Panels, workshops, performances, competitions, and other events enthralled the Full Sail campus during the Hall of Fame 10 (HOF X) event. This event marked 40 years of Full Sail as an institution for higher learning in the media and entertainment industries. The theme of the event was “ten-gether” with a golden homage, which reflected the allegory of gold, meaning accomplishment or success.
As the event came to an end, students reflected on the troves of wisdom and experiences gained from the event. For example, one student who did not know anything about cosplay had a crash course on what makes a great cosplay. If you want to know what makes a great cosplay, read “Cosplay Clash” by Angel Ortiz. Another student learned about how one individual can change the life of another. Read “Power of an Individual” by Zach Williams.
The HOF X experience ultimately falls on the individuals who attend. To quote the old cliche, “You only get out what you put in.” There were so many golden nuggets of wisdom and knowledge passed off to the students, from not only the HOF X inductees, but also from alumni who graduated recently. The Hall of Fame event is the best event to network with any and everyone across degree programs.
“Striking pay dirt” was an idiom from the 1800s, meaning they found gold after digging through dirt. In this case, students and faculty struck their respective pay dirt by reflecting on their biggest takeaways from the event. A person’s definition of gold varies, so here are some of the gold that students received after the event.
Jayralee Pina, a student in the Media Communications Bachelor of Science program (MCBS), said her gold was “coming out of my shell and experiencing everything there is to offer. My gold is making all kinds of connections, especially the ones that benefit me in the future. My gold is finding my passion through trying new things, and going for the things that I want by working for it, not waiting for it to be handed to me.”
Jamal Gilbert found his gold in “the experience of working in a professional team setting. I learned a lot about how different people function in a team, and how important it is to define your role, and try to excel the best way you know how.”
Shantel Williams discovered her gold by “family amongst strangers. There was so much love and support that I forgot I didn’t even know these people. When I was caught sitting aimlessly staring, people kept coming up just to check on me, and that made me feel so special. They really cared, because more than a few times, they sat with me to see what was going on. I had to explain to them I was just planning out my day and project. What surprised me was that they actually helped me get my life together. During the whole week of HOF, I never felt alone.”
Imani Ridley is the design coordinator for the MCBS Look Book, and a two-year content writer for the MCBS writing team. She unearthed her gold through “collaborative support that everyone had, and the energy everyone gave off. There was never any hesitation. When anyone needed help, everyone was willing to be there for the next writing team member.”
Kevin dela Cerna watched his gold shine from the daily interactions with the writing team members. Seeing the members challenge themselves to learn new skills, make sacrifices for the team, and find their voices, whether it was through their writing, actions, or ideas to make the team more effective.
Hall of Fame 10, like all previous events, allowed students to feel the spirit of Full Sail University. Many opportunities sprang from events like Hall of Fame, because they had a chance to show off their talents. When Hall of Fame 11 comes around, put effort in, because you never know what will come out.
Photographer: Quinten Peter
Author: Kage
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