Donneroos! Pohlees is coming!
What is Pohlees? I’m glad you asked!
Pohlees is an annual Donner tradition envisioned by Justin Chua. Justin was a former Donner resident and active member of Donner House Council. Justin dreamed big, and he wrote the following in an email to Helen Wang (who was the Donner Housefellow at the time):
“I proposed this to House Council and they all think it's a great idea.
So we will have some sort of "Donner Activities Fair" or "Donner Variety Fair" or "Donner Night" -- whatever it is, it's gonna be BIG!
What happens is we will transform the dungeon (or if this gets really BIG, the WHOLE building) into one big variety fair, and the best part is: it's DONNERITES who will be hosting the event for themselves. What I mean is: everyone can share his talent, even for just a few minutes, so that collectively we can create a really BIG and exciting showcase of different talents through lots of games and activities.”
Sadly Justin passed away before his dream could become reality. Pohlees was created from his vision and in his memory.
Here are a few things you need to know about Pohlees.
-This year, Pohlees will be on Saturday November 16 from 7:00PM-11:00AM
-The name “Pohlees” was chosen in honor of Justin who liked to startle his fellow residents by yelling “Open up! It’s the pooolice!”
-Pohlees is open to all CMU students! Bring your friends!
-This year, we will be showing off our Pohlees spirit by tie-dying t-shirts and wearing them on Friday, November 15. We have 100 Pohlees to give away for dying. (First come, first serve!)
-We are seeking performers for the Pohlees open stage. Do you sing? Write poetry? Play an instrument? Tell jokes! Sign up to entertain your fellow Donneroos.
-There is an annual scholarship for a Donner resident who demonstrates the true spirit of Pohlees. Stay tuned for more information!
Get excited. Tell your friends. Make some tie-dye. And get ready to OPEN UP FOR THE POHLEES.
What is Pohlees? I’m glad you asked!
Pohlees is an annual Donner tradition envisioned by Justin Chua. Justin was a former Donner resident and active member of Donner House Council. Justin dreamed big, and he wrote the following in an email to Helen Wang (who was the Donner Housefellow at the time):
“I proposed this to House Council and they all think it's a great idea.
So we will have some sort of "Donner Activities Fair" or "Donner Variety Fair" or "Donner Night" -- whatever it is, it's gonna be BIG!
What happens is we will transform the dungeon (or if this gets really BIG, the WHOLE building) into one big variety fair, and the best part is: it's DONNERITES who will be hosting the event for themselves. What I mean is: everyone can share his talent, even for just a few minutes, so that collectively we can create a really BIG and exciting showcase of different talents through lots of games and activities.”
Sadly Justin passed away before his dream could become reality. Pohlees was created from his vision and in his memory.
Here are a few things you need to know about Pohlees.
-This year, Pohlees will be on Saturday November 16 from 7:00PM-11:00AM
-The name “Pohlees” was chosen in honor of Justin who liked to startle his fellow residents by yelling “Open up! It’s the pooolice!”
-Pohlees is open to all CMU students! Bring your friends!
-This year, we will be showing off our Pohlees spirit by tie-dying t-shirts and wearing them on Friday, November 15. We have 100 Pohlees to give away for dying. (First come, first serve!)
-We are seeking performers for the Pohlees open stage. Do you sing? Write poetry? Play an instrument? Tell jokes! Sign up to entertain your fellow Donneroos.
-There is an annual scholarship for a Donner resident who demonstrates the true spirit of Pohlees. Stay tuned for more information!
Get excited. Tell your friends. Make some tie-dye. And get ready to OPEN UP FOR THE POHLEES.