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Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO
Overview
Since 1908, St. Pat’s has been Rolla’s unique community celebration. For the vast majority
of our alumni, memories of St. Pat’s are the first thing they talk about when they get together. Again
in 2019, the St. Pat’s Board is planning an exciting series of events designed to ensure that the
students of Missouri S&T experience the important role that a healthy social dimension plays in the
success of human enterprise. This celebration has been a rich tradition on this campus for over 100
years. The St. Pat’s Board volunteers a great amount of time to ensure that this campus receives the
Best Ever St. Pat’s celebration and carries on the tradition every year. Because of your organization
and the support of this campus, we will be celebrating St. Pat’s for the 111th year! Participation in
St. Pat’s ensures that the members of your organization, floor, or group of friends share in this
experience and keep the tradition alive and going. The more you participate, the more your members
will build fond memories of their own days at S&T and associate those great memories with your
organization and this campus. This packet contains all the information you will need to plan your
organization’s participation. This year’s theme “St. Pat’s in Middle Earth” draws inspiration from
some your favorite medieval fantasy worlds such as Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Monty
Python and the Holy Grail, and Narnia. With your help, we can make sure this year’s celebration
will truly be the Best Ever!
Greenly,
Brent Bauerschmidt
Participation 2019
1Table of Contents
Schedule & Contact Information 3
Points Breakdown 4
Awards 5
Games Meeting 6
50 Daze Trivia Night 7
Blood Drive & Can Drive 8
Design Contest 9
Greenest House Competition 10
Green Fridays 11
Snake Invasion 14
Follies 16
Monday Games 17
Tuesday Games 19
Wednesday Games 21
Gonzo & Games 23
Gonzo Gives Back 23
Thursday Games 24
Friday Games 26
Talent Show 29
Cudgel 30
Tradition 31
Float and Parade 33
Volunteering Opportunity 35
2St. Pat’s 2019 Schedule
Date Event Time Location
Friday, March 1 Shamrock Hunt 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. The Puck
Week 1
Monday, March 4 Snake Invasion 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. On campus
Tuesday, March 5 Snake Invasion 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. On campus
Wednesday March 6 Snake Invasion 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. On campus
Thursday, March 7 Head Count Noon - 4 p.m. Havener Atrium
Week 2
Monday, March 11 Follies Noon - 1 p.m. The Puck
Tuesday, March 12 Follies Noon - 1 p.m. The Puck
Wednesday, March 13 Follies & Court Arrival Noon - 1 p.m. Band Shell
Thursday, March 14 Gonzo & Games Noon - 6 p.m. Schuman Park
Gonzo Gives Back 9 a.m. Meet in Havener
Friday, March 15 Gonzo & Games Noon - 6 p.m. Schuman Park
Cudgel Judging 2 p.m. Havener Lawn
Coronation Ceremony 9 p.m. Leach Theater
Greenest House Judging 11 p.m.
Parade 11 a.m. Pine Street
Saturday, March 16 Grateful Board Festival 1 p.m. Bandshell
St. Pat’s Concert 3 p.m. City Hall
Award Ceremony 6 p.m. City Hall
Contact Information
Phone
Name Event Chair Number) Email
Brent Bauerschmidt Participation (518) 526-1086 Bmbf34@mst.edu
Andrew Robbins Gonzo & Games (713) 412-8263 ajrcp2@mst.edu
Adam McTigue Float & Parade & Follies (314) 580-4661 mstparade@mst.edu
Donny Badamo Special Sales & Trophies (314) 960-6408 dab94v@mst.edu
Adam Koncki Queens and Knights (636)-352-5949 ajkndt@mst.edu
Devinda Senanayaka Concerts (573) 202-1516 dcsbc8@mst.edu
Ben Dyhouse Publicity (913) 269-7645 mststpatspub@mst.edu
John Schweer Recruitment & Philanthropy (816) 517-7739 jmshxf@mst.edu
3Points Breakdown
General Rules
1. The winner of the overall 2019 St. Pat’s award will be determined by a point system laid out
on this page of this packet.
2. Uncategorized bonus points may also be awarded. Your organization’s St. Pat’s chair or
president will be informed of extra bonus point opportunities prior to such events.
3. Any student member of a Missouri S&T recognized student organization (RSO), community,
fraternity or sorority (including social, service, and honors), department, or registered team is
eligible to participate in the St. Pat's Games.
4. Behavior that is deemed unacceptable by the University or by the St. Pat’s Board may be
cause for disqualification and ineligibility to receive points.
5. All interpretations and rulings by the St. Pat's Participation Chair are final.
Event Dates Times/Locations Maximum Points
Games Meeting Monday, Jan 22nd 6:30 p.m. 50
Meramec Room
50 Daze Trivia Night Wednesday, Jan. 23rd 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. 150
St. Pat’s Ballroom
Blood Drive & Canned Tuesday January 29th - 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 150
Food Drive Friday February 1st St. Pat’s Ballroom A,B
Sweatshirt Greek Judging March 3rd 150
Design Contest
Green Fridays Every Friday: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. 280+
Jan 25th to Mar 8th Havener Lawn
Snake Invasion Monday March 4th to 9 a.m. – 4 .p.m. 250
Wednesday March 6th In front of Toomey &
Norwood
Monday March 11th 12 .p.m. – 1 p.m. The
Follies Puck 300
Tuesday March 12th 12 .p.m. – 1 p.m. The
Puck
Wednesday March 13th 12 .p.m. – 1 p.m. The
Bandshell
Gonzo Gives Back Thursday March 14th 9 a.m. 100
TBA
Gonzo & Games Thursday March 14th 12 p.m. – 6 .p.m. 570
& Friday, March 15th Schuman Park
Greenest House Judging March 15th 100
Coronation Ceremony Friday March 15th 9 p.m. Leach Theatre 200
Float and Parade Saturday, March 16th 11a.m. Pine Street 200+
Total 2,500
4Awards Trophies Chair
Donny Badamo
(314) 960-6408
Dab94v@mst.edu
Trophies: ♣ Top Non-Greek Organization
♣ Overall St. Pat's Winner o First Place
o First Place o Second Place
o Second Place o Third Place
o Third Place ♣ Sweatshirt Design Contest
o Fourth Place o First Place
o Fifth Place o Second Place
♣ Winner of Games* o Third Place
o First Place ♣ Top Residential Hall Team
o Second Place ♣ Rookie of the Year
o Third Place ♣ Most Improved Organization
♣ Best Float ♣ Most Spirited Organization
o First Place ♣ Greenest House Competition
o Second Place ♣ Winner of Gonzo & Games
o Third Place o First Place
♣ Snake Invasion o Second Place
o First Place o Third Place
o Second Place ♣ Winner of Follies
o Third Place o First Place
♣ Best Cudgel o Second Place
o First Place o Third Place
o Second Place ♣ Winner of Green Fridays
o Third Place o First Place
♣ Best Show Shillelagh o Second Place
o First Place o Third Place
o Second Place
o Third Place Medals (Gold, Silver, & Bronze):
♣ Best Show Walking Stick ♣ The Greenest Person
o First Place ♣ The Best Limerick
o Second Place ♣ The Best Leprechaun Look Alike
o Third Place ♣ The Best Top Ten List
Plaques: ♣ Winner of the Cudgel Carry
♣ Top All Female Organization ♣ Winner of Hot Dog Eating Contest
o First Place ♣ Winner of Shillelagh Toss
o Second Place ♣ Winner of Walking Stick
o Third Place
*Games includes points from Green Fridays, Follies, and Gonzo and Games.
