Spring Kickoff at Capitol!

As warm weather returns to the area, it’s time to stretch those legs and take a break from the computer screen. And several student clubs at Capitol Technology University have teamed up to organize an event that will help you do just that.

On April 11, Capitol students will be hosting their very first Spring Kickoff, featuring music, food and a variety of games (both outdoor and indoor). Prizes will be awarded.

Capitol’s campus is on the site of the former Beltsville Speedway, and while the kickoff won’t feature any high-speed races, the event will include a car show. Anyone with a vehicle they’d like to show off is encouraged to participate.

Four student organizations – The Fit Club, SIC, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and oSTEM – are sponsoring the event, which will be held from 10 am until 4 pm. All memebrs of the Capitol community and their families are invited.

“We met with alumni of the university who told us about similar events that used to be held on campus, including a car show,” said Theodore Stewart, president of the Fit Club. “That sounded very interesting, considering that we have a lot of car lovers on campus. Indeed, there’s been a lot of excitement about it so far.

“It’s a chance for car enthusiasts to get together and talk about cars, maybe show off any upgrades they’ve done,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the games held at the event are designed to create a family atmosphere, and will include sports like volleyball and kickball. “While parents are looking at the cars, kids can be having fun playing the games,” Stewart said.

Anyone interested n participating in the car show should contact Stewart (e-mail: theodorestewart11(at)gmail.com) by April 3. That will help the event organizers properly accommodate all the vehicles.