Sibling Takeover was planned to take place on Feb. 15. However, the beginning of this annual event is still being replanned with hopes to try again on a future date. Originally, the event was “open to siblings, cousins, or anyone Doane students love like a sibling, from Kindergarten through 12th grade,” according to an email showing the event and event plans.
As with family weekend every September, different activities were planned including photo ops, movies at the fieldhouse and the opportunity for people in ninth grade and up to stay on campus overnight. However, according to Brian Stutz, Director of Residential Life and Education, because “very low participants” signed up, the event is being reconsidered.
“I would like to try to continue to do it but just need to reevaluate ways to get people to come,“ Stutz said.
There were a few advertisements on Instagram starting late December showcasing the event. However, a few students felt they didn’t know too much about it. Also, a few students expressed concern over how it would be uncomfortable for high school students to spend the night in dorms and the responsibility of taking care of their younger siblings.