550 Games Meeting Participation Chair
Max Points Brent Bauerschmidt
(518) 526-1086
Bmbf34@mst.edu
The annual Games Meeting will be on Monday, January 21st, at 6:30 p.m. in the Meramec-
Gasconade room of Havener. We will go over everything relating to participating in the St. Pat's
Competition. It is very important that each organization’s St. Pat’s Chair attends this meeting, as it
will be worth 50 points.
Also, in honor of being a St. Pat's chair, for your hard work and dedication, if your organization
participates in a large majority of events leading up to day 2 of Follies, you may receive one special
edition St. Pat's Games Greeked Sweatshirt free of charge. Below is the Games Greek design from
last year.
6150 50 Daze Trivia Night Publicity Chair
Max Points Ben Dyhouse
(913) 269-7645
mstpatspub@mst.edu
On Wednesday, January 23rd, there will only be 50 Daze remaining until the 111th Annual St. Pat's
celebration. On this day, we will be hosting a trivia night in the St. Pat’s Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. It
will consist of three rounds of ten questions each:
♣ Round 1: General Trivia (10 Questions)
♣ Round 2: Missouri S&T Trivia (10 Questions)
♣ Round 3: St. Pat's Trivia (10 Questions)
Each question is worth three points toward your overall St. Pat's score for a total of 90 points. An
additional 10 points will be awarded to the winning team as well as 30 points to be awarded to all
organizations that participate. You will earn 10 points if your team has at least one faculty member
participating. 10 points will be rewarded to every team that scores more points than the 2019 St.
Pat's Senior rep class. Various prizes for winning each round and winning overall will be giving out
during the event. There will also be a raffle and refreshments. Limit of 10 people per team.
7150 Blood and Can Drive Philanthropy Chair
Max Points John Schweer
(816) 517-7739
jmshxf@mst.edu
Blood Drive & Bone Marrow Registry
The Annual St. Pat's Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry will take place from January 29th -
February 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in St. Pat’s Ballroom A & B. If you have any questions
contact John Schweer at jmshxf@mst.edu.
In order to be eligible to earn points, you must send your organization’s roster to the St. Pat's
Participation Chair (wmhmn2@mst.edu) by Monday January 21st.
The points will be based on the percent of the organization members participating. Participation is
defined as attempting to give blood or volunteering to work the event for an hour. Be sure to
have members sign in with the St. Pat's representative at the event. The percentage and points are
broken down as follows:
90-100% participation-90 points
75-89% participation-70 points
50-74% participation-50 points
1%-49%-30 points
0%-0 points
Canned Food Drive
When your members show up to the blood drive, cans must be given to the St. Pat's Representative
working the sign-in table. Can totals for any organizations will not be given out.
Points for this event are broken down as follows:
Most Cans Donated per Member – 60 points
4+ Cans per Member – 40 points
3-4 Cans per Member – 30 points
2-3 Cans per Member – 20 points
Any Participation – 15 points
8150 Design Contest Special Sales Chair
Max Points Donny Badamo
(314) 960-6408
dab94v@mst.edu
Every year, members of fraternities, sororities, other social and service organizations, communities,
and academic departments come up with a design to get printed on the back of their St. Pat’s
sweatshirts to represent the organization they are a part of (commonly referred to as “Sweatshirt
Greeks.”) This is your chance to show off your organization and win points by having the best
sweatshirt greek design!
Your designs will be judged based on the following criteria
♣ Quality and Uniqueness
♣ How well it ties into the theme: “St. Pat’s in Middle Earth”
♣ How well it ties into your organization or community (i.e. Flags, Logos, Crests, Phrases,
etc.)
♣ General Appeal
Organizations will place 1st through 5th based upon the judging. The Point Breakdown is as
follows:
1st place – 150 points
2nd place – 130 points
3rd place - 120 points
4th place – 110 points
5th place – 100 points
Participation - 90 points
Organizations should provide a designated member to be in charge of ordering sweatshirts. An order
must be placed by contacting Donny Badamo at dab94v@mst.edu with your design by February
22nd, 2019 Any order including sweatshirt Greeks will automatically be entered into the contest. If
you handle your own orders, you must send your design to Donny Badamo by February 22nd, 2019
to be entered in the contest.
**If your design contains any direct references to illegal drugs, contains any copyright infringements
or trademarks, or contains anything that can be considered offensive to a specific race, gender,
ethnicity, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation, your design will immediately be disqualified
from the contest.
