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Brats and Barrel Rolls at New England Oktoberfest
Donning lederhosen and traditional dirndl dresses, students at Thomas 91Ƶ College, New England, headed to Kaiser Field last Saturday for this year’s Oktoberfest, enjoying an afternoon of engaging competition and German food.
The setting sun cast an auburn glow over the field, giving it a cozy, comfortable feeling. Tables set with checkered cloths and framed with pumpkins beckoned students to snack on soft pretzels and popcorn, while backyard games such as cornhole and Spikeball invited friendly competition and conversation. “Everyone’s in a great mood,” remarked Laja Habsburg (’30), an Austrian. “It’s fun to see German and American activities mixed!”
When everyone had their fill of snacks, the events began. The first was log splitting, which gave the men a chance to show off their strength. Though many thought themselves worthy of the task, ultimately, it was Dominic Giovanazzi (’27) who came out on top by splitting his log the fastest. Then, students defeated faculty and staff in a barrel roll, which caused equal amounts of chaos and fun. Still filled with fighting spirit, a selection of students took part in a stein-holding competition, where participants were required to hold a full stein in front of them for as long as they could. While many tried, only one could last the longest, and this year, the crown went to Michael Griffin (’28).
Having satisfied their craving for competition, students, tutors, and families got in line for a traditional dinner of grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut, and German potato salad. After enjoying their food amidst the fading evening light, they gathered around the growing bonfire to hear the verdict of the day’s pie-baking competition. This year, Naomi Pride (’28) took the cake — or, rather, the pie.
As the evening wound down, students sang camp songs around the flickering firelight, enjoying the camaraderie and discussing their evenings. Levi Smail (’29) reflected, “If you have a good appetite for beauty and aesthetics, I think it’s worth celebrating what your culture traditionally finds beautiful.”
More photos from Oktoberfest
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