The "Even Year" team of female freshmen secured the win during the 2026 Nykerk Cup held Sat., Oct. 24 at the DeVos Fieldhouse.

  • Even year play was "Panic in the Pine Grove."
  • Even year play was "Panic in the Pine Grove"
  • Even year play was "Panic in the Pine Grove"
  • Even year play was "Panic in the Pine Grove"
  • Even year play was "Panic in the Pine Grove"
  • Even year play was "Panic in the Pine Grove"
  • Talitha Pendleton was the odd year orator for the 2026 Nykerk Cup Competition, presenting "Room to Breathe"
  • Talitha Pendleton was the odd year orator for the 2026 Nykerk Cup Competition, presenting "Room to Breathe"
  • Talitha Pendleton was the odd year orator for the 2026 Nykerk Cup Competition, presenting "Room to Breathe"
  • Even year song was "Oldies but Goodies."
  • Even year song was "Oldies but Goodies."
  • Even year song was "Oldies but Goodies."
  • Odd year play was "Once Upon A Nykerk"
  • Odd year play was "Once Upon A Nykerk"
  • Odd year play was "Once Upon A Nykerk"
  • Odd year play was "Once Upon A Nykerk"
  • Odd year play was "Once Upon A Nykerk"
  • Odd year play was "Once Upon A Nykerk"
  • Isabella Redder was the 2026 even year orator, presenting "Stargazing Silence".
  • Isabella Redder was the 2026 even year orator, presenting "Stargazing Silence".
  • Isabella Redder was the 2026 even year orator, presenting "Stargazing Silence".
  • Odd Year Song was "Dreams Do Come True: A Disney Medley"
  • Odd Year Song was "Dreams Do Come True: A Disney Medley"
  • Odd Year Song was "Dreams Do Come True: A Disney Medley"
  • The committee members for Nykerk all come on stage to be recognized.
  • The committee members for Nykerk all come on stage to be recognized.
  • Even year is declared the winner for the 2026 Nykerk Competition. Students participate in the Play, Song and Oration all celebrate in the stands.
  • Even year is declared the winner for the 2026 Nykerk Competition. Students participate in the Play, Song and Oration all celebrate in the stands.
  • Even year is declared the winner for the 2026 Nykerk Competition. Students participate in the Play, Song and Oration all celebrate in the stands.
  • Even year is declared the winner for the 2026 Nykerk Competition. Students participate in the Play, Song and Oration all celebrate in the stands.
  • Students of the winning side pass the Nykerk Cup around in celebration.
  • The Moralers for the play take a group photo
  • Even year song coaches pose with the Nykerk Cup.

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