9100 Greenest House Participation Chair
Max Points Brent Bauerschmidt
(518) 526-1086
Bmbf34@mst.edu
Throughout the month of March, Rolla noticeable gets a lot greener as the celebration draws
nearer. The entire community shows off their excitement and anticipation by wearing their St. Pat’s
Green. For the third consecutive year, we are hosting a Greenest House Competition to allow even
more ways for organizations to show off their St. Pat’s Pride. Let’s “green out” Rolla with green
Christmas lights, St. Pat’s themed yard decorations, etc. Judging will begin Friday, March 15th.
Any house that does not have the majority of their decorations on display by Thursday, March 7th
will be docked points.
Judging will be based on which house is the greenest and most creatively decorated. If your
organization does not have a house, you will have the option to decorate a member’s house.
Residential hall associations and communities may decorate their floors, balconies, and any other
region of the dormitory granted they have permission to do so.
Points Breakdown:
1st Place – 100 Points
2nd Place – 70 Points
Participation – 50 Points
10280+ Green Fridays Participation Chair
Max Points Brent Bauerschmidt
(518) 526-1086
Bmbf34@mst.edu
Every Friday from the beginning of the 2019 Spring Semester until St. Pat's, we will be hosting
events designed to get all the students and faculty of this campus fired up for the 111th Annual Best
Ever St. Pat's!
Games waivers must be submitted by Monday, January 21 th to be able to participate in Green
Fridays.
Songs
Green Fridays will take place every Friday between January 25th and March 8th from 2 p.m.-3
p.m. on Havener Lawn. To participate in Green Fridays, your organization needs to meet, wearing
official St. Pat’s sweatshirts, shortly before then.
Each week, organizations will sing a song to go along with the different theme for each week.
KMNR will be able to provide instrumentals for songs.
The themes for each week are the following:
● January 25th | Boy Bands
● February 1st | Rock of the 80s
● February 8th | Dance Battle
● February 15th | Love Songs
● February 22nd | 2000s Rap Songs
● March 1st | Are You Smarter than a Babyrep?
● March 8th | Irish Songs
Every organization that sings a song will receive 15 points for each day. 5 points will be awarded if
one member from an organization shows up dressed according to the theme.
Bonus points may be awarded for performances that are considered above and beyond the
requirements, determined by the Participation chair.
*Note: Any song performed on campus that is considered inappropriate by a campus official or by
the Participation chair will result in disqualification for the organization for that day.
**Instruction to “Are You Smarter than a Babyrep?” and “Dance Battle” themes will be sent in an
email to your St. Pat’s Chair prior to the event.
11Games
Following the song during Green Friday, organizations have a chance to collect points by competing
in games.
January 25th: Going for Distance: Each organization will provide two members for this game. This
is a two part game. Part One will consist of a water balloon long throw competition. Team to throw
a water balloon the furthest wins. Part two the member that threw in part one will go out to where
their balloon landed. Member two will then try to hit that person with a water balloon for an extra 5
points
1st Place-20 Points 2nd Place-18 Points 3rd Place-16 Points Participation-10 Points
Hitting Teammate- +5 Points
February 1st : Dizzy Baseball: Each organization will provide 1 participant for this event. Each
participant will spin 8 times around a baseball bat held to their forehead. Following this, the
participant will try to hit a balled-up sweatshirt as far as they can.
1st Place-20 Points 2nd Place-18 Points 3rd Place-16 Points Participation-10 Points
February 8th: Hula Hoop Race: Teams will consist of 6 members of the organization. Teams will
line up in a straight line and lock hands. A hula hoop will be given to the person on one side. The
objective of the game is to get the hula hoop to the other end of the line without breaking the line.
The fastest team wins.
1st Place-20 Points 2nd Place-18 Points 3rd Place-16 Points Participation-10 Points
February 15th: Human Wheelbarrow Relay: Teams will consist of 5 people. Four, one at each
corner of a large square, the fifth will be the “wheelbarrow” that is passed between each participant.
The passoff will occur at each corner where the “wheelbarrow’s” feet will not be allowed to touch
the ground at any point during the race. An extra second will be added for each penalty. The team
with the fastest time wins.
1st Place-20 Points 2nd Place-18 Points 3rd Place-16 Points Participation-10 Points
February 22nd: Bubble Soccer: Each team will consist of 5 people. The teams will play a game of
soccer for 3 minutes. The team with the most goals wins the match. The 3 highest scoring teams of
the day will receive. An additional 3, 4, and 5 points respectively. Complete point breakdown is as
follows.
1st place – 20 points total 2nd place - 19 points total 3rd place - 18 points total
Match Winner - 15 points Participation - 10 points
March 1st: 7 Legged Race: Teams will consist of 6 people. In this spinoff of the classic 3 legged
race all members of each team will be lined up and everyone’s legs will be tied together. The first
team to cross the finish line wins.
1st Place-20 Points 2nd Place-18 Points 3rd Place-16 Points Participation-10 Points
12March 8th: Interactive Musical Chairs: Each organization will provide 1 participant that will be
seated in a circle. When the music stops a random item (ie. a St. Pat's Lanyard) will be called out and
before the participant can sit down in a chair they must retrieve this item from the crowd. Last
person standing wins.
1st Place-20 Points 2nd Place-18 Points 3rd Place-16 Points Participation-10 Points
13100 Shamrock Hunt Fundraising chair: Peter Jeagers
(314) 560-0232
Pjbn8@mst.edu
This year the St. Pat’s Board will be holding our second annual Shamrock Hunt on campus on
Friday, March 1st from 3pm until 4pm. All participants must arrive at the Puck before 3pm to
play. A ticket per member participating must be purchased at the box to be able to participate, each
ticket costs $5. There will be a maximum of 150 points that may be earned.
• 100 points will be given to organizations with 35% or more attendance
• 50 points for attendance between 20% and 34%
• 25 points for attendance 19% or less.
An additional 50 points may be earned through trivia questions. There will be paper shamrocks
hidden in 10 locations. They may be turned in to the Board Rep at that location to play a trivia game.
