2008 Woodie Awards
Dining hall-managed food stands hotspots at games
By Elizabeth Rekowski
Rocket Focus Editor
Issue date: 9/28/07 Section: Focus
"We were freezing trying to get everyone's orders," Markovitch said. "I'm pretty sure that all we sold were nachos, hot chocolate and coffee."
But despite the cold, she said the good company of her co-workers and the fans kept her in good spirits.
"Even though it was cold, we still had fun," she said. "We see lots of people and talk about just about anything when we are there."
In addition, Markovitch said that this year, the stands are even busier because of the growing number of people attending games.
"The crowds were smaller last season, but have grown a lot since the football team is doing a lot better this season," she said.
Lucky Wijayakoon, 21, a senior math and psychology major, also works at the concession stand, but as an AVI employee rather than an ROTC volunteer. She said she just started this semester and already loves the job.
"It's (because of) the people I work with. They are so much fun," Wijayakoon said.
"The people you are serving are just so hyped up and happy for the game."
She said she also enjoys getting to "meet different people every day that you work. It's more fun that way."
Wijayakoon said at the food stands, everyone has a specific job, and in an assembly line fashion, orders are rung into the register, prepared and served to the customers. She said her primary job is running the register.
Wijayakoon also works at Boozel, which she said also has its perks.
However, she slightly prefers working the football games because she gets to meet new people every game and, for the most part, is kept busy during her shift.
"At (the) concession (stands), you always have a lot of people," Wijayakoon said, "(so) time goes by quickly."
But despite the cold, she said the good company of her co-workers and the fans kept her in good spirits.
"Even though it was cold, we still had fun," she said. "We see lots of people and talk about just about anything when we are there."
In addition, Markovitch said that this year, the stands are even busier because of the growing number of people attending games.
"The crowds were smaller last season, but have grown a lot since the football team is doing a lot better this season," she said.
Lucky Wijayakoon, 21, a senior math and psychology major, also works at the concession stand, but as an AVI employee rather than an ROTC volunteer. She said she just started this semester and already loves the job.
"It's (because of) the people I work with. They are so much fun," Wijayakoon said.
"The people you are serving are just so hyped up and happy for the game."
She said she also enjoys getting to "meet different people every day that you work. It's more fun that way."
Wijayakoon said at the food stands, everyone has a specific job, and in an assembly line fashion, orders are rung into the register, prepared and served to the customers. She said her primary job is running the register.
Wijayakoon also works at Boozel, which she said also has its perks.
However, she slightly prefers working the football games because she gets to meet new people every game and, for the most part, is kept busy during her shift.
"At (the) concession (stands), you always have a lot of people," Wijayakoon said, "(so) time goes by quickly."
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