Martha Berry
When did Martha open the Boys Industrial School (now Berry College)?
1902
When is Mountain Day weekend?
October 2nd-4th
Where is the March/Picnic located?
Mountain Campus - Winshape Pavilion
Where are the Olympics held?
Evan’s Lawn
What is Martha Berry’s Birthday?
October 7th, 1865
What day is Marthapalooza?
Saturday
What closes the march?
Berry College Alma Mater
When and where marthapalooza occur?
Clara Bowl; 9:00pm-1:00 AM
How many siblings did Martha Berry have?
7
Where can you find your wristband and picnic ticket?
Krannert Info Desk
What is dropped in the basket at the bottom of the hill during the march?
Pennies
Who participates in the Olympics?
Residence halls, commuters, faculty and staff compete in “field day-type” events.
Where is Martha Berry buried?
Outside the College Chapel
Do guests/visitors get free picnic tickets?
No, every student gets a free ticket.
What colors do students wear during the march?
Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman: pastel pink dresses and the men have worn light blue.
Seniors: women wear pastel blue and men wear white for the march
When was marthapalooza introduced?
2005
Where is Ronany buried?
Outside the Ladd center
How much does it cost for a guest ticket for marthapalooza?
$20
When was the first “marching drill”?
1923
Who won the first mountain day Olympics?
Clara Hall