Each paper shamrock will come with three questions. Two out of the three questions must be
answered correctly to earn 5 points at each location. Questions will be hard to answer, but not
impossible. Answers to questions may be found on the St. Pat’s website, but many answers are going
to be found by conversing with members of the St. Pat’s Board. It is highly recommended that
organizations go to the Box and ask questions about the Junior Rep’s Committees.
Sample Questions:
♣ Who was last year’s Queen of Love and Beauty?
♣ How many people are currently in the Junior Rep class?
♣ What is the Sunny Wall?
♣ Who was St. Pat last year?
Along with the trivia questions: smaller, numbered shamrocks will be hidden inside the buildings.
Finding one of these is limited to one per person. They can be exchanged for Vintage Merchandise at
the Puck at the end of the Shamrock Hunt.
14250 Snake Invasion Participation Chair
Max Points Brent Bauerschmidt
(518) 526-1086
Bmbf34@mst.edu
Snake Invasion will occur March 4th - March 6th from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. The ‘snake pit” will be
located on campus in front of the library. This will be a competition between organizations to see
who will collect the most snakeheads first year per member.
In order to be eligible to earn points, you must send your organization’s roster to the St. Pat's
Participation Chair (wmhmn2@mst.edu) by Thursday February 28th.
Points will be distributed as follows:
1st place – 200 points
2nd place - 180 points
3rd place - 160 points
4th place – 140 points
5th place – 120 points
Participation – 100 points
If organizations gather more than 5 snakeheads per first year member, then 30 points will be
awarded. If members gather more than 10 snakeheads per new member an additional 20 points will
be awarded.
Snake Invasion Criteria:
1. The Snake Invasion traditionally is for the first year members of an organization; however
older members are allowed to participate.
2. In order to enter in the snake pit the first year member must possess a Shillelagh or Walking
Stick with the following specifications:
♣ Must be two-thirds the height as the bearer (three foot tall minimum for walking sticks)
♣ Thickness at the base larger than the grip of the owner’s hands (does not apply to walking
sticks)
♣ Ability to stand on its own (does not apply to walking sticks)
♣ Artwork containing:
➢ 3 shamrocks (NO 4 LEAFED CLOVERS)
➢ 2 snakes
➢ Organization/Team name, (including chapter name for fraternities and sororities).
➢ The words/year: “111th Annual Best Ever St. Pat's 2019”
➢ At least one carving
3. In order to “kill” a snake, the participant must hit the snake with their Shillelagh/Walking
Stick until a St. Pat's representative informs the participant the snake is “dead.” At that point
the participant will proceed to remove the head of the snake by any means necessary.
154. There are no definite rules determining when the snake is dead. However, the following
criteria will assist in that determination by the St. Pat's representative:
♣ Quality of artwork on Shillelagh
♣ Size of Shillelagh
♣ Quality of hits made on the snake
♣ Yelling of the correct responses to questions asked by the representative:
1.) Q. Who do you love? A. St. Pat's!
2.) Q. What do you hate? A. Snakes!
3.) Q. What makes the grass grow green? A. Blood! Blood! Blood!
5. The following criteria may keep snakes alive for indefinite periods of time.
♣ Incorrect responses to St. Pat's trivia questions (or other campus-related questions) asked
by the representative.
♣ Gray colored Shillelaghs
♣ Green Shillelaghs have traditionally been reserved for St. Pat's baby reps.
6. Snakeheads must be kept in order to receive credit. The “Head Count” will take place on
Thursday, March 7th from Noon-4:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Havener Center.
♣ An organization representative must bring the collected snakeheads from all the first year
members. A St. Pat’s representative will be there to count and verify the number of
snakeheads. Failure to turn in at least 1 snake head per first year member could
result in penalization.
♣ The number of snakeheads presented is based on the honor system. St. Pat's reserves the
right to disqualify organizations based on suspicion of cheating.
16300 Follies Follies Chair
Max Points Adam McTigue
(314) 580-4661
Amm825@mst.edu
Follies will take place on Monday, March 11th, Tuesday, March 12th at the Puck, and
Wednesday, March 13th after Court Arrival downtown at the Bandshell. Each individual event’s
points will be awarded separately. First place points in each event will be equal to the 300
maximum points available. Follies events will only award points for placing 1st through 5th place.
There will be a total of 14 events. The Court of St. Patrick will be responsible for judging all of
Monday’s events.
Any outfits or costumes worn during Follies must conform to university standards for decency.
Competitors who are deemed to be dressed inappropriately will be asked to change or face
disqualification.
Traditionally on the Monday and Wednesday of Follies, participants precede their
presentation with some type of joke. All material that will be presented by individuals on the
puck or band shell MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ST . PAT’S BOARD by February 28th.
Content will be reviewed by the St. Pat’s Board and Student Involvement and will be up to
their discretion whether or not it will be allowed. Any significant divergence from the content
submitted will result in loss of points and possible disqualification. If you fail to submit your
jokes and entries, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PUCK OR THE BANDSHELL.
17Point’s breakdown and events are as follows:
Monday:
Green Merchandise
The object of this event is to creatively alter St. Pat's merchandise in order to create new St.
