The Honors Scavenger Hunt began in a flurry of commotion in Juniper Poplar, as the teams received their instructions. I, dressed as Waldo, was seated in the corner, receiving strange looks from most of the crowd. These teams of four or five students were given a list of tasks to complete to claim their prize. After two hours, the group with the most tasks completed wins! Proof was recorded on either a digital camera or camera phone, and the evidence was presented to the judges at the end.
Beginning their journey, these courageous students endeavored to complete a multitude of tasks all around our USF campus. Some tasks, such as finding a book at a library, were relatively simple. Some activities were more strenuous, requiring students to stage a fake wedding or create a six person pyramid. However, some special events needed extra effort. As I was skating around campus, I was the target of a 120-person game of hide and seek. Their job was to find me, while my job was to be as elusive as possible. Capturing Waldo was worth a significant amount of points - and the goal of each and every group.
Nearing the completion of the event, teams began sprinting all over campus. It was a close race! Time was called, and students retreated to our starting location. Points were tallied, and winners were announced. Prizes included gift cards to several restaurants, and the notoriety that they were the winners of our First Annual Honors Scavenger Hunt!
