The Pull took place Saturday, Sept. 30, with the Even Year winning the Pull by taking 44' 4" of rope! Congratulations to both teams.

  • A large coil of thick rope is piled in the bed of a white pickup truck parked on the side of the road. Trees and parked cars are visible in the background.
  • A group of students at Hope College stand in a line on the grass, wearing matching maroon shirts with the number 27 and "PULL" printed on them. They are participating in the annual tug-of-war event, "The Pull," which took place on Saturday, Sept. 30, with the Even Year team winning by taking 44' 4" of rope. In the background, there is a building with a sign that reads "DeWitt Student and Cultural Center."
  • Two teams of students stand in lines on a grassy area outside a brick building. One team wears red shirts with the number 26, and the other team wears maroon and gold shirts with the number 27.
  • A large group of students participating in The Pull, a traditional tug-of-war event at Hope College, are seen pulling a long rope on the campus. The students are divided into two teams, wearing maroon and white shirts for the Even Year team and red shirts for the Odd Year team, walking past a stone building with arched windows and a round stained-glass window.
  • Participants of the Pull event at Hope College on Sept. 30, energetically pulling a thick rope. The Even Year team won by taking 44' 4" of rope. Both teams are wearing maroon shirts with "PULL COACH" and "PULL" printed in yellow.
  • Students from Hope College participate in the annual Pull event, with team members dressed in different colored shirts, pulling a thick rope on a sidewalk in front of a collegiate building.
  • A group of students wearing maroon shirts and standing in a circle with their arms around each other on a grassy area, celebrating the Even Year win at The Pull event at Hope College. Names and numbers are visible on the shirts, and some participants wear camouflage pants.
  • A group of students from Hope College stand in a line on the grass in front of a brick building. They are wearing maroon t-shirts with the number 27 and the word "PULL" printed in yellow, and many are wearing black bandanas. Their arms are crossed, and they are looking at the camera.
  • A large group of students wearing matching maroon shirts with the number 27 and the words "Pull Team" pose in front of a brick building and trees at Hope College. Some students are standing with their arms crossed while others are kneeling in the grass.
  • A weathered, hand-painted banner reading "WELCOME TO THE TRENCHES" is tied between two posts, with orange construction netting and a grassy area visible in the background.
  • Participants in maroon "75 Pull Coach" shirts engage in the Pull event at Hope College, digging and managing ropes in a sandy pit area, with orange safety fencing in the background. Spectators and team members observe the activity.
  • A field with a long, thick rope laid out on the ground, surrounded by orange safety fencing and construction cones. In the distance, several people are seen near a structure. The area appears to be set up for a tug-of-war event.
  • A long rope lies in a trench with wooden platforms over it, part of the traditional tug-of-war game called "The Pull" at Hope College. In the background, a large banner reads "ALL IN 27" with participants and spectators visible behind orange safety fencing. Trees and a clear sky complete the scene.
  • Students participate in Hope College's annual Pull event, with team members in maroon shirts and white pants preparing for the tug-of-war competition. A woman is taping the arm of a teammate, while others are seen in the background near the orange safety netting. Spectators watch the event from behind the safety barriers.
  • Two participants, dressed in maroon shirts and white pants, prepare for the Pull event at Hope College. One participant has a black bandana and face paint, while the other has a black plastic vest. They stand in front of an orange safety net, with a bucket of paint and other items on the ground. In the background, a person in a yellow shirt observes.
  • Two people stand near a large rope on the ground, with one holding a megaphone and the other holding an air horn. They are surrounded by spectators behind an orange safety net, watching the event under a clear blue sky. The person on the left wears a tank top with "21 Pull Rep," and the person on the right wears a red shirt with "Letter of Marque" on the back. Trees and parked cars are visible in the background.
  • A man wearing a maroon tank top with the number 25 and the word "Pull" stands in front of an orange safety fence, looking focused. Behind him, a group of enthusiastic spectators cheer, hold signs, and take photos. One sign reads "Let's go Odd Year! Reverb Pit #3." The event appears to be a tug-of-war competition at Hope College.