Pat's merchandise. Any year’s St. Pat's merchandise will be allowed, but older merchandise is
encouraged. To purchase vintage merch contact Donny Badamo at dab94v@mst.edu or on our
website https://stpats.mst.edu/merchandise/ . St. Pat’s Court will judge based on creativity and
originality, with the latter being emphasized. The points for this event will be awarded as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place – 8 points
Participation- 5 points
Crazy Beard
The object of this event is to creatively shave, shape, or in any other way display what your
organization believes to be the Craziest Beard of the St. Pat's celebration. Organizations will have a
maximum of 2 minutes to display their craziest beard. The Court will judge the participants based on
originality, creativity, general effect, and most of all craziness. Naturally grown hair will be required
for all male participants, while females may produce a false beard. The points for this event shall be
awarded as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
18Greenest Person
The object of this event is to originally present a costume or makeup that represents “green”
creatively. The winners are determined based on creativity and originality and by whoever court
believes to be “the Greenest Person”. Each Organization may enter either a male or a female as their
representative. The points for this event will be awarded as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
Top Ten List
The object of this event is to creatively and originally determine a St. Pat's related topic and
compose a top ten list based on that topic. The top ten lists must adhere to the decency of all follies
material. If determined to be indecent, that organization may be disqualified. A top ten list must be
provided and be approved by the St. Pat’s Board by February 28. Failure to comply may result
in loss of points or full disqualification. Organizations should also submit the name of the presenter
of their top ten list. The points for this event will be awarded as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
Limerick
The object of this event is to creatively compose an original St. Pat's themed Limerick. For
the purposes of this event, a limerick will be defined as a short, humorous poem of three long and
two short lines with the rhyming scheme AABBA. Limericks must be provided to the St. Pat’s
Board by February 28. Any significant changes must be submitted to and approved by the St. Pat’s
Board. Failure to comply may result in loss of points or full disqualification. The points for this
event will be awarded as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
19Tuesday:
Wrecking Ball
The objective for this event is to knock over a row of gonzo cups as quickly as possible. Each
organization will provide one participant that will put a pair of panty hoes over their head. The panty
hoes will have a tennis ball in the bottom, which is the only thing that's allowed to touch the Gonzo
Cups. Teams will finish as quickly as possible and will be rewarded points as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
Most Sweatshirts in a Minute
The object of this event is for the organizations to have participants put on as many official
St. Pat's sweatshirts in one minute. Participants may have as many assistants as needed. Any year’s
St. Pat's sweatshirt is allowed. Shirts must be unaltered and go on one at a time. Each participant
may start with one sweatshirt already on. The 5 organizations with the most properly worn
sweatshirts will place in this event. The points for this event shall be awarded as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
20Most Garters in a Minute
Each organization shall provide two participants. The object is to put as many garters on a
participant’s leg in one minute. It is strongly advised this participant be female, however anyone
under 5’10” in height will be allowed. St. Pat's will supply the garters. Judging is bases on the total
number of properly worn garters. Properly worn garters are garters worn above the knee. The 5
organizations with the most garters properly worn will place in this event. The points for this event
shall be awarded as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
“Fatal Vision” Egg Toss
Each organization will submit two members team to represent them in the contest. The
teams will put on a pair of drunk goggles and proceed to toss the egg back and forth. After each
throw the contestants will take one step back (roughly a 2 ft. increase in distance) until the egg
breaks. The number of completed throws a team makes will count as their score for the event.
The team with the highest number of throws will place at the event and the points will be
distributed as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
Shake it Out
Each organization wishing to participate will submit one member to represent them.
Participants will be provided a tissue box with 10 ping pong balls that they will fixate around their
waist. The objective of the game is to get all of the balls out of the box without using your hands or
damaging the box in the shortest amount of time. Points will be awarded to the teams that finish the
fastest as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
21Wednesday:
Leprechaun Look-a-Like
The objective of this event is to have a participant dress up to look like as much of a
Leprechaun as possible. Judging will be based on creativity, humor, and how much they look like a
leprechaun. Using the same person in consecutive years will result in disqualification.
Organizations will be required to disclose the name of their participant two weeks before the day of
follies. Points for the event will be awarded as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 16 points
3rd place - 12 points
4th place - 10 points
5th place - 8 points
Participation- 5 points
Show Walking Stick
In order to submit a show walking stick, it must meet the following requirements:
1. The walking stick must be at least 3 feet tall
2. It must include the name of the organization and the words “Best Ever”, “St. Pat's”,
“2019”, at least 3 shamrocks, and at least 2 snakes.
3. Must kill at least one snake during “Snake Invasion.”
Court will judge the walking sticks based on originality, creativity, workmanship, and general effect.
Organizations participating in show Walking Stick cannot compete in Show Shillelagh.
Organizations will be required to nominate a member who worked on their Show Walking Stick for
a chance to receive a medal at the concert if their walking stick wins First Place. Show Walking
Stick has traditionally been reserved for majority female organizations. Points will be awarded as
follows:
1st place – 60 points
2nd place - 50 points
3rd place - 40 points
4th place – 32 points
5th place - 26 points
Participation- 20 points
**Contenders can have their Show Walking Stick displayed at Coronation for court to admire. For
more information contact wmhmn2@mst.edu
22Show Shillelagh
In order to submit a show shillelagh, it must meet the following requirements:
1. The shillelagh must have at least 3 roots, be 4 feet tall minimum and 6.5 feet tall
maximum, and able to stand on its own
2. It must include the name of the organization, the words “Best Ever”, “St. Pat's”, “2019”
at least 2 snakes, and at least 3 shamrocks.
3. Must kill at least one snake during Snake Invasion.
The Court of St. Patrick will judge the Show Shillelagh based on originality, creativity,
workmanship, and general effect. Organizations competing in Show Walking Stick cannot
participate in Show Shillelagh. Organizations will be required to nominate a key member who
worked on their show shillelagh for a medal at the concert if their Shillelagh wins first place. The
points for show shillelagh will be distributed as follows:
1st place – 60 points
2nd place - 50 points
3rd place - 40 points
4th place – 32 points
5th place - 26 points
Participation- 20 points
**Contenders can have their Show Shillelagh displayed at Coronation for court to admire. For more
information contact wmhmn2@mst.edu
Vintage Merchandise
The object of this event is to present the oldest and most interesting Official St. Pat's Merchandise
your organization can find. All official merchandise must be at least 25 years old and must be from
MSM, UMR, or MST. Organizations are discouraged from submitting sweatshirts, unless they are
particularly rare or interesting. Unlike other events at Follies, points will only be awarded to the first,
second, and third place participants. The point distribution will be as follows:
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 15 points
3rd place - 10 points
Participation - 5 points
Follies Policies and Rules Reminders:
Any and all entries are subject to the collective rules of the Missouri S&T campus.
*Per university policy, disruptive or disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or
expression is prohibited.
http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/programs/ch200/200.010_standard_of_conduct
*Activity content (particularly submissions for the limerick and Top Ten List) must not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or status
as a protected veteran. http://titleix.mst.edu/ .
