The 2009 winners are:
 
Best Overall Entry - University Services Team
 
Most Spirited Entry - WFMO Team
 
Most Environmentally Friendly Entry - Erica Trani of InExchange
 
Honorable Mention goes to Newcomb Daycare 3, 4 & 5 year olds!
 

2009 PRESIDENT’S SPIRIT TROPHY COMPETITION

The purpose of the President’s Spirit Trophy Competition is to promote school spirit leading up to Homecoming Week. This year’s competition is themed “Gumby Goes Green” as we encourage two types of “green” entries, both school-spirited and environment-friendly. Prizes up to $100 and bragging rights are up for grabs.

→ Click here to enter

::: Rules

1. Teams will be made up of 1 – 10 members.  Teams can consist of members from varying departments, faculty, staff, students, or any combination of the three.  Larger departments are encouraged to sponsor more than one “Gumby.”
2. Participants must decorate both sides of the “Gumby.”
3. Gumby should be decorated in a manner that reflects Tulane Spirit. Also note that there is a separate category for “environmental-friendly” decorations with points also toward the best overall category.
4. No derogatory notations allowed on “Gumby.”
5. No political, religious, or group affiliated notations on “Gumby.”
6. No organization/group/department name on “Gumby.”  Each display will be given a number only for identification purposes.
7. The finished product must be able to lean up against a wall or window for display.

::: Winner Categories & Prizes

Each entry is eligible to win only one category and prize.

President’s Spirit Trophy = Best Overall Entry

    Prize = Possession of the Spirit Trophy for 1 year and $100 award

Most Spirited Entry

    Prize = $75 award

Most Environmental-Friendly Entry

    Prize = $50 award

Honorable Mention(s) will be awarded to the Newcomb Nursery and/or Kidopolis Nursery if they submit entries to the competition.  They will be awarded a pizza party for their participation.

::: Process & Timeline

Step 1: Register today

Complete the entry form.

Step 2: Pick up your Gumby cutout

You can pick up your Gumby cutout when you turn in your completed registration form and entry fee of $30 to Laurie Orgeron in McAlister Auditorium (inside to the right). Please call 504-865-5614 or 504-458-6087 to ensure Laurie is in the office prior to going to McAlister.

Step 3: Decorate your Gumby

See the Rules & Categories.

Step 4: Turn in your “Gumby” by Monday, Oct. 5 by 3 p.m. – NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE!

Judging will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 7. A team of judges from the President’s Office will judge the “blind” competition.  Team identification will not be displayed allowing the judges to be totally impartial. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 9. All Gumbys will be displayed during Homecoming Week in the James Lounge of the LBC.