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Wildcat week group the Noble NInes celebrate at the trivia game. (Photo by Sydney Varner)

Gallery: New Wildcats compete in annual Mentor Group Olympics

August 29, 2022 by Sydney Varner

Wildcat Week held its annual Mentor Group Olympics Thursday afternoon. 37 Mentor Groups competed in a variety of games including Mario Kart Relay, Hungry Hungry Hippo’s, 9 Square and ACU trivia. Mentor Group five won the title of Olympic Champions and access to an exclusive VIP section for the upcoming The Band CAMINO concert on Sept. 3.

A new Wildcat focuses as she traps a ball. (Photo by Meghan Long)
The crowd rushes the player to celebrate the winning shot. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
A new Wildcat loses control of her scooter. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Students celebrate after making the winning shot in the basketball game. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
A wildcat week group cheering on their teammates as they compete in the mentor group olympics. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Wildcat week group 8 gives answers for the trivia game.(Photo by Sydney Varner)

Students are competing to win the game of water volleyball. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Students roll towards each other during a game “Hungry, Hungry Hippos.”(Photo by Meghan Long)
A participant aims to catch a ball. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Students celebrate winning a game of basketball. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Wildcat week group the Noble NInes celebrate at the trivia game. (Photo by Sydney Varner)
Two students celebrate a winning shot. (Photo by Sydney Varner)

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