Thousands of students, alumni, families and community members filled campus with excitement and Shocker pride during last week’s Shocktoberfest.
Shocker Royalty
Back this year was the celebration of our talented student leaders with the Shocktoberfest Court. 12 talented students were selected for the court and on Saturday, two were named Shocker Royalty.
Bella Alderman – senior, media arts – game design/dance
“Growing up I always knew I wanted to go to college at Wichita State University and become a Shocker. I was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. My grandfather, father, and uncle are all WSU alumni, and my grandmother and mother attended classes at WSU. Additionally, my great aunt and a close family friend were not only WSU alumni but also Gamma Phi Beta alumni. Growing up around so many Shockers and seeing how successful all of them were in their careers always made me excited to become a Shocker. After receiving a tour of Shocker Studios in high school from Justin Rorabaugh and seeing all of the opportunities the school has for game design students, I knew for sure that Wichita State University was the college for me.”
Israel Torres – junior, mechanical engineering
“My involvement at Wichita State has allowed me to grow as a leader and to provide opportunities for others. As a founder and leader of Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, I have worked to create a Brotherhood built on service, diversity, and growth. The fraternity has allowed me to coordinate community service projects, fundraisers, and events that bring students together and give back to the Wichita community. Last year, I served as the Treasurer and Director of Fundraising for Engineers Without Borders, and I raised funds for our chapter’s efforts to address water access challenges in Azacilo, Bolivia… One of the most rewarding aspects of my involvement has been mentorship. Programs like Read Like a ROYAL and Spirit Strong have allowed me to support younger college students and inspire them to believe in what they can do. I have learned that being involved at Wichita State is not simply about holding positions; it is about using those positions to make the campus better for the people around me.”
Spirit Awards
Teams competed throughout the week for points and a chance at $1000 for their team. Our Spirit Competition Winners are:
- First place: WSU Cheer
- Second place: Black Student Union
- Third place: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Among the many events were individual and group competitions and those winners are:
Individual and department award recipients
- Departmental Door Decorating Competition: IDP Procurement
- RSO attendance competition: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Parade Winners Include
- Wu’s Winner: Student Health Services. 100 anniversary
- Most creative: Fairmount College Liberal Arts & Sciences
- People’s choice: St. Paul Catholic Student Center
Thank you to all the students, faculty, staff, alumni, Shocker families and community members that made this year’s Shocktoberfest a success.