Inspire, Summer 2009

What would your college experience be without a few pranks? Whether you were the culprit or victim of these sly stunts, we can all enjoy the humor of them … that is, now that they’re over! My friends and I would place a walkie-talkie in various places around Chuck’s and take the other one to the balcony. As someone reached for a piece of fruit, we’d say, “Pick me, pick me!” Or if someone was getting ice cream, we’d say, “It’s cold in here. Get me out.” PAUL DEKRUYTER ’98, HOLLAND, MICHIGAN After making a copy of my RA’s car key, I parked his car on the bridge in front of chapel . Afterward, he was so paranoid that he would lock up the car battery in his dorm room — until he needed to drive somewhere. MATT BRAUN ’05, LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY My friend and I duct-taped layers of newspaper across the doorframes of our hall. We enjoyed laughing at the girls’ reactions the next morning! AMY (WILDER) HARRIS ’98, CENTERVILLE, OHIO What was your favorite practical joke at college? 8 SUMMER 2009 overheard