PVM Cornhole Competition Generates Support for Purdue United Way Campaign

August 24, 2018

Dr. Narayanan and Christa Crain pictured at cornhole tournament
Andrea Brown and Osmar Lopez celebrate cornhole success

“Corn Stars” team members Andrea Brown and Osmar Lopez celebrate their success in the cornhole tournament.

Gearing up for the Purdue University United Way Campaign, United Way committee members Barbara Cochran, Julie Lewellen, Jessica Mabbitt, Andrea Waibel, and Brittany Vale, organized a cornhole tournament as part of the Faculty Staff Appreciation Event Thursday, August 16.  Two sets of cornhole game boards were set-up in Lynn Hall G119/G155, where teams competed in a single-elimination tournament for only $5.00 per team with all proceeds benefitting the United Way of Greater Lafayette.

Lisa Wright and Zach Wise pictured at cornhole tournament

Account clerks Lisa Wright and Zach Wise formed the team “Strictly Business” and will compete in the championship round of the cornhole tournament September 12.

As the tourney progressed, the intensity of the competition increased.  Ultimately, three teams vanquished the other competitors, and earned the right to vie for the Cornhole Tournament Championship.  The final championship match will take place at the United Way Campaign Kick-off event on September 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in front of the Continuum sculpture adjacent to Harrison Street.

The teams competing in the round-robin style grand championship will be:

The Corn Stars: Andrea Brown and Osmar Lopez;

Air Force I: Dr. Sandy San Miguel and Will Smith; and,

Strictly Business: Lisa Wright and Zach Wise.

Drop by to cheer on our cornhole championship teams.  You also will be able to fill out your pledge card for the opportunity to win fantastic prizes and receive a sweet treat from the Dean.

Writer(s): Kevin Doerr | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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