An event that I have heard about and seen work well is a "Scholarship Dinner". The intent is that the quality of your meal is based on the quality of your grades...
3.5 & higher get steak.
3.0-3.5 get chicken.
2.25-3 get hot dogs/hamburgers/pasta
Below 2.25 get Ramen noodles or something similar
The better grades are rewarded and the "lesser" meals are incentive for the students to improve their grades. You can combine the dinner with a presentation of academic awards.
One word of caution, though...the lousy meal should be hazing of any sort (no disgusting combinations, week old leftovers, etc.). It should be a fun event that really emphasizes the successes of our better students.
in ZAX,
Eric
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