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Goosebump Jump and Pat's Bonfire

November 15-16, 2008

The Kent Center hosted the Goose Bump Jump at Betterton Beach and Volunteer Fire Company November 15. Staff and patrons of Play It Again, Sam's and as well as Washington College students, faculty, and staff jumped in honor of Pat McGrath as the owners of Sam's are also collecting money to have a brick donated in Pat's name in the new Kent Center building. The following night, the Residential Life staff hosted a bonfire to celebrate the life of Pat McGrath on the Quad Lawn and in Dorchester.

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The event was hosted in support of the Kent Center.
The event was hosted in support of the Kent Center.
Although some participants were initially hesitant, the excitement was contagious.
Although some participants were initially hesitant, the excitement was contagious.
Staff from Play It Again, Sam's came dressed in their usual attire.
Staff from Play It Again, Sam's came dressed in their usual attire.
Director of Creative Services Diane Landskroener '76, M'81 was given the honor of sending the participants off into the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Director of Creative Services Diane Landskroener '76, M'81 was given the honor of sending the participants off into the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
GO!
GO!
Adam Blitzer '10 enjoyed his time in the water.
Adam Blitzer '10 enjoyed his time in the water.
A view of participants and observers.
A view of participants and observers.
A group of Washington College students jumped in memory of their friend, Pat McGrath.
A group of Washington College students jumped in memory of their friend, Pat McGrath.
Superman!
Superman!
Lecturer in Business Management Jim Barry and Chestertonian Marc Buckley pose after a cool dip in the Chesapeake.
Lecturer in Business Management Jim Barry and Chestertonian Marc Buckley pose after a cool dip in the Chesapeake.
Associate Vice President for Administrative Services and Director of Athletics Dr. Bryan Matthews kept warm and dry.
Associate Vice President for Administrative Services and Director of Athletics Dr. Bryan Matthews kept warm and dry.
The Class of 2009 was a co-sponsor of the event.
The Class of 2009 was a co-sponsor of the event.
Members of the RA staff get the fire started.
Members of the RA staff get the fire started.
Katie Johnson '11 wasn't afraid to begin the festivities.
Katie Johnson '11 wasn't afraid to begin the festivities.
Everyone roasted marshmallows to make s'mores.
Everyone roasted marshmallows to make s'mores.
The fire kept everyone warm on a cold and windy night.
The fire kept everyone warm on a cold and windy night.
Friends of Pat came out to celebrate his memory.
Friends of Pat came out to celebrate his memory.
A few members of the Resident Assistant staff took time off from hosting the event to pose for a picture.
A few members of the Resident Assistant staff took time off from hosting the event to pose for a picture.

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