By: Zoey Novek
After Alumni Day the previous Saturday, scholars were able to settle back in and get back into the groove throughout week four. Scholars were beginning to feel all of the emotions as they realized the time at GSP was winding down.
Monday kicked off with another laughter filled community meeting. The office staff informed the scholars what to expect throughout the week, from the blood drive to weekend activities. Following important announcements, the RA’s gave an update to remember. By the laughs through the crowd, the scholars believed this was the best one yet. Following the community meeting, the scholars moved onto their classes through the day. A “resiliency” session was offered to the scholars in the early afternoon. Monday was wrapped up with a convocation from Kentucky musician Brigid Kaelin. Scholars were able to listen to her Bluegrass music and also gather some advice.
Tuesday brought on a much more laid-back day. The Blood Drive hosted by the Kentucky Blood Center was the main event for Tuesday. Scholars, staff members, and RAs were able to donate blood to help people in need.
Wednesday was a busy day for many scholars as multiple field trips were in action for focus areas. Bellarmine University admissions hosted a “Movie in the Quad” for all of the GSP scholars. Although it was moved indoors due to weather, scholars still had a blast watching Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse with their friends.
Thursday was a perfect time for General Studies classes to take field trips and take some time to be off campus. Seminar classes became even closer as they played fun games and discussed essential topics. Scholars got a chance to bond as they took part in This GSP Life: Scholar Edition. The speakers touched on heavy subjects such as abuse, suicide, adoption, racism, and school violence. The emotions were heavy as there was not a dry eye in the room. Throughout the night, scholars became closer and got the chance to bond like they have not before.
Friday was a fun-filled day as the Cultural Anthropology focus area presented GSP with a multi-cultural fair. Scholars set up different tables that they wanted to inform the crowd about. Some of the tables included mission work in other countries, adoption from China, catholic schools, henna tattoos, and much more. There was a variety of food, activities, and dances that scholars could take part in. Friday was wrapped up by the showcase exhibiting 23 acts from soloists, duets, and even hall groups.
Saturday was an eventful day that featured UnCommonwealth Day. Scholars were able to learn more about their Kentucky culture through karaoke, trivia, movies, and speakers. Students divided into groups based on their region of Kentucky and discussed what they loved and what needed to be changed about their hometowns. Following UnCommonwealth Day was the scholar edition of Intellectual Buffet. Scholars were able to showcase their unique passions to others in the community. Some of the classes included sign language, agriculture, Polish culture, and many more. After the Intellectual Buffet, scholars brought out their worst nightmares to prepare for the GSProm. Jim Seaver’s general studies class worked tirelessly to host the GSProm and was executed flawlessly.
Sunday was a great day for scholars to relax and spend quality time with each other. There was a record number of scholars that went on a Religious Service Run, considering it was the last Sunday. There were also many prep session options such as mental health, math on the ACT, and interview skills. Cralle theatre was packed with scholars as they anticipated the information that Aristófanes Cedeño, the executive director of GSP, would deliver to them about the do’s and don’ts of interviewing.
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