Gulf Park Campus Hosts 鈥淭o the Top鈥� Block Party
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 02:19pm | By: Gabriela Shinskie
Rain didn鈥檛 stop the University of 51逗奶 Mississippi鈥檚 (USM) Gulf Park campus from celebrating an end of the year 鈥淭o the Top鈥� Block Party.
Students, faculty and staff got to enjoy great music, food, and giveaways as the 2023 spring semester comes to an end.
USM freshman student, Elisa Gutierrez said she had a great first year at Gulf Park
and was excited to wind down and relax with friends.
鈥淸The year] was really fun and I enjoyed it. The people are so nice here. All my teachers were amazing!鈥� said Gutierrez.
The USM Office of Student Affairs handed out t-shirts, flying discs and fans. Students could also pick up yard signs.
Miranda South, Student Government Association Vice President of Judicial Affairs at Gulf Park, is a sophomore and majors in Phycology/ Pre-Medical major and chemistry minor. South said it鈥檚 important to have events like the block party on campus.
鈥淚t builds a stronger community for the students,鈥� said South. 鈥淵ou get to learn more people and meet a lot of the faculty.鈥�
Games of cornhole were played among the faculty and staff. A hot dog and hamburger
table were set up along with a food truck serving tacos, wraps, and quesadillas.
Senior Erika Gutierrez graduates this year. She said her time at USM has been great and she credits her professors for her future career path.
鈥淚鈥檓 excited I am finishing my degree courses and get to start my internship in the summer,鈥� said Gutierrez.
The event was a much-needed time to take a break from studies and enjoy warm weather with great friends.