Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Gayraoke @ Jake's

Out@Kelley MBA organized “Gayraoke” (gay-karaoke) on Saturday, Oct 9, 2010. This was the first O@K event for the Class of 2012 and despite the mid-terms, many showed up in their fabulous clothes and wonderful voices long with 2nd year students who were long waiting for this event. The crowd of over 110 filled Jake’s floor space as the night led into a dynamic fun-filled karaoke rounds. When asked about how they liked the event, the participants could barely hold back their excitement.

“Gayraoke was the most fun night I've had in Bloomington. Singing songs, drinking with classmates, and deep neck v's”, says Brett a 1st year ally who totally rocked it out on the floor. Another ally, Galen expressed his joy in being able to show this fun-filled event to his girlfriend who was visiting the town and Stephanie, a 1st year member thought that this event was “a great way for me to meet more of my fellow 1st years and really get to hang out in a social setting with the 2nd years…not to mention flex my vocal cord muscles”. Joe, an ally had similar experience; "we always have a good time at O@K events. [They] do a great job organizing and hosting along with making everyone feel welcome. Gayraoke was very fun, too bad it didn’t last longer!", he expresses. But what Will, a first year member said best expresses the feeling of the crowd that day. “Gayraoke was by far the best event of the year! Everybody came out, even friends who had been studying and rolled in wearing sweats”, Will says. “When else can you sing, “Santa Baby,” in October and have back-up dancers? Everyone showed up not only to support O@K, but because we had looked forward to Gayraoke all week. Out@Kelley really knows how throw events that are inclusive and fun. Can we do more Gayraoke nights?” he adds.

So, gay or straight, 1st year or 2nd year, Gayraoke allowed everyone to let their hair down, mingle with other fellow students and really have a good time. Given its huge success, Out@Kelley MBA is planning to host similar event every Fall.