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And the Winner is...
The House of Dignitas
awarded the House Cup
By Michael A. Lanier, CIU Student Writer
Excitement and drama filled the air on
campus in April just ahead of the first
annual “House Summit” when the winner
of the “House Cup” would be named.
The trophy goes to the residence hall
scoring the most points in a series of
friendly competitions, community service
(see page 25) and displays of school spirit
throughout the school year.
The House Summit is part of the
new House Collective, integrating
freshmen with
upperclassmen in
residence halls or
“Houses” named
for Latin virtues.
The House
Summit included
times of worship
and fellowship
including
volleyball and, despite a chill in the air,
an outdoor movie on The Quad. It ended
with a gathering in Hoke Auditorium
where Residence Life Director David
Blanchard announced the winner: The
House of Dignitas.
The ladies of Dignitas exploded into
cheers and rushed the stage waving
their House flag. As their reward, the
residents enjoyed a day at the Carowinds
Amusement Park near Charlotte, North
Carolina at the end of last school year.
Also, the Dignitas crest on their building,
(Founders Residence Hall), is now
encircled with a set of golden laurels and
will remain there for the duration of this
school year.
“I feel like the girls in our house really
grasped the idea of the House Collective
and just ran with it!” said junior McKenzie
Sutton, a Dignitas resident. “We have
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loved living together, learning and growing together, and winning together.”
Although the excitement of the award was energizing, the women of Dignitas were
happier with how their hall bonded and grew over the school year.
“Together we built a house, a community, a family, and a sisterhood,” said
sophomore Regan Galloway. “Dignitas is a house full of ladies who love the Lord and
love each other. Being a part of the House of Dignitas has been both rewarding and
life-changing.”
The House of Dignitas is The House Victorious.
Learn more about campus life as a CIU student by calling (800) 777-2227, or email
The House of Dignitas celebrates after winning the inaugural House Cup. The women are
symbolizing a crown with their fingers.
“Dignitas is a house full of ladies who love
the Lord and love each other.”
– Regan Galloway, resident of the House of Dignitas
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