By Matt Strohl
Beta Beta Beta, the biology honors society on campus, hosted a car wash this past Saturday, September 13, at the Bank of the Ozarks. They did so in hopes of raising money for future projects and trips for the club.
Beta Beta Beta, or Tri Beta as they are known around campus, decided to put on a car wash in order to raise funds for both Octoberfest and their annual camping trip.
“This year, we are dressing up as mad scientists and letting kids play with microscopes,” said Tri Beta member, Timothy Jacquez.
According to Jacquez, the car wash fundraiser was a success.
“I am not sure how many cars we washed in total,” said Jacquez. “But we raised about $300 to go towards both the trip and our Octoberfest and Relay for Life booths.”
Tri Beta plans to have a kissing booth for Gardner-Webb’s annual Relay for Life, according to Jacquez.
“It is called ‘Kisses for Trevor.'” said Jacquez. “Trevor is a dog. They will be getting doggie kisses.”
In addition to their charity work and fundraisers, Tri Beta also hosts tutoring sessions for Biology students. Every Tuesday, Tri Beta members tutor students in the Withrow building. Tri Beta also helps harbor interest in science by going around to elementary schools and hosting science days, according to Jacquez.
For more information regarding Tri Beta, contact their president, Whitley Bowman, at [email protected]. You may also contact the Tri Beta advisor, Dr. Cathleen Ciesielski, at [email protected].