09.06.22
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Photos from LLCC’s first cardboard boat regatta

Three boats racing in the lake
Creativity, teamwork and school spirit were on display at LLCC’s first cardboard boat regatta, which was enjoyed by students, faculty, staff and alumni on Friday, Sept. 2, at Lake Macoupin. Boats from 10 teams were on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton area prior to the race, and donuts and coffee were available.

Boats raced in two heats with the top two placers in each heat competing in a final race. A team from the LLCC Library with the boat, RV Swan Linc, won the race and the best engineer award. Awards were given to the top three finishers, and other honors included school spirit, best design, Titanic, fastest finish and the president’s award.

DJ Yinka provided music during the event, and Kona Ice served snow cones.

All the proceeds were donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois.

The Library team with the boat RV Swan LincBoat entry from Foundation. A pink swan name Ophi with small cutouts of team members.PRM staff standing around their boatFinancial Aid staff standing in front of beach backdrop with their boat, HMS Money Hunnies Party BargeWorkforce Institute staff standing in front of beach backdrop with their Gilligan's Island themed boatHR captains with their boat, The Pink Slip, at the starting lineTRIO staff with their boat at the starting linePolice captains paddling their boatChris and Chase from Enrollment Services paddling their boatFive student athlete judges with the trophiesChief Russell announcing winners