23670 Gonzo and Games Gonzo & Games Chair
Max Points Andrew “Texas” Robbins
(713) 412-8263
ajrcp2@mst.edu
This Year’s Gonzo and Games will be held on Thursday, March 14th and Friday, March
15th at Schuman Park from Noon - 6 p.m. To enter the games, a 2019 Gonzo cup is required. Each
game’s points will be counted separately. St. Pat’s reserves the rights to disqualify any organization
that breaks rules during the Gonzo and Games events.
In order to participate in Gonzo & Games these items must be submitted or completed
by Friday, March 8th, 2019 with the following:
● Roster of all members of the organization
● Entry Form submitted for Gonzo & Games
● Standard waiver for Gonzo & Games
Gonzo Gives Back (100 points)
Gonzo Gives Back is our annual service event; it’ll start at 9:00 a.m. the morning of Thursday
March 14th. Information about the service day will be released a couple weeks before the event. For
more information, you may contact our publicity chair, Ben Dyhouse at mststpatspub@mst.edu.
Remember, you are representing your organization and Missouri S&T at this event, so please
represent yourself well.
4-10 member participation-100 points
1-3 member participation-75 points
24Games (200 points)
Games marked with a ‘*’ will be divided by gender. The games are as followed:
Thursday:
Shillelagh/Walking Stick Toss*
Each participant will throw a St. Pat's shillelagh (or walking sticks for women) as far as they can.
The shillelagh/walking stick will be provided for the participant from the 2019 Snake Pits. The
participant may hold and throw the shillelagh/walking stick any way they choose provided it lands in
the designated area and it is not hazardous to themselves or other people around. Each organization
can only make three attempts to throw their shillelagh/walking stick. The organization with the
longest toss will be declared the winner.
1st place – 25 points
2nd place - 22 points
3rd place - 20 points
4th place - 18 points
5th place - 16 points
Participation - 15 points
Human Foosball Tournament
Each team will be entered into the human foosball bracket; men and women’s brackets will be
separated. Teams will consist of 6 players. Substitutes may be used, but all players must be present
at the start of the game. Players will be tied to a rail that runs across the arena. They are free to
move from side to side, but they cannot move forwards or backwards, just like in foosball. Players
substitute when a goal is scored. Leaving the tournament early will result in a score of “0” for this
event. The first team to score five goals is the winner. ALL CALLS BY THE REFEREE ARE
FINAL!
1st place – 25 points
2nd place - 22 points
3rd place - 20 points
4th place - 17 points
Participation - 15 points
25Pat’s-bee
Pat’s-bee is a yard game involving 2 teams of two participants. Each participant will attempt to
knock a Gonzo Cup off of the opposing team's pole and hit the ground using a frisbee. Players may
defend by catching the cup with one hand before it hits the ground. Play will go back and forth until
one team successfully knocks off the others cup. The game will be ran tournament style. Leaving
the tournament early will result in disqualification from the event.
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 18 points
3rd place - 16 points
4th place - 14 points
5th place - 12 points
Participation - 10 points
Hotdog Eating Contest
Organizations wishing to participate in the Hotdog Eating Contest must submit one of their members
to represent them. Participants will compete to eat 15 hot dogs in the shortest amount of time.
Vomiting will result in automatic disqualification.
1st place – 15 points
2nd place - 14 points
3rd place - 13 points
4th place - 12 points
5th place - 11 points
Participation - 10 points
Pedestal Joust Tournament*
Organizations will submit one member to compete in the Pedestal Joust Tournament. Each
participant will compete to knock their opponent off their pedestal. The winner will be determined
by the best 2 out of 3 matches. Winners will advance through the bracket until a final winner is
announced. Leaving the tournament early will result in disqualification from the event. Provided
safety gear must be worn while inside the pedestal joust.
1st place – 15 points
2nd place - 14 points
3rd place - 13 points
4th place - 12 points
5th place - 11 points
Participation - 10 points
26Friday:
Ultimate Archery
Each team will consist of 5 players. The game will be played like dodgeball, players form two teams
with the goal of hitting (tagging) all the opposing team with arrows. If you get tagged, you're out.
The game ends when all members of one team have been eliminated. The game will be tournament
style. Leaving the tournament early will result in a score of “0” for this event.
1st place – 25 points
2nd place - 22 points
3rd place - 20 points
4th place - 17 points
5th place - 15 points
Participation - 10 points
Obstacle Course
Each Participant will attempt to complete an obstacle course with the quickest time. Teams may send
as many participants as they want that can attempt as many times as they want to. Only the best time
will be recorded. For fairness, other team’s scores will not be given upon request.
1st place – 15 points
2nd place - 14 points
3rd place - 13 points
4th place - 12 points
5th place - 11 points
Participation - 10 points
Kickball Tournament*
Each team will be entered into the kickball bracket; men and women’s brackets will be
separated. Teams will consist of 10 players. Substitutes may be used, but all players must be
present at the start of the game. Once a player has been substituted, said player must not reenter the
game. Regular play scoring and rules will be used. Leaving the tournament early will result in a
score of “0” for this event. ALL CALLS BY THE UMPIRE ARE FINAL!
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 18 points
3rd place - 16 points
4th place - 14 points
5th place - 12 points
Participation - 10 points
Knockout*
All participants will line up to start the game. The first person will take a free throw. The second
person then attempts a free throw. The first person must make a shot before the second person. If
the first person makes the shot before the second person, they pass the ball to the next person in line
and go to the back of the line. If the second player makes his or her shot before the first player, the
27second person goes to the back of the line and the first person is eliminated from the game. The
game continues until one person remains.
1st place – 20 points
2nd place - 18 points
3rd place - 16 points
4th place - 14 points
5th place - 12 points
Participation - 10 points
Cornhole Tournament
Each team will consist of 2 players. Games will be played to 11, but you must win by at least
2. General scoring and gameplay will be used. Leaving the tournament early will result in a score
of “0” for this event.
