Booming Conclusion

April 21, 2023 | 150Celebration, Athletics, News, UToday, Advancement, Alumni, Student Affairs, Engineering, Health and Human Services
By Staff



UToledo’s Main Campus is illuminated by fireworks that capped off Wednesday’s Rocket Spring Festival, a celebration of the University’s 150th anniversary and 419 Day.

UToledo’s Main Campus is illuminated by fireworks that capped off Wednesday's Rocket Spring Festival, a celebration of the University’s 150th anniversary and 419 Day.

Sponsored by Huntington Bank, the free, public festival began at 5 p.m. on Centennial Mall with local food trucks, a DJ, entertainment and activities provided by SuperGames, and a pep rally in front of Thompson Student Union with cheerleaders, dance teams, mascots and Rocket student-athletes.

Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics speaks during the pep rally.

Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics speaks during the pep rally.

Rocky rides a mechanical bull.

Rocky rides a mechanical bull during Rocket Spring Festival.

Satez Rezmi, a freshman studying computer science and engineering, plays bungee basketball.

Satez Rezmi, a freshman studying computer science and engineering, plays bungee basketball during the Rocket Spring

Molly Ryan, a junior in healthcare administration, grabs the rope with her friends at the Joust Zone.

Molly Ryan, a junior in healthcare administration, grabs the rope with her friends at the Joust Zone during Rocket Spring Festival.

Dr. Sammy Spann, vice president of student affairs and dean of students, dances with members of the Blue Crew.

Dr. Sammy Spann, vice president of student affairs and dean of students, dances with members of the Blue Crew during Rocket Spring Festival.

 

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