends before summer break and finals start.”

The cafeteria will not be open for regular dinner hours during Waynestock. Students are encouraged to come to the event for their dinner, which will be a pig roast. In addition to the dinner, there will be a caricature artist for students to get themselves drawn, Bruster’s ice cream served and a live performance by the 80’s cover band, Quick Exit.

There will also be opportunities to play outdoor game such as four–square, spike ball, can jam and more. Wise hopes students will come out for one last get together before the academic year ends, to make some memories with those leaving.

“I hope they find it enjoyable, make some memories,” said Wise “I made memories as a student at these types of events. It’s a nice break before finals.”

Waynestock gives students a chance to end the year on a good note and have a get together before they leave for the summer or after graduation, said Wise.

She said they plan this event yearly, so students do not have to travel off campus or spend money to have fun during the last week of school.

“It’s something we try to do every year for the students so they don’t have to go off campus to have fun,” said Wise.

Students on the SAB are already looking forward to the event, reflecting fondly on their experiences from previous years. According to sophomore digital design major Kyla Wolper, a member of SAB, this year is anticipated to be even better than last.

“I’m really excited about Waynestock because it is outside,” said Wolper. “It has a different atmosphere as last year when it was inside.”

For Wolper, Waynestock is exactly as Wise said—a chance to make memories.

“It’s a great opportunity to have a last huzzah before summer break and spend time with people before they leave.”

In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the cafeteria. For more information about Waynestock, students can contact Julie Wise or any member of SAB.