Holiday Stress Relief

Tuesday, November 29, marked the Second Annual Capital University Law School Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest.  Students scoured eBay, thrift stores, and their mothers' closets in search of the most fashionably heinous garment they could find.  With finals beginning next week, stress levels are running high.  But, yesterday, instead of worrying about exams, students were able to spread some holiday cheer and share a lot of laughs together.

The 2L class hosted the contest.  Participants were required to give a brief explanation of their ugly sweaters before strutting their stuff down the aisle in front of the distinguished judging panel.  The judges, Dean Jennifer DiSanza, Dean Rachel Janutis, and Director Shawn Beem, proved to be critical, yet fair.  The Dean of Capital Law School, Richard Simpson, was in attendance as well.  Unfortunately, he showed up in a suit, not an ugly sweater, but, there is always next year...

The student outfits did not disappoint.  A wide variety of clothing and accessories were modeled:  a shirt with a bedazzled Barack Obama in a Santa hat, a penguin onesie, and a sweater with a colorful collage of scenes from The Grinch.  A special thanks to Ryan Schick, who not only participated in the competition, but was also the primary planner of the event.  I encourage everyone to be a part of the Ugly Sweater Contest next year.  You are guaranteed to have a good time!