The Odd Year Class of 2025 won the 2022 Nykerk competition. One of Hope College's longest-running traditions, freshmen and sophomore women compete in three different arenas: song, play and oration. Junior and senior coaches arrange the music, write the plays and guide the orators as they craft seven-minute monologues.

  • A large silver trophy with two handles, placed on a table with a dark blue cloth. The background includes chairs, a stage, and equipment, indicating an indoor event setup.
  • Three young women, participants of the Odd Year Class of 2025 at Hope College, stand closely together and smile as another person takes their photo with a phone. They are dressed in formal attire and are in a gymnasium with bleachers in the background.
  • A group of young women in navy blue uniforms with orange headbands gather in a circle, listening to a coach at the Nykerk competition at Hope College. They are indoors on a gym floor, near a wall with blue padding.
  • Students from the Odd Year Class of 2025 perform a play during the Nykerk competition at Hope College. They are dressed in various costumes and are engaged in a theatrical scene on stage.
  • Three students at Hope College perform in costume during the 2022 Nykerk competition. One wears overalls and an orange tank top with a name tag that reads "Max," another has white, wild hair and glasses, and the third is dressed in a historical outfit with a brown coat and white ruffled shirt.
  • Four students in colorful costumes perform on stage during the Nykerk competition at Hope College. One wears a white shirt with a sequined vest and top hat, another wears a white blouse with a green cape and a wig, the third wears a blue graduation gown, and the fourth wears a Hope College sweatshirt with cheerleading accessories. The backdrop includes tulip decorations and the word "Welcome" in large letters.
  • The Odd Year Class of 2025 performs a play on stage during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College. The students are dressed in various costumes, including a top hat and tails, a blue graduation gown, and orange shirts. A banner in the background reads "Welkome to the Kruizinga."
  • A group of students on stage performing a play. The background features a sign that reads "Welkom to the Kruizinga." The performers are dressed in various costumes, including a top hat, graduation gown, and trench coat. A portrait and a painting are displayed on the stage.
  • A group of students in costume pose enthusiastically on stage during the Nykerk competition at Hope College. The set behind them includes simple walls with a door labeled "Zingaga" and a framed picture.
  • A young woman wearing a blue dress and a microphone headset performs on stage against a black background. She gestures with her hands while speaking.
  • A female student from the Odd Year Class of 2025 at Hope College performs with a smile and gestures during the Nykerk competition. She is wearing a dark blue dress and a pendant necklace.
  • A student from the Odd Year Class of 2025 at Hope College, dressed in a dark blue dress, performs on stage with arms outstretched during the Nykerk competition.
  • A student from the Odd Year Class of 2025 performs on stage during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College, wearing a blue dress and gesturing with both arms raised.
  • A group of women from the Odd Year Class of 2025 at Hope College perform on stage during the 2022 Nykerk competition. They are wearing navy blue outfits with white gloves, and some have their arms raised, singing under stage lights.
  • A group of young women, members of the Odd Year Class of 2025, are performing on stage at Hope College's Nykerk competition. They are dressed in matching blue outfits with white gloves, standing in formation with their arms raised. The stage is dimly lit, and a conductor is visible in the foreground.
  • A group of young women in matching dark blue outfits perform on stage. Two of them hold up signs reading "2", "6", and "Song" as part of the Nykerk competition at Hope College.
  • A group of women from the Odd Year Class of 2025 stand on stage, wearing matching navy blue outfits and white gloves, with their arms crossed over their chests during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College.
  • A group of young women on stage, wearing navy blue outfits and holding red pom-poms, celebrate the Nykerk competition. Some hold signs with the numbers "2" and "6" and a sign that reads "Song."
  • The Odd Year Class of 2025 performing during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College. The group of young women, dressed in colorful and playful outfits with exaggerated makeup, pose energetically on stage with a painted backdrop of trees and sky.
  • Four students from the Odd Year Class of 2025 perform during the Nykerk competition at Hope College. They are dressed in various costumes and have face paint, standing in front of a painted backdrop depicting a building with windows.
  • The Odd Year Class of 2025 performing a play during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College. The group, dressed in various costumes including hoodies, hats, and face paint, strikes dramatic poses on stage in front of a backdrop depicting a house and trees.
  • The Odd Year Class of 2025 performing a play during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College. The group, dressed in various costumes including hoodies, hats, and face paint, strikes dramatic poses on stage in front of a backdrop depicting a house and trees.
