Welcome Week culminated with Lope-A-Palooza on Friday night, following the women's volleyball game against Louisiana Monroe. The pep rally, powered by the Havocs and Spirit team, helps kick off the semester and is a high-energy entry to Labor Day weekend, the final days off before the first day of classes today.
GCU women’s volleyball middle blocker Aubrey Bellus records a point against Louisiana Monroe during their match on Sept. 4, 2026.Thunder points out fans of GCU women’s volleyball player Katie Schultz during the team's match against Louisiana Monroe on Sept. 4, 2026.Middle blocker Aubrey Goodere and the GCU women’s volleyball team thank the Havocs student section after their 3-0 victory against Louisiana Monroe on Sept. 4, 2026.Havoc Ethan McCormick fires up the student section during the start of Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students show their Lopes spirit during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.The GCU Cheer and Dance teams perform during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Thunder slides into the student section during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students were fired up during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.A member of the GCU Dance team during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Sophomore Havoc Torianna Sanders keeps the crowd energized during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Havocs Vice President Brody Wolfe (left) and his fellow Havocs energize the crowd during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Spider-Man made an appearance during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.The GCU Cheer and Dance teams perform during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.The GCU Cheer and Dance teams perform during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.The Havocs banner is unfurled during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Havocs President Kendra Slater charges up the crowd as she announces the theme for Midnight Madness during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students react to the Midnight Madness theme during Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students battle it out on an inflatable joust amusement on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students dance to music by a DJ on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students race to an inflatable obstacle course on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.A student is supported by his fellow classmates on the dance floor following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.A student in an axolotl costume joins in on the fun on the dance floor at Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students brave an ice-bath at the SWTHZ contrast therapy display during festivities on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students dance to music by a DJ on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students grab warm dinner rolls supplied by Texas Roadhouse’s Andy the Armadillo during festivities on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students battle it out on an inflatable joust amusement on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.Students dance to music by a DJ on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.A student shows his Lope spirit on Prescott Field following Lope-A-Palooza at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 4, 2026.
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