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Nykerk
11/9/09 Congratulations to all the Nykerk participants for all your hard work and a WONDERFUL show!! Group photos can be ordered here. The deadline for ordering is Nov. 20th - thanks! 11/5/09Facebook Event10/26/09Exec Board Applications Here are the applications for Exec Board. These applications are due by Friday, October 30. After having completed the applications, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR AN INTERVIEW TIME AT THE FRONT DESK OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT. AN INTERVIEW IS MANDATORY. Interviews will be held on Saturday, October 31 or Sunday, November 1, at the times allotted on the schedule. Good luck! Executive Board Positions: available to Song and Play Alum General Chair/Chair Elect Secretary Treasurer Publicity Production Committee Positions: available to Song, Play, and Morale Alum Spotlight 10/11/091st day of practice!
Let the season begin! Here's the line-up for where practices are tonight:
13 Song: Dimnent Chapel, 7-9pm 13 Play: Science Center 1116, 6:30-9:30pm 12 Song: Maas Conference, 7-9pm 12 Play: Science Center 1019, 6-10pm Hope to see you there!  10/3/09What to bring Hey Ladies!Here's a break down of what you need to bring to the rally based on what area of Nykerk you are interested in. Can't wait to see you Wednesday! Women's Rally Wednesday, Oct. 7 @9:00pm, Dimnent Chapel PLAY: '12 needs to bring a picture of yourself and a pen; '13 needs to bring a 3x5 notecard, a writing utensil, and a picture of yourself. ORATION: bring a piece of writing that you are proud of as well as a picture of yourself. 9/29/09
Hey Friends,
Nykerk season is just around the corner, and we want to answer any questions you may still have. Now, I know this week is swamped with tests and papers, so we're going to work with you on that one. Studies have shown that if you take a break during your study time, you actually retain more info. Well, during that time, why not come hang out with us for a few minutes and talk about one of the coolest traditions at Hope! Here's where you'll be able to find us this week: Tuesday, September 29 Scott Hall - 7:30-8:30pm, front lobby Dykstra Hall - 9:30-10:30pm, main lobby Wednesday, September 30 Durfee Hall - 7:30-8:30pm, main lobby Gilmore Hall - 8-9pm, main lobby Dykstra Hall - 9:15-10:15pm, main lobby Thursday, October 1 Phelps Hall - 7:30-8:30pm, Otte Room Cook Hall - 8-9pm, 1st floor lounge Kollen Hall - 9-10pm, main lobby If you are not able to make any of these times but still have questions, please email us: nykerk@hope.edu. Can't wait to see you there! p.s. watch for posters around campus and stay tuned for info about the rallies coming up next week!! 9/27/09Rallies!
Hello Everyone!
 Thanks for stopping by to check out the Nykerk site. We are looking forward to a great season ahead! Here's a couple of dates you need to remember:Men's Rally - Monday, Oct. 5 @8:00pm, Phelps Come stop in for some pizza and learn all about the "morale experience" Women's Rally - Wednesday, Oct. 7 @9:00pm, Dimnent Chapel Ladies, come see what Nykerk is all about! Each area from both years will present, you'll see highlights from last year, and auditions for oration and play will be right afterward. Can't wait to see you there! 10/21/08Welcome to Nykerk! Nykerk was started as a Hope College event in 1935 by Dr. John Nykerk; Hope professor, dean, musician, and founder of the college's music department. Dr. Nykerk believed that women were not given an equal opportunity in competition as men and deserved their own competition. Nykerk was founded with three principles in mind: to get new students involved, provide leadership opportunities for upper-class students, especially women, and showcase class talents in an even year - odd year tradition. Due to exams, the first Nykerk, on February 5, 1936 was postponed until March 16. Ten freshman women challenged upper-class women to a "match of muscles" across the creeks at the Holland Country Club, much like the Pull tradition at Hope College. The contest was changed when Dr. Nykerk offered to present a silver cup, to be handed down each year to the victor of the contest, if the contest would contain one oratorical number, one musical selection and the enactment of a one act play. The freshman class of 1936 won the contest and had the name of their class engraved on the cup. The contest was held in February-March for the first four years from 1935 to 1938, after which it was scheduled to be held in November to coincide with Hope's Parents Weekend activities. 1939 was the first time men were involved, in roles of stage and property managers. Men were officially introduced as morale in the early 1970's. Historically, Nykerk has several traditional events that occur prior to the competition. The first is the Nykerk rally to generate interest and get participants. A Candlelight service happens the week prior to the competition and includes a candlelit walk through campus stopping at the President's house. The Nykerk breakfast is also another traditional event that occurs the morning of the competition to bring the participants together to celebrate and also where the next year's leadership committee is revealed. Currently, Nykerk leadership is composed of a General Chair and executive committee, junior coaches for the freshman, and senior coaches for the sophomores. All members of Nykerk's full leadership committee are former Nykerk participants.
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