  • A group of students perform on stage during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College. They are dressed in various costumes and are acting out a scene in front of a painted backdrop featuring trees and clouds. The students are in dynamic poses, engaging in a dramatic and lively performance.
  • The Odd Year Class of 2025 won the 2022 Nykerk competition. A group of Hope College students, dressed in colorful and creative costumes with painted faces, pose joyfully on stage, holding a sign that reads '25. The background features a painted scene of trees and clouds.
  • A young woman in a sparkling light blue gown performs on stage at the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College.
  • A woman wearing a sparkly, light blue gown stands on stage with her arms raised, performing in the Nykerk competition at Hope College.
  • A student from the Odd Year Class of 2025 performs during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College. She is dressed in a light blue dress, speaking passionately on stage with a microphone.
  • A group of women from the Odd Year Class of 2025 stand in a row on stage, dressed in matching navy blue outfits with white gloves and orange headbands, performing in the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College.
  • Six women wearing black outfits, white gloves, and orange sunglasses perform under bright lights. They are mid-performance, with their arms raised and smiles on their faces.
  • A group of women from the Odd Year Class of 2025 perform on stage during the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College. They are wearing dark blue outfits, white collars, and orange and blue gloves, with their arms raised in unison.
  • The Odd Year Class of 2025 performing with enthusiasm at Hope College's 2022 Nykerk competition, wearing navy blue outfits and orange and blue gloves, some raising their hands in unison, showcasing one of the college's long-standing traditions.
  • A group of young women in coordinated navy blue outfits with white gloves and headbands performing on stage, forming an interlinked pose with their arms. A woman stands in front of them, facing the performers.
  • A group of young women, the Odd Year Class of 2025 from Hope College, stand on stage holding red and pink heart-shaped props in the air. They are dressed in matching navy blue outfits with white gloves and headbands, participating in the 2022 Nykerk competition.
  • A large audience faces a stage where a group of young women stand in a line, some wearing dresses and others in casual attire. An American flag hangs on the left side of the gymnasium, and the stage is draped with black curtains.
  • A young woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a black shirt is holding a small book and speaking, likely participating in the Nykerk competition at Hope College.
  • A group of students stands on a stage in front of a black curtain, clapping and smiling. A person sits at a keyboard on the floor of the auditorium, also clapping. The students are dressed in a variety of formal and semi-formal attire. This event celebrates the Odd Year Class of 2025 winning the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College.
  • The Odd Year Class of 2025 Nykerk team stands on stage in a row, holding hands. One woman in a black dress stands in front, reading from a piece of paper. The rest of the team members are dressed in various vibrant dresses and outfits. The stage has a black backdrop.
  • A young woman stands on a stage holding a microphone and reading from a paper, participating in the Nykerk competition. Three women and two men stand in the background, with one of the women holding a trophy. Microphones are visible on stands in the foreground. The stage is set with black curtains.
  • Two women stand at the forefront, one in a blue dress and white boots, and the other in a patterned dress, performing on stage. Behind them, several women in various dresses stand in a row, forming a backdrop. This image captures the Odd Year Class of 2025 celebrating their win at the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College.
  • Two young women stand side by side on stage, one holding a large silver trophy and the other holding a white envelope. They are part of the Odd Year Class of 2025 from Hope College, who won the 2022 Nykerk competition. Additional people are visible in the background, slightly out of focus.
  • Two young women stand on stage, one holding a large silver trophy and the other holding an envelope. They are part of the Odd Year Class of 2025, who won the 2022 Nykerk competition at Hope College. Other participants are visible in the background.
  • A large group of students from the Odd Year Class of 2025 at Hope College celebrate joyfully in a gymnasium after winning the 2022 Nykerk competition. They are dressed in coordinated outfits, some wearing orange headbands and white gloves, and are seen cheering and raising their arms in victory. In the background, spectators in the bleachers watch and join in the celebration.
  • A group of smiling young women dressed in navy blue sweaters with orange headbands and white gloves celebrate while holding a large silver trophy in a gymnasium.
  • A group of Hope College students celebrate energetically, with some wearing orange headbands and face paint. One student in the center has their face painted and mouth wide open, cheering loudly. They are part of the Odd Year Class of 2025, who won the 2022 Nykerk competition.
  • Several students from the Odd Year Class of 2025 at Hope College celebrate their victory in the 2022 Nykerk competition by raising a large silver trophy. The students are smiling and appear joyful; the event takes place in a gymnasium.

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