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Payton Hile, sophomore finance major from San Antonio, spikes a ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: New Wildcats fight for top spot in Mentor Group Olympics

August 26, 2023 by Daniel Curd

Wildcat Week hosted the annual Mentor Group Olympics on Thursday. A total of 32 Mentor Groups took part in a range of games, from the classic one-legged race to Hungry Hungry Hippos, not forgetting ACU trivia and the fast-paced 9 Square. This year’s victors, Mentor Group 22, clinched the prestigious title of Olympic Champions, earning them a coveted spot in the front row for the Back to School Bash featuring Aaron Watson and Jenna Paulette on Aug. 25th.

Peer leader Tyler Gaylor, junior accounting major from Richardson, celebrates with his Wildcat group. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of group 18 cheer on their participants in water volleyball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Roman Erb, freshman biology major from Kerrville, finishes a lap in the pool while laying on a mat. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New Wildcats cheer on participants in the mat race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Group 13 cheers their team on in water volleyball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Summer Bonam, junior nursing major from Kerrville, and Jackson Wilder, freshman theater major from San Antonio, collect balls in a game of Hungry Hungry Hippos. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Lauren Lewis, freshman management major from Saginaw, pushes Summer Bonam, junior nursing major from Kerrville, to collect more balls in Hungry Hungry Hippos. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new Wildcat makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New Wildcats participate in the one-leg race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Payton Hile, sophomore finance major from San Antonio, spikes a ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A Wildcat group celebrates their victory in tug-of-war. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Trace Bullinger, sophomore psychology major from Wichita Falls, is congratulated by his team for winning trivia. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: 2027, Wildcat Week

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: New Wildcats fight for top spot in Mentor Group Olympics

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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