  • Students at Hope College participate in The Pull event, with team members straining to pull a rope as supporters cheer them on. A large banner with the number "27" is displayed in the background.
  • Students participating in The Pull, a tug-of-war event at Hope College, with team members pulling a rope from trenches in the ground. A bucket marked "ANDO" and motivational signs are visible in the background.
  • Participants and supporters of The Pull, an annual tug-of-war event at Hope College, are shown in action. Team members in maroon and gold attire with the number 27 on their shirts are visible, with one team member pulling the rope and others cheering. A large maroon and gold flag is in the foreground, and a banner with the number 27 is displayed prominently in the background.
  • Participants in the annual Pull tug-of-war event at Hope College are engaged in a strenuous competition. Two individuals, wearing maroon shirts and white pants, lie in dugout trenches gripping a thick rope, while other team members look on. The ground is dusty, and a bucket labeled "PULL" is partially visible in the background.
  • Students participate in The Pull, a traditional tug-of-war event at Hope College. The Even Year team, wearing maroon shirts, exerts force on a thick rope, while the Odd Year team, wearing yellow shirts, does the same from the opposite side. Spectators stand behind an orange barrier, watching the intense competition.
  • Participants in the Pull tug-of-war competition at Hope College strain to pull the rope from a trench, with one team member laying on the ground and another pulling with intense effort.
  • A group of students from Hope College, wearing maroon "Pull" team shirts, celebrate in front of a large black banner with yellow and maroon text reading "ALL IN 27" after winning the Pull event on Saturday, Sept. 30. One student stands on a platform with arms outstretched, while others gather around, smiling and celebrating. The platform has the words "NO REGRETS" on it. Trees and a clear blue sky are visible in the background.
  • Students from Hope College participate in the intense tug-of-war competition known as The Pull. Participants are covered in mud and exerting effort as they pull on a thick rope, with a crowd of spectators watching behind an orange safety fence. Some team members are in pits, bracing themselves and supporting each other while pulling the rope.
  • Participants in maroon shirts and white pants take part in an intense tug-of-war event, with some lying in the sand and holding onto the rope. Spectators stand behind an orange safety net, watching the competition.
  • Students from Hope College participate in "The Pull," an annual tug-of-war competition, with participants pulling a thick rope and other students cheering them on from behind an orange safety barrier. The event takes place outdoors with a crowd of spectators watching.
  • Participants in the annual "The Pull" tug-of-war event at Hope College on Saturday, Sept. 30, are seen in action, with one team pulling the rope while lying in trenches, and a member of the team encouraging their teammate. The Even Year team won by pulling 44' 4" of rope.
  • Participants in maroon and gold uniforms engage in a tug-of-war at Hope College's Pull event, with a large banner displaying "All In 27" in the background. Spectators watch the competition on a sunny day surrounded by trees.
  • Two participants from the Even Year team lie in trenches, gripping a thick rope with their bodies, during the Pull event at Hope College. The ground is sandy, and water bottles and a red bucket are scattered nearby. The participants are wearing maroon shirts and white pants, with one person's arm displaying the word "MACHINE."
  • Several students participate in the annual Pull event at Hope College, with some pulling on a large rope while others offer support and encouragement. They are dressed in maroon shirts and white pants, with face paint and bandanas. The event takes place on a sandy field.
  • Participants of the Pull event at Hope College on September 30th, wearing maroon shirts and white pants, engage in a tug-of-war competition with spectators watching from behind an orange safety fence. A sign labeled "THE E.R. PIT 1" and several buckets are visible in the foreground.
  • A group of students at Hope College participate in the annual "The Pull" tug-of-war competition, with teams pulling a thick rope from trenches while coaches and spectators cheer them on. The event took place on Saturday, Sept. 30, with the Even Year team winning by pulling 44' 4" of rope.
  • A group of students at Hope College participate in the annual "The Pull" tug-of-war event, with team members pulling a thick rope from trenches dug into the ground. They are wearing maroon shirts and white pants, with some team members cheering and coaching from the sidelines. Orange safety netting separates the participants from the spectators in the background.
