Houston Community College HCC Southwest recently created a fun-filled day to encourage students, faculty and staff to take a break from the stress of classes, studying and working. The West Loop Campus side parking lot transformed into a rodeo-themed amusement park equipped with carnival rides, games, food and live deejay.
The first-annual festival provided more than fun, it provided an opportunity to raise awareness and give back to the community. In just over two weeks, our Southwest College came together to help others in our immediate community — that makes me proud. HCC Southwest College donated a total of 4, diapers, incontinence supplies and 21 packages of diaper wipes for those in need in the greater Houston Area.
After the charity presentation, hundreds of festival goers along with the HCC mascot, Swoop, practiced their riding skills on the mechanical bull, participated in various line dances, showed off their hoop skills at the basketball shootout game and tested their speed and agility at the obstacle course race.
There were free giveaways for all, face painting, and the aroma of carnival mainstays like funnel cakes, popcorn, hotdogs, nachos with cheese wafting through the air.
Students created colorful sidewalk art drawings that lined the edge of the festival to raise awareness during International Anti-Harassment Week. Students made their voices heard by expressing their feelings. Through these broadcasts, potential students were encouraged to register early for the summer and fall sessions to avoid long lines.
