Hope College hosted the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition on Saturday, Oct. 14, in conjunction with the college’s One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) celebration.

  • Three performers with painted faces act on stage during the Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. One performer stands and points dramatically, another crouches with a determined expression, and the third is on the ground flexing their arms. The background features painted trees and a "Campus Safety" sign.
  • Three performers in costume act out a scene during the Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College's One Big Weekend celebration. One is dressed as an athlete, another in bright pink athletic wear, and the third in a chef's outfit holding a large black pan.
  • A group of students on stage performing a skit during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College, with a backdrop featuring signs for a lemonade stand and Phelps Dining.
  • Students perform a theatrical skit on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. Four students are dressed in various costumes, including a basketball jersey, and they are acting expressively in front of a backdrop decorated with a colorful stained glass window.
  • A performer dressed in a white shirt, orange tie, and dark pants stands with hands on knees in front of a backdrop resembling a brick wall and stained glass window, during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College's One Big Weekend celebration.
  • Two performers on stage at the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College, dressed in theatrical costumes with exaggerated facial makeup, laughing and holding a large cardboard prop. A colorful, stained glass window backdrop is visible behind them.
  • A group of performers, with exaggerated facial expressions and makeup, enact a dramatic scene on stage. One performer, dressed in a white shirt and orange tie, holds a rubber chicken above their head. A painted backdrop features a colorful stained glass window. The event is part of Hope College's 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition during the One Big Weekend celebration.
  • A performer dressed in black, with face paint resembling exaggerated facial features, holds a circular prop featuring a large "H" in blue and orange.
  • A group of students dressed in various costumes and face paint enthusiastically pose together on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College.
  • A person stands on stage under a spotlight, wearing a black sleeveless dress and gesturing with both hands raised. The background is dark, and their shadow is visible on the wall behind them.
  • A person with short hair, wearing a black sleeveless dress, stands on a stage with a microphone headset, smiling and gesturing with open arms.
  • A student performs on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College.
  • A group of students dressed in dark outfits with white gloves perform on stage, holding colorful paper airplanes. A conductor stands in front of them, leading the performance at the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College.
  • A group of people, wearing dark clothing and white gloves, perform on stage. Two of them hold up signs with the numbers "27" as part of the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College during One Big Weekend.
  • A group of students wearing blue outfits and white gloves perform on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. A conductor in a shiny dress stands in front, directing them.
  • A group of 14 students, dressed in navy blue and white attire, seated on bleachers in a gymnasium during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. A black dog lies at the feet of the students in the front row. Spectators are visible in the background.
  • A group of female students dressed in matching outfits stand on risers, performing on stage under bright lights. Three male students stand to the right, holding large signs. The audience is seen seated in the background within a large indoor venue.
  • A group of performers on stage at Hope College's 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition, waving colorful scarves during the college’s One Big Weekend celebration.
  • Students participate in a tug-of-war competition on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup event hosted by Hope College. The backdrop features a brick wall with a "Playbill" sign, and the participants are dressed in various colorful costumes.
  • Two students wearing orange shirts with the word "Hope" spray-painted on them perform in a skit during the Nykerk Cup competition. They stand in front of a set designed to look like a brick wall with a sign reading "Playbill" and a trophy displayed on a table between them.
  • Two individuals wearing maroon shirts with "CALV" partially visible are performing on stage, each holding a wooden frame resembling a jail cell. They appear to be acting distressed or emotive, as part of the Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College.
  • A group of students dressed in various costumes perform animatedly on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. The background includes a red curtain and a brick wall.
  • Four performers on stage during the Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College, with one dressed in a red "Pull Coach" tank top and holding a rope, another in a pink dress holding a white cloth, and two others in costumes, one resembling a mime. A background prop resembles a brick wall with a Playbill sign.
  • Students perform on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. One student dressed in a shiny top and patterned skirt raises her arms while smiling, and another student in a red tank top with the number 26 holds a prop. Other students in colorful hats are also part of the performance. A brick background and a blue couch are visible on stage.
  • A group of students perform on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College, part of the One Big Weekend celebration. They are dressed in colorful costumes, including a mime outfit and various bright shirts, with a background featuring red curtains and a brick wall prop.
  • Participants in costume perform a skit during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College's One Big Weekend celebration. One participant in a mime costume holds a rope, while others in colorful outfits act out a scene on stage with a brick-patterned backdrop.
  • A group of students in colorful costumes and face paint pose energetically on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. A red curtain and brick wall backdrop are visible.
  • A young woman wearing a pink dress and a necklace stands with her arms outstretched during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College.
  • A young woman stands on a dark stage, wearing a long pink dress, with one arm raised in a gesture. She is illuminated by a spotlight.
  • A woman wearing a pink dress, earrings, and a necklace, performing on stage at the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition during Hope College's One Big Weekend celebration.
  • A group of students from Hope College, dressed in coordinated outfits of blue skirts, white gloves, and dark tops, sit in the bleachers at the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition during One Big Weekend.
  • A group of women in matching dark blue outfits and white gloves stand on bleachers, illuminated by stage lighting. They are participating in the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. A woman in a long, sleeveless magenta dress stands in front of them, appearing to lead or conduct.
  • A group of women in matching navy blue outfits and white gloves perform on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College's One Big Weekend.
  • A group of participants at the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College are performing on stage. They are wearing dark blue outfits and white gloves, holding red pom-poms and a sign that reads "SONG" during the One Big Weekend celebration.
  • A group of seven women dressed in matching blue skirts, sweaters, and white gloves stand on a dimly lit stage, participating in the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College during One Big Weekend.
  • A group of seven young women, dressed in navy blue uniforms with white gloves, stands on stage during the Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. Two women in elegant dresses, one in pink and one in green, are seen from behind, walking towards the group. The stage is dimly lit, highlighting the performers.
  • A large gymnasium is filled with people for the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. The foreground features a long table with judges seated, while the background shows an audience seated in the bleachers. The event is part of the college’s One Big Weekend celebration.
  • A woman in a dark blue dress, holding a small notepad, speaks into a microphone headset on stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College.
  • Two women in black dresses stand on a stage. One is holding a large silver trophy. They are participating in the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College, part of the college’s One Big Weekend celebration.
  • A woman in a floral dress speaks into a microphone while holding a piece of paper during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. Two other women in black dresses stand in the background, one holding a large trophy.
  • A group of students stands on a stage during the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition at Hope College. The stage is decorated with scattered red pom-poms and papers, and the background features a black curtain. The students are dressed in formal attire, and a woman in a blue dress is speaking in front of the group.
  • A group of young women smiling and hugging each other in a gymnasium filled with people. One woman is holding a bouquet of flowers, and others are gathered around, some wearing Hope College apparel. The background shows spectators seated on bleachers.
  • A group of excited students, some wearing uniforms, celebrating with a large silver trophy at Hope College's 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition during One Big Weekend. The crowd in the background is cheering and smiling.
  • A group of enthusiastic students at Hope College celebrating the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition. Two women in the foreground, one in a green dress and the other in a pink dress, are holding a silver trophy and smiling. The crowd behind them is cheering and clapping in excitement.
  • A group of Hope College students celebrate joyfully in a gymnasium after the 89th annual Nykerk Cup competition, part of the college’s One Big Weekend. Several participants are seen cheering, clapping, and smiling, with some holding the trophy high.

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