PHOTOS: Pitt takes over Kennywood for the day

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Around 2,000 people showed up for Staff Council's 27th annual Pitt Day at Kennywood, despite the high temperatures on July 15.

In addition to the park's rides and lunch in the pavilion, the day included face painting, giant lawn games, BeFit Pitt activity stations, bingo, raffles and a visit from Kenny Kangaroo.

BeFit Pitt activities including dancing at the large pavilion at Kennywood. (Don Henderson | University of Pittsburgh)
Casandra Emmert-Lum has her face painted as dad Gengkon Lum (Computational and Systems Bio) watches in the background. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)
Carlie Elliott (left, daughter of Pitt staff member Amy Elliott) and friend Racquel Broda get their picture taken with Kenny Kangaroo. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)
John and Brian Sebunia play a giant Connect 4 with mom Theresa Sebunia. (Don Henderson/University of Pittsburgh)
Aiden DeVan (grandnephew of Camille Burgess, Katz Graduate School of Business) shows off his painted face with mother Saunseiarae DeVan. (Don Henderson/University of Pittsburgh)
Husband and wife Martin Irwin (groundskeeping) and Cheryl Irwin (social work) check out raffle items. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)
Visitors to the Pitt pavilion at Kennywood were greeted by Kenny Kangaroo. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)
John Erdeljac, Heather Erdeljac and Shane Erdeljac, 10, pick up lunch in the pavilion. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)
Pitt Day at Kennywood drew a big crowd. (Don Henderson/University of Pittsburgh)
A variety of raffle prizes were offered to lucky Pitt Day attendees. (Don Henderson/University of Pittsburgh)
Ashley and Aja Wilkerson at Pitt Day at Kennywood. (Don Henderson/University of Pittsburgh)