  • Two participants in maroon shirts and white pants are engaged in a tug-of-war, pulling on a thick rope during "The Pull" event at Hope College. One person is lying on the ground, pulling the rope with all their strength, while the other is on their hands and knees. A bucket with "Atomic" written on it and several water bottles is nearby.
  • Participants and spectators gather for "The Pull" event at Hope College on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Even Year team, wearing maroon shirts, competes in a tug-of-war, pulling a rope from trenches, with a large banner reading "ALL IN 27" displayed in the background. A crowd of onlookers stands behind orange safety netting, cheering on the teams.
  • A young child wearing a green helmet and a maroon "Pull" shirt with the number 11 rides a scooter. Another child follows behind on a scooter, and an adult pushes a stroller with a baby. People are gathered in the background enjoying the event.
  • Students at Hope College participate in the annual "The Pull" tug-of-war competition on a sunny day, wearing maroon shirts with yellow numbers. The Even Year team is seen actively pulling the rope while others cheer from behind. The event took place on Saturday, Sept. 30, with the Even Year team winning by pulling 44' 4" of rope.
  • Two Hope College students participate in The Pull, a traditional tug-of-war event, with one wearing a "27 Pull" shirt and the other a "17 Pull Anchor Coach" shirt. The student in the "27 Pull" shirt is holding the rope while the other supports and motivates them. Spectators behind an orange safety fence watch the event.
  • Participants in The Pull, a traditional tug-of-war event, are engaged in the competition on a sunny day. One participant is seen pulling the rope from a trench, while another stands nearby. Spectators are gathered behind an orange safety fence, watching the event. A person holds a large broom with colorful tape in the foreground.
  • Participants in maroon shirts and white pants struggle to pull a thick rope during the annual Pull event at Hope College. They are lying in trenches dug into the sandy ground, with spectators and officials standing nearby.
  • Students participate in the Pull, a tug-of-war event at Hope College, with team members in maroon shirts and white pants straining to pull a thick rope while sitting in trenches dug into the sandy ground.
  • Two participants in maroon shirts and white pants fiercely pull a thick rope in a sandy, outdoor setting during Hope College's "The Pull" event. One participant has face paint and tattoos drawn on their arms, while the other wears a black headscarf.
  • A person in a maroon tank top labeled "27 Pull Coach" stands triumphantly on a platform labeled "Now or Never" holding a rope, in front of a large black and yellow banner reading "ALL IN 27." Spectators, some wearing red and others blue, watch from behind an orange barrier. Trees are visible in the background.
  • Students participate in The Pull, a tug-of-war event at Hope College. The image shows two students, one lying in a trench holding the rope and the other leaning over encouraging them. Both are wearing maroon shirts and white pants with dirt smudges. Other participants and spectators are visible in the background.
  • Participants in the annual Pull tug-of-war competition at Hope College, dressed in maroon shirts and white pants, pull on a thick rope while digging into the dirt for leverage. An orange safety fence and spectators can be seen in the background.
  • Participants in maroon shirts and white pants are engaged in a tug-of-war competition, pulling a thick rope. Spectators are gathered around, many taking photos. A large banner in the background reads "ALL IN 27".
  • Students in maroon and gold "Pull Coach" shirts celebrate after the annual Pull tug-of-war event at Hope College. A large, billowing flag with the number "27" is prominent in the background. A student stands on a platform labeled "No Regrets" while others gather around, some with smiles, reflecting the excitement of the event. Trees and a blue sky are visible in the background.
  • A group of students participating in The Pull at Hope College. They are wearing maroon and gold shirts with numbers and words like "Pull Coach" on them. Some students are shouting and cheering, while one holds a flag. Two team members are in a trench pulling a rope. Trees and a utility pole are in the background.
  • A group of students wearing maroon shirts with yellow text gather outdoors at Hope College for "The Pull" event. One student stands on a platform holding a maroon and yellow flag. Trees and an ambulance are visible in the background.
  • A large crowd gathers around the participants of the Pull event at Hope College, some wearing shirts with "27 Pull" printed on them. An orange mesh barrier separates the crowd from the participants. A brick building and trees are visible in the background.

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