Pembroke Day
From the excitement beaming from the wanderers to the smiling faces of the vendors and the smell of delicious food floating around, it looked to be another successful year for Pembroke Day held on the campus of UNCP.
Not only were the happy faces walking around a give away for a wonderful event, the sign of everything running smoothly gave it away. A large crowd came out for the festivities even though it looked like a possibility of rain for that day. People proudly displayed their artistic creations, while selling to anxious buyers, while organizations in the community publicized upcoming events that they were holding.
A great turn out for the students of UNCP, notably a large amount of student body organizations set up and proudly gave out information to the large number of people that walked by. Many of these clubs were able to use Pembroke Day to raise and gain awareness as to who they really were and what they were about.
Other tables consisted of items for sale such as, handbags and jewelry. “My sister is the one who makes all of these, she is in Tennessee right now, but I am sure proud to be here today displaying her wonderful work.” The sister of the maker from Kreations ( a jewelry exhibit) said.
Although some classes in Old Main experienced a slight disturbance with the noise that was beaming from the stage with singers and entertainers, overall a great day was had with people socializing from the campus to the outside community including the Lumberton area. “It is so hard for me to concentrate, I’m so curious to know what is going on outside and to watch the singers perform as oppose to just listening up here” Said Meghan Goddard of Mr. Harrison’s 12:30 Case Studies course.
For the first time for a few students viewing this event, it will surely not be their last, and for those who come every year are already looking forward to the next.
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