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Senior Week Activities 2008

Students may purchase tickets for Senior Week activities online.

Friday, May 9^th –PawSox Game -- $25

Departs WPI at 3:30pm, Departs Pawtucket, RI around 10pm

The PawSox are the Triple A minor league team for the Boston Red Sox. Come attend the game and enjoy an all you can eat BBQ before the game. Food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breast, lemonade, ice cream and more! The BBQ tent is located in right field where you can stay for the entire game.  For more information regarding the PawSox team, you can visit their website at http://www.pawsox.com/

Saturday, May 10^th – Harbor Cruise -- $30              

Departs WPI at 6:30pm, Departs Portsmouth at 11:30pm

Come enjoy the beauty of the Portsmouth Harbor Cruise and dance throughout the night with your classmates.  For more information about the Portsmouth Harbor Cruise, visit their website at http://www.islesofshoals.com/

Sunday, May 11^th – Blue Man Group -- $40

Departs WPI at 11:30am, Departs Boston after the performance (approximately 7pm)

Come to Boston for the day and see the famous Blue Man Group perform! Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Visit their website: http://www.blueman.com/about

Monday, May 12^th – Wine and Brewery Tour -- $30

Departs WPI at 9:30am, Departs Newport, RI at 3:30pm

Come for a winery tour and tasting at the Newport Winery in RI! We will have lunch in Newport in the afternoon and then travel to the Newport Storm brewery for a tour. You will receive free samples at both the brewery and winery, and receive a complementary wine and pint glass.

Tuesday, May 13^th - Kimball’s Farm Mini Golf and Bumper Boats -- $20

Departs WPI at 11am, Departs Kimball’s at 4pm

Kimball’s has a mini golf, putt range, bumper boats and ice cream. You will get to sample all of them on this fun trip to your youth. For more information about Kimball’s Farm, visit their website at http://www.kimballfarm.com/

Tuesday, May 13^th – Presidents Reception -- No Charge

Time: 6-8pm

More details to follow

Thursday, May 15^th – F1 Racing -- $40

Departs WPI at 11:30pm, Departs F1 at 5pm

Enjoy these last few days with your senior class by spending some quality time at the races. At F1 Boston, you’ll come in and suit up, receive a driver briefing, and pit yourself against other drivers scored by their computerized, split second timing system. – the same system used in professional racing. Racing, lunch, unlimited soda, cash bar and transportation to the venue are all included in this event! For more information about F1, visit their website at http://www.f1boston.com/

Thursday, May 15^th – GAC Senior Networking Event

Time: 7-9pm, Sahara Restraurant

Greek membership is for a lifetime – come learn some ways to stay involved. Senior members of fraternities and sororities are invited to attend this reception sponsored by the Greek Alumni Council. Lite appetizers provided, as well as a cash bar.

 

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