It was a...

Playing for fun and glory

...beautiful day for playing badminton! The Gentlemen had great weather as they took to North Quad for the Shuttlecock Showdown. This cherished event was a showcase for the Gentlemen to show their skill with racquet and shuttlecock. And what skill they had... well some of them. The Showdown saw the rise and fall of many teams. Some teams were deposed of quickly while others had a prolonged exit... not giving up until the bloody end. In the end, freshmen, Sam Schaeffer and Will Kelly, defeated of team of seniors, Ben Cote and Andrew Noble, and won the Showdown. On the Shuttlecock Showdown, Kurt Roemer, Steds Vice-President and Showdown organizer, said, "The world's favorite event showcasing a true gentleman's sport didn't disappoint - the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat were ever present. What a day to be alive!"