Over 200 Students Come to Bingo: Impossible

On Sept. 27 at 8 p.m., students accepted the mission of Bingo: Impossible and infiltrated the LaHaye Event Space.

Some chose to dress up in suits and sunglasses, while others went undercover and blended in with the average college student in hoodies and sweatpants. Student Activities, armed with bingo cards, welcomed students who awaited at the door for the chance to beat out the competition. 

Twelve rounds of bingo were set to take place, but with a twist. The normal method to connect five spaces across the board was too mundane for this bingo. Patterns were customized to resemble classic spy shapes like a lock, the number seven, a bomb and other unique designs, with the goal to connect the pattern in order to win the prize. Student Activities provided gift cards from businesses around Lynchburg.

“We host a number of bingos throughout the academic year, but we make each bingo a unique experience by creating themes for the event. This is our first time doing this particular theme,” Elisabeth Hardy, the event supervisor, said. 

Like all Student Activities events, this one gave the staff an opportunity to serve students by creating a fun event for them to enjoy. Nearly 200 students attended.

At the halfway point of the event, Student Activities hosted a separate game. They called two attendees out of the crowd to play a hide-and-seek-style game with a pretend diamond. The winner of the game received a Perry the Platypus stuffed toy, as well as the pretend diamond. 

Junior Storm Nickerson enjoys being able to spend time with friends at events like Bingo: Impossible.

“They do an amazing job with putting this stuff on, and it is always a blast to be here,” Nickerson said. “It is a great opportunity to spend time with friends, and I met some new people, and I am making friends that I never thought I would make.”

For senior Jonathan Van Heest, bingo is all about expanding his assets and making friends along the way.

 “Coming out to an event like this is such a crucial part of building friendships,” Heest said. “Having something to do with a friend immediately gives you something to talk about consistently. Going and doing something … that requires teamwork, builds a lot of friendships, starts new ones and strengthens ones that you already have.”

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Stiner is a news reporter for the Liberty Champion