1st place – 15 points
2nd place - 14 points
3rd place - 13 points
4th place - 12 points
5th place - 11 points
Participation - 10 points
Cudgel Carry
♣ Points will be awarded upon entry of a cudgel that meets the following requirements:
o Must be at least 5 feet tall and 1 foot in diameter
o Must contain the following
28♣ 2019 sweatshirt design
♣ A minimum of 3 shamrocks
♣ A minimum of 2 snakes
♣ Missouri S&T logo
♣ Organization’s name and insignia/symbol/crest
♣ Adherence to this year’s theme; “St. Pat's in Middle Earth”
o No professional help is permitted
o Foreign objects are only permitted for STRUCTURAL PURPOSES. No extra
decorations are allowed.
♣ The St. Pat’s Board reserves the right to disqualify any cudgel that fails to meet the specified
requirements
♣ The cudgel does not have to be carried any specified distance to qualify for points and
placing.
♣ Additional points will be awarded for the carry of the cudgel on his/her back for a distance of
30 meters
♣ The cudgel carrying team will consist of 6 people: 1 person to carry with 5 additional people
to spot and assist the carrier in placing the cudgel on his/her back before the starting time, as
well as assisting in the dismount of the cudgel after it has been carried.
♣ The carrier must be a full member of his/her respective organizations.
♣ Each organization will be given three attempts at the cudgel carry within a 10-minute time
period, starting at the beginning of the first attempt
1st place – 30 points
2nd place - 26 points
3rd place - 22 points
4th place - 18 points
5th place - 16 points
Participation - 15 points
Any and all entries must follow all campus guidelines for appropriate public behavior and conduct,
and are subject to the approval of student activities officials.
*Per university policy, disruptive or disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or
expression is prohibited.
http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/programs/ch200/200.010_standard_of_conduct
Talent Show (100 points)
This year, Gonzo & Games will feature our fourth annual talent show. Organizations will provide
one act. It can be any kind of act such as a musical performance or stand-up comedy. Please fill out
the registration form with what you would like to perform, if it is stand-up comedy, we ask that you
submit your entire act. Once you submit this form, we will let you know if your act will be allowed,
29your time-slot, and any other specific details you will need to know. Your act must be less than 10
minutes long. We will provide a microphone and basic sound equipment, but everything else will
need to be provided by your organization. You will be judged by a panel of faculty members. If you
are interested, we ask that you perform on the Thursday of Gonzo and Games.
1st place – 100 points
2nd place – 80 points
3rd place - 60 points
Participation - 50 points
30Cudgel (220 points)
The St. Pat's Cudgel judging will take place Friday, March 15th at 2 p.m. at Gonzo and
Games. To participate in the Cudgel contest, please contact Andrew “Texas” Robbins at
ajrcp2@mst.edu. He will notify your organization of any information regarding the contest
including reimbursements.
In order to receive participation points for Cudgel it must meet the following criteria:
♣ Must be at least 5 feet tall and 1 foot in diameter
♣ Must contain the following
o 2019 sweatshirt design
o A minimum of 3 shamrocks
o A minimum of 2 snakes
o Missouri S&T logo
o Organizations name and insignia/symbol/crest
o Adherence to this year’s theme, “St. Pat’s in Middle Earth”
♣ No professional help is permitted
♣ Foreign objects are only permitted for STRUCTURAL PURPOSES. No extra decorations
are allowed
The Cudgels will be judged by distinguished members of the Missouri S&T and Rolla community.
They will use the following criteria to judge the Cudgels:
♣ Workmanship
♣ Quality and Uniqueness of carvings
♣ General Effects
♣ Coverage of Cudgel
Organizations will place 1st through 5th based upon the judging. Organizations do have an
opportunity to be awarded additional points. 5 additional points will be awarded to the biggest
Cudgel, the Cudgel with the most snakes, the Cudgel with the most shamrocks, and the cudgel with
the biggest shamrock. Organizations, however, cannot score more than the 220 maximum points in
the Cudgel category. The point breakdown shall be as follows:
1st place – 200 points
2nd place – 175 points
3rd place - 150 points
4th place - 125 points
5th place - 115 points
Participation - 100 points
31200 Tradition Queens & Knights Chair
Max Points Adam Koncki
(636) 352-5949
ajkndt@mst.edu
St. Pat's at S&T is a tradition that has existed for over 100 years. As such, it is important that
organizations do their part to help preserve and further one of Missouri’s longest running St.
Patrick’s Day celebrations. The honor of being nominated as either a student Queen or Knight is one
of the most important parts of that tradition. Organizations will receive 50 points for nominating a
Queen candidate and 30 points for nominating a student Knight. Knights who are inducted into the
Order of the Snake will be worth an additional 20 points. The criteria for induction will be given to
Knights as a part of their informational sessions. No extra points will be awarded for your
organization’s queen candidate winning the queen’s crown or placing as a runner-up. The due date
for nominating a Queen or Knight will be November 29, 2018
. Although late nominations will be considered, it is strongly encouraged that nominations
and payment be turned in by that time. All Queens and Knights will be required to attend the
coronation ceremony held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. in Leach Theater in order to
earn points.
Over the years as nominations have grown, and space on the stage is limited, we’ve had to
eliminate other parts of the ceremony. To resolve this and uphold the traditions, this year the
candidates will have an allocated section of seats. The winning candidates will be called onto the
stage during the ceremony. Participation in various events will be considered for positions. None of
these events will be mandatory, but it is important that you participate and represent your
organization at these different functions. For those that will not be on stage, there will still be
reserved seating in front of the theatre and will still be honored during the ceremony.
The week of St. Pat's requires a tremendous amount of effort on the part of the St. Pat’s
Board, and is only made possible through your organization’s continued membership and
involvement in St. Pat's. As such, we will be awarding 50 points to any organization per active
member on the St. Pat’s Board (baby, junior, senior rep) during the week of St. Pat's, with a limit of
100 points possible. Active members of the St. Pat’s Board are not eligible to compete in all events.
If there are any questions about what active members can participate in contact Brent
Bauerschmidt at bmbf34@mst.edu.
32Points Breakdown:
♣ Knight 30 points
o (Order of the Snake) 20 points
♣ Queen 50 points
♣ St. Pat's representative 50 points for each active rep (maximum of 2)
If you are interested in joining St. Pat's or know somebody who may be interested in representing
your organization, please contact our recruitment chair, John Schweer, he can be reached at
jmshxf@mst.edu.
33200+ Float and Parade Float and Parade Chair
Max Points Adam McTigue
(314) 580-4661
amm825@mst.edu
The St. Pat's Parade takes place on Saturday, March, 16th, 2019 at 11 a.m. on Pine Street in
Downtown Rolla. In order to be eligible for reimbursements and receive points for Float and Parade
a float or non-float must be entered, approved, and paraded down Pine Street.
To enter a float or non-float each organization must first submit their (non-)float concept/title
to Adam McTigue, either during the scheduled float sign ups Monday, February 4th, 2019 or after
by email. More information will be sent out about the float sign ups when it gets closer. The
concept/title must be in adherence to the 2019 theme “St. Pat's in Middle Earth”. In the case of two
or more organizations entering the same concept, it will be decided on a first come first served basis,
however, float concepts will have preference over non-float concepts. Once the concept is approved
organizations must submit an entry form by Friday, February 8th, 2019. Once the entry form is
turned in and approved, your organization will be sent information regarding line-ups and other day
of parade information. In order for a float to be entered and approved it must meet the following
criteria:
● Maximum dimensions for float: 13 feet high (ground to highest point), 15 feet wide, and any
length.
● Floats must denote the float title, the organization name, and the University’s name (Missouri
University of Science and Technology). This can be in a sign or poster carried by people
preceding the float. The Float must also have room on the pulling vehicle for a number to be
taped for easier judging.
● A pair of boards must be attached to either side of the tow vehicle on which appropriate
advertising will be displayed in a clear and legible fashion. St. Pat's will supply the
advertising boards with dimensions of 4 ft. high and 8 ft. long.
● If the float fails (falls apart or becomes immobile) during the parade, the organization will
not be eligible for points or reimbursements.
● There shall be no people on the float itself with the exception of the queen’s float.
● There shall be no alcohol on the float.
● There shall be no co-floats.
● If a member of the organization is convicted of any infraction of Rolla City ordinances
during the parade, the organization will not be eligible for points or reimbursements
While in the parade the floats will be judged by distinguished members of the Missouri S&T
and Rolla community. They will use the following criteria to judge the floats:
● Originality
● Workmanship
● General Effect
● Adherence to the theme, parade route, starting time
● A moving part is not required but will be looked highly upon by the judges.
34Your organization can be refunded up to $200 for expenses needed to build your float.
In order to receive your refund you must return your parade boards that we will assign to each
float in the same condition you received them and you must return your judging number sign.
Also, you must turn in any receipts for expenses you would like reimbursed. If there is anything
not relating to your float othe receipt, we cannot refund it. Everything required for your refund
must be turned in by Saturday March 23rd, 2019. In addition there will be a $50 deposit that
all organizations are required to pay to be in the parade. Once the parade has passed, the
organizations that participated in will be fully refunded for the deposit. The due date for the
deposit is Friday February 15th, 2019. All deposits must be turned into Adam McTigue.
(Make checks out to the St. Pat’s Board)
Organizations will receive one free parade t-shirt for every truck that they bring to the
parade, to help carry parade boards. The St. Pat’s Board will provide parade board mounts. An
organization can only receive a max of 4 t-shirts (four trucks). Trucks must show up to the
parade the same time as the floats. If we do not need the trucks to help out, your organization
will still get the t-shirt for showing up. To get the t-shirt, you must check in with Adam
McTigue. More information will be sent out on where the trucks will meet before the parade.
The organization with the first place float will have the option to build the next year’s
Queens’ Float. If all the criteria are met for the Queens’ Float that organization will
automatically be awarded 200 points. If the Queen Float places 1 , 2 , or 3 it will be worth
st nd rd
additional points. If the Queens Float receives 1 place, it will instead be awarded 250 points. If
st
the Queens Float receives 2 place, it will be awarded 230 points, and a 3 place Queens Float
nd rd
will be awarded 190 points. Last year, first place float was awarded to Kappa Sigma, so they
have the option to build the 2019 Queens’ Float.
Organizations who decide not to build a float have the option of participating in the Parade
by entering a non-float. The non-float must adhere to the theme and be approved by Adam
McTigue. The non-float will not be judged and will only be awarded the non-float points. The
point breakdown will be as follows:
1st place – 200 points
2nd place - 180 points
3rd place - 160 points
Float Participation - 140 points
Non-Float Participation - 100 points
35Volunteering Opportunity Concerts Chair
Devinda Senanayake
(573) 202-1516
dcsbc8@mst.edu
The St. Pat's Grateful Board Concert is an ongoing tradition of St. Pat's at Missouri S&T. Everyone,
town and campus alike, is encouraged to come together for an afternoon of food, fun, and live music
following the parade. Talent featured in our past concerts include Reel Big Fish, Red Jumpsuit
Apparatus, Shinedown, Middle Class Rut, Puddle of Mudd, Motion City Soundtrack, The Urge, Sick
Puppies, The Schwag, and Tech N9ne.
Volunteers provide tremendous help to the success of our event and also get an inside look of how a
concert is set up and run. Volunteers are eligible for service hours, pending approval of their
organization's service chair. Volunteer slots are available from Friday afternoon to Saturday
evening. Interested parties should contact the St. Pat’s Concert Chair, Devinda Senanayake for
more information. Volunteers are also required to attend the Concert information meeting, which
will be on Saturday, March 3rd, at 10 a.m. in the Meramec room of Havener.
Volunteers will be provided more information during the meeting. Below is a general breakdown of
what volunteers will be doing before, during, and after the concert:
Before the concert starts:
♣ Setting up the stage, perimeter fence, and crowd barricades
♣ Unloading sound equipment
During the concert:
♣ Security
o Watching the gate to make sure no glass gets in the area
o Monitoring the crowd barricades, and city hall doors
After the concert is over:
♣ Clean up trash after the concert
♣ Tear down fencing, stage, audio equipment
*Note: volunteering will not be for points.
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